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Seattle Native Zoe Rain to Photograph Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2016 Tour

Seattle Native Zoe Rain to Photograph Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2016 Tour

The young photographer will again accompany the duo on their national tour

Five years ago Zoe Rain was failing her high school photography class.  A self-described troubled kid, Rain took the class only to get an art credit at Roosevelt High and continued to shuffle through her curriculum, despite loving to shoot “insects and flowers and silly kids’ stuff” when she was younger. Her high school teacher…

New Restaurant Salare Opens in Ravenna

New Restaurant Salare Opens in Ravenna

Matt Dillon’s protégé sets his own tables at Salare, serving creative charcuterie in Ravenna

In a little more than a year, chef Edouardo Jordan has gone from rising star to local culinary celeb. He first wowed us with his rustic open-fire cooking at Matt Dillon’s Bar Sajor, where he was chef de cuisine. Now, Jordan, 35, has opened his own restaurant, Salare, in Ravenna, where he lives with his…

The Nerdiest Way to Fly, Giant Snowflakes in Belltown and More

The Nerdiest Way to Fly, Giant Snowflakes in Belltown and More

The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today

What was that in the sky? Your eyes didn’t deceive you. That was, in fact, a Boeing 787 painted in the likeness of R2-D2. According to GeekWire, the R2-D2 jet landed yesterday at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for the first time. The “Dreamliner” is owned by Japanese airline All Nippon’s Airways, and is decorated to…

Winners of the Best of 2015 Readers' Choice Poll

Winners of the Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll

We asked and you voted. Here are the best of the best in every category

Our annual year-in-review story this month is always packed with editors’ picks for the best our city has to offer. But you also had a say: Back in July, you voted for your favorites–everything from casinos to CrossFit studios–in our Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll. Herewith, we present the results. Want to make your…

Recipe of the Week: Mini Lemon Meringue Whoopie Pies

Recipe of the Week: Mini Lemon Meringue Whoopie Pies

These bite-sized bits of sunshine will brighten up your winter

As the colder months progress and autumn turns to winter, you may find yourself craving the bright flavor of citrus. Portland-based food writer and award-winning pastry chef Ellen Jackson released her cookbook The Lemon Cookbook: 50 Sweet & Savory Recipes to Brighten Every Meal this year and it may be just the thing to offset…

Mamnoon’s Jason Stratton dishes on “Top Chef"

Mamnoon’s Jason Stratton dishes on “Top Chef”

It’s finally here, so cue up your DVRs or cancel plans for Wednesday night, Dec. 2, when Mamnoon executive chef Jason Stratton debuts on the season premiere of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” In a Top Chef first, season 13’s contestants will compete road-trip style up and down the California coast, from San Francisco to Palm Springs,…

Prairie Underground Sample Sale, New Filson Flagship Store Open

Prairie Underground Sample Sale, New Filson Flagship Store Open

Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle

Prairie Underground Sample SaleWhere: 940 South Harney St.What: Local and sustainable fashion brand Prairie Underground will host its annual must-not-miss sample sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will include hundreds of pieces from past seasons and factory seconds, such as jackets, hoodies, tunics and leggings (all made with…

Artisan Cookies Made Simple

Artisan Cookies Made Simple

With Krista's Baking Co., gourmet treats are just a cookie mix away

At 22, cookie entrepreneur Krista Nelson already understands the subtle nuances of dinner-party politics. She realizes, for instance, that full-time working parents given the task of bringing a homemade dessert to a dinner might need a little help.  That is why the Ballard native and former Snoqualmie Ice Cream marketing guru launched Krista’s Baking Co.,…

How To Prevent Your Home's Pipes From Freezing

How To Prevent Your Home’s Pipes From Freezing

Read these tips to prevent serious water damage to your home

As winter temperatures begin to creep up around your home you may start feeling nervous about your water pipes and plumbing. If so, you’re not alone. Frozen pipes (or rather, burst pipes) can cause expensive water damage to your home and property. Even a small tear in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons…

'Thrift Shop' Singer Pens #TheBookofWanz

‘Thrift Shop’ Singer Pens #TheBookofWanz

Seattle singer Wanz has written a new book full of inspirational quotes from the road

Michael A. Wansley wants to drive his own boat. But, to do this anytime soon he’s going to have to get over some pretty debilitating fears.  Wansley, who famously sang the hook in the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song, “Thrift Shop,” appears on the water in a scene for the song’s video, driving a boat…

Seattle Superheroes: Marco Collins

Seattle Superheroes: Marco Collins

How the Hall of Fame DJ became a city superhero

Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. No one knows exactly how he got here. But it’s safe to say that DJ Marco “Maneuver” Collins landed in Seattle…

Seahawks Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Seahawks Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Yesterday's big win against Pittsburgh keeps team on track

The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers felt just about as tense on Sunday as it did 10 years ago when they faced each other in Super Bowl XL. With yesterday’s win, the ‘Hawks stay alive in the 2015 playoff hunt.  It was a penalty-filled contest (just like it was 10 years…

Mingle with Seattle's up-and-coming chefs at StarChef's Gala

Mingle with Seattle’s up-and-coming chefs at StarChef’s Gala

Canlis, SPUR Gastropub represent in multiple culinary categories

Starchefs? We didn’t know what it was, either. It’s actually a culinary industry magazine and website that’s been around since 1995 and has been lauded by the James Beard Foundation for its food and nutrition content. On its advisory board? A few foodies I like to call Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud and Traci Des Jardins….

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