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Pop! Figures Take the Novelty World By Storm
Seattle-based company, Funko, produces collectibles treasured by kids and grown-ups alike
Walking into Funko’s colorful, 200,000-square-foot warehouse in Everett is like discovering the best-kept secret toy factory in the world. Piled up to the ceiling sit the company’s signature hot seller: the stylized, irresistibly cute Pop! figures, with their oversize bobbleheads and big eyes. You’ve likely seen the movie, comic or TV-show inspirations for the figures,…
Are Doughnuts the New Cupcakes?
Local foodies are giving doughnuts their (next) moment in Seattle history
In the kitchen of her Ballard home, Renee Erickson lifts pillowy, freshly fried doughnuts from a pot of boiling oil. She rolls them in sugar and then—creating a gourmet version of a grandmother’s classic—fills them with purple swirls of huckleberry cream, lush lashings of intense coffee custard and other experimental flavors for the General Porpoise doughnut…
Sparkling Wine for Holiday (and Everyday) Celebrations
Paul Zitarelli’s guide to this season's bubbliest companions for entertaining
For most wine lovers, the EF Score for sparkling wine is off the charts. (Never heard of an EF Score? That’s probably because I just invented it. Patent pending.) EF stands for enjoyment multiplied by frequency, and it’s a handy construct for figuring out whether you’re buying the right wines. Ask yourself: How much did…
10 Classic Seattle Restaurants that Still Shine
These retro eateries offer experiential tastes of Seattle
Many classic Seattle restaurants have been around for a while: Canlis is celebrating its 65th year, El Gaucho is an elder statesman of the Seattle scene, and SkyCity at the Space Needle casts its long historic shadow over the city. And then there are the restaurants that have stood their ground for two decades or…
Southeast Seattle a Symbol of New Seattle? Think Again.
The 98118 zip code's diversity has old roots
Southeast Seattle is known for its diversity. The 98118 zip code, which extends from Columbia City to Rainier Beach, is one of the most diverse in the United States. The area is often held up as a symbol of Seattle’s urbanity: diverse, multicultural, immigrant-friendly. But if you think that it’s a symbol of the new…
Richard Sherman Talks Spaghetti, Why he’s still the Best Corner in the Game
I had the lucky task of interviewing the Seahawks star during last week's AmEx Blue Friday event
The chance to interview Seahawks’ star cornerback Richard Sherman is an exciting proposition. With it, though, brings its share of questions, especially for a writer who has been at least a little critical of the man this season. Nevertheless, I was set to interview Sherman during the American Express Blue Friday event at the brand…
Is The Future Here Already For The Seahawks?
With three young stars under the age of 26, the future is bright
The three most important players for the Seattle Seahawks Sunday in their lopsided win over rival San Francisco 49ers were Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett and Thomas Rawls, three offensive players aged 26, 23 and 22, respectively. Forgive me if I’m already thinking of Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys dynasty…
Isola Homes Announces Latest Project: Hyde Condominiums
Thirty-two open-concept homes are slated to pop up in 2016 in Phinney Ridge
Sponsored by Isola Homes Who doesn’t want to watch a stunning Seattle sunset from a breezy roof top? Any Seattleite can appreciate the beauty of our beloved city, especially when it’s just moments from his or her front door. Hyde Condominiums by Isola Homes, a local and family-owned company that focuses on sustainable and sophisticated…
Photos from FareStart’s 23rd Annual Great Food, Better Lives Gala Auction
The event raised more than $1.2 million to support the organization's culinary programs
Nearly 600 guests gathered on October 4 for FareStart’s 23rd Annual Great Food, Better Lives Gala Auction at the Skybridge at the Washington State Convention Center. It was a grand evening bringing together FareStart’s Board of Directors, auction committee, event sponsors, hospitality partners, donors, guests and volunteers who helped raise more than $1.2 million to…
TBTL Live on Nov. 28 at the Neptune Theatre
The popular podcast is set to broadcast live in Seattle
Many in Seattle have never heard of TBTL. It’s a podcast whose full title is Too Beautiful To Live and whose origins began in 2007 on KIRO radio here in town. It was a short-lived quirky radio show that, when cancelled, turned into a long-running quirky podcast. And despite the fact many have never listened…
How I spent a Saturday Morning Chatting with Chelsea Clinton
Our managing editor stopped by the University Book Store for a meet and greet
I was on my way to check out two new additions to the University Village earlier this month: Amazon’s new brick and mortar store, Amazon Books, and Evergreens, a sleek Seattle salad spot with two other locations downtown. But something made me stop along the way. Maybe it was all the years we’ve watched, with…
The Must List: Atomic Bombshells, Sound of Music & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Ooh and AhhAtomic Bombshells Burlesque Show at The Triple Door(11/21 to 11/25, times vary) The Jetsons meets Gypsy Rose Lee in Lost in Space, the latest burlesque show by Seattle’s bodacious Atomic Bombshells, featuring BenDeLaCreme, Kitten La Rue, Lou Henry Hoover and Waxie Moon. Must Do-Re-MiThe 5th Avenue Theatre Presents The Sound of Music(11/24…
4 Hot Drinks at Local Bars
Warm up with a toddy or two from one of these Seattle watering holes
Brrrr, it’s chilly outside! The temperatures are dropping and winter is in the air. But don’t just stand there shivering with the cold. Get inside one of our local watering holes, where they’re serving up hot drinks that’ll warm you up with their temperatures, and with their well-balanced mix of spirits and liqueurs. Below are…
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