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Seattle Writer Shares New Memoir About Husband’s Memory Loss
Sonya Lea faced an identity crisis when her husband suffered severe memory loss
Consider the connective tissue holding a long-term marriage together: a web of understanding based on personal history—years of discussion, arguments, realizations, inside jokes, terms of endearment, intimate gestures, memories of private moments. Then think about a spouse suddenly losing all that backstory, and in the process, losing the personality that made you fall in love…
What the Campaign Signs in Seattle’s Third District Mean
A central theme in the Third district campaign: a referendum for or against Sawant
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and Crosscut.com and is a frequent pundit on KUOW–takes an in-depth look at some of the highly topical and sometimes polarizing issues in our city. Wandering around the new Third city council district, which includes Capitol Hill, the Central District, parts of Beacon…
The Big List of Summer Farmers Markets
Check out our comprehensive guide to Seattle-area farmers markets
It’s that time of year again: Farmers market season is back! Use this handy, updated list of farmers markets–including dates and times—that span from the Seattle-area to the Eastside and the islands. Get ready to be first in line for bundles of fresh-cut flowers and fruits and veggies. Happy shopping! Vashon Island: Saturdays, 10 a.m….
Recipe of the Week: Patriotic Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows
This Independence Day treat is sure to sweeten up your weekend
Mackenzie Schieck is no stranger to food. The Seattle-based writer, food blogger and former Allrecipes.com editor is always crafting fun recipes. Her food blog, Pine and Crave (formerly known as “Single Servings”) is full of beautiful creations– great for a healthy dinner inspiration or an easy-to-make breakfast for one. We raided her blog for Fourth…
Apples, Clams & Pinot Noir: Belltown’s Shaker + Spear
Walter Pisano serves seafood chic at Shaker + Spear in Belltown
With picture windows overlooking Virginia Street and clean, crisp, modern lines, Shaker + Spear, the newly opened restaurant in the new Palladian Hotel, serves chef Walter Pisano’s take on seafood. And it’s a restrained one; Pisano, best known for his famed gnocchi and Tuscan plates at Tulio in the Hotel Vintage, takes an almost spa-like…
Marriage for All, Amazon Treasure Truck & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage In a landmark 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court just legalized gay marriage across all 50 states, NPR reports. It was previously only legal in 35, and given this decision, 14 states will be forced to remove their bans. Here’s some of the reactions from a few of Seattle’s leaders:…
Must List: Seattle Pride Weekend, Symphony Presents Disney’s ‘Fantasia’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Fest 2015 Seattle PrideFest Sunday (6/28, times vary) Follow the rainbow-colored crosswalks in Capitol Hill and make your way downtown where LGBT (and straight) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 41st annual Seattle Pride Parade, which wildly winds its way toward the PrideFest celebrations at the Seattle Center. Must…
The Debate over a Pretty Lake on Snoqualmie Pass. Who’s Right?
With drought comes tough choices, and the argument over Lake Kachess hints at future battles
On this side of the mountains, we don’t think too much about water. Even with a dry winter and Governor Jay Inslee declaring this a drought year for the state, Seattle’s reservoirs are mostly full. Turn the tap and get all the water you want. But take Interstate 90 across the Cascades, and it’s a…
4 Great Seattle Bars for Outdoor Summer Cocktailing
Where to sip a summer cocktail outside in our fair city
Summer is well and truly here, which means your summertime cocktail imbibing should begin in earnest (if it hasn’t already). There’s something about drinking in summer that I love – the whole school’s out vibe that takes us back to being young again, perhaps. Luckily, we have a number of swell bars that are prepared…
3 First Impressions from Pie Bar Ballard
We tried the pie and the drinks Pie Bar's Ballard outpost. Here's what we thought
Pie Bar’s Ballard outpost opened a few months back, in March (the original location is on Capitol Hill, and has been around for a few years if you haven’t yet visited) and it has taken up a swell spot right on Market Street in the former Great Harvest Bread space. It’s run by Natalie Stroeve…
Best new dining view? It’s in Rainier Beach
Renovated Stone Beach Cafe is perfect for outdoor salads, Bloody Marys
The menu at the new Stone House Cafe in Rainier Beach is fairly straight-forward: Big, crisp salads, simple, comforting sandwiches and come-hither brunch items round out a full-bar and pastries from the adjacent bakery, run by a veteran Marriott baker and former Starbucks food and beverage director. But, it’s the view of Lake Washington that…
New City Cabinet, Major Crime Bust & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Construction Cabinet: Mayor Ed Murray signed an executive order Tuesday morning to create a new city cabinet. Pending City Council approval, the new Office of Planning and Community Development would oversee the city’s current growth and population boom, says The Seattle Times. The cabinet would bring together planners from various city departments to address issues…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
Check out these sweet concoctions to cool you down this weekend
It’s officially summer, and it looks like this heat wave is here to stay. We want to help you cool down with these fresh, fruit-filled cocktails perfect for those upcoming 80 (and eeek…90!) degree days. Here are some of the most colorful and refreshing drinks to complement your backyard BBQ. 1. Chef JeNaé K. Silas:…
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