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Former Whole Foods Chef Hired To Revamp Hospital Meals
Seattle Children's Hospital hires chef Ryan Garcia to improve quality of patient meals
In 2007, chef Ryan Garcia and his wife had to spend a stressful week at Seattle Children’s Hospital as the couple’s newborn recovered from the flu. During that time, he ate a lot of the hospital’s food—suffice it to say that when the chance to be on the other side of the plate came up…
Studies Show Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Contrary to popular belief, not everything low-fat and "light" is good for you
It’s been all over the news: Can butter, or even bacon, be good for you? Not quite—but recent studies have upended the decades-long health message that saturated fat is evil and low-fat and “light” everything is good. Carol A. Birch, a family nurse practitioner at Swedish Weight Loss Services’ First Hill and Issaquah campuses who…
The Best Places to Camp in the Northwest
From deluxe tents in a vineyard to charming cabins on a lake, we’ve got camping spots for everyone
It’s the perfect time to make camp. From tepees in a vineyard and charming cabins on a lake to pup tents in meadows under star-crammed skies, here you’ll find camping spots for all levels of motivation, experience and outdoor passion. Read on. Lake LifePlunge into the serene outdoors at Ross Lake in North Cascades National…
Korean Fusion Restaurant Tray Kitchen Makes Waves in Seattle
A mashup of unique flavors sets this modern dining experience apart
In a corner space on Leary Way, midway between Fremont and Ballard, Tray Kitchen’s spare interiors hint at the modern, world-influenced food served here, dim sum style. There are polished concrete floors and muted earth tones, high ceilings and south- and west-facing windows, an open kitchen and a small bar tucked in the back. Owner…
Sneak Preview of Madrona’s Vendemmia
Former Ethan Stowell restaurant chef invites you to this soft opening
You know those buzzy, soft openings that restaurant people are always going to? Where friends and family of the chef and others close to the project get to dine at the restaurant before it even opens to the public? Well, now you’re invited, too. From the folks behind the One Night Only Project comes a…
Essensuals London Brings Expert Advice, Hair-Styling Skills to Seattle
The Capitol Hill hair salon is the brand's first outpost to open on the West Coast
If you’ve ever been tasked with the challenge of finding a new hairdresser, you know the struggle. It’s hard to find someone who cuts and styles your hair exactly to your liking. This Capitol Hill spot hopes to change that. The Essensuals London salon, part of the Toni & Guy London salon and haircare brand,…
The Top Home Shops in and Around Seattle
Where to find great goods for every room in the house
BallardYou’ll find everything for a contemporary home at 8-year-old Camelion Design (5330 Ballard Ave. NW; 206.783.7125; cameliondesign.com). Owner Nicole Vandermeulen has a knack for displays, creating inspiring vignettes easy to visualize in your own home, and she and her crack team offer design services to make them a reality. A colorful spring store rejuvenation has…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
This week we're lost in wanderlust and daydreams
Instagram Inspiration is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores our favorite Instagram themes each week. While the Seattle weather taunts us with bouts of sun followed by venegful rainstorms, it has us dreaming of tropical escapes and far-off adventures. Delicate wisteria-covered walls in London, dusky Brazilian streets cast in a golden glow and crystal…
SIFF Picks: Two Must-See Movies from Seattle Filmmaker Mel Eslyn
Eslyn steps into the spotlight as an up-and-coming film producer
“I’m sitting here with a busted ankle thanks to a karaoke injury last night,” says Mel Eslyn. The Seattle-based filmmaker is in LA, keeping her foot elevated and speaking via a spotty Skype connection. She’s mid-shoot for a film she’s producing called MF, the directorial debut of Robert Schwartzman, brother of Jason (Rushmore) and cousin…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
These Instagram shots scream "get out and enjoy the sun this weekend!"
Instagram Inspiration is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores our favorite Instagram themes each week. This week’s theme is all about spring: a garden full of blooming flowers, spring cleaning, or giving your home a bright update. We hope these spring-y shots inspire you to tackle that next project, whether it is sprucing up…
Blaine Wetzel Named Best Chef, Teacher to Throw out First Pitch
The top Seattle stories you should be reading today
Brady Olson, the North Thurston High School teacher who tackled a student gunman last week, will throw out the first pitch at the Mariner’s game tonight. MyNorthwest.com reports, “the 16-year old shooter is believed to have been trying to commit suicide by cop when Olson saved his life by tackling him, as well as the…
Must List: Ghosts of Tonkin, Color Run at Seattle Center
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RunThe Color Run Takes Over the Seattle CenterSunday (5/10, 8 a.m.) Pop on a white shirt and prepare to be pelted with puffs of color (aka dyed cornstarch) during this popular 5K, which is less about speed and more about turning Technicolor. Starts and ends at Seattle Center. Must Fight The ManWage Slaves Reading…
Recipe of the Week: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Who said dairy- and egg-free recipes have to be boring?
When Rachel Vdolek learned her food allergies would prevent her from eating some of her favorite meals, she made it her mission to find equally delicious alternatives. Now, the Tacoma-based author of four cookbooks has created a slew of delicious, healthy and flavorful dairy- and egg-free soups in her latest book, Dairy and Egg Free…
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