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Recipe of the Week: Potato Bites with Chive-Parsley Tapenade
Sarah Adler's tasty (and healthy) riff on the classic baked potato with sour cream and onion
It is so true that we eat for the weather. Now that we are officially into the spring season, my mind is ready for chopped salads and tacos, wanting to welcome take-out fish and chips and margaritas by the pier. But the forseeable forecast says rain, so my heart says potatoes. And when us Seattleites…
Inside the Mind of Mad Music Scientist Trimpin
A musical genius takes the Seattle Symphony into the digital age
Aside from the pink flamingos flanking the walkway, there’s nothing particularly telltale about the exterior of the studio where one of Seattle’s musical masterminds works his mad science. But just over the threshold, visitors are plunged into the inimitable world of Trimpin, the sound artist, composer, instrument inventor and MacArthur genius who goes by his…
Tent Cities and Seattle’s Growing Homeless Population
Even as shiny skyscrapers pop up all around Seattle, a second city of tarps and cardboard is booming
You probably see them all over. Bands of tents set down in a wooded area, flashes of blue tarp dangling from a freeway overpass, or clusters of cardboard wrestled into shapes that will provide some kind of shelter. They’re small, ad hoc camps of homeless people, and their numbers are growing. This year’s One Night…
Well-Made Drinks and Charming Noshes at Magnolia’s Oliver’s Twist
Magnolia’s new Oliver’s Twist provides a cozier version of the original without sacrificing taste
Known for the creative cocktails and tasty nibbles served at its Phinney Ridge location, Oliver’s Twist has a new outpost in Magnolia (3217 W McGraw St.; 206.946.1651; oliverstwistseattle.com), and the small spot is perfect for cuddly dates. Opened in the long, thin space that used to host the Nook Café and Swirl wine bar in…
Ethan Stowell Returns Downtown, Affordable Housing & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Ethan Stowell Returns Downtown. Five years after Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell left the downtown-core, he is back with a new restaurant set to open this May. The new spot will open inside the Four Seasons Hotel on First and Union, taking the place of Art Restaurant and Lounge, The Puget Sound Business Journal said. This incidentally is…
Late March Local Distillery News
Aquavits, Shiso liqueur, whiskey and more are on the menu for spring
Like the flowers that seem to be in bloom more every day, our local distillers are also unveiling some amazing new blossoms right now. Except, of course, their blossoms equate to bottles and glasses filled with delicious drinks. Read on to find out more. Tumble Swede and the Old Ballard Liquor Co. Aquavit expert,…
Seattle Choreographer Stages a Fresh Take on ‘Carmina Burana’
Nancy Guppy takes flight with Seattle choreographer Donald Byrd
Seattle choreographer Donald Byrd has been artistic director of Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater since 2002. Before that, he was a revered contemporary dance director in New York City, perhaps best known for choreographing The Harlem Nutcracker and the Broadway musical version of The Color Purple (for which he earned a Tony nomination). This month he…
The Rise of Medical Tourism and Why It’s Bad News for Patients
The wrong decision could save you money, but end up costing you your life
This article was provided by RealSelf and Avvo. On RealSelf, the Seatle-based online community for elective cosmetic procedures, we see the positive effect that plastic surgery can have on someone’s life. Yet despite the hundreds of positive stories of transformation shared on a daily basis, there will always be tales of cosmetic procedures gone wrong….
Weekend Road Closures & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
After the cluster that was Seattle traffic last night–all from a semitruck carrying a load of salmon that overturned on SR 99–drivers are preparing for more potential traffic nightmares this weekend. Starting Friday, March 27, road closures are set to happen all throughout the city, including portions of Interstate 90, SR 99 and the Alaskan…
Must List: Comicon Comes to Town, ‘Lizard Boy’ on Stage
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Geek OutEmerald City Comicon Takes Over(3/27 to 3/29) If you weren’t able to secure tickets to the annual cavalcade of comics fans, never fear, you can still witness the dazzling array of far-out costumes when passing anywhere near the Washington State Convention Center. Here, we take an insider’s look at the high-energy, highly animated…
Kick Off Spring with These 4 Local Flower Fests
Flowers, flowers everywhere!
Spring is finally here and with the warm weather comes a burning desire to get outside. If you’ve been bottled up through the long winter months, you’re likely looking for any excuse to spend your days off exploring Seattle’s many outdoor activities. You can pack a lunch and have a picnic in the park, but…
Recipe of the Week: Pan-Fried Mussels with Lovage Aioli
Whip up this tasty starter with the underutilized seasonal herb Lovage
Poppy chef and owner Jerry Traunfeld discussed his favorite herb of the season in the April issue of Seattle Magazine. Here, he’s provided a delectable recipe using the favored herb, lovage, and pairing it with mussels—an equally choice crop of the season—to create a delicious dish suitable to start any fête of the season. Pan-Fried MusselsIngredients 2 pounds large-sized fresh…
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