Seattle Mag
The Ban on ‘Boarding’ Mentally Ill Patients Goes Into Effect Soon
Patients no longer held in ER until beds in psychiatric facilities become available
Seattleite Lynn Caldeiro can only remember fragments of her first hospitalization four years ago—a nurse standing over her, her husband crying by her side, her own high-pitched scream above the din of the Overlake emergency room. She was sedated, her wrist and ankle strapped to a gurney. When a bed became available six hours later,…
Federal Law Guarantees Little in Regards to Overtime, Holiday Pay
Attempts to mandate paid time off fell flat in Congress
This article originally appeared on Avvo. A survey of nations with advanced economies indicates that the U.S. is the only such country that does not require employers to offer employees paid vacation time. It may seem like an insignificant nuance, but that lack of paid time off includes national and federal holidays. In fact, a…
Is Seattle’s ‘Lumbersexual’ Style Finally Becoming a National Trend?
Bearded, flanneled hipsters have been around in Seattle long before they were cool
There’s a new breed of men, from Ballard to Brooklyn. It’s the bearded, flanneled hipster, otherwise known as the “Lumbersexual.” Those are two words you rarely hear together. My dad used to work in logging camps in the 1930s and I heard his incredible stories at the dinner table, including ones I won’t repeat…
The Top Celebratory Spots in Seattle for Large Groups
Eighteen restaurants where dining out with a group doesn’t mean compromising on service or style
BALLARDBastilleAt this atmospheric, tiled Parisian-style bistro, groups have a choice between indoor or outdoor seating. Outside in the terrace room, wooden tables can be pushed together for as many as 16 people in the protected patio space under a greenhouse-like ceiling, which lets precious light through in winter. A fireplace and heaters keep the terrace…
Wish List: What if GTA VI Were Set in Seattle?
Why our city is a grand location for the next installment of the popular video game franchise
Wish List is our new series highlighting things that would be better if they were here. A little more than a year after Grand Theft Auto 5 was released, it’s being ported over to the next generation of consoles on November 18. (PC gamers have to wait until January 27, 2015.) Rockstar Games, GTA’s maker,…
Recipe of the Week: Fall Farro Salad
Spruce up your Turkey Day menu with this hearty autumn salad
Brussels sprouts are back, but who knew they could be purple? Chef Geneva Melby of Capitol Hill’s Juicebox is here to help fancify your Thanksgiving table with this simple side dish that tastes as lovely as it looks. The ancient grain farro meets savory sprouts of two kinds and sweet figs for a fresh, nourishing…
Le Pichet’s Jim Drohman on His Love for Comté Cheese
Chef Jim Drohman of Le Pichet and Café Presse honors French tradition with Comté cheese
It’s safe to say that with two French restaurants, a Parisian culinary education and a country house in the Béarn, Jim Drohman is a Francophile at heart. So it comes as no surprise then that he relies on cheese as a foundational ingredient in his dishes, in particular, Comté. The firm Gruyère-like cheese, with a…
The Holiday Cheat Sheet: Bottled Cocktail Recipes
Marguerite CocktailThis has been served at parties since at least the early 1900s and makes a lovely addition to a holiday gathering. It also is easy to make in advance (anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days before the party starts). Serves approximately 10 11 ounces gin (Voyager is nice for…
SkinSpirit VIP Beauty Event Photos
Since opening in 2003, SkinSpirit has become one of the top destinations for aesthetic skin and body care, with multiple locations in California and Washington. On November 6 Seattle magazine and SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic & Spas partnered on a Beauty Insider event at the newly opened location in University Village. 100 VIPs attended to enjoy…
Must List: Seattle Shorts Film Fest, New Boutiques & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeA Film Festival Full of ShortsSaturday (11/15, times vary) Finally, a film festival that values efficiency! This one-day fest features three screenings of new short films, including the comedy Lunch, which features local actresses Wonder Russell and Lisa Coronado. Also on the tidy bill: Spokane filmmaker Mischa Jakupcak’s sweet The Hero Pose. Must ShopNew…
3 Hot Boozy Drinks to Help You Warm Up
It's cold. Your drink doesn't have to be
Every year when the temperature drops near freezing, I rediscover my love of hot drinks. For some reason, I’m surprised by this discovery, as if I’ve talked myself out of loving drinks whose ingredients and temperatures bring the warmth. But as soon as I have the first one of the season: bam! I’m back on…
Seattle’s Thriving Small (and Slightly Secret) Music Shows
We've got plenty of big concerts, but these smaller, unconventional venues offer enjoyment in spades
When I was younger, all I wanted to do was go to a big amphitheater to hear music. In my high school and college years, I saw the Dave Matthews Band. I loved seeing big concerts so much I even experienced Creed live in Camden, N.J. Now, some 12 or 13 years later, all I…
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