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#Throwback Thursday: 10 Years Ago in ‘Seattle’ Magazine
A growing South Lake Union, Jim McDermott and turkey to go were all the rage in November 2004
Ten years may seem like a drop in the bucket, but stop and think: ten years ago, George Bush was elected for his second term (this very month), and here in Seattle in 2004, the $165.5 million Rem Koolhaus-designed downtown Central Library opened, Jim McDermott had recently achieved rockstar status for his comments in Michael…
7 Tips to Winterize Your Home
The sudden cold snap means it's time to prep for winter. Here's how to do it
1. Winterizing Your Sprinkler System For certain regions of the United States, winterizing the sprinkler sysftem is a very important task. For climates that regularly drop below freezing, and experience seasonally frozen ground, emptying the entire irrigation system can help prevent burst or broken pipes. Seattle Porch professional, Thad Wight of Wight’s Landscaping LLC says “It…
Le Pichet’s French Onion Soup Recipe
Chef/co-owner Jim Drohman serves this soup with 14-month cave-aged Comte cheese
For Le Pichet’s French onion soup (aka soupe a l’oignon gratinée or gratin lyonnais), chef/co-owner Jim Drohman uses at 14-month cave-aged Comté cheese, which has a strong, nutty flavor and smells slightly of the barnyard. On its own, the cheese is satisfying, but melted over a bowl of rich, French onion soup, it’s sublime. At…
10 Great Places to Have Thanksgiving Dinner Out
Give thanks that someone else is cooking for you this holiday
Frosty temperatures this week remind us that Thanksgiving is nigh, and if cooking is not your delight, or if you would just appreciate a hand this year, a range of restaurants around Seattle are preparing Thanksgiving feasts for dine in and take out. Prix-fixe menus, buffets and smoked turkeys to go give us plenty to…
“Ascend the Wall” in New EMP Game of Thrones Exhibit
Become a member of the Night Watch in this 4D virtual reality experience
Continuing its trend of awesome fantasy exhibitions, next week Seattle’s EMP Museum is bringing us Game of Thrones®: Ascend the Wall, which basically lets you pretend to be Jon Snow. (If you’re late to the Game of Thrones party, the 700-foot-tall, 300-mile-long solid ice wall referred to in the exhibit’s title is a major feature in the…
The New NSFW ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Trailer is Out; Plus Vino to Match
Author of Seattle-based 'Fifty Shades' books series blends 2 wines inspired by character romance
The second trailer for the set-in-Seattle (though filmed in Vancouver) movie Fifty Shades of Grey, based on the book series written by E.L. James, was officially released last night during ABC’s Scandal. Take a peek at a teaser here. Of course you’ll want to enjoy the scandalous goings on between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey…
Recipe of the Week: Acquacotta Soup with Chanterelles
Warm up and celebrate the local mushroom bounty with this hearty Italian "stone soup"
Chanterelle season is still abloom, and whether you’re foraging your own or letting someone else get dirty, Becky Selengut has just the recipe. A Seattle-based chef, writer, cooking instructor and bona fide mushroom expert, Selengut recently authored the cookbook Shroom (Andrews McMeel Press, September 2014), and her Acquacotta Soup below is an earthy sampling. According…
Where Seattle Chefs Dine Out
14 Seattle chefs dish on where they love to drink and dine on their days off
They know food—and they don’t need to impress on their nights off—which means chefs have the skinny on the best drinks and dining in town. 1. Dana Tough Chef and co-owner, Spur (Belltown, 113 Blanchard St.; 206.728.6706; spurseattle.com), Tavern Law (Capitol Hill, 1406 12th Ave.; 206.322.9734; tavernlaw.com) and The Old Sage (Capitol Hill, 1410 12th…
The Long-Awaited 12th Avenue Arts Helps Retain Capitol Hill’s Essence
12th Avenue Arts comes alive
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the 12th Avenue Arts building, on a gray day in February 2013, the ground was unavailable for breaking. The Capitol Hill property had been a police precinct parking lot for decades, and the pavement was impervious to ceremonial shovels. But the ritual was enabled by a clever bit of staging:…
Local Artist Creates Science-Inspired Posters
Enliven your rooms with these creations from Methow Valley artist Jessica Rose
For illustrator Jessica Rose, a 2013 move to the bucolic Methow Valley produced a highly productive form of cabin fever. “The beautiful wood lining in our cabin was so inspiring,” says the mother of two. “My aesthetic started to evolve to the rustic and the natural.” After years spent working in a purely digital medium…
Tom Douglas Serves Up New Cocktails with Nordic Charm at Ändra
The Ändra Loft and Bar brings Scandinavian style and awesome aquavit to a downtown hotel
Tucked in above the entryway and check-in desk of the Hotel Ändra and en route to the Hot Stove Society cooking school, the Ändra Loft and Bar (Belltown, 2000 Fourth Ave.; 877.448.8600; hotelandra.com) is a charmingly cool nook of the Tom Douglas empire. With a Scandinavian focus rarely found in other Seattle watering holes, it’s…
Feast of Music: Three New Albums From Seattle Bands
... And how to work them into your Thanksgiving festivities
Jen Wood: Wilderness With her first album since 2010, Jen Wood reveals a bolder, more layered sensibility. Her pretty voice shines over poppy piano riffs, anthemic guitars and smashing cymbals graced with electronica elements. The result feels like rushing forward into hope. Best played: During last-minute food prep, final table decorations, general pre-dinner optimism CD…
Must List: Poetry on Buses, Indie Games & PNB’s Director’s Showcase
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Shop5 Shopping Events Not to Miss This Week (Dates and times vary) Now that it’s dark at 5 p.m., there is no reason left not to shop: You have finally packed away your sundresses and swimsuits, and it’s time to remember that added layers mean added opportunities for looking fabulous. Brighten your look and…
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