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How to Create a Chic Halloween Candy Display
A step-by-step guide to whipping up a sweet-meets-scary display for the spookiest time of the year
Regardless if you’re throwing a party or just want to inject your space with a little Halloween cheer, there are a few simple and very polished ways to get a spirited look without going overboard on the orange-and-black kitsch. To show you how, we sought the expert advice of Daria Penta, entertaining professional, party decor…
Babirusa: A Casual Dining Respite in Eastlake
Eastlake’s dining star continues to rise with Babirusa
Born out of a desire to provide a casual respite for Eastlakers, Babirusa (2236 Eastlake Ave. E; 206.329.2744; blindpigbistro.com/babirusa) is one of the newer restaurant/bar hybrids to hit Seattle. Charles Walpole opened the casual strip-mall hideaway with friend Rene Gutierrez next door to their inaugural restaurant, Blind Pig—in the original home of Sitka & Spruce….
Tamales at Fonda La Catrina
Divine tamales are a hot commodity at Fonda La Catrina
Whether the sun is casting warmth over the city or the clouds have rolled in, there is constant comfort in tamales. One of my favorite versions—and one of my favorite places to eat them—can be found at Georgetown’s Fonda La Catrina. It’s a gluten-free masa tamale ($4) filled with a melty, Mexican cheese similar to…
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Chef Rachel Yang’s Trove: A Survival Guide
Not that you need a map or anything.
Trove has only been open for about a week, which might explain why a lot of folks seem to be confused about the format of this four-pronged Capitol Hill restaurant cooked up by the same couple who brought us Joule and Revel. Chef-owner Rachel Yang, who still manages to squeak in shifts at her other…
‘Marry Me In Seattle’ Kicks Off with First Same-Sex Wedding
Seattle's first 'Marry Me' nuptials took place earlier this month
With a campaign that began on July 1, Seattle has extended its arms to engaged LGBTQ couples from across the nation by hosting four all-inclusive weddings, each honorably officiated by Seattle’s first openly gay mayor Ed Murray (You may recall our inital post on the Marry Me In Seattle sweepstakes.). We’re beyond ecstatic to announce…
#Throwback Thursday: Celebrating the Seattle Central Library
In May 2004, Rem Koolhaas' beautiful, geometric blueprint came to life and so did downtown Seattle
One thing I never expected to show off to family and friends who visited when I first moved to Seattle was the city’s library. Of course, now I find myself countering their ‘are-you-joking?’ looks with a “but it’s the coolest library in the world!” I’m sure Seattleites, readers and non-readers alike, who have seen this…
Recipes of the Week: Celery Puree & Green Bean Salad
Two recipes come together with local chef Ba Culbert's touch
In our October 2014 issue (on newsstands now), we wrote about Tilikum Place Cafe chef Ba Culbert’s favorite ingredient: walnut vinegar. Read all about it here. Culbert’s love of food is clear and it’s evident in each and every item on her menu. Below, you’ll find two of her own recipes that use her signature…
What to See This Fall: Dance
Read all of our picks for fall arts, including music, theater, film and more here. Amy O’Neal [CONTEMPORARY] 10/23–10/26 Recently, Seattle-based choreographer Amy O’Neal has explored feminism by way of her kickass hip-hop dance performances. In Opposing Forces, she steps behind the scenes, setting a new piece on five local B-Boys from different breakdancing crews,…
Top 5 Things I Ate Last Week
A week of eating summed up in 5 snapshots
It was another week of marathon eating, this time in Portland, where I spent several days on a media trip exploring Oregon’s bounty. Here are some of the highlights of my last 7 days of feeding: Shrimp tacos at Clyde CommonWhen surveying an unfamiliar lunch menu, there is perhaps no trustier dish than tacos. Served…
Exclusive Interview with Giuliana Rancic
On Sunday, September 14, 2014, E! host Giuliana Rancic hosted a champagne brunch benefiting Fab-U-Wish at Westfield Southcenter Mall. The event featured a runway fashion show, beauty bars, prizes, champagne and nibbles. Seattle magazine sat down with Giuliana for an exclusive interview following the event to hear her thoughts on the fundraiser.
The Must List: Beer Gardens, Robotics and a Lantern Parade
What to do this weekend
Must Go EastKirkland Arts Center’s InflorescenceOpens 9/20 — Roughly based around the concept of a cluster of flowers growing from a single stem (“inflorescence”), this group show features three Washington artists (Jean Bradbury, Lisa Conway and Patty Haller), each working from her own aesthetic but within a common theme of the plant world. Must DrinkBest…
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