Seattle Mag
Vino Volo Wine Bar: Your Sea-Tac Airport Savior
It’s Monday, which means the majority of us are likely (still) in wanderlust mode. I happen to be at Sea-Tac Airport as I write this—heading to Walla Walla to work on a piece for our October issue, which brings me to the crux of this breezy Monday blog post sponsored by bubbly. I’m sitting at my go-to spot:…
Add These Three Local Bands to Your Summer 2014 Playlist Now
Three of Seattle’s best indie bands have new records for your summer playlist pleasure
!–paging_filter–piframe src=”https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:laurenmang20:playlist:3OAXSj…” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true”/iframepstrongKITHKINbrAlbum:/strong Rituals, Trances Ecstasies for Humans in Face of The Collapse, released 5/24 on Pesanta UrfolkbrstrongSound: /strongLike a drumline raised by wolves, this self-proclaimed “Cascadian treepunk tribe” whips up lunatic-fringe cadences and a tremendous amount of yelling. But the band also crafts surprisingly catchy melodies (more shouted than sung), all…
Bellevue Art Gallery Opening Second Location, in Pioneer Square
A Bellevue-based gallery dares to cross the great divide
!–paging_filter–pWhile we applaud the sudden wealth of delectable restaurants opening willy-nilly in Pioneer Square, it’s refreshing to learn that there are also some non-food-focused efforts entering the mix. Exhibit A: Hall Spassov Gallery (319 Third Ave. S;a href=”http://www.hallspassov.com” target=”_blank” hallspassov.com/a) a contemporary gallery that has operated in Bellevue since 2006. In July, the gallery opens…
Summer Market at Les Amis
!–paging_filter–pFremont boutique a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/les-amis“Les Amis/a has major staying power, having anchored that nabe’s shopping scene for decades, mostly due to its gorgeous, on point and totally of-the-moment inventory focused on small designers with impeccable and beautiful style./ppYou’ll always find the newest “it” brand at Les Amis, as well as tried and true lines that have…
Best Northwest Hikes and Walks
Find serenity, soaring views—and a sweet workout—on these 20 spectacular trails.
A sweeping glacial vista on a bluebird afternoon…an ancient rain forest, trees dripping with moss…the fecund scent of a deep mountain meadow…come July, our hearts yearn for the sweet sylvan dream that is Northwest hiking. Like nowhere else in the world, here, a short drive and an adventurous spirit are all it takes to transport…
Uxibal Pops Up at Moorea Seal
!–paging_filter–pEntrepreneur Britini Port, founder of a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/spotlight-uxibal“Uxibal/a, a line of boots, shoes and accessories crafted from traditional hand woven textiles from Guatemala, is making an appearance at Belltown boutique a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/online-retailer-moorea-seal-opens-belltown-shop“Moorea Seal/a on Wednesday, June 25. It’s a perfect partnership of young, savvy, fashionable women doing amazing things well./ppCheck out, try on and snap up…
A Mano Spring/Summer Sale: On Now
!–paging_filter–pCute and tiny, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/mano“A Mano/a, down in the West Edge, has been quietly selling some of Seattle’s coolest handmade shoes for years and years. Shoppers know that if you can’t afford them at full price, the shop’s bi-annual sales are a nice time to stock up on boots from Officine Creative, sandals from Chie…
Restaurant Openings, Closings More
!–paging_filter–pKeeping track of restaurant news can be a daunting task. Here’s a round-up from the past week to help you manage./ppspan style=”font-size: large;”OPENINGS/span/ppstrongPIONEER SQUARE/strongbrstrongDamn the Weather/strong, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/new-bar-opening-part-ii-walrus-and-carpenters-…” target=”_blank”the new cocktail restaurant/a from Walrus and the Carpenter and Rob Roy alums, is now open in Pioneer Square. Named after a classic cocktail, DTW is open…
The Finerie CoLab
!–paging_filter–pPopular West Edge fixture, a href=”http://local.seattlemag.com/finerie“The Finerie/a, has taken advantage of the vacancy provided by a href=”http://www.greatjoneshome.com/” target=”_blank”Great Jones Home/a from the very cool building at 1921 Second Ave. to launch a temporary pop-up shop on the other edge of downtown./ppWhile the original location focuses exclusively on clothing and accessories, the Finerie CoLab has a…
The Fish and Chips to Rival All Fish and Chips
!–paging_filter–pLet’s all take a moment to revel in the fact that it’s fish and chips season—a dish that sends signals to both the brain and the taste buds that summer has arrived. And the fish and chips destination to rival all others is strongMARINATION MA KAI ON ALKI/strong, and not just because of the breathtaking…
The Munchery Meal Service Sets Up in Seattle
A new meal service brings gourmet supper to Seattle doorsteps
!–paging_filter–pimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/0714_munchery_phone.jpg” style=”float: left; margin: 10px;” height=”424″ width=”250″When your brain is fried after a long day at work, the mere question “What’s for dinner?” can put you over the edge. And while Seattle has plenty of dinner delivery and pick-up-and-warm-up options, few can promise a meal made from scratch that same day—never frozen—using organic, locally…
Pick Your Own Cherries on this Road Trip to the Hood River County Fruit Loop
!–paging_filter–pstrongWhere: /strongThe Hood River Valley, in Oregon.strong Why:/strong The Hood River County “Fruit Loop” Cherry Celebration (7/19–7/20; a href=”http://www.hoodriverfruitloop.com” target=”_blank”hoodriverfruitloop.com/a). strongWhat:/strong A self-guided, 35-mile driving tour with stops at farms, wineries and craft fairs, the Fruit Loop is bursting with more than a dozen varieties of locally grown cherries—including Bing, Rainier and Stella—this month, the…
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