Seattle Mag
New Shop: See Eyewear
!–paging_filter–pIt takes a lot to get me excited about eyewear or eyewear stores. I’ve had the same pair of spare glasses since the late 90s and while I admire cool glasses on other people, I always figure that people shop for them when they get their eyes checked at the eye doctors./ppWell, that’s not necessarily…
A FIRST LOOK – February 2014
!–paging_filter–pTake a quick peek at the February issue of emSeattle /emmagazine, on newsstands now./ppiframe src=”http://player.vimeo.com/video/84788863?autoplay=1” width=”400″ height=”225″ class=”video-filter video-vimeo vf-84788863″ frameborder=”0″/iframe/ppnbsp;/ppPresented by:/ppa href=”http://www.plymouthhousing.org/” target=”_blank”img src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/plymouth_logo_black_0.jpg” width=”300″ height=”95″/a/p
Looking to Up Your Home Smarts? The Phinney Ridge Home Fair is This Sunday
!–paging_filter–pFor those planning a minor home fix or a full-scale makeover, a can’t-miss, one-stop resource is the annual a href=”http://www.phinneycenter.org/homefair/” target=”_blank”Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) Home Design Remodel Fair/a./ppThis Sunday (1/26), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you can meet, greet and quiz all manner of local home talent inside the Phinney Center Blue Building (Phinney Ridge,…
Kate Wallich’s ‘Super Eagle’ Premieres at Velocity Dance Center in February
!–paging_filter–pOne of emSeattle /emmagazine’s 2013 Spotlight Award winners, dancer/choreographer Kate Wallich and her company, The YC, are swiftly rising stars in the contemporary dance scene. Known for creating intense, highly atmospheric works that shift from super slo-mo to fast-paced popping, Wallich builds visual worlds that resemble haute couture fashion spreads come alive. February brings the…
Fill ‘Er Up! Growler Refilling Spots Around Seattle
The beer run will never be the same, thanks to growler refill stops popping up across town
!–paging_filter–pOnly in Seattle would taking home artisanal, fresh-draught beer in old-fashioned jugs be elevated to convenient extremes. One of the city’s first “beer convenience stores,” Chuck’s Hop Shop in Greenwood just opened a new Central District location, and both spots boast 39 rotating fresh-from-the-tap ales for at-home enjoyment in 32- and 64-ounce brown glass jugs,…
Not Going to Sochi? Where to Experience Russian Culture Here in Seattle
Catch the Olympic spirit without making the trek to Sochi
!–paging_filter–pWhether you’re actively boycotting the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi (2/7–2/23) because of Putin’s anti-gay policies or you just can’t afford the trip, never fear, there are plenty of ways to experience the best parts of Russian culture right here in Seattle. Get into the right mind-set with a visit to South Lake Union’s…
Ski Houses for a Wintry Escape
Escape the endless drizzle in a snowcapped ski house
!–paging_filter–pThere’s no one style of ski house, although they tend toward crisp chalets and sturdy log cabins. The only real requirements for a true shredder’s retreat are that it is near enough to a resort to make catching the first run of the day no big expedition and that it is equipped with a cozy…
Leah Steen’s Cost-Effective Solution for Floors with Flair
The interior designer offers an appealing and affordable way to make your surfaces underfoot shine
!–paging_filter–pEven interior designers can be surprised when it comes to home design. For instance, I continue to be amazed by how often the very basic element of flooring is routinely overlooked. Maybe it’s because people are so focused on what’s in front of them, rather than what’s underfoot, or because of the fear of a…
Homes with Stunning Sunrooms
Smart Seattle homes capture the fleeting winter light with windowed sunrooms
!–paging_filter–pFrom formal solariums in grand homes to small atrium add-ons, sunrooms are Seattle’s answer to the Southern-style screened-in porch. Set aside for everything from sleeping and dining to reading and playing, these many-windowed spaces bring the outside in and shed welcome light on the cold, damp days of January.nbsp; brbra href=”http://www.redfin.com/WA/Bainbridge-Island/10132-NE-Kitsap-St-98110/home…” target=”_blank”strongFort Ward, Bainbridge Island/strong/a…
Breakfast Cocktails to Drink Now
Tasty morning libations with a kick
!–paging_filter–pstrongKimchi Bloody Mary at Revel ($8) /strongbrThere’s nothing like it (pictured above). The house-made base has Korean chili paste and kimchi paste; it’s spiked with Vikingfjord vodka and garnished with a togarashi rim (e.g., dried seaweed and black sesame) and garnished with house-pickled long beans, a green olive and a lime wedge.a href=”http://www.revelseattle.com” target=”_blank” revelseattle.com/a/ppstrongPike…
Leaders at Lunch with Microsoft’s Kim Lowe
!–paging_filter–pemSeattle/em magazine andem a href=”http://seattlebusinessmag.com/” target=”_blank”Seattle Business/a/emnbsp;magazine have just launched a href=”http://seattlebusinessmag.com/seattle-event/leaders-lunch” target=”_blank”Leaders at Lunch/a, a series of lunches at various Bellevue restaurants featuring local business leaders speaking on topics focused on leadership, innovation and civic responsibility. This week’s talk, by Kim Lowe, editor in chief for Microsoft’s lifestyle group of websites and apps, including…
Six Must-Try, Northwest-Style Eggs Benedicts
Twists on the eggy classic you’ll find only in the Northwest
!–paging_filter–pstrongDungeness Benedict at Tilikum Place Cafe/strongbrThis is Washington translated into brunch: impeccably poached eggs nestled in sweet Dungeness crab with warm spinach on a toasted English muffin, topped with chef Ba Culbert’s luscious hollandaise sauce (about $15, depending on availability and market prices). You won’t taste anything like it anywhere else. Downtown/Denny Triangle, 407 Cedar…
The Best Weekend Brunches and Breakfasts
Leisurely weekends were made for that late-morning meal that lasts all day. Here’s who does it best
!–paging_filter–pstrongspan style=”color: #ff0000;”[scrambles]/span/strongbrWhen people complain that there aren’t any hidden food finds in Seattle, we send them to Icebox Grocery, the little grocery/café where extra care goes into everything, from the outstanding mushroom soup with sherry ($4.75–$5.75) to the chewy butterscotch chip cookies ($1.25 each). The careful kitchen crew dishes up fluffy, moist scrambles with…
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