Category: Articles   Seattle mag’s Editor at Large examines the unexpected events that have shaped Seattle’s history and psyche All kinds of things make a city: street grids, parks, schools, historic districts. But there’s one key ingredient that defies planning: amazing civic moments. These come in many varieties and can have a huge impact. Think…

Category: Articles   Seattle’s dining scene offers countless opportunities to pump up the romance—after all, there’s nothing sexier than shooting each other sultry looks amid clinking glasses, glimmering candlelight and a tantalizing meal. Here are some of our favorite perches for love pigeons to coo at each other. Chez Shea (Downtown, 94 Pike St., Suite…

Category: Articles   We ask two local experts for love, dating and sex advice A question for Dr. Linda Young, psychologist in private practice in Bellevue, relationship blogger for PsychologyToday.com and consultant on digital technology’s effects on relationships (drlindayoung.com). Q: What’s the most important advice you give people looking for love via 21st century tools…

Category: Articles   Publications like Forbes and Marie Claire are constantly ranking Seattle as the center of the singles universe, based on our census data, our high volume of Starbucks coffee shops, and the fact that there are seemingly more sappy dating movies and TV shows set in our city than any other place on…

Category: Articles   A look at our sometimes scandalous history 1853: After taking over as manager of Felker House—Seattle’s first hotel, at Main Street and First Avenue—Mary Ann Conklin (aka Mother Damnable) diversifies the business, adding a brothel. 1861: John Pinnell builds Seattle’s first official brothel (on Yesler Way); first prostitutes were Native American women….

Category: Articles   Say what you will about Seattle’s dating scene (given that we are encased in rain-repellant fabrics much of the year, it is a bit of a miracle that anyone ever makes a connection), Hollywood seems to think it’s the perfect place for romance—or more specifically, for romantic comedies. The following handful of…

Category: Articles   Both single and coupled-up Seattleites should rejoice—our city offers countless ways to add vim and va-va-voom to relationships, whether you’re just starting or well settled. By M. Susan Wilson and Brangien Davis 1. Bring on the BoudoirBest places to get sexy photos taken Portrait, commercial and fine art photographer Christina Mallet of…

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   With the confluence of Bellevue Square and the new Bravern, retail has never been better in Bellevue. Could Seattle’s little sister be threatening its retail supremacy? Not so very long ago, two local developers battled to win the hand of one very high-end retailer. The skirmish commenced around a handful…

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Avoiding a flooded basement–and saving Puget Sound–could be as simple as putting in a rain garden The rain gushing from downspouts this time of year can seem like water torture for local residents, as it puddles on lawns, spills over sidewalks and seeps into basements. Home-owners seek relief in the…

Category: Seattlepi.com featured stories   Seattle writer David Shields’ new book explores the cultural obsession with “reality”—and in doing so may well alter the future form of the novel Pity the poor librarian or bookseller who must figure out how to classify David Shields’ latest book, Reality Hunger: A Manifesto (released this month; Knopf, $23.95)….

Category: Articles   New places for tasting and exploring in Magnolia Off the beaten track from the rest of Seattle, this peninsular neighborhood of winding streets, gorgeous views and acres of parks has a handful of new shops that mingle among longtime favorites. They’re all within walking distance of “The Village”: the intersection of McGraw…

Category: Seattlepi.com featured stories   For Mature Audiences: Seattle’s love and relationships expert lends her expertise Name: Pepper Schwartz, Ph.DTitle: University of Washington sociology prof and AARP’s sex and relationships expert What senior citizens have over younger daters: “They are much more confident relative to themselves earlier in their lives.”On seniors surfing the web: “It’s the biggest growing group…

Category: Winter Olympics Guide   Enjoy the 2010 Winter Olympics without leaving Seattle Why make the trek north to Vancouver when you can enjoy the competition from the comfort of your own city? Especially when your city is Seattle, and more than happy to accommodate your Olympic fervor. We’ve compiled a (working) list of hotels where…