Food & Drink
Park Lane Public House in Kirkland Features Pub Standbys With a Northwest Slant
The new spot in Kirkland's downtown has a welcoming vibe and a food and drink menu that has the locals already taking note
Tucked in near the center of downtown Kirkland, Park Lane Public House (115 Park Lane, Kirkland) is from the folks behind the Bottle and Bull, located just blocks away. The Public House opened at the very tail end of January, but when I stopped by recently for a visit with some pals, it was bursting…
Must List: Tulip Festival, Mariners’ Opening Weekend, Become Desert
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MUST LOVE FLOWERS 35th Tulip Festival in Skagit County(4/1–4/30) This renowned monthlong festival is jam-packed with daily activities: salmon barbecues, bike tours, 5K family runs, art walks and a lot of beautiful tulips filling fields and demonstration gardens. Join people from around the country who flock to this springtime event, and avoid the biggest crowds…
Book These Tables for Easter Brunch Now
Need to entertain your family on Sunday, or just looking for somewhere to indulge in bottomless mimosas? We've got you covered
We’re big proponents of brunch—perhaps the must underrated meal out there. So maybe you’ll spend a few more bucks on Easter brunch (see also Mother’s Day) but you’ll be treated to an egg-centric egg-stravaganza (sorry) and avoid having to host a massive family gathering out your home. Worth the extra cash? We think so. Here’s…
6 Camping Essentials You Need in the Pacific Northwest
Whether you’re heading out on a camping trip or just want to improve the stash of supplies in your earthquake kit, these essentials work both ways
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. 1. BioLite CampStove 2 Bundle (above)This wood-burning camp stove (smokeless flames, thanks to an internal airflow system), the latest iteration of the little stove that started a revolution, cooks your meal and creates electricity for your devices (and has a USB port). The…
The Foodie’s Guide to Devouring 48 Hours in Victoria, Canada
Farm-to-table eats, craft distilleries and cozy cafés are all just a short ferry or plane ride away
Now that spring has officially sprung, a weekend away from it all is just the thing to shake off the last vestiges of winter. While you may not want to dip into your banked vacation time just yet, an island getaway is closer than you think. Old-world charm meets modern fun in Victoria, British Columbia,…
4 Cool Things Foodies Should Do at Semiahmoo Resort
This Washington resort just south of the Canadian border has upped its grub game
The gorgeous Semiahmoo golf resort on a scenic spit in Blaine with a killer view of Canada — hello, White Rock, B.C.! — recently ramped up its list of cool things to do while visiting. Just in case you get tired of all the chillin’ on the beach. Here’s a few to consider: 1. Cozy…
First Look: Inside UNIQLO’s New Southcenter Store
The company's second Seattle-area location opens today and will feature special Grand Opening deals.
UNIQLO is opening its doors to the company’s second Seattle-area store in Westfield Southcenter today. The Japanese maker designs wardrobe basics for men and women that blend technology-centric innovation with thoughtful design. Seattle magazine received an exclusive invitation to preview the new 7,500-square-foot location (situated in the shopping center’s west wing between Sears and Nordstrom) that builds off the success of the company’s first foray into the Pacific Northwest at the Bellevue Collection in…
Eat Your Weeds: Forage For Dandelions and Make Some Heavenly Jelly
Look no farther than your backyard for some tasty dandelion blossoms
This article appears in print in the March 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. When a curious would-be forager asks me for suggestions about where to look for wild foods, I usually say, “Right out the back door.” Or the front door. Just step outside your home and you’ll likely see some weeds. Weeds get a bad…
Must List: Taste Washington, Plate of Nations, Say It Loud: Simply Me
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MUST SIP Taste Washington(3/22–3/25) From serious wine snobs to simple enthusiasts, Taste Washington unites all lovers of the “juice” at its annual, multi-day tasting event celebrating the many flavors and styles of Washington state wine. You could opt for a wine seminar or farm tour, but the main event is Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting,…
In 2018, Political Activism Gives Reason For Hope, Just As It Did in 1968
Times were grim in Seattle and the country 50 years ago. But there was reason for hope then, just as there is now.
Racial tensions 50 years ago led some Franklin High students, —and others—to political activism including Larry Gossett, in center, with glasses
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