Food & Drink
Bird Watching: 40th Anniversary of the Seahawks
Forty years of Seahawk history
With additional reporting by Jake Laycock For 40 years, we’ve watched the Seahawks lose (2-12 in their first season) and win a lot, making it to postseason play in 10 of the past 13 seasons. They may never become the Green Bay Packers, but as they enter their 41st season (with three Super Bowl appearances,…
Board Games: Round the Rock’s Stand-Up Paddleboarding Race
Stand up for the eighth annual Round the Rock race
One of the Pacific Northwest’s largest stand-up paddleboarding events returns September 17, when about 300 serious paddleboarders will wend their way around Mercer Island (aka The Rock) on a 13-mile course through Lake Washington’s sometimes choppy waters. The event, based at Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue, also includes a 3.5-mile race and a half-mile kids’…
Get Ready for the Seattle Art Fair
Seattle Art Fair builds on its inaugural year’s success
The Seattle Art Fair returns for a second year, with representation from blue-chip contemporary art galleries, such as David Zwirner and the Zürcher Gallery, and more events and exhibits than before. On-site projects will include several by New York artists—including Dawn Kasper’s room-size forest of motion-activated cymbals; Roxy Paine’s ominous diorama of a CIA observation…
Growing Pains: Preserving Iconic Small Businesses
With rapid development in all corners of the city, how we can preserve the classic small businesses?
Seattle is undergoing unprecedented growth, at least in recent times. A Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) midyear report found there are currently 65 building projects under construction in the downtown core alone—even more by the time you read this. Projects are popping up at the rate of one per week. Many of us have stopped counting…
City Council Office Hours Invite Constituents to Voice Concerns
City Council members are now holding neighborhood office hours. Is it an effective way to govern?
On a bright afternoon at the Ballard library, constituents arrive in a steady stream for their chance to speak for 10–15 minutes with Seattle City Council member Mike O’Brien, who represents northwest Seattle’s District 6. He’s holding his in-district “office hours” for constituents. On this day, they include grizzled baby boomer guys in cargo pants,…
Recipe of the Week: Cucumber Ahi Salad
Enjoy your omega-3s with this summer "sushi salad"
Seattle knows a thing or two about seafood. Many a resident and out-of-towner scour the city’s restaurants seeking the best under-the-sea dishes. But a delicious seafood meal can start in your own kitchen, thanks to Feasting at Home blogger Sylvia Fountaine, with her DIY recipe for a summer “sushi salad.” This cucumber ahi salad combines…
Plan Your Bumbershoot 2016 Experience
What's going down at this year's mega-music and arts festival
Now in its 46th year, Seattle’s behemoth music and arts festival returns to Seattle Center for Labor Day weekend (September 2-4). This year’s headliners include some hometown heroes: hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Bellingham indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie. They’ll share the stage with English punk rocker Billy Idol, soulful balladeer Father…
Recipe of the Week: Marinated Peaches, Buttermilk Quinoa Cakes
Chef Jason Wilson celebrates peach season with this scrumptious, fresh dish
Somehow, August is once again upon us–seriously, how is summer speeding by so quickly?? But it’s OK, because with August comes the peak of peach season, and Washinton grows some of the best, juciest peaches around. This recipe for marinated peaches, buttermilk quinoa cakes & basil creme fraiche, created by chef Jason Wilson of Miller’s Guild…
West Elm Teams Up with Seattle Blogger for Local Pop-Up Event
Coco Kelley owner curates group of local makers to be featured at West Elm event
Increasingly, companies are recognizing the power and utility of social media influencers on their businesses, especially in highlighting local talent. West Elm has, accordingly, teamed up with Coco Kelley owner and creative director Cassandra LaValle to host its LOCAL pop-up, the home decor retailer’s 13th pop-up event around the country this year. For the event…
Boldly Going Where no Theater has Gone Before
An exclusive look at Cinemark’s Lincoln Square Cinema’s new panoramic three screen theater
“It’s all about the experience.” This is the mantra I often hear when people describe the evolution of consumer expectations in many different aspects of life. Whether it’s or dining out (dinner in the field where the produce is grown!) a unique charity auction item (get an exclusive underground tour of Bertha!) or even weddings…
Instagram Inspiration: Iced Drinks
Delicious cold drinks for sweltering summer days
The heat has truly arrived in the city, and let’s face it: when that happens, iced drinks are the only thing on our minds. And for good reason, because is it even summer if it doesn’t involve at least a few cups of cold brew? We think not. The forecast is predicting sunshine and sky-high…
The Must List: Nordic Museum Groundbreaking, Beer and Film Event
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must Love MoviesNew Belgium Clips Beer and Film Tour at Gas Works ParkFriday (7/29, 8 p.m.) Movies plus craft beer—now that’s a great double feature. New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer and Film event brings almost 20 beers and a selection of short films to a big, inflatable screen at Gas Works Park. Leashed dogs, low…
Three Impressions of The Nest
The rooftop bar atop the Thompson Hotel offers views, drinks in flamingos and more fun
The Nest, from Seattle restaurateur Josh Henderson, opened earlier this summer atop the new Thompson Hotel and is perhaps the Seattle bar highest off of the ground (or at least in the running). I stopped by recently to check it out and below are three impressions of the visit. The Drinks: The bar program put…
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