Food & Drink
Three Impressions of Dino’s Tomato Pie
Expect round and square Sicilian pizzas and cocktails on tap
When Capitol Hill pizzeria Dino’s Tomato Pie opened about four months ago, it generated a flurry of chatter. Which isn’t a surprise, as it’s a sibling to renowned upper Ballard pizzeria Delancey and neighborhood cocktail haven Essex. What is surprising (in a personal way) is that I wasn’t first in line, as I adore Delancey…
Neiman Marcus’ Ken Downing on Style Influences and Must-See Spots
Ken Downing: from Seattle roots to fashion's front row
SCHOOL TIES: Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, admits that, while growing up in Seward Park, Seattle seemed like the last place from which to launch his career. “I felt like I was in the furthest most corner of nowhere,” he says. Now, celebrating 25 years as the face of…
Gary Manuel Salon to Open New Location in Pioneer Square
Historic Seattle neighborhood gains new styling outpost
After 23 years of taming tresses on the corner of Blanchard and First in Belltown, Gary Manuel Salon opens in August in its new location in Pioneer Square. Taking over the 4,378-square-foot, three-story space that formerly housed the Ibiza Dinner Club, the salon is the latest lifestyle outpost to open in the historic neighborhood, joining…
Local Chefs Offer Cooking Classes for Families in Need
Quarterly classes teach families the basics of cooking and eating healthy
Cooking healthy meals can be difficult, especially when you’re pinching pennies. In an effort to give back to the community and promote healthy eating, Eat Seattle founder and chef Liz McCune and fellow chef Bella Sangar (Holy Cow founder, teacher at Hot Stove Society and Pike Place’s Market Atrium) have teamed up, offering free classes that…
Seattle’s Thunderpussy Heats Up Capitol Hill’s Annual Block Party
High-octane band knows how to rock like a girl
Among the many acts at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) is the neighborhood’s very own Thunderpussy, the scorching hot, high-octane female rock band, which performs at Neumos on July 24. Band members Molly Sides, Whitney Petty, Leah Julius and Lena Simon take on all the masculine tropes of hard rock, recharging them with…
14 To-Dos to Make the Most of Summer
Having an agenda can be a very good thing — like when it involves hammocks and outdoor games
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Making a summer want-to-do list is a great way to be sure you make time for everything you want to do before the season slips by. You can probably think of plenty of items to add to your list that involve outings, like spending the day at the beach,…
What’s New at Bite of Seattle This Year
Enjoy bites from restaurants and food vendors, activities and events at this year's famous food fest
Your foodie countdown is coming to an end: The 2016 Bite of Seattle is finally here! The famous eating event hits Seattle July 15-17 this year, bringing with it three days of tasting, entertainment and activities in celebration of the Bite’s 35th anniversary. Here’s what’s new—and notable—to the food festival this year. New LocaleOffering panoramic…
Recipe of the Week: Lil’ Blu’s Boozy Blueberry Lemonade
Kick back with this fun and refreshing beverage
Nothing beats a refreshing glass of lemonade in the summer. But if you’re looking for additional fruity flavors with a little extra kick, this recipe for boozy blueberry lemonade should do the trick. Local mobile dining business Mobile Mavens, which operates the mobile bar Lil’ Blu among other wheeled wonders, puts a grown-up spin on…
Best Thing Our Food Editor Ate this Weekend: Cream-filled Eclairs
French couple opens tiny Pike Place eclair shop
Pike Place Market is slowly returning to its rightful designation as a place for local foodies rather than hungry tourists (though they’re welcome, too). Much like Bryan Jarr of the Spanish tapas watering hole Jarr Bar, Ludovic Guillaume and Elizabeth Bastoni of Choukette are a big part of that trend. The French couple is behind…
The Must List: Patriotic Celebrations Galore, Old-School Toys at EMP
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RideDays of Biking Festivities(7/1 to 7/10, times vary) Celebrate Seattle’s recent designation as the Best Bike City with a crowdsourced Free Bike Party, a DIY celebration taking place in various locations around town that features a number of different bike-centric activities including organized rides, bike trivia, a bike mural scavenger hunt and street party….
New Urban Garden Brings Increased Sustainability to Safeco Field
Raised bed beneath batter's eye provides food for Safeco's restaurants
Safeco Field is home to baseball, its fans and all the trappings of an American sporting event. But it also contains what represents an additional effort by Safeco Field to be a sustainably green environment: a 450-square-foot urban garden tucked discreetly beneath the batter’s eye, a dark backdrop located directly in the batter’s line of…
Patriotic Celebrations Around the City
Don't know where to spend the Fourth of July? We've got your mega-list of activities
You won’t lack for activities on this patriotic weekend; fireworks shows, live music and food-filled festivities are happening everywhere from Bainbridge to Bellevue. Here’s a mega to-do list: Fiddles on the FourthJuly 4, 1:30 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets $29, $23 and $16 Fiddles & FireworksJuly 4, 7 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets…
Instagram Inspiration: Stars and Stripes
Fun ideas for the perfect Fourth of July weekend
What’s your favorite part about the Fourth of July? Complete with warm weather (fingers crossed), the coastal breeze and sand between our toes, the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful place to enjoy the plethora of activities that come with this spirited holiday. From food to fashion to fireworks, and everything in between, you’re sure to…
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