Food & Drink
Enjoy Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day with These Seattle Scoops
I scream, you scream for this ice cream-centered holiday
Any holiday involving ice cream is one we can definitely get on board with. This Friday marks the celebration of Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, and we think Seattle is the perfect place for the culinarily adventurous to commemorate with a few of the most singular scoops throughout the city. Here are our top picks….
The Origins of Pike Place Market’s Famous Pig
How did a pig become the symbol of a market best known for fish?
When you think of Pike Place Market, its fishmongers may come to mind—with their entertaining fish tossing, they tend to attract a lot of attention. A few feet away, however, is something a little less flashy and a little more sentimental: Rachel the Piggy Bank. Although plenty of Seattleites and tourists take a moment to…
Painting the new Pike Place Market
A chance to make your artistic mark in the market's makeover
Our beloved, bustling Pike Place Market is undergoing a major makeover, and July offers a chance for locals to contribute to its new look, scheduled to be revealed in 2017. From July 20 to July 24, Seattleites are invited to make their own marks on a collection of vibrantly colored panels. When the panels are…
Starbucks Roastery Unveils New Cold Drinks for Summer
Spoiler alert: Ice cream is involved
I scream. You scream. In Seattle, we all scream for coffee. But just in time for summer’s warmer temps, Starbucks is bringing us the best of both worlds with a line of coffee-based ice cream beverages. (Or are they ice cream-based coffee beverages?) The six new items—which incorporate high-quality scoops from Bainbridge Island’s Mora Ice…
Pop-Up Alert! Moroccan-Inspired Pop-Up Bakery Coming Soon
Chef Tarik Abdullah's Rose & Blossom showcases the spices of Morocco
If you’re a brunch person (you probably are), chances are you’ve heard of Morning Star, chef Tarik Abdullah’s beloved brunch pop-up that made its way around different locales in Hillman and Columbia City. Or perhaps you know him as a contestant on ABC’s hit cooking competition show The Taste. But if not, pay attention: this self-proclaimed…
The Must List: Seattle Pride Parade, Dog Film Festival and More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestA Whole Weekend Full of Pride(6/24 to 6/26, times vary) Kick off the weekend with the Trans Pride celebration on June 24, then live it up during Saturday’s Capitol Hill Pride festivities. On Sunday, make your way downtown where LGBTQ (and straight) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 42nd…
Recipe of the Week: Vegan Lavender Pavlova with Mixed Berries
A berry-filled summer dessert to make the most of your farmers market finds
Whether you’re scouring the local farmers markets or foraging in your neighborhood, seasonal berries are a crucial part of your summer diet. Make the most of your farm-fresh finds with this recipe from Spache the Spatula blogger, Rachael Dart. Vegan Lavender Pavlova with Mixed Berries Ingredients: FOR THE MERINGUE: 2/3 cup aquafaba (from a 15 oz. can of…
Pacific NW Cider Fest This Weekend, Plus Cat’s Pajamas Spirit
Where to celebrate and drink cider this weekend
There’s a big cider festival happening this weekend that you won’t want to miss, and perhaps the perfect sipper and mixer for cat lovers has recently been released. It’s just more of the non-stop tasty fun from our local beverage producers. Support Cats, Drink Well: The Hardware Distillery (which is down in Hoodsport, Wash.) has…
Instagram Inspiration: Summer Style
A new season means new threads
Well, it’s official: As of June 20, summer has arrived. In addition to updating your internal calendar (longer days) and spending more time outdoors, the heralding of summer means that you’re ready to hibernate those winter threads gathering dust in the closet and take your summer looks out for a romp. ‘Tis the season for sandals,…
Free Things to Do in Seattle This Summer: The Mega List
Budget-saving activities to do around the city
An exciting summer doesn’t have to involve breaking the bank. Whether you’re pinching pennies or just looking for low-key activities, we have your ultimate guide to free events this summer, a mega-list chock-full of music, food, art and movie events to keep you busy—and within budget. Free Museum Days: Frye Art Museum – Daily; Hours are…
Sansei Serves up Hawaiian Fare with Mellow Island Vibes
New downtown sushi bar offers Japanese-inspired Pacific Rim fare with fresh local seafood
If you’re a foodie who travels to Hawaii, you’ve likely dined at one of D.K. Kodama’s Sansei seafood restaurants on Maui, Oahu or the Big Island. The chef-restaurateur is a native of Oahu, but actually started his career in the early 1980s at Arnies in Mukilteo. After four years, he relocated to Aspen, Colorado, where…
6 Summer Festivals to Add to Your Calendar
Art! Food! Dragons?! Whatever it is, Seattle has a summer celebration for it
» July, with its warm weather and late sunsets, is the height of festival season in the Seattle area. While the major event remains Seafair, with its downtown Torchlight Parade on 7/30 and numerous neighborhood satellite events, the month is full of music and cultural celebrations. » The West Seattle Summer Fest, at the West…
Pop Culture in the PNW: Books, Movies, and TV Shows Set in Seattle
Our city is the setting for some of media's most notable new stories
If you’ve been living under a rock, or perhaps don’t make a daily commute into the city, you might not have heard the buzz about the filming of scenes from the latest in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, Fifty Shades Darker, which happened last month in Pioneer Square and on the Alaskan Way Viaduct….
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