Food & Drink
Q&A with Local Author Sanae Ishida
In her new book, Sewing Happiness, Ishida learns to sew her own clothes
Seattle children’s book author, illustrator and mother Sanae Ishida decided to add one more thing to her harmonious plate: sewing. Through a year of threading and hemming, Ishida produced all her daughter’s (ridiculously fashionable) clothes, some garments for herself as well as household crafts. In her new book, Sewing Happiness (Sasquatch Books, $22.95), she stitches…
Video Premiere: Sleep Steady and Konrad Oldmoney’s “Fight Kicks”
The raucous video hypes up any listener
More and more, Seattle duo Sleep Steady is gaining recognition in the Seattle hip-hop scene with its spastic raps and electric stage presence. Fresh off opening the Bernie Sanders rally on Sunday (with fellow rapper Spekulation), the duo has released its spicy new video for “Fight Kicks,” featuring the production by Konrad Oldmoney. The track…
12 Fashion Finds Worth the Trip to Vancouver
Trek north for luxe goods galore at downtown Vancouver's CF Pacific Centre
Sponsored by CF Pacific Centre With the U.S. dollar holding strong over Canadian currency—one Canadian dollar equals .75 cents in American currency—and a slew of high-profile store openings, there has never been a better time to trek north for a little retail therapy. Last September, Seattle-based luxury department store Nordstrom opened its sleek 230,000-square-foot flagship…
Boatbound Moves to Seattle and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Boatbound, affectionately known as the Airbnb of boating, announced that it moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Seattle this past December. According to CEO Aaron Hall, as a small startup of only 11 employees, the cost of living and doing business was simply becoming too expensive in the Bay Area. He told Seattle magazine…
The Must List: ‘Luna Gale,’ Director’s Choice at PNB and More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeLuna Gale on Stage Now at Seattle Repertory Theatre (Through 3/27, times vary) Tacoma native Pamela Reed stars as veteran social worker Caroline in playwright Rebecca Gilman’s latest play, which explores the intricacies of the foster-care system as a troubled young couple struggles to regain custody of baby Luna Gale. Must PliePNB Presents Director’s…
A Reminder that Winter Storms can be Deadly
Sunday's extratropical storm spun in the way that stronger hurricanes do
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and is a frequent pundit on KUOW–takes an in-depth look at some of the highly topical and sometimes polarizing issues in our city. I felt a personal pang when I read about the man who was killed in Seward Park by a tree…
Seattle Ranks Sixth Worst for Traffic & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The pressure continues to cut emissions from ships, trucks, trains and cargo handling equipment that moves marine cargo in the Port of Seattle. In the last five years, the city of Seattle has seen a reduction in emissions and the hope is that the rate of pollution continues to decrease. According to KING 5 News, a…
Instagram Inspiration: Sublime Slices of Pizza
These pizzas are little slices of heaven
If you ask me what my favorite food is the answer is always—without hesitation—pizza. There’s almost no combination of toppings that I’ll refuse and (although I’m a little bit embarrassed to admit it) it’s not an uncommon occurance for me to sit down to a large pizza and eat the whole thing myself in one…
New Foundation Seattle Award Winner’s Artwork Deals with Housing Crisis
First recipient of the 100K Prize creates artwork addressing housing crisis
Last November, The New Foundation Seattle surprised the art world by announcing the creation of The 100K Prize—a biennial, unrestricted award of $100,000 presented to an influential, U.S.-based female artist in honor of her exemplary artistic achievements and enduring commitment to her art. In addition to the cash prize, the foundation funds presentations of the…
Capitol Hill Tattoo Artist Tattoos Only Her Own Artwork
Tattoo artist Shannon Perry’s talent is more than skin deep
Becoming a tattoo artist was an improbable choice for Shannon Perry, the owner of Valentine’s Tattoo Co. (by appointment only) on Capitol Hill. “The funny thing is that I have a needle phobia. Still to this day, if a doctor draws blood, I feel like I’m going to pass out,” she says. “I think I…
Which Dish Would you Pick for our Best Restaurants Cover?
In our April issue, we name the best new restaurants for 2016. Did we choose the right cover?
Choosing the cover for our April issue–on newsstands Tuesday, March 15–featuring the best restaurants in Seattle is always an intricate task. We debate. We stew. We lobby for our favorites. And inevitably, we narrow down the many choices to one exquisite dish that will be our cover star. This year, however, we tasked three chefs…
Get Ready for Emerald City Comicon
The famous convention featuring comics and cosplay is coming to town
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Washington State Convention Center, Emerald City Comicon (4/7–4/10) returns, bigger and badder than ever. Ka-pow! Adding to the fun this year is the debut of the ECCC Western Championships of Cosplay, which will kick off the Global Championships of Cosplay, produced by pop…
Seattle Painter has a Love for Miniature Art
Local artist's paintings are miniature and masterful
Rebecca Luncan’s animal portraits are remarkable for their comprehensive realism, but even more so for their size—some as small as 3 inches. The Seattle painter says her fascination with the miniscule was stirred by a miniature portrayal of Henry VIII she spotted when visiting Buckingham Palace. “You must get so close that the experience is…
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