Food & Drink
Book Excerpt: ‘Inventor, Bootlegger, Psychedelic Pioneer’
Brad Holden’s second book brings to life one of Seattle’s most colorful characters
Al Hubbard was a “charlatan, bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, uranium entrepreneur and billionaire,” according to HistoryLink.org. Naturally, Brad Holden became fascinated with him. Holden, perhaps Seattle’s most famed amateur historian and “finder of things” (you can read about his colorful collection of artifacts in the May-June issue of Seattle magazine), has written a book that…
Seattle Magazine Essentials: Smoothies, Wine and an App for the Outdoors
Check out a collection of local finds.
Picture Perfect Check out Scenic Thurston County If you’re seeking influencer status on your social media channels or merely want to shake things up, consider Thurston County. Yes, you read that right. Locals have suggested numerous lesser-known photogenic spots featuring the waterfront, nature and wildlife, architecture and buildings, and murals as ideal places to snap that perfect,…
Editor’s Note: A Gang of Green
Sustainable building and adaptive reuse increasingly dominate Seattle’s building landscape
Though Climate Pledge Arena generates most of the headlines, the real push to combat climate change in Seattle is nestled into neighborhoods across the city. This issue alone contains no fewer than four stories detailing the efforts by neighborhood advocates and developers around either sustainable building or adaptive reuse, roughly defined as repurposing old buildings for the…
Champagne, Step Aside
Summer of pét-nat: natural bubbles on the rise in Washington
It’s alive, almost electric. Bubbly and swirling with an effervescent zip. Rather excitable when exposed to a gust of fresh oxygen. Pop quiz: Am I describing a post-vaccinated Seattle in the thick of sticky summertime or a bottle of pét-nat? Trick question. Turns out, it’s both. The buttery July sun hits differently this year. And,…
The Skyline, the Sun and the Spam
Marination Ma Kai’s waterfront patio triumphantly returns
There are certain summertime experiences that perpetually reaffirm my decision to move to the Pacific Northwest from New York. I’m talking about things like jogging a lap around Green Lake, slurping down an iced hemp mocha from Espresso Vivace’s sidewalk stand and a personal favorite — not having to worry that my bare thighs will stick to…
Meet the Ice Man, Michael Del Mundo
A childhood fascination with shave ice turns into a popular Seattle business
Shave ice — literally and figuratively one of the coolest inventions of all time — seems simple in concept, but certainly didn’t start out that way. The origin of shave ice can be traced back to Japan’s Heian period from 794 to 1185. Known as kakigori, it was available only to the elite since ice had to…
Where to Find the Perfect Post-hike Milkshake
Reward yourself with these tasty treats after a beautiful day on the trail
After hiking in the Alpine Lake Wilderness area, choose from among 30 milkshake flavors at 1950s-style diner Cascade Burgers or grab some deliciously greasy onion rings from the ’59er Diner.
Tragedy Not Forgotten
Seattle artists reflect on the 20-year anniversary of 9/11
Having just returned from a kayaking vacation, Ingrid Lahti was already feeling a bit rubbery when she walked in the door of her home on Sept. 11, 2001. She learned of the attack on the Twin Towers from a voice mail left by her brother, a former firefighter. Like much of America, the Mercer Island artist spent…
Best Companies Nominations Now Open For 2021
Nominate your company for Seattle Business magazine's 32nd annual 100 Best Companies To Work For awards program
For the 32nd year, Seattle Business magazine will honor the top companies in Washington state for its annual 100 Best Companies to Work For awards program. Winners will be featured in the November issue of the magazine. This is the list that all HR executives and company presidents want to be on because their own people put them there via anonymous employee…
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