Food & Drink
The Best Men’s Winter Fashion Looks
We've rounded up our favorite holiday looks, from black-tie to casual Sunday
With menswear’s retail growth outpacing women’s, we keep hearing it for the boys. From black-tie trimmings to casual Sunday, we’ve rounded up the top looks for any mister to master this holiday season. : Yellow 108 “Luke” vintage wool felt fedora in “EJ grey,” $90, and Form Function Form button-stud chronograph watch, $129, Hammer + Awl (Madrona, 1137 34th Ave.;…
Painter Cable Griffith Unveils New Works at G. Gibson Gallery
The exhibit Sightings elicits awe and pleasure
Painter Cable Griffith’s landscapes bring an electronic pulse to pastoral scenes, fusing the order of human-built infrastructure with the chaos of the natural world. The smooth surfaces and rounded contours of his trees, islands, hills and rivers; the deeply saturated palette with its warm, backlit glow; and the stilted perspectives and cartoonish sense of scale…
Recipe of the Week: Homemade Aged Eggnog
Local foodie Amy Pennington offers a tasty twist on a beloved boozy classic
We’re all familiar with store-bought eggnog, the creamy, sweet holiday beverage that comes in a carton. Some of us enjoy it cold straight out of the refrigerator, some choose to spike it for a little extra cheer, while others take it steamed with a shot or two of espresso. But is there a better way?…
What Will Happen to the Seahawks’ Run Game without Thomas Rawls?
The Seahawks are coming on at just the right time, but lose their newest star
After beating the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and losing star undrafted rookie running back Thomas Rawls for the season, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the first Wild Card position if the playoffs were to start today. It’s an all important position for a team unlikely to win its division, as it means their first…
6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give this Holiday
A whiskey club, boozy advent calendar and other alcohol-fueled gifts that keep on giving
There are few things as lovely as getting a gift of bottled goodness – as long as you’re like me, a person who loves tasty spirits, liqueurs and cocktails! If you have someone on your shopping list who feels the same, we have you covered with some choice selections that’ll make you the most popular…
Instagram Inspiration: Winter Style
Seattle fashion bloggers bundle up in style
When it comes to fashion, I prioritize comfort. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that winter is my favorite season; I love any weather that gives me an excuse to bundle up and actualize my dream of looking like a walking pile of blankets. However, I often resort to the same cold weather outfit: a…
Seattle Has Changed, But Memories From Earlier Days Remain
Knute Berger reflects on the crossroads of his past
For me, intersections can be the coordinates of memory. Because I’ve lived in Seattle for most of my life, those cross streets are sometimes landmarks of my personal and family history. There’s Fourth and Pike, where I was standing when I was given five brass World’s Fair dollars to spend at the Century 21 Exposition….
Seattle Celebrates All Things ‘Star Wars’
Awaken the Jedi in you with these Seattle 'Star Wars' events
As the opening day of Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens draws near (December 18 if you don’t already know), Seattle fans, young and old, are strapping on their lightsabers and hitting the town in celebration. Whether you’re a hard-core fan or just looking to join in on the excitement we’ve compiled a list of…
The Must List: Pop-Up Skating Rinks, Burlesque Nutcracker & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must ReadPick up a Copy of New Book The Best Party of our LivesTuesday (12/15) Local poet and The Stranger‘s “Wedding Crasher” columnist Sarah Galvin releases The Best Party of our Lives, a collection of stories of gay weddings. Each story features a same-sex couple–most with Seattle connections–and their journey to the altar. Must SkateTake…
Holiday Take-Out: Bread & Butter
Breads, rolls, biscuits and butter for your holiday table
You’ve put all that thought into the celebration spread for your holiday meal—don’t lose steam before getting to the beloved, holy staples of bread and butter. As with everything else, ’tis the season to consider some new options. Dinner RollsFor the nostalgic comfort of classic dinner rolls, hit up Macrina Bakery. Its tender and buttery…
The Ultimate Holiday Take-Out Feast
Where to find the best local ingredients, main courses, sides and desserts for your holiday meal
If there’s ever a time for home cooks to show off their culinary chops, it’s the holidays. Unfortunately, the festive season is also a time for hurried gift buying, out-of-town visitors and busy days at the office. But no one ever said you had to do it all. Seattle is teeming with well-stocked specialty grocery…
Holiday Take-Out: The Essential Culinary Shops in Seattle
Go-to stops for luxe cooking staples, hostess gifts and more
ChefShopBest for: Boxed and ready dinner party sweets From escargot to chutney, verjus to heritage beans, ChefShop (Interbay, 1425 Elliott Ave. W; 206.286.9988; chefshop.com) covers a lot of culinary territory. At this time of year, the selections grow to include a particularly exquisite array of panettone ($36–$68), the traditional holiday sweet bread from Italy. With…
Holiday Take-Out: The Entire Dinner
Here's where you can bring home the entire holiday feast, from appetizer to dessert
Seattle is teeming with gourmands and grocers ready to offer up a full meal deal. So why not take them up on it? Here’s where you can bring home an entire holiday feast, from the appetizer all the way to dessert. Sweet. The Gourmet GrocerMetropolitan Market offers three complete menus for the Thanksgiving and Christmas…
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