Food & Drink
The Mariners Sad But Hopeful But Sad 2015 Season
How 2015 was like every other year (save for 1995 and 2001) for the Mariners
Mariners fans go into each season with a renewed hope because the season prior showed promise (think a big, new free agent signing, or the team on the precipice of the playoffs, or a new coach or general manager hire). That’s how it felt coming into this year, too, with the squad finishing an…
Where to Trick or Treat this Halloween
It takes a village (to scare you to death)
Stumbling across neighborhoods that collectively celebrate Halloween is a bit like admiring holiday displays of luminaria—only with the bonus of skeletons, dug-up graves, strobe lights and Vincent Price recordings. Here are a few spirited ’hoods inspired by the terror and the treats of the season. “Trick or Treat Street” in Montlake (aka “Hauntlake”) is known…
Halloween Events in the Seattle Area
From pub crawls to pumpkin fests, there are some great Halloween events throughout October
When Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints Day in the 8th century to honor fallen saints and martyrs, he probably didn’t envision the night before—dubbed All Hallow’s Eve—blossoming into the raucous, indulgent and oftentimes scandalous celebration we know and love today as Halloween. But truth be told, the pope laid the groundwork for one of my favorite holidays and for that I am forever grateful, especially since Halloween isn’t just…
Recipe of the Week: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Celebrate the changing weather with this warm and crispy apple cinnamon dessert
Last week, we daydreamed about a new fall wardrobe and the happy return of soup season. This week, we’re moving on to autumn-themed desserts. Rachel Conners, local food writer and author of the food blog Bakerita, is here with the perfect one. All the flavors of apple pie, but in cookie bar form! You can…
The Voice Behind Cortana, Halo’s Dr. Halsey
Local actress Jen Taylor discusses what it's like to voice the iconic character
Jen Taylor isn’t famous. Cortana, the purple hologram sidekick whom she voices in the Halo franchise, on the other hand, is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in video game history. It’s an important distinction for Taylor. In the real world, Cortana’s celebrity “is not something I have to deal with,” she says….
Hit the Town: Best Places for a Great Night Out in Seattle
Plan your best night ever with our evening playbook--there's something for everyone
Calling all first-date flirters, karaoke kings and queens and tranquility seekers—the sun has set and this is your invitation to a whole new side of the city. From classic soul jams and comedy clubs to trivia nights and bingo, there are countless ways to celebrate staying up as the lights go down. 1. Music AppreciationThe…
Warby Parker to Open First Standalone Seattle Store
Big news! The eyewear retailer opens its doors in Fremont on Oct. 3
It’s been a busy few years for Warby Parker. The New York-based eyewear retailer, which first hit the e-commerce scene in 2010 with its at-home try-on service, now operates 15 physical stores around the U.S.–its most recent opened on September 26 in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. After establishing successful month-long pop-up shops at Seattle’s downtown Nordstrom flagship and…
Seahawks Show Sparks with Graham and Lockett
Running back Rawls shined but he's not the key to a successful season
The story for many this week will be injured running back Marshawn Lynch and whether the team is better off with undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls getting the majority of carries. It’s the sensational storyline, but not the important one. Yes, fresh legs are necessary. But whether the punch from the running back position comes from…
The G.O.O.D. Girls and B.A.D. Boyz Bring A New Hope
Local performers young and old come together to celebrate a diverse neighborhood
Go ahead, watch the video below. I’ll personally pay you $5 if you don’t get the chills. I’ll wait. Okay, now that that’s settled, let me give you some details about what’s going on: On October 1, local immigrant and refugee youth from the Rainier Vista neighborhood of South Seattle are coming together to throw…
2015-2016 NBA Preview: OKC Falls and the Cavs Win
How the Zombie Sonics will disband and LeBron James will reign supreme
The lasting image of the 2014-15 NBA season is a bent Stephen Curry wrist as the ball swished through the net. Yes, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship with deadeye shooting and a flexible defense that, in the end, stifled a depleted Cleveland Cavaliers team with the superhuman LeBron James. In the off…
SkyCity’s Jeff Maxfield Talks Local Ingredients & Fatherhood
Try Chef Jeff Maxfield's dishes at FareStart's Guest Chef Night on October 8
Sponsored by FareStart Jeff Maxfield has had his hands in the culinary arts from an early age, learning to shuck oysters at Hood Canal with his grandfather and making his mom elaborate breakfasts. “I used to take my mom’s breakfast order in bed and make her French toast and sourdough pancakes from a 30-year-old sourdough starter…
What We Know and What We Don’t Heading Into Week 3
What's clear is the Seahawks are a good team, what's unclear is Jimmy Graham's role
Going into Sunday’s week 3 game, the biggest storyline for the 0-2 Seattle Seahawks is Jimmy Graham. Will the 6-foot, 7-inch tight end who plays more like a wide receiver be unleashed by Darrell Bevell, the team’s offensive coordinator who Marshawn Lynch’s mom said should be fired? Will he be the answer to the question…
New York Fashion Week SS16 Recap: What You’ll Be Wearing Next Spring
Our fashion correspondent hit the NYFW scene and spotted spring trends galore
Twice a year, American designers parade their latest work down the runways of New York Fashion Week and the who’s who of fashion descend on Manhattan to observe. From fashion editors to celebrities to style influencers, each attend to seek out the trends to come. Although next spring may seem a bit too far away…
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