Food & Drink
Sci-Fi in Seattle: New Local Media Venture
Scout cofounder Berit Anderson answers a few questions about her new journalism venture
Berit Anderson stretched the frontiers of community-based journalism during her four-year tenure as managing editor of online journal Crosscut. With her new media company, she blows them into outer space. The member-supported website called Scout aims to provide a nuanced and constructive exploration of world-shaping tech developments—genetic augmentation, workplace automation, private space exploration and more—with…
Theo Chocolate launches tour for kiddos 4 to 7
Tour includes story time, learning and chocolate samples
In our house, chocolate is a food group. No, I’m serious. I have a 4-year-old who is The Most Picky Eater in the World. He currently lives on Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lara Bars, Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter sandwiches and Pediasure chocolate shakes. Being a good farm-to-table locavore mom (ok, except for the Pediasure), I…
8 Drop-In Sports to Play This Summer
13 Seattle-area gyms, rinks, and fields offer adult drop-in sports on the cheap
Do you fondly remember the days of aces and stuff blocks on your intramural college volleyball team? Did you once single-handedly vanquish your opponents in eighth grade P.E. pickleball? Maybe you’re curious to see if you can still hit a free throw or manage to put a little back spin on a ping pong serve….
The Inaugural Seattle Art Fair Opens This Month
The Seattle Art Fair brings a Biennale vibe to the Northwest
Presumably, one of the cool things about being Paul Allen is having enough money to fund all of your interests. The Microsoft cofounder has invested heavily in his hobbies, including planes (Flying Heritage Collection), brains (Allen Institute for Brain Science), music, sci-fi and moviegoing (EMP Museum and Cinerama). But he’s also an avid art collector,…
Swearing “Minions,” and Other Toy Rollout Disasters
From potty-mouthed Barbie to naughty Ninja Turtles, four of the most regrettable toy rollouts
This article originally appeared on Avvo. The long and profitable history of merchandising logged a new, strange chapter recently: A McDonald’s Happy Meal toy, created to help promote the new Universal Studios family film Minions is evidently prone to dropping F-bombs. Concerned parents in Florida and Ohio initially reported the would-be glitch, and a video…
Rahh Recap, Amazon Prime Day and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Back in May, I wrote about Camp Rahh, an all-inclusive summer camp for grown-ups that I was set to attend in early June. Well I did. And I regaled my experiences over at The Liberty Project. You may recall the camp was cellphone- and booze-free (and also that I kind of hate camping), so just…
The Makers: The Artists Behind Anthropologie’s Stunning Stores
Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes at Anthropologie's gorgeous downtown Seattle location
The Makers is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores different Seattle creatives and their crafts. These artists live to design, connect and create. Anthropologie is the Mecca of vintage-boho charm. Its two floors brim with everything from printed silk blouses to overstuffed retro armchairs–all intertwined with fanciful displays and artistic creations, turning each shopping…
Alley Makeovers, Soccer Sales & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Alley Makeovers: According to a Seattle Times article about “alley activation,” there’s a plan to renovate alleys to make them more accessible to residents. Neighborhoods with alleys that will receive a little love in the coming months include the Chinatown-International District, Capitol Hill, the University District and Pioneer Square. The plan is to add landscaping,…
Recipe of the Week: Cookie Cups with Panna Cotta Milk
You'll love this comforting dessert recipe from Rachael Dart
What’s better than cookies and milk? How about cookies filled with milk? Local food blogger Rachael Dart shares her twist on a classic dessert, and she takes it to another, tastier level. “The cookie portion is actually a great base recipe for chocolate chip cookies even without the panna cotta,” Dart says. “It’s kinda shortbread-y,…
The Must List: Outdoor Movies, a Festive Night Market
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeIt’s Time for Outdoor Cinema!(7/9 to 7/21, dusk) Summer in Seattle means outdoor cinema, so pull your picnic blanket up to any of the neighborhood series. Here are a few of our flick picks for the week: Office Space (7/9) at Redhook Brewery’s Moonlight Cinema series in Woodinville and a Christmas-in-July showing of Elf…
Help The Pantry expand
Ballard cooking school launches fundraising campaign
Great news. The Pantry cooking school in Ballard is increasing its square footage, which means more fabulous cooking classes, food swaps, potluck dinners and special culinary events. But, in order to break ground this fall, the staff needs to raise $60,000 and is asking for community donations throughout the month of July. By pre-paying for…
Gage Academy Celebrates 25 Years with Pop-up Drawing Events
Brush up on your drawing skills at a Gage Academy of Art pop-up Drawing Jam
Want to try your hand at some observational drawing? Gage Academy of Art, an independent art school that trains students in the principles of drawing, painting and sculpting, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with free pop-up events where you’ll draw a different scenic view, live model or object to your heart’s content. The ongoing summer…
Giant Water Slide, Proposed Taxes & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Slip n’ Slide: Mark your calendars–your summer is about to become waaaay more fun thanks to the folks at Slide the City. Seattle PI reports that the company is bringing its traveling 1,000 ft. water slide to Queen Anne on August 16 (!!!). The slide will be laid out on Mercer between 4th and Warren….
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