Food & Drink
New Book Traces the Evolution of Pot Legalization in Washington and Colorado
A local writer explores the unchartered world of legal weed
Back in 2012, environmental journalist Bruce Barcott was considering voting no on Initiative 502, due to a general distaste for cannabis culture and a vague fear that legalizing marijuana might make it too available to his kids. But after a bit of browbeating by a pro-legalization friend, the author (The Last Flight of the Scarlet…
The Challenge of the Black Brunch Movement
#BlackBrunchSeattle and #BlackBrunchTacoma have an important message. Is it getting heard?
Cheri Smith (not her real name), 34, was having brunch with her friends at Agrodolce in Fremont on March 22 when their meal was interrupted by a small group of protesters belonging to #BlackBrunchSeattle. “Everyone in the restaurant seemed kind of taken aback and uncomfortable,” she described, adding “the word privileged was being bandied about…
The Must List: Plant Sale, PNB Presents Swan Lake
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeDesigner Luly Yang’s Annual Fashion ShowSunday (4/12, 2 p.m.) Get ready to be dazzled: Luly Yang, the duchess of dresses and all things glam, is throwing one sublime fashion show on Sunday, April 12 at the W Hotel Grand Ballroom. And you’re all cordially invited. Must PliePNB Presents Swan Lake(4/10 to 4/ 19, times…
Uniqlo Coming to Bellevue, Cuddle Chairs & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Three cheers for the M’s! Our Seattle Mariners were victorious yesterday against the Los Angeles Angels, beating them 4-1 in front of a sellout crowd at Safeco. The Seattle PI captured photos galore of the Opening Day festivities. See them all here. Next game in the series is tonight at 7:10 p.m. It’s official: Japanese…
Urban Winery Elsom Cellars Re-opens in SoDo
After five years in Woodinville, Jody Elsom brings her lush malbecs and cabs to Seattle
As Jody Elsom likes to tell it, you don’t start a career, have kids, get divorced and then between soccer practice and consulting for Google suddenly decide you want to also make wine unless something about the grapes–in this case, malbec–really speaks to you. That’s how Elsom came to launch her eponymous label in 2006….
Pompeii on Puget Sound: Could it Happen to Us?
Our connection to the disaster is made clear in the Pompeii exhibit's final gallery
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and Crosscut.com 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. A prosperous port city laid to waste by a volcano. You cannot view the current Pompeii exhibit at…
6 Spring Looks to Wear Now
Embrace the zigs and zags, the floral and the animal. It's time to go wild with pattern
More is more when it comes to dressing this spring: geometric patterns, animal prints and bold flora. Layer it on and don’t be afraid to match it—or clash it. 1. Crewneck printed sweater, $250, with coordinating Kerrington satchel, $295, Tory Burch (Bellevue, The Bravern; 425.454.2255; thebravern.com). Tiger Lily pencil skirt in lemon, $250, from J.Crew…
Luly Yang to Launch Ready-to-Wear Line, E-Boutique
The Seattle designer's annual fashion show will highlight her new ready-to-wear looks
Get ready to be dazzled: Luly Yang, the duchess of dresses and all things glam, is throwing one sublime fashion show on Sunday, April 12 at the W Hotel Grand Ballroom. And you’re all cordially invited. The event, appropriately titled The Butterfly Effect (Ms. Yang has an affinity for Monarch butterflies; remember this dress she…
Hitchcock’s Brendan McGill Talks Business on Bainbridge, Achieving Zen
Forget YOLO: The chef, who's set to host FareStart's next Guest Chef Night, makes every moment count
Sponsored by FareStart Alaska native Brendan McGill has worked in restaurants since he was 14. The first dollar he earned on a payroll was at a small eatery owned by family friends. “I washed dishes, prepped vegetables, cleaned windows and bathrooms,” he says. “But as I grew up, so did my restaurant gigs. Eventually I…
The Must List: Easter Fun, Mariners’ Opening Day & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Brunch + HuntEaster Brunch Spots and Egg Hunts in Seattle(Dates and times vary) For a weekend full of Easter-related fun, we’ve rounded up an array of egg hunts and other exciting events around town that shall not disappoint. And don’t forget to feast: find delicious Seattle restaurant suggestions here. Must SeeChoreographer Kate Wallich’s Splurge…
Expedia Relocating to Seattle, Amazon Expands Prime Now Service
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Big moves: Online travel company Expedia is packing up its Bellevue headquarters and relocating to Seattle’s waterfront in the space formerly occupied by Amgen Helix. The official announcement came at a press conference this morning with Mayor Ed Murray. Those lucky ducks in Atlanta join other lucky ducks in Dallas, New York City, Miami and…
Google Maps Makes Navigating City Streets Fun with Pac-Man
This is not a drill: you can seriously play Pac-Man on Google Maps
Hold the phone (seriously, hold your phone): Google has transformed its Maps app into the classic arcade game Pac-Man to celebrate April Fools’ Day! The app lets you navigate any city streets while frantically gobbling up pac-dots and dodging those irritating, squiggly-bottomed ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Accessible on computer and mobile (mobile is…
‘Up’ House For Sale, Indiana Travel Ban for City Employees
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
On the heels of Indiana’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which many say supports discrimination against gays and lesbians, several businesses and high-profile leaders around the country are speaking out and taking action. Indianapolis-based Angie’s List canceled a $40 million expansion as a result of the law, Salesforce ceo Marc Benioff has stopped all company…
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