Food & Drink
The Cupcake Challenge: Who Won?
Who makes the best cupcake in Seattle? We host a panel of judges and a blind tasting to find out.
Newsflash: Cupcakes are the new cupcake. Despite the petite cakes’ years-long run as the trendiest sweets around, shops selling the treats continue to flourish and reproduce as rapidly as the Pitt-Jolie clan. Debates about which bakery produces the best (Trophy? Cupcake Royale?) can get as intense as football rivalries (Husky? Coug?). We at Seattle magazine…
Holiday Shopping: Two Crafty Festivals in Seattle
Local artisans show off their wares at a variety of crafty festivals this month.
November 23 & 24EtsyRain Handmade HolidaysAvoid those Black Friday throngs and shop in a more civilized manner at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, as the annual EtsyRain show moves in for a two-day stay. Featuring precisely 105 local Etsy vendors spread over two levels (read: lots of elbow room), gift inspiration will abound, including waterproof shower…
Mall Madness: Local Gift Shopping Central
A roundup of special holiday deals, and even a pop-up shop, to help check gifts off your list.
As evidenced by the beloved 1980s teen board game Mall Madness, navigating the shopping centers can be fraught with obstacles, especially during the holidays. (Find a gee-darn parking spot! Cash in on sales! Beat Stacy back to the arcade!) Thankfully, our local shopping meccas have plenty of special deals, and even a pop-up shop or…
On Pete Wells, Guy Fieri, and Low Hanging Fruit
Like many of you, earlier this week I giggled and snickered at Pete Wells’ New York Times all-question takedown of Guy Fieri’s Times Square behemoth, Guy’s Kitchen and Bar. It’s the most emailed Times article right now, and why wouldn’t it be? In it, Wells asks, “If you hadn’t come up with the recipe yourself,…
FACE Time: Must-See Seattle Fashion Event
FACE, one of Seattle’s best fashion shows, and philanthropic events, is happening this Saturday, November 17 at Batch 206 Distillery. Since 2007, FACE, which stands for Fashion, Auction, Compassion, Event, has raised funds for the Seattle chapter of the Sunflower Children, an organization that financially supports impoverished children around the world. Our local chapter is…
Four New Locally-Made Board Games
Keep guests entertained with board games created by local companies.
TSURO OF THE SEASIn this high seas sequel to Bellevue-based Calliope Games’ artful Tsuro: The Game of the Path, players strive to stay on the board by laying down tiles to create wake-paths to follow (like an oceangoing cousin of 1980s gamer fave Master Labyrinth). Beware: An opponent’s skillfully placed tile could sail your ship…
See Tiny Paper Keepsakes of a Giantess
A visit to Curtis Steiner’s store can be like stepping through the wardrobe, or falling down the rabbit hole, or entering any other parallel universe that is equally alluring, mysterious and beautiful. Steiner populates his Ballard shop with quirky, haunting ephemera for the home; true conversation starters, object d’art, amazing, meticulous, tiny hand-beaded jewelry and…
Veritables Madison Valley Store Closing Sale
**Updated: Marie Harris tells me that jewelery, cashmere, throws, Holiday items, Dransfield and Ross pillows are on sale. Everything but art by Jen Ament and the new Tyler Huntzinger show. In big shopping news, Veritables‘ Marie Harris has announced that she will be closing her 20 year-old Madison Valley store location, and consolidating her home…
Holiday Gift Shows Start…Now!
The parade of holiday gift shows is starting this weekend and we strongly suggest you join the fun. There’s no better way to pick up some meaningful gifts for the people on your list, while at the same time directly supporting local artisans. If you know of, or are participating in, an artisan gift show…
The Look: Do you Have it?
Calling all designers! King 5’s Evening Magazine, with partners Neiman Marcus, 425 Magazine, The Shops at The Bravern, IADT Seattle, Brandbuddee.com, Red Door Spas, TCM Models and David Lawrence, are looking for designer contestants for The Look, a new televised fashion reality show set to air February 18th through 25th, 2013 on channel five. The grand-prize winner…
Nordstrom Rack Opening in Northgate Mall
Admittedly Nordstrom Rack had totally fallen off my radar as a shopping option prior to the new Downtown location opening earlier this year. The old location was just so creepy to shop in that it made the merchandise, however good, less appealing to me. The new Westlake Center spot is clean, bright and less crammed…
Rosanna to Donate 10 Percent of Online Sales to Sandy Relief
As the stormwaters receede, the devastation and aftermath of Sandy continues to challenge the people of New York and New Jersey, who are struggling to stay warm, dry and safe as temperatures plummet along the East Coast. Designer and author, Rosanna Bowles, known for her ability to create a cozy scene with a pretty tabletop…
Goodwill Glitters this Weekend During their 29th Annual Sale
This weekend, fashionistas and bargain shoppers alike will flock to the Dearborn Goodwill for glam attire, jewelry, accessories and designer handbags galore as part of their 29th Annual Glitter Sale. Goodwill proves that all that glitters is gold, offering all that’s glam for incredibly discounted prices. Shoppers can browse through vintage offerings and designer pieces…
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