Food & Drink
Fashion Friday: Very Merry Weekend Holiday Sales
Urban Craft Uprising, Christmas gift picks at Momo and a very peppermint manicure
Tis’ the season for shopping (or in my case just wandering the men’s department trying to find a gift for the guy who declared he just wanted socks for Christmas, sigh) and the holiday sales and fests are in full swing this weekend, and the weeks beyond. Stay tuned each Friday as we highlight the…
Comfort Food: Best Comfort Fried Foods in Seattle
Deep-fried VeggiesYes, we’re making the argument that fruits and veggies—even those batter dipped and fried—still count toward your recommended five to nine a day. And it’s even better when it’s something unexpected, like the fried lemons at Pike Street Fish Fry on Capitol Hill. Here, slices are batter-dipped, then introduced to a quick bath in…
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks
Here are a few suggestions for how to get to Forks and where to stay.
You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies and you’re still craving more? Head to the real Forks and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Located between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the tiny town of Forks—population 3,500—has embraced its connection to Stephenie Meyers’ hit vampire book series. Once a…
Twilight Links
We know what you're doing when you're not on Facebook or Seattlemag.com. You're googling Twilight, a
These Web sites are the best of the best when it comes to breaking Twilight news. Stephenie Meyer: The author of the Twilight series doesn’t grant a lot of interviews, but she’s good about keeping her fans up to date on the things she knows are important to them. The World of Twilight: Start here if you’re…
Fashion Friday: Last-minute Gift Ideas and Sales
A local jeweler opens up shop, a cheeky piece of bling and the question of the week: Do you Rue?
Christmas approach-eth! Whether that statement throws you into fits of glee or sheer panic, we’re barreling down the home stretch towards gift-giving, family gatherings and rockin’ New Year’s parties. As you head out for the last-minute touches this weekend, take note of the new shops and sales: In this month’s issue, I had a minor…
Seattle Coffee Guide: Career Baristas
Any coffee aficianado worth her weight in coffee beans knows that Vivace’s Brian Fairbrother is the king of Seattle’s career baristas, but Seattle has a ton of other career baristas, many who started with Starbucks, one of our oldest coffee chains. Here are a few examples provided by the folks at Starbucks Corporate office, who…
Seattle Coffee Guide: Kid-friendly Coffee Shops
For parents in search of a cup of coffee and some grownup conversation—and a way to keep kids occ
Firehouse Coffee With its rustic décor and cozy chairs, this Ballard coffeehouse (which uses beans from Caffé Vita) creates a cabin-like atmosphere for parents and their energetic toddlers. Gymboree is right next door, so having a designated playroom for kids makes a lot of sense. The room has tons of toys for the kids, plus…
Comfort Food: Seattle’s Best Comfort Desserts
Chocolate Chip CookieMourning the loss of recently closed Madame K’s Pizza Bistro and its skillet deep-dish fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie? You’ll still find the same indulgent goodness in the Cow Pie at owner Kirsten Burt’s sister restaurant, Lazy K’s Pizza & Pasta in Carnation—where the juxtaposition of hot, chewy cookie and cold vanilla ice cream…
Comfort Food: Starch Bombs!
DumplingsThink of the beef bing ($5) at Henry’s Taiwan (two locations: International District and Bellevue) as overgrown pot stickers—same crispy, pan-fried surface, same satisfyingly doughy chew, same savory meat filling as a pot sticker, only double the size. Sound good? Each order comes with two bings, so you can relive the sensation of biting into…
Comfort Food: Soups
Need a little hug from the inside? It’s no wonder that soups are a cornerstone of the comfort-food w
Matzo Ball SoupJewish kids grow up with either Bubbie’s chewy “sinkers” or airy “floaters”—the descriptors used for the dumplings in matzo ball soup. Secluded from street view in a West Seattle mall, Eats Market Café has been winning acclaim for its sinkers for years—and deservedly so. A cup of this golden-hued elixir, rich with vegetables…
Comfort Food: Noodle Dishes
Smooth, slippery and highly slurpable, these noodles are high on our craveable carbs list.
Pad ThaiThere’s something seductive about the pad thai ($14) at Wallingford favorite May Restaurant & Lounge. It comes artfully arranged on a banana leaf, and the server carefully customizes the noodle dish tableside for you and yours. Craving extra crushed peanuts, a mild bite of chile, a moderate squeeze of lime or an extra spoon…
Comfort Food: One Pot Stews, Curries and Porridges
The heady scent of a hearty one-pot stew, slowly stirred and simmered in the kitchen, is one of the
GumboA delicious, hearty gumbo starts with a dark roux. Where Ya At Matt, new to the mobile-food-truck scene, goes it one better by making its own andouille sausage for this classic Creole treat ($8). The recipe hails from chef Matt Lewis’ Aunt Rose, and is a thick, rich, tomato-based stew that sings with the flavors…
Comfort Food: Seattle’s Best Cassoulet
Cassoulet at cafe CampagneWhen autumn gives way to winter, our thoughts turn to Cafe Campagne’s fragrant, meaty cassoulet special. Worth every cent of its $23 price tag, this labor-intensive dish originating in the south of France would take an intrepid home cook at least two days to prepare from scratch. Luckily, chef Daisley Gordon and…
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