April 2021
Meet the Producer: Lyall Farms
Charles Lyall continues generations of fruit growing with his cherry orchard in Mattawa.
Bite into a Lyall Farms cherry and you taste a piece of history. Charles Lyall, manager and co-owner of his family’s fruit orchard in Mattawa, first started farming at the age of 5, lending a hand picking fruit and moving sprinklers for his father (who grew up farming with his own father). Now 52 years…
Cook’s Adventures: Fearless Foraging for Dungeness Crab
Ever grab a hand bare-handed? Here’s why Langdon Cook thinks it’s a good idea.
Tropical scenes in our corner of the continent are infrequent, but last summer, on one of those bluebird July days, I watched a guy in board shorts, tank top and sandals casually employ a foot pump to inflate a small rubber raft a stone’s throw from the Mukilteo ferry. Satisfied with its seaworthiness, he hopped…
Cravings: Fresh Raspberries
If you’re crazy for these sweet summer berries, here are six local dishes to try.
Sweet and tangy, raspberries are the perfect companion to a summer day. Seattle SorbetsThe refreshing raspberry Merlot sorbet is a sophisticated marriage of local raspberries puréed with a hint of red wine. $4.79/pint. Available Metropolitan Markets, including Queen Anne, 1908 Queen Anne Ave. N; 206.284.2530; seattle-sorbets.comDelanceyAn airy vanilla meringue topped with local organic raspberries from…
Bar Hop: Il Bistro
A Post Alley hideaway gets a new secret weapon: renowned mixologist David Nelson.
Il Bistro An elegant little hideaway in Post Alley, Il Bistro (Pike Place, 93A Pike St.; 206.682.3049; ilbistro.net) has served traditional Italian fare for 30 years. But recently the bistro acquired a new secret weapon: David Nelson (formerly of Tavern Law and Spur Gastropub) is now behind the bar, bringing his knack for creating cocktails…
Sneak Peek: Bar del Corso Oven Arrives, Breaks Sidewalk
After making a five-week journey from Italy by boat across the Atlantic and by truck from New York, the custom-built Neapolitan pizza oven Jerry Corso (Harvest Vine, Betty) and partner Gina Tolentino have been waiting for finally reached Beacon Hill’s Bar del Corso this morning at 10 a.m. When I arrived I swear the pounding…
Upscale Chinese on Capitol Hill; Travelers and The Confectional Get New Locations.
Bako Beckons, Travelers expand and The Confectional adds new delicousness to its cheescakery
Bako BeckonsThe now-shuttered Jade Pagoda was never really about the food—the kitschy digs, the bad (but strong!) cocktails—it was an experience, and the food was as bad as you’d expect. But it was a neighborhood icon, so I am happy to report that the Capitol Hill space is being reborn as another Chinese restaurant, although…
A Glimpse into Seattle’s Vibrant Japanese-American Past
Hundreds of vintage photos are on display at the Wing Luke Museum.
Judging by the 400 archival photographs on display at the Wing Luke Museum, bridal portraits were a steady source of income for Japantown’s Takano Studio. Founded in 1910, the Japanese-American photography studio was a thriving business until 1942, when Japanese citizens were sent to internment camps. But before that, Takano captured Seattle’s vibrant Japanese community…
How Seattle Measures Up Against 1962 Predictions
Predictions for the growth of ‘Pugetopolis’ were off—but not always by much.
Fifty years ago this summer, Seattle was in the middle of a major transformation. Planners were rushing to build the first World’s Fair in America since World War II. Construction was under way on a second floating bridge across Lake Washington, and the I-5 freeway was marching toward the Canadian border. Seattle was being spruced…
Julie Paschkis Brings Color and Life to Children’s Books
Karin Snelson introduces several acclaimed Seattle writers and illustrators for the younger—much you
All Julie Paschkis wants to do is paint. A steep, narrow staircase leads to her “place of painting”: a treetop-nestled studio with small-paned windows that, on a clear day, offer a peek at the Olympics. Bottles of dye labeled “strongest red,” “grasse green” (long story) and “lemon yellow” sit in cardboard boxes. Gorgeous folk-art-style paintings…
The Insiders’ Tips and Tricks on How to Publish Children’s Books
There's no secret rulebook but you have to follow the recipe.
Early in June, I sat down with Seattle author Richard Farr to talk about how to get a children’s book published. He was highly amused by the idea that he would be considered any kind of expert, but I thought there was no better person to ask than someone who, after years of trying, recently…
Our Picks for Where to Eat, Shop and Entertain Yourself This Week
MUST INTERACTAvatar: The ExhibitThrough September – Hop on your mountain banshee, plug in your braid and fly to the Science Fiction Museum, where an extensive new exhibit offers a look behind the scenes of James Cameron’s latest fictional universe. Avatar: The Exhibit features concept models, original sketches, costumes and props from the blockbuster film, including…
Video: Cynthia Lair’s Lime Boost
For marination and margaritas
(Joaquin considers gardening)A jar of this sweetened lime concentrate is perfect for fish marinades, cabbage salad dressings, an icy drink and more. Excellent “boost” added to to the athlete’s water bottle. Prinatble recipe? Click here. Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole foods via 140+ short humorous…