April 2021
Holiday Take-Out: Easy Holiday Drinks
…so you don’t have to play bartender all night long
FizzyA bubbly cocktail kicks off any celebration with flair. There’s the classic Champagne cocktail: a sugar cube dashed with angostura bitters, over which sparkling wine is poured. Or the kir royale: cassis (black currant liqueur) topped with bubbly. Both are delicious. But to add a little more dazzle, try the Thyme to Sparkle, which is…
Holiday Take-Out: Cocktail Party Hors d’Oeuvres
Fail-safe gourmet grab-and-go noshes for an instant cocktail party
Yes, yes, it’s a busy time of year. So you might talk yourself out of having friends in for a holiday gathering, because there’s too much to do. But you owe it to yourself to embrace the quality time and shake off worrying about how to pull it off. These exceptionally reliable items will make…
Holiday Take-Out: Where to Buy Simple Side Dishes
Here’s what to buy (or make) to fill in the feast.
Our go-to farmers’ market stops have the best fall and winter produce for classic (or not so classic) side dishes—all made with vegetables grown nearby. Take advantage of what’s local without breaking the bank (or spending weeks in the kitchen) by following the loose recipes below. GREENSLacinato Kale from Willie Green’s Organic Farm (Monroe, williegreens.org)Buy:…
Holiday Take-Out: Where to Buy the Main Course
The Ultimate Roast Beasts, Seattle-chef Style
If there’s one way to catch your guests’ attention, it’s with a stunning main course—which means starting with the best star player you can find. (Hint: Order ahead.) Below, Seattle chefs share their holiday habits, and which purveyors they trust. This year, spend your time and effort on the table’s masterpiece, and purchase perfect pairings…
Holiday Pet Adoption, Haute Hibou Promotions & More Shopping Events
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Holiday Hoedown Pet AdoptionWhere: 1730 10th Avenue NW, IssaquahWhat: More than 150 dogs and cats from 15 Washington rescue organizations will be up for adoption at the Pawsitive Alliance Holiday Hoedown Adoption Event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After finding your new furry friend, stock up on gifts and pet supplies from a range of…
Andrew Hoge Gets the “Attaboy” For Attire
Hoge's style is manifested in his outfits and his wedding designs at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Andrew Hoge honed his eye for style as the communications and assistant business manager for Seattle couturier Luly Yang before joining the events team at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel this past summer. Given the task of designing dream weddings for the city’s elite, Hoge says his take on event design is an extension of his…
Are We Becoming a City for Shut-ins?
Amazon, Starbucks delivery services are encouraging the well-to-do to stay at home
Seattle used to be known for getting people into the rugged outdoors. Our iconic retailers were companies like REI, Eddie Bauer, and K2 Skis. Author Jonathan Raban once observed that Seattle is the only major city in the world where people move to be closer to nature. Now, however, it seems to be focused on…
The Seahawks Look Like The Seahawks Again
After 12 long weeks our team looks to be coming into form
There are only two possible outcomes when you see Tarvaris Jackson under center in a Seahawks game: either something went tremendously well or tragically wrong. On Sunday, all things were thumbs-up for Seattle, who demolished the playoff-bound Minnesota Vikings 38-7 on the road. The Seahawks looked like the Seahawks Sunday, with a dominating defense, a…
Recipe of the Week: Miso Noodle Soup
Warm up this season with a flavorful and nutritious soup
Here, Sasha Swerdloff, of the food blog Tending the Table, offers a flavorful and nutritious miso noodle soup recipe to combat the oncoming chilly air. This dish is reminiscent of broth-filled bowls of goodness found at noodle restaurants throughout the city, but you can create it from the comfort of your own home. Soup, while delicious year-round, is cold weather’s…
Golden Beetle’s Hanukkah menu rocks
Enjoy Maria Hines' traditional potato latkes and persimmon-filled donuts
The most exciting thing to happen to Hanukkah in years was Adam Sandler’s recent release of his new, fourth verse of “The Hanukkah Song.” But, those of us dreidel-spinners living in Seattle are almost as equally excited for Golden Beetle’s Hanukkah small yet inventive menu, which is available through Dec. 14 and starts at just…
What to Expect at the 2016 Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival
The great performers of this year's Timbrrr! Fest in Leavenworth
The thing about Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival is that it’s so darn cozy. The folks at Artist Home put together a lineup of some of the Northwest’s best musicians – this year that list includes Grace Love and the True Loves, Industrial Revelation, Mindie Lind, Iska Dhaaf and many more – and pair the music…
La Reve Bakery pastry chef on Food Network’s “Chopped” tonight!
Queen Anne's Jasmin Bell competes in first-ever dessert version of "Chopped"
La Reve Bakery head pastry chef Jasmin Bell stars in a first-ever sweet version of the Food Network’s “Chopped” tonight. In the first round, Bell and her competitors make chocolate dishes that include Mississippi mud pie. The second round features them incorporating something bubbly and crisp into candy creations. And in the final round the…