April 2021
Artist Dons a Sea Cucumber Costume for ‘Manifesto’
A local performance artist finds inspiration at the aquarium
Women who choose not to have children often channel their creative power into making other things—things such as a life-size sea cucumber costume. At least that’s the route Ilvs Strauss (pronounced “Elvis”) chose to go, using a sleeping bag as the basis for the California red sea cucumber outfit she dons in her funny and…
Lack of Snow on Mt. Baker, Dinosaur Bone Found
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Ski to Sea There’s not enough snow on Mount Baker for this year’s annual Ski to Sea Race. The race in Bellingham traditionally starts with contestants skiing or snowboarding down the mountain, and ending at Bellingham Bay. This year, they’re doing two mountain bike legs instead to compensate for the lack of snow. According to…
Herb & Bitter Public House set to Open in Early June
Bar manager Leroy Thomas says to expect Spanish-style cuisine and diverse drinks
I can still remember the first time I went into Rocco’s in Belltown to have a drink. I was blown away by the dandy cocktail and spirit selection, the overall friendliness and amiability of the staff, and by the fun touches throughout the bar. It’s a great place to have a drink with friends on…
SIFF: Five Foodie Films Worth Watching
Film festival debuts new culinary cinema program with 11 films
The programming ninjas behind the Seattle International Film Festival have long included movies of the gastronomic persuasion. But, this year, there were so many strong culinary contenders that the team decided it was high time to launch a full foodie film program complete with post-movie dinners at local restaurants. The inaugural Culinary Cinema program features…
Pike Place Expansion, Shell Protests & More
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Market Changes: Pike Place Market, everyone’s favorite fish-throwing tourist destination, is about to get bigger. Construction on the Pike Place MarketFront, a multi-level expansion, kicks off on June 24 with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring Mayor Ed Murray (includes a parade!) along with city and state representatives and members of the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development…
Seattle Restaurants Serving Up a Taste of Home
Seattle is a city of transplants. No wonder we have such a selection of regional delights
NORTHEAST EATSManhattan Clam Chowder at Ballard Annex Oyster House Walking into this Ballard Avenue seafood diner, you’re greeted by a large oyster bar complete with shaved ice, fresh oysters, steaming silver kettles, and fish tanks full of live Dungeness crabs and Maine lobsters. While the menu centers around New England favorites (lobster rolls!), it’s the…
UW Has a Medical School Monopoly. Is it Time to End That?
Will ending the University of Washington’s medical school monopoly really fix our doctor shortage?
Washington needs doctors. Actually, the whole country does. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates the country may be short between 46,000 and 90,000 doctors by 2025. In Washington, and indeed most states, the need is even more acute in rural areas. Everyone involved in medical education seems to agree that we need more doctors….
Will Public Parking in Seattle Go Extinct?
Knute Berger laments the possible extinction of public parking
In a sense, I’m lucky that my morning commute is usually the distance between my laptop and my lap. My wife walks to work most days, and we’re down to one car. We live in an apartment complex right next to a bus stop, and a few blocks from a local business district, small…
Boar’s Nest Makes List of 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America
Author Johnny Fugitt's barbecue-laden book launches today and a Seattle spot made the cut
Last October, we told you about Virginia-based writer Johnny Fugitt and his year-long quest to eat at one barbecue joint every day in order to find the best of the best for his new book, The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America, which hits Amazon today. Fugitt stopped in Seattle and tried out two of…
Three Vacation Rentals for a Luxurious Home Away From Home
The expanding universe of home vacation rentals opens up gorgeous opportunities for Seattleites
1. Glass House Near La ConnerService: Boutique Homes (boutique-homes.com)Style: Architect-designed modern cabin Rate: Starts at $300/night Accommodations: 2 bedrooms and sleeping loft (can sleep 5); 1 bathroomPet friendly: No Minimum stay: 2 nights October–March; 3 nights April–SeptemberGood base for: Small-town exploring, farm hopping, kayaking and cycling. Additional features: The cabin walls are glass panels hung…
Oh Baby! Gender Reveal on the Great Wheel, Leopard Cubs Born & More
Who doesn't love a good baby story to make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside?
Gender reveal parties, in which moms and dads-to-be find out if their little peanut will be a boy or a girl, have become the trend among new parents these days. I’ve seen cakes with pink or blue middles, pink or blue helium balloons flying out of a box, or even ultrasound techs on housecalls for…
Animal Rights at the University of Washington
A planned UW lab raises questions about the ethics of animal testing
When news broke of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa last March, it was the first time much of the public was confronted with the terrifying disease, known mostly as something strange and deadly affecting people very far away. But for Angela Rasmussen, it marked a turning point in her life’s work. A lead researcher…