August 2021
Do Locals Really Love the Rain?
PEMCO survey shows that only 45 percent of Western Washingtonians like our drizzle and gloom
The Seattle Times ran a story recently about how people in the Pacific Northwest loved the winter weather and eschewed umbrellas. “Locals love (or at least like) Seattle’s rainy, gloomy weather survey shows,” the headline read. The poll, by PEMCO, the insurance company that likes to make connections with the quirky Northwest, was actually done…
What Would You Tell NYC About Amazon?
Two Seattle City Councilmembers have their say
As New York City braces itself against the potential “Seattleization” of Long Island City, Queens, where Amazon recently announced it will build one of two satellite “HQ2”s, two Seattle City councilmembers arrived in New York City Monday morning with a dual message: It’s going to be every bit as bad as you imagined. And: There’s…
5 Local Plant-Based Desserts You Must Try
Good and good for you? These desserts prove it’s possible
NO DAIRY? NO PROBLEM: The tiramisu slice from Pure Pies features neither mascarpone nor ladyfingers, but still manages a satisfying, creamy texture to highlight the rich combination of chocolate and coffee
Seattle, It’s Time to Talk About Death
There are many things we want to talk about with family and friends; death isn’t usually one of them. But from Death Salons to Death Cafes and dinners, there are plenty of signs in Seattle that this is changing
This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. There are a couple of ways to kill a dinner conversation. First, discussion of politics, a truism that is magnified in our divisive modern age. Second, religion, although this doesn’t often come up on this side of the Cascades. Finally, death, though most people…
January Hike of the Month: Gold Creek Pond
Time to break out the snowshoes
It’s January, so we should stay inside and dream of springtime hikes, right? Wrong. It’s a perfect time for snowshoeing, aka hiking in the snow. If you can hike, you can snowshoe, and with Snoqualmie Pass less than an hour from Seattle, it’s time to get outside. Gold Creek Pond is a top choice for…
Seattle Pop Artist Puts Plastic in the Spotlight
A young Seattle artist’s provocative portraits sift through the layers of consumer culture, attracting the attention of some of the city’s art luminaries
CONSUMER CENTRIC: In his studio in the Chinatown/International District, Anthony White uses a utility knife to add detail to his paintings depicting consumer culture
Seattle Shops Embrace Enamel Pins
Show your local shop some love with these trendy enamel pins
PERSONAL FLAIR: A selection of enamel pins made by Zach Bolotin (and other designers) from Full Tilt Ice Cream, Glazer’s Camera, Porchlight Coffee, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Good + Well Supply Co., and boutique Can’t Blame the Youth
New Plant Book Helps Foster Your Inner Green Thumb
A local plant whisperer shares her secrets in a new growing guide
This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. “Plants make people happy!” says local greenery evangelist Jen Stearns. There’s some truth to that: According to her new book, The Inspired Houseplant (Sasquatch, January 29, $24.95), studies show that indoor plants filter our air, increase office productivity and give us a dopamine boost….
Shake Shack’s Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait
This all-local burger from an international chain justifies the long lines it attracts
BURGER MASTER: Shake Shack’s Montlake Double Cut Burger is an obvious choice, but you should pair it with crinkle cut fries and a “concrete,” (a frozen custard treat) for maximum enjoyment
Top Doctors 2019: Pediatric Cardiology
Part of our 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Yuk Ming Law, M.D., heart transplant medicine, heart failure, mitochondrial medicine; Seattle Children’s Heart Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2015; Seattle Children’s Hospital; David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, 1987 Mark…