August 2021
2018 Washington Wine Buying Guide
Featuring the Washington state winners and finalists from our 2018 wine awards
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. BEST WINES OF THE YEAR Rosé of the YearLong Shadows 2017 Julia’s Dazzle Rosé of Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $20 White Wine of the YearEfestē 2016 Feral Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes, Evergreen Vineyard, $20 Red…
Photo Gallery: 2018 Capitol Hill Block Party
Scenes from the 22nd annual music and arts festival
We had a blast at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party! The 22nd annual music and arts festival was held from July 20 to 22 and photographer Easton Richmond was there each day of the festival to capture images from dozens of performances. Click through the slideshow above to see photos of Father John Misty,…
How the Instagram Effect Is Fueling the Next Generation of Seattle Hikers
Eddie Bauer’s #WhyIHike campaign is capturing stories and photos of people enjoying the great outdoors
Social media and hiking: it might seem like an unlikely combo, but recent data shows that one is fueling the growth of the other. The so-called “Instagram effect” might be inspiring a new generation of Seattle hikers who are hitting the trail for that mountain high – and the perfect shareable shot. This follows a…
This Renton-Based Subscription Service Brings Succulents to Your Doorstep
Each month, a new plant arrives, complete with care instructions
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Procuring and caring for small plants has become easier thanks to Urban Sprouts (Renton, 724 S Third St., Suite B; 206.789.0710). Owner Jen Stearns launched Urban Sprouts as a small, Ballard-based operation in 2015, before moving it to its current location a year later….
First Look: Seattle’s Newest Brewery, Burke-Gilman Brewing
The new brewery opens this weekend in the Laurelhurst neighborhood
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog On Saturday, July 21, Burke-Gilman Brewing opens to the public. We were there last night for a sneak peek. (See note below about the Founder’s Club if you want to get in a day early.) Located in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, the brewery is…
A Bothell Artist Is Mixing Wood and Metal to Create These Custom Furniture Pieces
Sean Carleton's work can be seen at the Bellevue Arts Museum's Artsfair, July 27-29
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Bothell artist and craftsman Sean Carleton credits his intimate relationship with nature to the years he spent growing up on a Woodinville farm. That relationship is evident in the angular, industrial-meets–Art Deco furniture and sculptural pieces of mild steel and wood he’s crafted for his…
Summer Hotspot Alert: Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union Now Has Boozy Drinks and an Outdoor Deck
The SLU outpost for the burger joint added a drink menu that features boozy milkshakes and signature cocktails. Drink up
There are currently four Li’l Woody’s in the Seattle area, with the first opening in 2011 on Capitol Hill and other outposts in Ballard, White Center, and South Lake Union. The independent small chain is celebrated for its NW grass-fed beef burgers, which have crowned a number of best-of lists, including the Huffington Post’s Most…
Ballard Restaurant Addo Expands Pastry Offerings from a Hyperlocal Source
Seattle magazine food editor’s cakes by the slice are now available at chef Eric Rivera’s new restaurant in Ballard.
Chef Eric Rivera’s buzzy new pop-up eatery, Addo, which recently landed a permanent space in Ballard, is about to get a little sweeter. As of July 13, the hard-to-describe space (part incubator for new food businesses, part all-day restaurant) offers cake by the slice from Seattle magazine’s very own food editor, Chelsea Lin. Lin, who…
Must List: Capitol Hill Block Party, Seafair Pow Wow, Sequim Lavender Festival
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST ROCK OUT Capitol Hill Block Party & JamFest(7/19–7/22) Kick off a weekend of tunes Thursday with JamFest, a music showcase held throughout the Chinatown/International District. This year you’ll hear sounds from The Voice’s Siahna, all-girl teen rock trio Bleachbear and more. Party further on over at the annual Capitol Hill Block Party, featuring six…
Washington’s Bale Breaker Brewing Is Celebrating the Yakima Valley’s Migrant Workers
Five breweries from two countries worked together to produce Sesiones del Migrante Mango IPA
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter at @beerblog These days it seems every opinion is controversial and almost every word in the English language can incite vitriol, but beer has the ability to bridge gaps and cross borders. If nothing else, beer is a neutral party that encourages us to slow down and think…