August 2021
Pigeon Toe Ceramics Partners Up With Midnight Collective Scents
Candles that smell good and can be repourposed
“I’m an eternal dabbler,” says Lisa Jones, creator of Portland ceramic studio Pigeon Toe Ceramics. “I’m always willing to take on a process I don’t know.” Jones dabbled in a new medium this past year with the launch of the studio’s first candle line. Porcelain clay bowls house soy wax candles with scents by Oregon-based…
Three First Impressions of the Bar at Eden Hill
This Queen Anne newcomer has inventive cuisine, simple and elegant cocktails and a cozy bar
Since opening last fall, Eden Hill is already developing a reputation for its creative cuisine from chef Maximillian Petty, which is delicious (and often slightly accented in an imaginatively southwestern way). I recently stopped in, but didn’t sit at one of the tables, instead grabbing stools at the little bar within the restaurant – a…
Free party tonight: YouTube’s Vegan Roadie comes to Seattle
Web series will film at Cafe Flora, Wayward Cafe and other popular vegan spots
Seattle has long been an epicenter for vegan food. Before eating kale was cool, Cafe Flora, Plum Bistro and Wayward Vegan Cafe were leading the charge in all eats egg- and animal-free. Then came fast-casual and now we can’t keep up. Vegan cooking is now infused with bold flavors, broader use of ingredients and associated…
Madewell Opening Downtown & More Shopping News
The J Crew sister store is coming to downtown Seattle in late April
Madewell Opening Soon: After walking by the former Diesel storefront on Fifth Avenue several times recently and noticing it was under construction, we were a bit curious. So we did some fashion sleuthing and were able to confirm that Madewell, J Crew’s laid-back, denim-focused sister store, has plans to open in that downtown location in…
Here They Are: The Top 20 Most Talented People in Seattle
Our inaugural list of extremely talented locals, entirely chosen by readers
In January, we asked our readers to nominate a talented Seattle-area individual–in any profession or medium–who they thought should make our inaugural list of the Top 20 Most Talented People in Seattle. That list (entirely selected by readers) is officially live. Who made the cut? Below, you’ll find 20 incredibly talented individuals whose work in…
Local Shopping Apps Merge Fashion with Technology
High tech says ‘Hi, Fashion’ with the help of these Seattle startups
Fitcode Fitcode Fed up with the disparities in denim sizes, current model and University of Washington grad Rian Buckley launched Fitcode (fitcode.com). In her modeling career, Buckley has worn clothing that was altered to fit her in photos, which are then extensively Photoshopped. “I remember thinking, ‘I am that girl in that photo, and that’s…
Instagram Inspiration: Locally Brewed Beer
In celebration of the weekend, treat yourself to a cold beer
Whenever I’m at dinner or out at a bar with friends, beer is always my drink of choice. Part of why I love it so much is because it pairs so well with all my favorite foods, like pizza and cheeseburgers. And with spring right around the corner promising sunny weather and roof-top barbecues, this…
Surprise Macklemore Concert, More Red Light Cameras & Other News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
To celebrate the release of their latest album, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, Seattle-based pop stars Macklemore and Ryan Lewis announced on Wednesday that they will be putting on a “surprise” concert at Neumos this Friday night and the first 500 in line will get in for free. Capitol Hill Times reported that to promote…
Charles Smith releases new Italian varietal wines
Casa Smith debuts in March and will be available at Charles Smith Wines Jet City
In March, Charles Smith, Washington’s most famous independent winemaker and owner of the largest urban winery on the West Coast, will release four Italian varietal wines grown in eastern Washington. The four wines – a primitivo, a sangiovese and two barberas – will be filed under the label, Casa Smith. They all come from small…
Grace Love’s Very Personal One-Woman Show
The Seattle soul singer tells her life story in Sex, Drugs, Rock & Soul at the Vera Project Feb. 27
Grace Love, the big-voiced front woman of her band Grace Love and the True Loves, has always been a verbal person. She’s loquacious, direct, most often up for a conversation on any topic — even with her computer. In fact, it was in conversation with her computer, so to speak, that the seeds for Love’s…
Art Website Artsyo Connects Buyers with Local artists
Browse works from more than 400 featured Seattle artists and buy online or set up a viewing
The art gallery scene in Seattle can be tricky to navigate, especially for newcomers like Sarah Brooks. “When I moved to Seattle, I was living on my own for the first time, and I was excited to make my first art purchase from a local artist,” says Brooks. “But because of the limited hours of…
Recipe of the Week: Cashew Cream Cheese Four Ways
A dairy-free and gluten-free spread in four delish flavors
Bagels and cream cheese are a classic. They’re meant for each other; inseparable like Nicholas Sparks and sappy romance novels. There’s nothing quite like the bliss of enjoying a freshly toasted bagel slathered with cream cheese while sipping on a hot cup of coffee. But what if you’re vegan? Whether you’re a vegan or you just…