August 2021
Olympia getaway: 18 craft distillers gather for first-time spirits weekend
Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs, Seattle Distilling, and Batch 206 among distilleries of March 12 event
February showers got you down? March promises blooms – and booze. We’re pretty stoked about a first-time craft spirits gathering hosted by the Washington Distiller’s Guild that will include everything from organic liqueurs to vodka filtered through the region’s historic sandstone quarries. South Sound Spirits Gathering on Saturday, March 12 will feature 18 of the…
How to Hack a Sugar Hangover
A few tips on how to recover from all the Valentine's Day sweets
On the day after Valentine’s Day, it’s not uncommon to wake up stuffed full of guilt over all the rich chocolate and candy hearts you ate. But you also may be suffering from a very real and very painful sugar hangover. According to Sarah Adler, Queen Anne-based nutrition coach, healthy lifestyle expert, food blogger and owner…
How Justice Scalia’s Death Affects Politics in Washington State
The Scalia vacancy has local implications
Will the drama in the wake of the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia impact politics in Washington state? Undoubtedly. In presidential election years, Democrats tend to nationalize state elections, turning out the vote by ramping up the heat on what’s happening nationally—abortion rights, the Iraq war, the stakes at the Supreme Court. It…
Jolie Holland Live at the Triple Door
The musician graces the Triple Door stage this Wednesday
Jolie Holland, the lovely, fluttery-voiced singer famous for the songs “Littlest Bird” and “Old Fashioned Morphine,” is embarking on something brand new this month, but something that’s also rooted deeply in her past: a tour with songwriter Samantha Parton along the West Coast and Canada. “No matter what Wikipedia says,” Holland says, “Sam and I…
Can you legally name your baby anything?
You might be surprised to learn the answer
This article originally appeared on Avvo.com. One of the more joyful parental responsibilities is choosing a name for your new child. Endless naming options are available, including the creative and sometimes kooky choices many celebrities have made. Want to name your child Saint, Apple, Peanut, Kal-el, God’Iss Love, Moxie CrimeFighter, Moon Unit, Dweezil, or Jermajesty? Go…
What’s on the Menu at the 2016 Pop! Bubbles + Seafood
Clams, smoked sable fish, oysters with creme fraiche and more make the list
Seattle magazine’s second annual Pop! Bubbles + Seafood event happens this coming Saturday (February 20) at 6 p.m. within the lovely McCaw Hall. Expect a Champagne- and seafood-filled soiree with tastings from some of Seattle’s best restaurants and sips from an array of wineries, breweries and cideries. The event kicks off the eighth annual Seattle…
Online Dating, Open Relationships and Looking for Love in Seattle
Is Seattle a difficult place in which to find love? We explore.
I was with my girlfriend for three years before we broke up near the end of 2015. We’d met through a mutual friend while shooting a short film for a local competition. She and I were the two main characters in 17 Days of Summer, a spoof on the film 500 Days of Summer (because…
7 Airbnbs to Book Now for a Quick Getaway
Soothe your seasonal sadness with a short vacation to one of these great Airbnbs
For many people, the shortened days of winter can be rough. There’s definetely something unpleasant about leaving the house before sunrise, only to come home after it has set, or as it’s setting. Your salvation is at hand; spring is just around the corner. But why wait so long? If you feel buried under the…
5 Rainy Day Diversions to Try
From Octopus Week to a stroll through a greenhouse, inspired ideas for stormy days in Seattle
When the rain is coming down in buckets it’s easy to want to spend the day posted up on the couch for a movie marathon with an extra-large pizza. The promise of comfort and warmth seems too good to pass up. Still, there are only so many hours you can spend in front of the…
Luly Yang to Design New Alaska Airlines Uniforms & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Storied and respected Seattle fashion designer, Luly Yang, is flying high. Announced just yesterday on February 11, the fashion mogul has struck a partnership with Alaska Airlines to design the company’s new uniforms. The airline, which is headquartered in Seattle, is currently undertaking a major brand update. According to a press release put out by the…
The Must List: Realish Housewives Parody, Valentine’s Day Dinners
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must LaughThe Realish Housewives Parody at The Moore(2/11 to 2/14, times vary) Watch out, Emerald City: The Realish Housewives of Seattle are moving in. In this original parody at The Moore Theatre, a cast of quirky women, including glamour queens and business tycoons, gather to gossip about local personalities and current events. Must LoveOur Favorite…
3 Carpooling Apps to Help Ease Your Commute
Apps like Uber, King Co. and Pogo can get you into that carpool lane
American commuters spend around 42 hours in traffic per year, but these new, free apps aim to help Seattleites beat the road congestion and get into that carpool lane: A carpool is a hop, skip and jump away with UberHop. Commuters (as many as five per car) request a route through the Uber app and…