August 2021
What do Steve Winwood and Chris Peterson of Avennia have in Common?
(Hint: I'm the same boy I used to be)
As Chris Peterson explains, Avennia is the small and new winery on the block that is already receiving high praise. He loves the one on one vibe at the Auction of WA Wine picnic, but has a lot of fun with the winemakers dinner as well. He also gushes about his beautiful new wine, Valery….
Charlie Hoppes, Quintessance Vineyard and the Auction of WA Wines Make a Great Trio
Auction of WA Wines "Meet the Maker" Series
Charlie, owner and winemaker, explains the value of Auction of Washington Wines. He also dishes on a new vineyard on Red Mountain called Quintessence that Fidelitas is utilizing.
Remember when the Grape Killer lot raised $35K for charity?
Auction of WA Wines "Meet the Maker" Series
Grape Killer’s favorite memory of the Auction of Washington Wine was when seven of his etched nine-liter wines all sold for double in price. That meant $35,000 was earned for Children’s Hospital and he couldn’t of been more proud.
Our Favorite River Floats in Washington
Spend a hot summer day floating on one of Washington's many rivers
Note: This article was published in July 2015 and some details of this article may have changed. For more current information, see the August 2018 cover story of Seattle magazine on the 40 Best Water Adventures in the PNW, which features some of Washington’s best river floats. Washington, as we all know, is a land…
Flavors Galore at Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood
Both sweet and savory shine at Coyle’s long-awaited brick-and-mortar bakery
I confess. I’m not wild about cretzels. When pastry chef Rachael Coyle (The Herbfarm, Le Pichet) launched her pop-up at Book Larder in 2013, her signature extra-crunchy croissant-pretzel hybrid was the talk of the town. I found them too hard and one-note in flavor. It was Coyle’s rich, handmade desserts that captured my attention. Happily,…
Kevin Zelko’s Climb of a Lifetime
This notorious cancer survivor plans to climb Mt. Rainier with a 46-lb. MLS trophy in tow
Four years ago, he gained notoriety for using Twitter (@Msbeervendor) to sell beer at Safeco Field. Three years later, he was back in the news for raising $25,000 to buy Seahawks jerseys for every kid at Seattle’s Kimball Elementary, where he taught special education. But now, Kevin Zelko is raising money for a much more…
A Taste of The Tropics at Hotel Albatross
Set sail with spirited tiki drinks and kicky street food at this Ballard hangout
Ever since Coleridge’s famed “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the albatross has been seen as an unwelcome weight. But Hotel Albatross, on the west end of Ballard’s Market Street (2319 NW Market St.; 206.566.6181; Facebook, “Hotel Albatross Ballard”), is so full of exuberant and spirituous fun, it quickly alleviates any burdens. But, first, know it’s…
A Warm Water Blob, Russell Wilson’s Giant Contract & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Warmer Waters: KING 5 News states that a “blob” of warm water is expanding inland from the Pacific Ocean, causing water temperatures to be about four degrees higher than usual. Four degrees might not sound like a lot, but that small change can threaten marine life and increase toxins in the water. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
The Must List: Blue Angels, Art Fairs Galore and Shakespeare in the Park
What to do in Seattle this weekend
Must Look UpBlue Angels Roar into Town (8/1 to 8/2) Love the spectacle or hate the noise, there’s no denying the presence of the Blue Angels when they zoom into Seattle airspace. Hold onto your hats—and skittish dogs, too. Must Have an Art AttackA Host of Art Fairs Open (7/30 to 8/2, times vary) The…
Three Impressions of Rachel’s Ginger Beer on Capitol Hill
RGB's latest iteration wows with fried food, slushy cocktails and, of course, ginger beer
There’s a new sibling for the Pike Place Market Rachel’s Ginger Beer store and bar, and it’s situated right in the new 12th Avenue Arts Center on Capitol Hill. We stopped by recently to check out the space and to cool off with some chilly drinks. The Ginger Beer: As you’d hope, the selection of…