August 2021
Dr. Tobias Lee, M.D.
Cardiology, Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology Services
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
Urban Paddle
Canoeing the Green River from Kent to Tukwila offers solitude and a sense of adventure
The giant bridge ahead and the distant roar of loud car engines were telltale signs that we were arriving at I-405 in Southcenter. Though instead of zooming toward an onramp at 70 miles per hour, we were floating lazily down a river at approximately two miles per hour. Over the Fourth of July weekend, my…
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Dr. Nicolae Leca, M.D.
Nephrology, UW Medical Center – Montlake
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
5 Things to Eat in August
These dishes say more than what’s on the plate
Since recipes aren’t usually subject to copyright, every dish has potential for nuance and creative interpretation. Dishes come alive when they’re tweaked and adapted to new environments to suit the taste or preferences of different individuals. This evolution is what takes a recipe from mere formula to lasting memory. Let’s not use the F-word; instead,…
A Taste of Tuscany
Kira Jane Buxton’s latest novel turns her family’s Italian adventure into a funny and heartwarming summer read
Growing up, author Kira Jane Buxton had mixed feelings about her peripatetic childhood. Thanks to her father’s job, her family hopped around the globe, spending time in Dubai, Jakarta, Singapore, Korea and Texas. It was an upbringing full of adventures — playing in dunes, exploring tropical jungles, making friends with the neighborhood animals — but…
Back to the Future, Forward for AAJA
Seattle hosts the Asian American Journalists Association's national convention for the first time in 26 years, honoring trailblazers and looking ahead
“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything” is a recurring refrain in the blockbuster 1985 film Back to the Future. That line echoes loudly at this year’s Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) convention, running through Saturday at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, as both the history and future of journalism — and…
Restaurant Roundup: Bite of Seattle’s Bad Taste and Homer Reopening
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
What’s your favorite food holiday? Some might say Thanksgiving for the turkey (or Tofurky) slathered in gravy, not to mention all the sides. Maybe a pint of Guinness and corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day makes you happy. Let us suggest a new festive highlight for your culinary calendar — Aug. 8, also known as…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Haunted art, campfire drama, and peak summer fun
The city feels buzzy right now, like we’re catching summer at full tilt. If you’re trying to keep up, here are a few stories to catch this week: The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt starts Aug. 8 and will be very fun. We also ran an essay about preparing to send your kid off to…
Seattle Named Most Walkable City in the U.S.
A new study puts Seattle at the top for car-free exploring
A new study from flip-flop brand FitFlop just named Seattle the most walkable city in the country — and Travel + Leisure backed it up with a full write-up. Using a matrix that compared the top five attractions in 30 U.S. cities, FitFlop measured walking distance, time, elevation gain, and total step count. It combined…
Afloat in West Seattle
West Seattle’s most charming treasure hunt returns this August
More than 100 handblown glass floats will be hiding in plain sight around West Seattle, and if you find one, it’s yours to keep. The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt is back for its fourth year, running Aug. 8-15, with orbs tucked into parks, shops, and other public spaces across the neighborhood. Each 4-inch float…
The Pulse: Bring the Heat
A new Uwajimaya, rising electric bills, and the question of who’ll lead Seattle’s AI future
These are my family plans for the week: a ferry ride to Kingston, banh mi at Rise & Shine Bakery, a stop at Third Place Books, maybe a baseball game. July’s wrapping up, and everything’s starting to speed up. But this week? We’re still in it. Warm, sunny, bright — the kind of stretch we…