August 2021
Seattle Slow Zones, Raging Grannies & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Slow Down, Seattle: Seattle Department of Transportation will soon test “Slow Zones” in certain neighborhoods. According to an SDOT report, eight neighborhoods will have speed limits reduced from 25 to 20 mph in 2015. This pilot speed reduction is part of SDOT’s Vision Zero program that aims to end traffic deaths and injuries by 2030….
The Wandering Goose’s Mouth-Watering Summer Dessert
You won't want to miss out on the Friday special strawberry shortcake
Everyone knows that Heather Earnhardt makes the best biscuits in town. But last summer, I discovered she’s also a master shortcake baker, when I had the strawberry shortcake at The Wandering Goose, Earnhardt’s bakeshop and biscuit sandwich spot. The shortcake—a lightly sweetened, butter- and cream-moistened version of her biscuit recipe—was split and filled to bursting…
The Top 5 Washington Meads to Drink Now
Washington meaderies give the ancient honey wine a makeover
When most people think of mead—if they’ve even heard of it—they imagine Tyrion Lannister of King’s Landing or Hogwarts’ Rubeus Hagrid slugging down the cloying amber grog. But few know that mead predates wine as humanity’s oldest tipple, with the earliest evidence dating back to 7000 B.C. in China. In medieval times, you could find…
Seattle Embraces its Literary Roots
Introducing David Brewster's literary club, Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum
Seattle often is touted for its literary bona fides. We frequently top the list of America’s “most literate” cities (we’re currently number 3, following Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis). We’re also among the most-educated U.S. cities (Forbes ranks us number 6, above Boston). We’re home to a great bookstore, Elliott Bay Book Company, known nationally as…
Where to Pick Blackberries in Early Summer
On the trail of the delicious, native and often overlooked trailing blackberry
Someone once wrote to me in a huff to say that you absolutely could not pick blackberries around Puget Sound in July. This was after I had posted online photographic evidence to the contrary. But she had grown up here, darn it, and knew this to be true. Where had I really gone to pick…
Feel the Beat at Methow Valley Rhythm & Blues Festival
Head to Winthrop for some summertime rhythm and blues
Where: Winthrop, Washington, in the Methow Valley. Why: For the 28th annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival (7/17–7/19; The Blues Ranch, 19190 Hwy. 20; 509.997.3837; winthropbluesfestival.com). What: Get your groove on as bands play live and the Methow River plays backdrop. This year’s lineup includes Elvin Bishop, recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…
5 Designed-in-Seattle Jewelry Pieces to Wear Now
Locally designed accessories that sparkle and shine
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: No two pieces of Madeleine Pope’s jewelry, including this asymmetrical brass necklace, $160, are alike. Each item from the designer’s Cosmic Twin jewelry company is handmade at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in the Central District. cosmictwin.com Lisa Bridge’s new lifestyle collection features bold designs built on the heritage of her fine…
Flying High: The Best Washington Zip Lines
The best zip line tours in Western Washington
Maybe it’s the promise of being airborne and getting a bird’s-eye view of forest canopies, park flora and fauna—or perhaps it’s a nod to our ever-shortening attention spans—but either way, zip lines are the thrill ride du jour, so get zooming. Tacoma Trips Zoom Deep Forest Ziplines, Point Defiance Park; pdza.org/zoomZip stats: Two sets of…
How to Experience Tofino on Vancouver Island, B.C., Like a Queen
Our digital editor's whirlwind expedition to one of Canada's most idyllic villages
“Have you traveled or been in contact with anyone who has visited Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea in the past 21 days?” The question startled me. I hadn’t been outside the U.S. since the Ebola crisis began so I hadn’t expected anything but routine inquiries: “Why are you visiting Canada?” “Do you have anything to…
7 Things You Need to Know About Experience Woodinville
The new food and wine event takes place June 28 at Willows Lodge
Remember the Iron Vintner Challenge, which ran for five years at Willows Lodge in Woodinville? Well, this isn’t it. But this year’s new Experience Woodinville on June 28 is a reimagined food and wine experience that borrows inspiration from its Willows Lodge predecessor. Here’s everything you need to know. 1. There will be 20 wineries,…
6 Instagram Photos that Show why PNW Terrain is Ideal for Runners
There's a great big beautiful world out there. Lace up your sneaks and get outside
Forget the treadmill. Running outdoors in the Pacific Northwest–among the mountains, beaches and forested paths–is an experience for all the senses. There are ample trails and paths accentuated by rugged terrain and sweeping views where the adventurous set can push their limits year-round (three cheers for the PNW’s temperate climate) and enjoy all…
Recipe of the Week: Lamb Meatballs with Rhubarb-Yogurt Sauce
Make the most of rhubarb season with Amy Pennington's savory lamb dish
Think rhubarb only belongs in pies and cakes? Well think again, because local cookbook author, blogger and Seattle mag contributor Amy Pennington is out to prove otherwise. In this delicious excerpt from her Fresh Pantry eBook series, Pennington swaps cucumber for rhubarb in a seasonal take on raita yogurt sauce. “I absolutely love yogurt, especially…