August 2021
5 Horrifically Tasty Halloween Drinks
Mix up a ghoulish glass of one of these five delicious beverages
Isn’t it awesome that Halloween is on a Friday this year? Much easier for scary soirées. But while you want your Halloween party to be spooky and eerie, it certainly isn’t going to be a memorable affair if your drinks are scary because of their bone-curdling taste. Go for one of the below (the first…
Halloween Parties, Starbucks’ New Dress Code Policy & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
After Starbucks finally let go of its antiquated tattoo ban for its baristas and store employees, now it’s telling them they can’t wear jewelry like wedding rings with stones, watches or bracelets due to food safety rules. Not surprisingly, employees are outraged. I’d be too; I’m quite attached to my diamond engagement ring. Yesterday, we…
A Trip to Nate’s Wings & Waffles in Rainier Beach
NBA star and Former UW Player Nate Robinson brings his culinary passion back to his hometown
Seattle basketball fans are faced with yet another long season without a hometown team to support, but there is something NBA-related and local that we can cheer about. Open for a little over a month in Rainier Beach, Nate’s Wings & Waffles (9261 57th Ave S) is co-owned by none other than Denver Nuggets guard…
Where to Shop (and Take a Shopping Break) in Pioneer Square
The ever stylish Cassandra LaValle, founder of Coco + Kelley, picks her favorite neighborhood spots
As the founder of lifestyle company Coco + Kelley, resident cool girl and blogger Cassandra LaValle has some serious style chops. She’s spiffed up home interiors, styled stunning magazine shoots, crafted dreamy birthday party tablescapes and beyond. So it only makes sense that we tap into where she snags her home decor goodies, clothing and…
A Downtown Elementary School, Bertha News & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Finally some good news on the Bertha front: Last week’s excavation of the tunnel drilling machine’s repair pit came to an abrupt halt after shells were discovered in the soil. Archaeologists were called in (one week later, natch) to examine the shells, which were thought to have been from indigenous peoples. Turns out, they’re not….
Kittens! Delivered to Your Office!
October 29 is National Cat Day, the best day in all the land
Last year, I wrote about UberKittens, the one-day on-demand service that brought a bundle of bouncy, darling (and very adoptable!) kittens straight to your office via your Uber app. It was also a grand excuse to show gratuitous photos of my cats, which you’ll now see again below: UberKittens 2013 was so successful–there were reports…
Recapping: The Inaugural ‘Bite of the San Juans’
The crowds were large, and mostly unexpected.
A hungry crowd buzzed around Friday Harbor’s Brickworks building long before doors opened for the first ever Bite of the San Juan Islands on Sunday. Friends of vendors offered help, a barely veiled excuse to get the first peek at the dozens of booths full of delicious things. Literal boatloads of people walked directly from…
Chef Adam Stevenson and His Wife Kickstart Line of Cashew Milk
Adam Stevenson, who made a name for himself as the chef of the now long-gone Earth & Ocean restaurant (replaced by TRACE) at the W Hotel, is joining forces with his wife to market a new line of small batch cashew milk. Currently the executive chef at Motif Hotel (formerly the Red Lion), Stevenson and…
Home of the Week: Zen Retreat in Seward Park
Bonus! You can actually book a stay at this delightful two-bedroom dwelling
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. Today, we’re returning to 1949….
Recipe of the Week: Creamy Pumpkin Penne
Craft this quick, easy and seasonally appropriate dish for dinner tonight
Heather Christo, Queen Anne-based chef, entertaining expert and cookbook author, does it again. This pasta dish features seasonal ingredients, can be prepared in about 12 minutes using one pot and is comforting to eat on a crisp fall day. Gather together those leftover pumpkins from your pumpkin carving festivities and within a few short minutes,…
Lion Cubs Born, Eastside Pot Shop Opens & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Want to step inside a cool startup’s office? The Puget Sound Businesss Journal takes a tour of Eastlake-based home improvement website Porch.com’s fun digs. I’ve been there and all I can say is they have tons and tons of free cereal. Jealous. I’d never have expected this to open in downtown Bellevue: MyNorthwest.com reports the…
Must Eat: Sardines on Toast at The Whale Wins
Renee Erickson's Fremont spot does this open-faced sandwich right.
When I’m hungry, my mind wanders to the sardines on toast ($12, $9 at happy hour) at Renee Erickson’s The Whale Wins. On the menu since the restaurant opened in 2012, this hearty open-faced sandwich of sorts makes a fine meal, especially when paired with crisp, dry white wine. Depending on the day, the wood-oven-toasted…