August 2021
9 Bathtubs Perfect for Whiling Away the Hours
Prep your bath salts, a book and some red wine. It's time to laze about in the tub
Ah, Monday. I’m so glad you’re here. (That’s sarcasm, obvi.) Rather than think about the full calendar I’ve got this week, my various meetings and the likely two airport trips I’ll be making to pick up out-of-town guests, I’m going to stare at pretty bathrooms. That’s more fun, right? The Eastlake-based Porch.com crew collected an…
Top 5 Things I Ate Last Week
A week of eating summed up in 5 snapshots
It was another week of marathon eating, most of it good. Here are some of the highlights of my last 7 days of feeding: Deep dish pizza at Patxi’sThe newest pizzeria to hit Ballard Avenue (it opened in late July), Chicago-style deep dish pizzas are the thing to order here. Pronounced PAH’-cheez, it takes about a…
Getting Personal With Eco-Skin Expert Kari Gran
Read our exclusive interview with Kari and find out what she carries in her bag
Looks may be skin deep, but radiance comes from within. Seattle-based beauty maven, co-founder and owner of the Kari Gran brand of natural, non-toxic skincare and self-described “beauty junkie” began her quest for natural replacements to her daily beauty routine when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Her philosophy is that ingredients matter—whether they’re…
A Writer on the Hunt for the 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants Stops in Seattle
He set out on a year-long quest to rank the best BBQ joints in America. Did Seattle make the cut?
Virginia-based writer Johnny Fugitt embarked on a year-long quest in October 2013 to eat at one barbecue joint every day in order to find The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America, slated to be published as a book in summer 2015. In a mere 13 days, his food-filled journey ends, but he recently managed to…
Must List: Gay and Lesbian Film, ‘Kinky Boots’ & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Brew Seattle is sold out! Must DrinkOnly 50 Tickets Left to Seattle mag’s Brew SeattleFriday (10/10, 6 to 9 p.m.) — Expect stellar brews from more than 20 breweries and cideries around town, plus bites such as pulled-pork sliders from Pinky’s BBQ, at our annual beer-tasting event. There are about 50 tickets left, on sale…
#Throwback Thursday: Bruce Lee’s Seattle Days
Seattle would first serve as Bruce Lee's home away from home and then his final resting place
Do you know Bruce? The rhetorical question is top of mind this week as the new exhibit titled with that same phrase opened at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience this past Saturday. We all know Bruce Lee as one of the most influential martial artists of his time and if…
To Own a Gun, Or Not To Own a Gun
Crosscut's Berit Anderson on gun ownership in the city
Last Christmas, as our family was gathered to open presents, my fiancé reached under the couch cushion he was sitting on and pulled out a handgun. It wasn’t loaded. And he had only good intentions. The gun was a gift from his stepdad and two older brothers—cleverly hidden under his own seat for him to…
Going to GeekGirlCon? Here’s One Panel Not to Miss
Geek Couture panelist Lisa Granshaw reveals how pop culture has seeped into high fashion
GeekGirlCon hits the Washington State Convention Center this weekend, October 11-12. A melding of lady nerds of all varieties (scientists, gamers, techies, comic book fans and the like), this informative and entertaining extravaganza centered on geek girl culture hosts a slew of workshops, panel discussions, hands-on science experiements, a costume contest and networking opportunities. (There…
Canon Wins 50 Best Bars Award & More Fall Spirit News
A roundup of what's happening in the cocktail-making world
Leaves are changing and dropping, it’s now sweater weather, and Halloween decorations are everywhere. Things are also changing in the world of Washington state cocktails and spirits, with lots of exciting things happening. Check out the below for an overview, including an awesome local Kickstarter that’s sure to be a hit with local cocktail lovers…
