August 2021
W Seattle + Seamless in Seattle for Wear Wednesday
W Seattle has an established commitment to supporting fashion in this city and has been holding monthly Wear Wednesday events, showcasing local designers, as part of that commitment. On August 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., the hotel is partnering with us, Seattle magazine, for a very special fall fashion kickoff, in support of Seamless…
Must List: Bellevue’s Taste of Main, Artisan Beer & More
What to do this weekend
Must TasteChow Down Along Old Bellevue’s Main StreetSaturday (8/16, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) — Secure a $40 tasting passport and sample cuisine from some of Old Bellevue’s beloved restaurants, including Monsoon East, Cantinetta and the newest hot spot, 99 Park. Must ExhibitBecome an Instant Art Curator at Frye Museum via Social Media(Through 8/22, times…
It’s Summer Wedding Season! Four Drinks to Serve the In-Laws
I was recently at a nice summer barbecue, and of the, oh 10 people there, there were two couples getting married within the next two weeks! We’re certainly in the middle of wedding season, which means that not only a lot of lives are changing, but also a lot of folks will be bringing new…
Where to Shop (and Take a Break from Shopping) in Ballard
Interior designer and Ballard dweller Keri Petersen picks her favorite neighborhood spots
It’s no secret that Ballard has exploded with a wealth of great shops (both fashion and home decor) and restaurants, so much so that it can be a bit overwhelming to decide where to hunt for all your must-have goods or where to recharge with a post-shopping bev and bite. Enter our home-decor expert and…
Here’s a Recipe for One of Brimmer & Heeltap’s Family Meals
There are meals in almost every restaurant serving off-menu items that you would never be lucky enough to eat unless you worked in the restaurant. They’re called family meals and they’re served before or after service to feed those who work tirelessly to bring good food to your table — staff members who rarely get a…
Seattle Music 2014: Instrumental Groove Bands
Kick back and relax to these chill local groups
What’s your favorite current Seattle band? If you have trouble answering (or if you draw a blank after Macklemore), we’re not going to judge. But we are going to suggest it’s time to check in with the city’s thriving indie music scene. New local bands are exploring sounds, blurring genre boundaries (though we’ve wrestled them…
Seattle Music 2014: Psychedelic Bands
From the Rose Windows to The Comettes, these local bands are far out
What’s your favorite current Seattle band? If you have trouble answering (or if you draw a blank after Macklemore), we’re not going to judge. But we are going to suggest it’s time to check in with the city’s thriving indie music scene. New local bands are exploring sounds, blurring genre boundaries (though we’ve wrestled them…
How to Throw a Sidewalk Sale without Even Trying
The Fourth Annual Georgetown Sidewalk Sale is coming up fast—to be exact, September 6th, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the nexus of Sixth Avenue and South Orcas Street. And if you want some help shifting a few small home goods, you should act fast too. For $75 (plus a 20 percent commission on any items sold), you…
Seattle Music 2014: Hip-Hop/Rap Artists
The local beats that we're jamming to these days
What’s your favorite current Seattle band? If you have trouble answering (or if you draw a blank after Macklemore), we’re not going to judge. But we are going to suggest it’s time to check in with the city’s thriving indie music scene. New local bands are exploring sounds, blurring genre boundaries (though we’ve wrestled them…
Seattle Music 2014: Electronic/Dance
Get your groove on to these local electronic and dance bands
What’s your favorite current Seattle band? If you have trouble answering (or if you draw a blank after Macklemore), we’re not going to judge. But we are going to suggest it’s time to check in with the city’s thriving indie music scene. New local bands are exploring sounds, blurring genre boundaries (though we’ve wrestled them…
All Fired Up in Pioneer Square for the Annual Fire Festival
This super hot fest celebrates the history of Seattle’s oldest neighborhood
The annual Pioneer Square Fire Festival returns to Occidental Square Park August 16-17 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Great Seattle Fire that happened on June 6, 1889. On that infamous day of the most destructive fire in the city’s history, a combustible pot of glue destroyed some 64 acres of the Central Business…
Copper is the New “It” Finish
Polished nickel is just swell, but consider this chic option when spiffing up your abode
Finish is to hardware, plumbing and lighting as color is to paint and fabric. There are trends, styles, and combinations that can make a remarkable difference in your project, whether a home, restaurant, hotel, or commercial building. Just as color is trendy or cyclic, so too are finishes. Some finishes are best known for the…