August 2021
The Parklets are Coming! Now, What are They, Exactly?
We spell out a few pros and cons to this new addition to our fine urban landscape
PROS Parklets are miniature parks, funded, designed, built and maintained by the applicant (often a neighboring business) or community volunteers, so there’s no cost to taxpayers. Parklets prioritize the pedestrian experience and aim to improve the neighborhood vibe, often with the addition of bike racks and seating. CONS Although the I.D. parklet did not take…
Quick Getaway Idea: Jetty Island
A beachy paradise awaits
Where: Jetty Island, just off the Everett waterfront. Why: This kid and kiteboarder paradise promises real sand, warm shallows and all manner of adventures. What: Two miles long and narrow, Jetty Island sits low in Puget Sound, its wide shores and driftwood piles perfect for picnics, sandcastles and protected wildlife. Built in the late 1800s…
5 Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipes
The long stretch of sunny (well, mostly sunny) days that we call summer lends itself well to a number of things: romances, songs about summer, vacations, and most importantly, parties. But if you have to sweat over the right drinks to serve at your summer soiree, then it sorta takes the fun out of things….
Shop Talk: Le Objects Closing, Drygoods Moving
The latest in Seattle retail news
We’re sad to report that after nearly three years of giving us some lovely home wares to shop (and inspiring in-the-window designs to marvel at), Tim de Clue has decided to close his Georgetown shop Le Objects for the Home (1226 S Bailey; 206.604.4958). There will be great deals (such as 40 percent-off most inventory) to be…
The Blue Angels are Back!
Love ’em or hate ’em, the Blue Angels return to Seafair
Admit it. You kinda missed them last year. When the U.S. Navy announced that the 2013 Blue Angels air show would be canceled due to federal budget cuts, many Seattleites rejoiced. (No freaked-out dogs! No expensive, extraneous exhibitions of military might!) But when Seafair weekend came around, it was just so…quiet. Not only was the…
Nine Homes with Views You Wish You Had During Seafair Weekend
Porch.com reveals a host of homes that have thee best views in town
Whether to your dismay or delight, the Blue Angels are back this year for Seafair weekend, Seattle’s annual summer spectacle from August 1 to 3 that features a glowing, nighttime parade (Seattle Sounders players Clint Dempsey and DeAndre Yedlin are the co-grand marshals!), hydroplane boat races, an air show and fireworks. While there are myriad…
This Store Spurs My Jealousy of People with Nice Handwriting
Paper Source opens its latest store, in Queen Anne
Our sister publication Seattle Bride reported that Paper Source, the purveyor of too-pretty-to-send cards and stationery, datebooks, calendars, fine paper and more, has added a third store (the others are in University Village and Bellevue) to its Seattle-area portfolio. This time, the location is high atop Queen Anne, along Queen Anne Ave. N. I adore…
Nue to Bring International Street Food Cuisine to Capitol Hill This Fall
A first time restaurateur with a background in 3-D animation and a penchant for modernist cooking is opening a restaurant on Capitol Hill this fall. Chris Cvetkovich gave me a tour yesterday of his upcoming project on 14th Ave. (in the REO Flats) that will be sandwiched between Artusi and Porchlight Coffee. Because Cvetkovich is…
6 Seattle Finalists Wow in the Remodelista and Gardenista Design Awards
From bedrooms to backyards, vote now for one of these fantastic local design projects
There are some spectacular interior and exterior spaces in the running for the second annual Remodelista and Gardenista Considered Design Awards, and six of them herald from our very own stomping grounds. If you’re not familiar with the design accolades, essentially the two creative websites (one focused on tips, tricks and pics galore of interior…
Recipe of the Week: Mango Vanilla Honey Push Up Pops
Heather Christo's take on this classic, kid-friendly treat
Our favorite foodie and entertaining expert Heather Christo serves up her version of this classic, 1980s-era dessert (remember the Flintstones variety?). They’re perfect for summer. Everything you need is listed below, and for step-by-step instructions on how to make them, visit Christo’s blog here. Ingredients 2 cups frozen mango chunks 2 cups coconut milk (out…
Noisy Restaurants: How Much Noise is Too Much?
Jess Thomson adds her voice to the growing clamor over noise in Seattle’s restaurants
It’s our 11th wedding anniversary. We want a restaurant close to home and delicious, so we try Mkt., one of the most recent in a swath of Ethan Stowell openings and, my hairdresser swore, the chef’s best. But somewhere between wrestling our way through the tiny door and digging into a foie gras special, a…
Six Seattle Kickstarter Games to Watch This Summer
Fund or follow these local indie games
Summer’s a great time for outdoor fun in the Pacific Northwest, but it’s also a good time to plan for the return of those rainy days that never really left. Whether you prefer card, video, mobile or puzzle games; fancy a retro, forward-looking, or simple art style; or don’t care about any of that and…