The February 2008 Issue of Seattle Mag

Fifty Years of John Fluevog

The iconic shoe designer’s new book steps into his world of singularly stylish footwear

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. John Fluevog Shoes is known for alternative designs worn by the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. This year, the brand’s namesake founder is celebrating his 50th anniversary in the shoe business with a coffee table book titled Fluevog: 50…

Andrew Hoge

Washington’s Hot Sauce Game is on Fire

Check out five of our favorites

Forget ketchup, mustard, even soy sauce. Our desert-island condiment is hot sauce, and these five Washington- made varieties make any meal more flavorful

Daria Kroupoderova

New True Crime Podcast Investigates Grisly Pacific Northwest Cases

Two former local radio anchors team up for 'Scene of the Crime'

Kim Shepard and Carolyn Ossorio

Daria Kroupoderova

ChungChun’s Hot Dogs Channel Korean Pop Culture

The popular hot dog chain sets up shop in the International District

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Due to evolving public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, be sure to check with restaurants for menu updates or closures. Basking in the glow of neon, engulfed in earwormy K-pop melodies and the smell of deep-frying fare, it’s easy to slip…

Chelsea Lin

Ease Your Tensions at these Seattle-Area Hotel Spas

These well-appointed spas will help you find inner peace, no upgrade required

The revamped relaxation area at Still Spa is primed for parties

Andrew Hoge

Kauai When it Drizzles

Sometimes the Garden Island needs watering, but that’s OK—there’s no wrong way to experience paradise

Ocean views from the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort pool

Gemma Wilson

Feel-Good Factor: CBD in Seattle

Exploring the movement as it shifts between medicine and indulgence

The products made by local CBD brand Dazey are designed for feeling good without the high

Ariel Shearer

‘Strong Like Her’ Presents Stories of Female Athleticism

Haley Shapley's new book focuses on powerful women throughout history

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. From Atalanta of Greek myth to Pudgy Stockton of Muscle Beach, Seattle author Haley Shapley’s new book, Strong Like Her (Gallery Books, April 7, $29.99), features women known for celebrating their bodies for what they could do, rather than how they…

Sam Steele

At The Fox and Pantry, Cookies are Fine Art

A Sammamish resident shares her edible artistry with cookies lovers and aspiring cookie decorators alike

Decorated cookies made by Kym Joles

Ariel Shearer

How Climate Activist Jamie Margolin Plans to Save the World (and Graduate High School)

"There’s no pride in doing the bare minimum, and there’s no pride in standing in the center when there are two clear sides: life or death.”

Climate activist Jamie Margolin in the Naneum Ridge State Forest, at the site of the Snag Canyon Fire. Started by lightning in 2014, the wildfire burned approximately 12,660 acres and 22 structures, including homes and cabins

Kendall Upton

The Top Doctors in Seattle for 2020

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. When you need a doctor—whether for a routine physical or because of a medical scare—where do you go? Soliciting recommendations from friends and family (possibly even on Nextdoor) is one way to do it. After all, a personal…

Danielle Hayden and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.

16 Best Things to Do in Seattle in April 2020

Check out our handpicked list of entertainment options (but be sure to check for updates on event schedules and cancellations)

Agnieszka Polska’s film installation The New Sun explores human impact on the Earth

Gemma Wilson

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