February 2008
Restaurant Roundup: Bubbly Brunch and Unicorn Reborn
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Soon, hordes of out-of-town relatives will descend on Seattle for the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing with them the usual uncomfortable questions and off-base perceptions. Maybe we’re just being cynical and they’re actually fantastic. Either way, whether you’re looking to impress them or get some fresh air when the small talk grows stale, there are plenty of…
Fresh Catch
With more than 30 years of marine-protection advocacy under her belt, Seattle Aquarium’s new CEO wants to spark a greater interest in conservation.
Peggy Sloan has long felt a draw to the Pacific Northwest. In the early ’90s, while working as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries observer (a specialist who spends time on commercial fishing vessels to collect data), Sloan counted Seattle as her home base. So, when the opportunity arose more than 30 years later…
From the Archives: Talk it Out
In 1967, Pacific Northwest Bell ran full-page ads in the back of Seattle magazine announcing a marvel of modern living: the “Trimline Wall Model” telephone. Some of the copy was breathless—“A phone so compact it fits your life!”—and the photography was a dream in avocado green and sun-washed gold. Part of the Trimline’s magic is…
The Art of Home
Three Seattle designers explore what it means to live with art at Foster/White Gallery.
Inside Foster/White Gallery this month, the familiar white walls of Pioneer Square’s longtime contemporary art space look a little different. Furniture has been moved in and wallpaper lines the walls. The show, Make Yourself at Home, transforms the gallery into a living space where art is meant to be experienced, not just seen. The concept…
Surfing the Strait
Winter surfing on Washington’s northern edge means fleeting waves, icy water, and pure joy.
There are people so crazy and determined to surf, they’ll go to great lengths to do it. No matter the time of year or how cold it gets, surfers can be found anywhere there’s a wave. From surfing on rivers to tidal bore waves, wave pools, and even behind wakes created by tanker ships, surfers…
Yes, It’s OK to Travel to LA
Why a trip to the City of Angels matters now more than ever.
“In Los Angeles, it’s hard to tell if you’re dealing with the real true illusion or the false one.”—Eve Babitz Babitz was one of LA’s great muses, and her line rings especially true in the wake of the wildfires that swept through parts of the region last winter. Los Angeles has always been a city…
5 Dishes to Try in November
Seattle’s halal dining scene is evolving and each plate tells part of the story.
Seattle has many foodie groups on social media, but I have a soft spot for Seattle Halal Foodies, started by Mehrab Shahriar in 2019. When Shahriar moved to Seattle nine years ago, the halal food scene was small compared to other U.S. cities. Perhaps because of its underdog nature, I found this group to be…
A Citywide Toast to Sockeye
40 Seattle-area restaurants are teaming up for the fourth annual Bristol Bay Salmon Week.
Seattle’s fishing culture is something to be proud of. Drive over the Ballard Bridge on any given day and you’ll see the fleet docked below. The weathered, working boats stacked with gear, waiting for their next trip north, are striking, aren’t they? It’s hard, dangerous work, and there’s something so compelling and fierce about the…
Honoring Native Heritage Across Washington
From Port Townsend’s storytelling trail to Tulalip’s cultural center, these sites invite reflection and honor Indigenous history and living traditions.
Washington State is the Indigenous land of 29 federally recognized Native American tribes, including the Makah, Muckleshoot, and Lummi Nations. In Seattle, we are privileged guests living on the Native land of the Duwamish Tribe. From trails through state parks and landmarks within the city to well-known sites like Snoqualmie Falls (sacred to the Snoqualmie…
Getting to Know Katie Wilson
The Seattle organizer opens up about her path, her people, and the city she calls home.
Katie Wilson has spent much of her adult life organizing in Seattle, co-founding the Transit Riders Union and playing an instrumental role in designing and passing the JumpStart Seattle Payroll Expense Tax on large corporations. This week, however, with elections just around the corner, we’re focusing on the person behind the work. Wilson is running…
Restaurant Roundup: Turkey Day and Plant-Based Tuna
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
It’s difficult to write (and likely to read) about eating in Seattle when so many people are about to be hungry after losing SNAP benefits. Toasted Bagel & Coffee, which made headlines last week with their plans for expansion, is doing its part to support the community by launching a free breakfast campaign called “Put…
A Shot in the Arm for Data Delivery
Bellevue-based Edifecs streamlines healthcare information sharing, protecting patients and promoting a holistic approach to wellness.
Your healthcare data is about personal as it gets, and Edifecs wants to offer you peace of mind while it’s in motion. With legal mandates such as HIPAA governing the handling of healthcare information, exchanging this data can be a complex process. Bellevue-based Edifecs focuses on healthcare data interoperability—the ability for multiple systems to share…