February 2008
Alliance Between Ports Signals a Shift in Regional Dynamics
There are reasons to celebrate the surprising new alliance between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma
Two historic enemies recently achieved a remarkable détente. The agreement grabbed headlines, but for many, the topic was inherently a snoozer: an alliance between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. It might sound yawn-inducing, but it could be a harbinger of a major—and positive—shift in regional dynamics. In the new deal, the two ports will…
How to Preserve Your Foraged Bounty
During the slow season, foragers prepare their kitchens and pantries to reap their tasty rewards
January is the quietest month for a Northwest forager. The mushrooms and berries of fall are but a memory, and most spring greens are still months away. This is the time of year to break into the larder. What’s that, you didn’t put up? Putting up. Putting by. Canning. Drying. Freezing. Or otherwise preserving. This…
2 Recipes for Moonshine Cocktails
Whip up these moonshine-based drinks stat
While it’s good to try our local moonshine by itself, and with a few healthy chunks of ice, I think it makes a swell base for cocktails, too. Try it as a substitute for vodka or gin in your favorites, or in one of the mixes proffered below, which bring Washington moonshine together with a…
Is Comcast the Second-Most-Hated Company in America?
Comcast’s franchise renegotiation with the city gives customers a chance to vent about its service
It’s not just you. Pretty much everyone hates Comcast. The super-scientific method of confirming this—checking Yelp reviews—turns up a cascade of comments like these: “If I could, I would rate Comcast below negative,” and “Literally the worst company I’ve ever had to work with,” and “If there were any other option, I’d take it.” You…
Redfin Expands, Agrodolce Anniversary Celebration & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
A proposed 95 percent tax on electronic cigarettes and other vapor products has local shops that sell e-cigarettes in a tizzy. The tax hike is part of Governor Jay Inslee’s buget plan, which was announced yesterday. KING 5 reports the American Vaping Association (yes, that’s a thing) says that Inslee’s proposal would ” nearly [double]…
A.J. Rathbun’s 10 Best Bar and Spirits End-of-Year List
Our cocktail writer picks his 10 favorite drinks, plus a non-egg eggnog recipe
It’s that time of year! And I don’t mean the holidays (though they’re here too–and if you haven’t bought your gifts yet, don’t forget my bottled gift guide), but rather time for end of the year “best-of” lists. As you’d expect, my best-of list is focused on cocktails and what goes in them. But this…
The Must List: Last-Minute Boozy Gifts, Jazz at Town Hall and a New SLU Art Installation
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must GrooveDuke Ellington’s ‘Sacred Music’ at Town HallSaturday (12/20, 7:30 p.m.) Earshot Jazz presents the 26th annual concert, a swinging show featuring Ellington’s personal take on “sacred music.” Tickets can be purchased now at Brown Paper Tickets. Must Shop5 Boozy Presents Sure to PleasePlaying Santa for someone fond of a good drink? This bottled gift…
New Public Art Installation in South Lake Union
South Lake Union sprouts a new urban forest
This time of year can start to feel like you’re trapped in a crinkling vortex of wrapping paper with “Jingle Bell Rock” on repeat. But with his new, permanent work of public art, “There Is Another Sky,” New York artist Spencer Finch reminds us to slow down and look up. The only artist commissioned to…
South Lake Union Towers Planned, New SPD Uniforms & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Theater renovations for everyone! Seattle’s Pacific Science Center just announced that it will close its Boeing IMAX Theater on January 4 in order to revamp it with new technology that GeekWire reports will be “the world’s most advanced digital projection system designed specifically for giant IMAX screens.” The Boeing IMAX will reopen in May. PSC…
The Best Northwest Winter Getaways
Infinite ways to enjoy the cold weather, from sleigh rides and igloos to relaxing by a fire.
We may have more than our share of soggy, gray days here in Seattle, but we find solace in one fact: It’s probably snowing in the mountains! Then we make tracks to bright, bracing snow country. Whether you prefer to enjoy your winter wonderland up-close on slopes, trails and ice rinks or from the warm…
The Best Places to Ski in and Around the Northwest
Whether you are a powder hound, laid-back freerider or Polartec poser, you can find your perfect place in the snow with our at-a-glance roundup of essential ski areas. CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN How big? Largest ski resort in the stateThe scene: FamiliesThe slopes: 2,600 acres; nearly 57 runs of various levels of difficulty Other fun: Sidecountry adventures…
What’s Wrong With This House: Stately Capitol Hill Home
This grand abode has been on the market for 1,286 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…