February 2008
Mama Doc’s New Book
!–paging_filter–pDr. Wendy Sue Swanson’s relatable writings on her life as a pediatrician and mom on her blog, a href=”http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/“Seattle Mama Doc/a, have made her the face of the newest generation of doctors who are reaching out to patients and the community via social media; so much so, her a href=”https://twitter.com/SeattleMamaDoc“Twitter/a was named one of Time…
Contacts for Diabetics
A new way to track blood sugar levels
!–paging_filter–pWearable tech is about more than just checking emails or making phone calls—thanks to two University of Washington professors, it’s taking a lifesaving turn. Google recently released a prototype developed by Seattle researchers Brian Otis and Babak Parviz for a href=”http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/introducing-our-smart-contact-len…“a contact lens that monitors blood glucose levels through tears/a. For diabetics who need to…
From Skiing to Sleigh Rides: Take a Trip to Sun Valley
Introduce the family to America’s first ski resort
A horse-drawn sleigh pulls up, and the driver beckons us on board. My wife and kids and I are heading for dinner at Trail Creek Cabin, an outpost that’s a mile and a half through meadows and woods from the front door of the Sun Valley Lodge, our home for the weekend. We climb aboard…
What’s Next? Cormac Mahoney on Closing MPC
Madison Park Conservatory Closing Feb. 15
!–paging_filter–pMadison Park Conservatory has been, for the past three years, one of those restaurants that even though you know it’s a dining destination, you always just assumed that it would stick around on reputation alone. That’s why it was a bit of a shocker when Cormac Mahoney, one ofnbsp;emFood Wine/em’s Best New Chefs of 2012…
‘Real Change’ Goes Mobile
!–paging_filter–pSince 1994, homeless and low-income vendors have been selling a href=”http://www.realchangenews.org/” target=”_blank”emReal Change /emnewspapers /aon Seattle streets as a more secure alternative to panhandling. Over two decades, the local publisher has proved adaptable to the needs of both purveyors and customers, and nowem Real Change/em is addressing a new reality—our increasingly cashless economy. Since so…
Artisanal Goods at Madrona Men’s Shop Hammer and Awl
!–paging_filter–pMadrona’s new men’s shop, Hammer and Awl, is the culmination of owner Erin Krohn’s 17-year obsession with retail design, shopping and fashion—especially accessories, which she calls the perfect way to “define your style and be unique.” The former interior designer opened Hammer and Awl to provide men (and women who lean toward a masculine aesthetic)…
Dr. Mom
For pediatrician Wendy Sue Swanson raising children is like a second medical residency
!–paging_filter–pAfter navigating medical school, charting a career and establishing a successful pediatric practice, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson had certain expectations about having children. “I had idealistic visions of motherhood,” she says./ppThen, during an ultrasound conducted 12 weeks into her first pregnancy, reality hit. “There was this little guy bopping around, with his arms and legs…
Renee Erickson Triumphs Again with Barnacle
!–paging_filter–pRenee Erickson has done it again, again. Along with putting very delicious foods on plates, Erickson’s prime talent is in creating aspirational spaces, setting chic, sophisticated moods and making diners feel soigné by association. In the last couple years, Erickson (owner ofa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/boat-street-cafe-kitchen” Boat Street Cafe /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/walrus-and-carpenter-restaurant-review“The Walrus and The Carpenter)/a opened two…
Weight Loss Tracking Tools
!–paging_filter–pNumerous research studies show that journaling and tracking daily activity doubles your chances of success in weight loss, so when it comes to creating a healthier lifestyle, technology can be your BFF. There are many popular apps that help you track nutrition and exercise and offer rewards as well as peer support and motivation. Many…
Mossback Monday: Seahawks! Victory Parade! More Seahawks!
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”script src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-33.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-33″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
Five Things You Need to Know About Seattle Magazine’s New Food Editor
Julien Perry, former editor of Eater and contributor to Seattle Weekly‘s Voracious blog and KOMO Newsradio, starts today as Seattle magazine’s new dining editor. Before she hits the ground running with daily Restaurant Insider blog updates here at seattlemag.com—look for her insightful reviews and food coverage for the print edition starting in our May issue—we…
Spotlight on: Goodwill’s Local Ebay Listings
!–paging_filter–pI’m a huge thrifter and consigner. I love the thrill of the hunt and the thrill of reselling. I’m constantly surprised by what people donate to a href=”http://www.goodwill.org/” target=”_blank”Goodwill/a and what ends up in the a href=”http://stores.ebay.com/Seattle-Goodwill/” target=”_blank”Ebay store/a. Read on to see the cream of the crop this week./pp style=”text-align: center;”img src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/_57_0.jpg” alt=”chanel” width=”500″…