February 2008
Because It’s Hot Out There: Boozy Shave Ice at Ma Kai
Well hello there, high 70s. Why don’t you stick around for a while? And why don’t you–and you–and you–cut out a little early, head over to Marination Ma Kai and settle into a groovy green chair on the sunny patio with a shivery cold scoop of their booze-soaked Shave Ice? Co-owner Roz Edison tells me…
Party On at Greendrinks’ 10th Birthday Bash
On Friday, June 14, Seattle Greendrinks is throwing circus performers, food, drinks, surprise guests and performances — plus 300 pairs of headphones for silent disco dancing — all together under one (massive) roof. The local nonprofit, which serves to connect people who are interested in environmental issues, is turning 10 and is celebrating with a…
Paychi Guh Pops Up at Hointer
New designer Paychi Guh is popping up at the new Hointer at Pacific Place (which just opened on June 1) with a special trunk show on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out this new line of super-soft cashmere sweaters and scarves while trying out Hointer’s tech-forward,…
The Crowded Mayoral Primary Slate
Seattleites have shown that they are not in the least bit afraid to toss out an incumbent
This year’s mayor’s race has attracted a large group of challengers; at least eight candidates want to replace Mayor Mike McGinn, who is running for reelection. That number reflects a sense that McGinn is vulnerable, and that should come as no surprise. He began the campaign with low approval ratings. And, historically, Seattleites have shown…
Watch Seattle Public Library’s Impressive Book Domino Chain
After seven hours and four partially victorious attempts, the Seattle Public Library managed to successfully complete a complex, weaving and winding book domino chain with 2,131 books. Credit is still pending from RecordSetter as to whether or not it actually set the world record for longest book domino chain. (The previous record used a meager…
2011 CFDA Winner Eddie Borgo at Nordstrom
Jewelry designer Eddie Borgo, winner of the 2011 CFDA Swarovski Award for innovation in accessory design, is making a personal appearance at the downtown Nordstrom on Friday, June 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Via C. This is timely, given the CFDA just announced its 2013 winners on Monday— the amazing Pamela Love was…
Embark to Edison for Art
A tiny Washington town makes the perfect arts getaway
Get up early, hit the cash machine and drive north to this puny but picturesque rural arts haven. Once there, gird yourself for the two-block walk through town at Tweets Cafe (5800 Cains Ct.; 360.820.9912; tweetscafe.com) where everything is delicious, then walk about a block down the, er, main drag to Shop Curator (14010 Mactaggart…
Our Review of LivingSocial’s Sumo + Sushi Night at Fremont Studios
This past Saturday, I made my way to Fremont with the promise of Chiso sushi, sake and large men smashing into each other for sport. When I arrived at the dimly lit Fremont Studios for LivingSocial’s Sumo + Sushi event, two of those promises came true. The Liquor Control Board had nixed alcohol so the…
The Healthy Way to Weight Loss
No fad diets—local doctors are helping overweight and obese patients shed pounds, reduce health risk
Sammamish resident Chris Huff, 58, is a vibrant woman with an irrepressible sense of humor. A respiratory therapist, Huff has a demanding schedule both professionally and personally. Recently, she and her husband, Gary Huff, took the trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. Despite strenuous hiking at high altitudes, oxygen deprivation…
Seattle Is First City to Fund Gun Violence Research
One of the key challenges in debating gun safety is a lack of concrete information on the impacts and causes of gun violence, driven, in large part, by a nearly two-decades-long ban on funding Centers for Disease Control research into the topic. As a result, the conversation often turns anecdotal and ideological, and leads to serious…
Seven Things (Not) to Do in Seattle This Summer
With so much to do this time of year, Knute Berger suggests leaving a few things off your list
1. Avoid artisanal ice cream.It’s a challenge to keep the taste buds of the creative class from getting bored. Seattle ice cream makers offer up all kinds of exotic flavors for foodies: lavender, beet, bacon, squid ink. I’m sure the kids are just begging for a double scoop of purple yam ripple! My advice—whether you…