February 2021
Chew on This: Where Do You Stand on Aplets & Cotlets?
National Public Radio broadcast a story last week about a Northwest institution that many people here take for granted. We’re used to hearing about the groundbreaking achievements of regional brands like Starbucks, Amazon and Microsoft. But Aplets & Cotlets? To many of us, Aplets & Cotlets are those little bricks of sweetness dusted in powdered…
Looking North? Here’s One American’s MBA Experience in Canada
An MBA is a major investment in your life, future and finances. With some colleges requesting more than $100K for tuition, it’s easy to see why students are looking at schools outside of the States when considering their degree options. Alyssa King, a Texas native and a natural globetrotter, chose to pursue her MBA…
Band of the Week: The Maldives
With so much happening in Seattle’s bustling music scene these days, how do you even know where to start? Allow the highly trained culture curators of Seattlemag.com to help with Band of the Week. This week, catch up with Jason Dodson of much-loved Seattle folk rockers The Maldives; his band releases its latest album, the groove-…
Washington Wine Spotlight: Columbia Gorge AVA
When it comes to buzzworthy Washington wine regions, a little bit of everything—and magic—is happening on a tiny patch in southern Washington
Brian McCormick, winemaker at Memaloose winery in Lyle, Washington, is drawn to the Gorge’s microclimates and singular winemaking opportunities
Tasting Tips and Can’t-Miss Wines at Taste Washington
Taste Washington's nearly-sold out, two-day long Grand Tasting starts tomorrow; here are some industry insider sipping tips
Taste Washington, billed as “the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event,” turns 20 this year, and the gathering, organized by the Washington Wine Commission and Visit Seattle, has pulled out all the stops. But even its themed wine parties like Thursday’s Red & White Party at AQUA at EL Gaucho, today’s Taste Washington on…
Q&A with Sound Off! Champ Jason McCue
We catch up with Jason McCue, an inventive singer/songwriter and winner of the 2017 MoPop Sound Off! underage battle of the bands
Jason McCue isn’t your average musician. With just an acoustic guitar and his haunting voice, the 20-year-old took home first place at this year’s Sound Off!, a 21-and-under battle of the bands, hosted by Seattle’s Museum of Popular Culture. While it’s difficult to fit his inventive music into a genre, he calls it alternative folk….