February 2021
Experimentations in Shape: Joan Wortis’ Handmade Textiles
Creative work by Vashon Island artist Joan Wortis includes pleated and dyed textiles
Joan Wortis’ home studio just off Wax Orchard Road on Vashon Island, is the ideal spot for indulging the artist’s creative side. “The island is a great place to work,” Wortis says. “Quiet, peaceful, no telephones in the studio…I can focus.” Such focus is critical to the creation of Wortis’ pleated and dyed textile works,…
Pop-Up Alert! Moroccan-Inspired Pop-Up Bakery Coming Soon
Chef Tarik Abdullah's Rose & Blossom showcases the spices of Morocco
If you’re a brunch person (you probably are), chances are you’ve heard of Morning Star, chef Tarik Abdullah’s beloved brunch pop-up that made its way around different locales in Hillman and Columbia City. Or perhaps you know him as a contestant on ABC’s hit cooking competition show The Taste. But if not, pay attention: this self-proclaimed…
The Must List: Seattle Pride Parade, Dog Film Festival and More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestA Whole Weekend Full of Pride(6/24 to 6/26, times vary) Kick off the weekend with the Trans Pride celebration on June 24, then live it up during Saturday’s Capitol Hill Pride festivities. On Sunday, make your way downtown where LGBTQ (and straight) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 42nd…
Recipe of the Week: Vegan Lavender Pavlova with Mixed Berries
A berry-filled summer dessert to make the most of your farmers market finds
Whether you’re scouring the local farmers markets or foraging in your neighborhood, seasonal berries are a crucial part of your summer diet. Make the most of your farm-fresh finds with this recipe from Spache the Spatula blogger, Rachael Dart. Vegan Lavender Pavlova with Mixed Berries Ingredients: FOR THE MERINGUE: 2/3 cup aquafaba (from a 15 oz. can of…
Pacific NW Cider Fest This Weekend, Plus Cat’s Pajamas Spirit
Where to celebrate and drink cider this weekend
There’s a big cider festival happening this weekend that you won’t want to miss, and perhaps the perfect sipper and mixer for cat lovers has recently been released. It’s just more of the non-stop tasty fun from our local beverage producers. Support Cats, Drink Well: The Hardware Distillery (which is down in Hoodsport, Wash.) has…
Trend alert: Washington gets its first Broth Bar
Portland's Broth Bar, a bone broth cafe, expands to downtown Olympia
Bone broth, one of 2015’s biggest national food trends, is coming to Washington. The specific trend, actually, is cafes dedicated to making nutrient-rich broth that’s easy to grab on the go. Sisters Tressa Yellig and Katie Yellig, the owners behind Portland’s Broth Bar, which opened in August of 2015, claim to be the first in…
Tonight: Magic Hour Market at The Little London Plane
Artisans and makers join for evening market celebrating summer nights in the PNW
Danny Zuko isn’t the only one praising the likes of a summer night. (Grease, anyone?) Tonight, artisans and makers from around Seattle join together for Magic Hour, a market celebrating midsummer evenings in the PNW. The event features a variety of artistic works: indigo, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, accessories, art, flowers, candles, soap and jam. The…
Sustainable Ballard to Host 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour
A self-guided tour through neighborhood gardens helps inspire creative food production
If you live in Ballard and happen to see someone peeking over your fence, don’t fret. It’s probably just Paula. Paula Jenson is on the board of directors at Sustainable Ballard and a key player in its annual Edible Garden Tour. When she scours Ballard’s neighborhoods, she’s not looking to steal your veggies. She’s simply…
Wild, Sustainable Herring: the Fish You Should Be Eating and Why
Northwest Herring Week kicks off at 20+ Seattle restaurants
If you’re of Scandinavian descent, grew up on the East Coast, or have an Ashkenazi Jewish grandmother, you probably know the merits of herring. Everyone else, even in Seattle, one of the country’s fish epicenters, has little clue of the affordable, mild-flavored fish or any of the other 200+ species of fish swimming in our…
Houzz Tour: Midcentury Beach House Opens Up to the Outdoors
An update honors a modern Seattle home’s 1950s roots while making it a better entertaining space
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Paul Huggett and Ron Gagliardo didn’t plan to change a thing about their midcentury modern find two blocks from the beach in Seattle. But after three years, things started falling apart in the 1951 home, and they were forced to reconsider. They saw an opportunity to capitalize on the…
Instagram Inspiration: Summer Style
A new season means new threads
Well, it’s official: As of June 20, summer has arrived. In addition to updating your internal calendar (longer days) and spending more time outdoors, the heralding of summer means that you’re ready to hibernate those winter threads gathering dust in the closet and take your summer looks out for a romp. ‘Tis the season for sandals,…
Free Things to Do in Seattle This Summer: The Mega List
Budget-saving activities to do around the city
An exciting summer doesn’t have to involve breaking the bank. Whether you’re pinching pennies or just looking for low-key activities, we have your ultimate guide to free events this summer, a mega-list chock-full of music, food, art and movie events to keep you busy—and within budget. Free Museum Days: Frye Art Museum – Daily; Hours are…