February 2021
Puyallup Native Adam Davidson Debuts Leather Goods Collection this Fall
Davidson, who honed his skills at Coach, crafts calfskin bags with rich hues and fresh designs
For Puyallup native Adam Davidson, the architecture of his accessories line, AANDD, started as a hobby. Originally an architecture major in college, Davidson says, “I had a friend interning at a firm who would give me discarded materials from their library. Woodprint wallpaper became a log-shaped bag.” From repurposed swatches to full-grain leather, Davidson’s calfskin…
Chef Bill Ranniger Talks Seafood and Sustainability
The executive chef of Duke's Chowder House will be leading FareStart's Guest Chef Night on Nov 19
Sponsored by FareStart Chef “Wild” Bill Ranniger is no stranger to seafood. He grew up catching, cooking, and eating “wild” seafood from a very young age, spending many summers at his family’s cabin fishing, clamming, swimming, and gathering oysters to avoid a lack of electricity and an outhouse infested with raccoons. Duke’s Chowder House executive…
Looking for the Perfect Present? Stop by Clementines Shoe Boutique in Pioneer Square
The store, with a 500-square-foot basement, offers antiques from emerging Seattle artists
Pioneer square shoppers looking for the perfect present need simply to wander down the stairs of shoe boutique Clementines. Starting on November 1, the store’s 500-square-foot basement will be transformed into a curated salon of artwork, home furnishings and accessories, both vintage and by emerging Seattle artists. “My perfect shopping scenario is where I get…
Does Car Sharing Fill Transportation Gaps for Seattle Drivers?
Seattle is in the mood to share when it comes to cars
For Carey Evenson, who shares one car with her husband, Car2Go has been a lifesaver on more than one occasion. But more than a year ago, the car-sharing service, which allows members to rent cars on demand using a per-minute pricing structure, took on an even more important role in her daily life. The Columbia…
Love Indian food? Visit Travelers Thali House this week
The chef-owner is back in the kitchen after year-long battle with cancer
Earlier this month (October 13-21) was the Hindu festival of Navratri, which is dedicated to nine nights of worshipping the female divinity (hell yeah). During this sacred time, Hindus eat special foods, like sweet and sour pumpkin, cheese-stuffed potato dumplings in tomato-cashew gravy, and other dishes made without onion and garlic. At Travelers Thali House,…
‘Sea and Smoke’ Lifts the Haze Surrounding Willows Inn
This new book offers an inside look at the celebrated Lummi Island restaurant
The fog practically lifts off the pages of Sea and Smoke: Flavors from the Untamed Pacific Northwest (Running Press, $40) by Blaine Wetzel and Joe Ray. Wetzel is the young chef and James Beard darling at the wildly hyperlocal Willows Inn on Lummi Island. There, Wetzel and his loyal staff craft a 10- to 20-course…
On-Demand Valet Service ZIRX Gains Traction in Seattle
Your car is now on call via a new smartphone app
For those of you who can’t part with your car, a new company launched last fall promises to make getting around a bit easier. ZIRX (zirx.com), an on-demand valet parking service, works via a smartphone app, much like another popular car service. Users let ZIRX know when they’re on their way to the office, a…
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Spider Web Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these spooky (and easy to make) Halloween treats
Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild! In celebration of the holiday, local Seattle resident and baker extraordinaire, Rachel Conners, created these simple Chocolate Spider Web Cookies that are perfect for friends, family, goblins and ghouls. Conners is an official member of the Krusteaz Baker’s Dozen, a group of the country’s most…
‘Mr. Burns’ Dares us to Conceive How we’d Survive Without Storytelling
The apocalyptic musical drama centers around the telling of a Simpsons episode amid tragedy
There have been many artists whose work has made bold claims for the necessity of art in society. Perhaps none in recent memory have done so with more urgency and deftness than New York playwright Anne Washburn, whose 2012 apocalyptic musical drama Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play is currently on stage at ACT Theatre. The…
Instagram Inspiration: Nail Art
Fashionable nail art to elevate your look
Instagram is overflowing with talented nail artists who constantly remind me how artistically inferior I am. When doing my nails, I usually stick to the most basic style: the two-coat single color, occasionally featuring a matte finish if I’m feeling adventurous. However, once every few months I go on a limb and try to re-create…
Must List: Brew Seattle, ‘Buyer & Cellar’ at Seattle Rep
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must DrinkGet Your Tickets for Seattle magazine’s Brew SeattleFriday (10/23, 6 to 9 p.m.) If you haven’t attended Seattle magazine’s Brew Seattle the past two years, you’re missing out. The annual local-breweries-only tasting bash corrals some of the best beers from more than 20 breweries such as Big Al Brewing and Schooner Exact under one…
Seattle Ranked 4th Most Eco-Friendly City, Seahawks’ Wagner Expected to Play
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Congratulations, Seattleites. Seattle is the fourth most eco-friendly city in the country, according to a recent study by Gogobot. The travel research company—which researches and shares user reviews of hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions in more than 60,000 destinations—used data such as commuter trends and availability of recycling centers in cities all over the United…