February 2021
Where to Drink on Valentine’s Day
Romantic watering holes, plus a cocktail to make at home
As the year’s most romantic holiday is only a few days away, you may already have booked your sweet spot where you’ll spend the evening, or have already decided on the perfect drink to serve at home. However, if you’re like me, you are a little behind. If so, I’m here to help, with the…
Expedia Buys Orbitz, Amanda Knox Engaged & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Did you win the $564M Powerball jackpot? Of course you didn’t. If you’re scrolling through Twitter or checking your emails while driving right now in Washington, that’s not illegal. But recently a bill that was proposed would expand the existing law (texting while driving) to make surfing on the web while driving illegal and increase…
WA Governor Trades Inflated Footballs for Boston Snow
Deal benefits Seattle-area skiers, Boston drivers, and Indianapolis Colts fans
As the effects of climate change continue to be felt across the nation, Washington and Massachusetts have just announced an innovative trade deal to help combat it in their states. Governor Jay Inslee’s office released a statement today revealing that he has reached a deal with Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts to buy 2,000 tons…
8 Romantic Bedrooms That Transport Us to Cloud Nine
Feast your eyes on these wistful and enchanting slumber spots
The annual day of amour is almost here. And naturally it has us in the spirit for all things romantic and ethereal. To satisfy our dreamy states, we’re heading to the bedroom–eight bedrooms, actually, where style, sophistication and a few peeks of city lights set a truly romantic scene. 1. Soft and Sweet RomanceSurround yourself…
Recipe for Razor Clam Linguine
Professional forager Langdon Cook spills his culinary secrets for a delish linguine dish
1 1/2 cups razor clams, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 10 ounces linguine 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 2 cups tomatoes, diced 1 Tbsp. oregano, chopped (optional) 1 cup parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp. basil, chopped (optional) saffron or red pepper flakes (optional)…
How to Dig for Razor Clams
Forager Langdon Cook digs deep for razor clams on the Washington coast
Luck was in the air. It was a day to double down, to let it ride, to put it all on the long shot. Rarely in the month of March is the mercurial Washington coast so beneficent, and I was feeling good about my prospects. Above, the sun warmed my face while brightening a cloudless…
New Drinking Spot: Holy Mountain Brewing in Interbay
A new brewery brings a new taste to Seattle
It was the most highly anticipated local brewery launch in recent memory, generating the kind of buzz that often leads to bitter disappointment and the inevitable aftertaste of unrealistic expectations. However, after three years of careful planning, HOLY MOUNTAIN BREWING (1421 Elliott Ave. W; holymountainbrewing.com) exceeded expectations with the very first beers it poured last…
What’s Wrong With This House: West Seattle Craftsman
This Admiral district home, built in 1911, has been on the market for 189 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
Amazon Backlash, Warhol’s Design Approved for Tacoma Dome & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Legendary artist Andy Warhol submitted a giant flower design back in 1982 as part of a contest to adorn the top of the Tacoma Dome. He lost the contest, but now more than 30 years later, the Tacoma City Council has approved the use of his art atop the structure. According to King 5, this…
10 Things to Know About the Palladian Hotel’s Restaurant and Bar
Two spots at the new Belltown hotel offer local seafood by chef Walter Pisano & no-attitude drinks
When the Kimpton Group’s upscale Palladian Hotel opened on February 3 in the historic Palladian Building (originally the 1910 Calhoun Hotel, at the corner of 2nd and Virginia), it came equipped with refreshments to match the momentous transition: a full bar (Pennyroyal) and seafood restaurant (Shaker + Spear) on site run by renowned local chef Walter Pisano…
Staff Picks: Favorite Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day
Turn down the lights and press play. These films are meant for the loviest day of the year
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Will Ferrell stars as ordinary IRS agent Harold Crick who begins to hear a woman’s voice narrating the minutiae of his life. Upon hearing the narrator utter this gem of a soundbite, “Little did he know that events had been set in motion that would lead to his imminent death,” he seeks…
Diaper Stork Brings Parents Convenient Alternatives
A Greenwood woman creates an ideal baby diaper service for harried parents
Jen Harwood describes herself as an “extreme planner,” a personality trait that parents the city over can be thankful for. While thinking about starting a family with her husband, the Greenwood resident began to weigh the differences between cloth and disposable diapers—the ecological and health benefits of cloth won out, but existing diaper services missed…