February 2021
Rain, Beacon Hill Through the Years & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Rain, rain go away. No really, go away. Today’s rain is just the initial blast of wet weather that we’ll be seeing over the next five days. Get ready for even more storms. According to King 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott, “the rain will be heavy Thursday morning,” and then after a midday reprieve, it will…
Local ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Star Returns Home
Our chat with contemporary dancer Casey Askew on his journey to fame
Edmonds native Casey Askew made our city proud as a star on the 11th season of FOX’s reality dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. The 19-year-old triumphed over thousands of fierce competitors during auditions for the show and once on stage, his impressive talent landed him among its Top 20 finalists. (He was…
Throwback Thursday: Celebrating 100 Years of Greek Culture in Seattle
MOHAI's Place at the Table exhibit pays homage to a century of Greek restaurants, culture and spirit
Before Greek restaurateurs introduced Pacific Northwesterners to Ouzo or their fresh Mediterranean fare, they were immigrants in a new world, working long hours and adapting to unfamiliar ways in order to survive. More than a century ago, many arrived with little education, no transferable skills and a only contact name or two if lucky. Broke…
How to Spoil Yourself on Valentine’s Day
Whether you're single or don't give two hoots about the holiday, it's still time to treat yo self
The starry-eyed masses may be out snatching up roses, chocolate and sentimental cards before making rezzies at a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner spot. (The lovey day is this Saturday, FYI.) But you–the unaffected single, the consciously uncoupled, the devil-may-care guy or gal who doesn’t need a special holiday to help you spread love and joy–you…
Where to Dine on the Lovey-Doviest Day of the Year
Take your sweetie to a fantastic Seattle restaurant for a delish meal this Valentine's Day
Let’s talk expectations. There are a lot of ins and outs that happen on Valentine’s Day–candy, flowers, cards–and usually a romantic dinner is somewhere in the mix. If you’re still in need of ideas, we at Seattle Magazine have thrown together a few fantastic local spots brimming with specials that will make the culinary portion…
Life in the ‘Fifty Shades’ Building, ‘Up’ House Update
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The late Edith Macefield’s tiny Ballard home that somewhat inspired the Disney animated film Up (remember Macefield’s national-news-making refusal of a $1 million offer forced developers build the Ballard Blocks around her), might go up for foreclosure auction next month. The Seattle PI reports that the current owner of the house owes more than $185,000…
What’s on the Menu at the Upcoming Pop! Bubbles & Seafood
From oysters to deviled eggs with salmon roe, plates will runneth over at our bubbly-fueled event
Have you secured your tickets yet to Seattle magazine’s inaugural Pop! Bubbles & Seafood tasting party on Saturday, February 21? The event kicks off the 7th annual Seattle Wine and Food Experience, held the next day in the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. There is still ample time to get your Pop! tickets (go here to…
Recipe of the Week: Salmon Ceviche
Brighten up mid-winter days with this zesty dish
Super Bowl weekend has come and passed, leaving our kitchens with nothing but leftover dips and Skittles. To wash our bad habits from the weekend, we have Queen Anne entertaining expert Heather Christo’s Salmon Ceviche recipe. It’s bright and robust, and packed with so much flavor you’ll forget just how healthy it is. Heather Christo…
6 Young, Black Activists Leading Today’s Equality Movement
These young people are making a difference and confronting inequality
This article originally appeared on Avvo. On Aug. 9, 2014, police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed, black youth in Ferguson, Missouri. Within 48 hours, this small, previously unknown town was catapulted into the spotlight as national media documented the aftermath of the incident, which included protests, around-the-clock tweets, and calls…
Pot Vending Machine, Anti-Craft Beer Commercial & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
There are days when I wish our offices had a vending machine just so I could indulge in a single-serving packet of Cheez-Its now and again. Perhaps I should aim higher than a machine that spits out delicious salty snacks: A pot vending machine has popped up in Seattle, Kiro 7 News reports. Starting today,…
Beyond Chocolate and Flowers: Unconventional Valentine’s Day Gifts
A host of perfect presents for the most romantic day of the year
Sponsored Content Candy and flowers are great gifts to give your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, which this year, falls on a Saturday. (Make your dinner reservations ASAP!) But let’s get a little more creative, shall we? A thoughtful trifle that taps into his or her interests — whether that’s the local gourmet food scene or…
Hop in the Car For a Quick Trip to Whidbey
Take a springtime road trip to Coupeville for the 29th annual MusselFest
Where: Historic Coupeville, Washington, on Whidbey Island. Why: For the 29th annual Penn Cove MusselFest (3/6–3/8; Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St.; thepenncovemusselsfestival.com). Where: Founded in 1986 by locally based Captain John Colby Stone, the festival is dedicated to the sweet, meaty, nationally revered mussels grown in Whidbey’s Penn Cove. (A member of the…