February 2021
Where to Dine Out Alone in Seattle
It may be the month of tables for two, but those of us looking for time to ourselves have options
BALLARD La Carta de Oaxaca Amid the crowds of people who still (years after this place first opened) wait in line for seats at one of the large communal tables, solo diners have an advantage. They can grab a stool at the counter, which wraps around the open kitchen and allows for an unobstructed, action-packed…
Where to Shop (and Grab a Sandwich) in Madison Valley and Madison Park
Interior designer and Madison Valley resident Leah Steen selects her favorite local haunts
Madison Valley and its easterly neighbor Madison Park aren’t like Ballard, Pioneer Square and other local shopping meccas. “You have to come here on purpose,” Leah Steen, interior designer and owner of Revival Home and Garden, says of her central Seattle neighborhood. And if you don’t frequent the area already, you shall be sweetly surprised….
Super Bowl Rallies Today, Star Wars Costume Exhibition & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Happy Bluest-of-Blue Fridays! As the Seahawks prepare to take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX this Sunday, 12s are preparing all day long throughout Western Washington. The largest rally will be at 11 a.m. at the Metropolitan Market and Bartell Drugs headquarters on Delridge Way in West Seattle, where fans will hoist…
Must List: Super Bowl Parties, PNB’s Don Quixote & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must CheerSeahawks Take on the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIXSunday (2/1, 3:30 p.m.) It’s only a few days until the big game, in which the Seahawks will try for their second Super Bowl win. Make your party plans now at one of these Hawk spots. Must TiltPNB Performs Don Quixote(1/30 to 2/8, times vary) The…
Watch Now: 7 Super Bowl Commericals We Love
BMW's new electric ride, Kim Kardashian, Eminem cruising Detroit and more Super Bowl commercials
Our ‘Hawks are back in the Super Bowl and yes that’s grand, but you know the real reason you’re not missing a beat this Sunday: The over-the-top, ad-budget-busting commercials! Some brands are releasing their spots early to create extra hype, while some have had to pull theirs amid controversy (ahem, GoDaddy). We scanned the vast…
Super Bowl Parties, Plus Gameday Food & Drink Specials in Seattle
Party down and cheer on the Seahawks at one of these fine establishments
Let’s go Seahawks, let’s go! It’s only days until the big day and the big game, where the Hawks will go for their second Super Bowl win. I will be pacing at home until the last seconds tick off the clock, but whether you want to go out and watch with your pals or invite…
A Super Bowl in Seattle, Lynch Appears on Conan
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
NFL stars Rob Gronkowski and Marshawn Lynch will appear on Conan O’Brien tonight, facing off on O’Brien’s “Clueless Gamer” segment (that’s my kind of segment!). Catch a preview of the video game action right here (and be amazed as Gronkowski attempts to hawk the drug Lipitor), then watch the full episode tonight on TBS. A…
Local Nonprofit Launching First Two Mobile Food Businesses
For those who live for authentic international cuisine, MarketShare is bringing it to Seattle
If you’ve traveled a bit and love food, there’s always that moment about month after you return when you really long for that country’s cuisine. Well, a new nonprofit in town is seeking to satisfy that craving with a permanent open-air food market featuring immigrant- and refugee-owned mobile food businesses serving up favorites from their…
#Throwback Thursday: KEXP Celebrates 40+ Years, Builds New Home
The public radio station that launched from the UW has won an international web award and more
When Nirvana finished its first album Bleach in 1988, lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain dropped the new 7-inch record off at the KEXP (then KCMU) radio station office for a listen. When the station played it on air, it was the first in the country to do so. Thirty years later, the public station is still debuting…
Healthy Recipes to Make for the Big Game
Cheer on the 'Hawks in the Super Bowl and keep your calorie intake at waistline-friendly levels
Just because the Seahawks are in the Super Bowl, doesn’t mean you should forget about any health-related new year’s resolutions you might have started. Case in point: I haven’t had a single drop of alcohol since December 31 and I don’t plan on imbibing again until February 5. So it’s sparkling mocktails for me come…
Marshawn Lynch at Media Day, Possible Toll for Cyclists
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Should cyclists who ride across the new floating 520 bridge pay a toll? State Senator Curtis King (R-Yakima) is proposing just that and told King 5 News, “I think it’s reasonable to say to a cyclist, if you’re going to ride your bike across that bridge, you can help us pay for it.” My guess…
One Set Designer, Two Very Different Productions at ACT
Nancy Guppy goes behind the scenes with set designer Jennifer Zeyl
For the past decade, scenic designer Jennifer Zeyl has been causing audiences to gasp upon seeing sets she has created for plays at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, On the Boards, ACT and many other local venues. This month, the Stranger Genius Award–winning artist shows her stuff in two very different productions at ACT…