February 2021
Tamales at Fonda La Catrina
Divine tamales are a hot commodity at Fonda La Catrina
Whether the sun is casting warmth over the city or the clouds have rolled in, there is constant comfort in tamales. One of my favorite versions—and one of my favorite places to eat them—can be found at Georgetown’s Fonda La Catrina. It’s a gluten-free masa tamale ($4) filled with a melty, Mexican cheese similar to…
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Chef Rachel Yang’s Trove: A Survival Guide
Not that you need a map or anything.
Trove has only been open for about a week, which might explain why a lot of folks seem to be confused about the format of this four-pronged Capitol Hill restaurant cooked up by the same couple who brought us Joule and Revel. Chef-owner Rachel Yang, who still manages to squeak in shifts at her other…
‘Marry Me In Seattle’ Kicks Off with First Same-Sex Wedding
Seattle's first 'Marry Me' nuptials took place earlier this month
With a campaign that began on July 1, Seattle has extended its arms to engaged LGBTQ couples from across the nation by hosting four all-inclusive weddings, each honorably officiated by Seattle’s first openly gay mayor Ed Murray (You may recall our inital post on the Marry Me In Seattle sweepstakes.). We’re beyond ecstatic to announce…
10 Super Cozy Living Spaces Made for Taking it Easy
Inviting nooks with fireplaces aglow, just in time for fall
If there is ever a time when we feel like holing up and snuggling in front of a fire it’s the moment when fall hits Seattle. A little wet weather here. Some crisp air there. A wash of crunchy leaves on the front stoop. It’s all so bewitching. These 10 local living spaces, all corralled…
What’s Wrong With This House?
This 1969 stunner has been on the market for 184 days. Why?
Buying a home is a ridiculously competitive process. Zillow notes in this report that inventory has fallen to historically low levels, with a “national seasonally adjusted low of 1.28 million homes for sale down from 1.97 million homes in April 2011.” And it’s particularly difficult for buyers searching in the more affordable range. So it…
#Throwback Thursday: Celebrating the Seattle Central Library
In May 2004, Rem Koolhaas' beautiful, geometric blueprint came to life and so did downtown Seattle
One thing I never expected to show off to family and friends who visited when I first moved to Seattle was the city’s library. Of course, now I find myself countering their ‘are-you-joking?’ looks with a “but it’s the coolest library in the world!” I’m sure Seattleites, readers and non-readers alike, who have seen this…
Recipes of the Week: Celery Puree & Green Bean Salad
Two recipes come together with local chef Ba Culbert's touch
In our October 2014 issue (on newsstands now), we wrote about Tilikum Place Cafe chef Ba Culbert’s favorite ingredient: walnut vinegar. Read all about it here. Culbert’s love of food is clear and it’s evident in each and every item on her menu. Below, you’ll find two of her own recipes that use her signature…
What to See This Fall: Dance
Read all of our picks for fall arts, including music, theater, film and more here. Amy O’Neal [CONTEMPORARY] 10/23–10/26 Recently, Seattle-based choreographer Amy O’Neal has explored feminism by way of her kickass hip-hop dance performances. In Opposing Forces, she steps behind the scenes, setting a new piece on five local B-Boys from different breakdancing crews,…
Top 5 Things I Ate Last Week
A week of eating summed up in 5 snapshots
It was another week of marathon eating, this time in Portland, where I spent several days on a media trip exploring Oregon’s bounty. Here are some of the highlights of my last 7 days of feeding: Shrimp tacos at Clyde CommonWhen surveying an unfamiliar lunch menu, there is perhaps no trustier dish than tacos. Served…