February 2021
Richard Sherman Stars in New Campbell’s Chunky Ad
Seahawks’ beloved outspoken cornerback Richard Sherman is the star of the latest ad for Campbell Soup Co.’s Chunky label. And, unlike past iterations of the commercial, it co-stars his real mom. AdAge reports that Sherman is the 19th NFL player to star in the “Mama’s Boy” campaign, which began in 1997 with Reggie White and…
Recipe of the Week: Skillet BBQ Nachos
It's the peak of BBQ season--let's grill!
Heather Christo, Queen-Anne based entertainment expert and cool foodie, does it again. For all of you calorie-counters, this is one splurge that is most definitely allowed. Who can resist nachos? Oh, and they’re barbecued? It’s over. I can’t wait for the Seahawks opening game, so I’m making these for dinner tonight. Go ahead, live a…
Today’s News Roundup
Top news stories that you should be reading today
Weather this week: Sunny with some clouds. More sunny skies predicted for the weekend.As reported by KOMOnews.com Gunfire investigation in West Seattle last night. Gunshots were reported for the second night in a row in West Seattle’s North Delridge neighborhood near 23rd and Juneau. No injuries; it may have been a drive-by shooting. The Wall…
10 Fabulous & Inspiring Outdoor Living Spaces Around Seattle
The serious sun and warm temps have us dreaming of perfect, lounge-worthy outdoor spaces (not to mention we’re furiously wrapping up our July issue, which features even more dreamy outdoor living areas). So we called upon our friends over at Porch.com (read more about the Seattle-based site in our July issue, too!) to scour their…
Two Seattle-Area Winners of the Remodelista & Gardenista Design Awards
Three cheers for these local projects, which took home top honors in the Considered Design Awards
Back in July, we alerted you to the fantastic design competition hosted by websites Remodelista and Gardenista. The second annual Considered Design Awards featured beautiful interior and outdoor spaces–both amateur and professional–submitted by Remodelista and Gardenista readers that a panel of industry experts then narrowed down to multiple finalists (six of those were Seattle-area peeps!)….
Relax and Recharge at New Bellevue Mani/Pedi Spot: Recoop Spa
Unwind and beautify in this rustic, modern full-service spa
After an exhausting day spent swiping the Amex at the nearby Bellevue Collection, stop by the new Recoop Spa (925 Bellevue Way NE; 425.429.3323; recoopspa.com) for a heaping helping of R&R in the comfort of delightfully detailed environs. Open since May, the chic spa pairs raw concrete walls with very now barn doors in treatment…
A New Chef and a Menu Full of Tacos at The Saint
Like a lot of restaurants that have been around for more than a few years, it’s been a while since anyone has thought twice about The Saint (1416 E Olive Way; 206.323.9922; thesaintsocialclub.com). When it opened in April 2008, it was this cool, superhip and pretty tequila bar on Capitol Hill that specialized in Mexican…
Why Doesn’t Bellevue Have a Thriving Arts Scene?
Bellevue has smarts, money and culture, so why not a thriving art scene?
For years, the only physical evidence of the Tateuchi Center in Bellevue has been in a dim corner of the downtown Hyatt Regency hotel lobby. There, in a preview center, sits a glass-encased balsa wood model of a 2,000-seat concert hall; mounted television screens cycle through photos of imagined future acts and a row of…
Public Art Illustrates the Coming of the First Hill Streetcar
Unidentified standing objects signal the city's new transit option
If you’ve noticed a series of mysterious poles popping up in the Central and Chinatown–International districts, you may have wondered—are they not-so-subtle NSA spying devices? Beacons for drones? Signs of an alien invasion? The truth is out there, and while it’s perhaps less enigmatic, it’s exciting nonetheless. The silvery shafts are part of a public…
Revolver Bar Brings Sweet Sounds and Sips to Capitol Hill
A bar that is devoted to vinyl, vintage, and a verifiably cool atmosphere
Putting the needle to the record in the busy corridor at the eastern edge of Capitol Hill, between Montana bar and tiny takeout spot Kedai Makan, Revolver Bar (1514 E Olive Way; 206.860.7000; revolverbarseattle.com) stands out with its unrivaled devotion to vinyl, a tight selection of dandy drinks and a comfortingly cool atmosphere. The house cocktail…
Monsoon, Ba Bar Siblings Are Planning to Open a Vietnamese Steakhouse This Fall
And they don’t stop. Not to be outdone by the Joule/Revel team (Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi) and their upcoming Korean-inspired grill Trove, or the Korean steakhouse Girin coming to Pioneer Square next year, the brother and sister team behind Monsoon and Ba Bar are opening a huge steakhouse this fall. Sophie and Eric Banh…