February 2021
Tom Douglas’ Serious Pie Biscuit Expands, 19th Mercer Development Opening News
!–paging_filter–pstrongSerious Expansion/strongbrTom Douglas’ empire is growing again: South Lake Union’s SERIOUS PIE BISCUIT (401 Westlake Ave. N; 206.436.0050; a href=”http://www.seriouspiewestlake.com” target=”_blank”seriouspiewestlake.com/a) is expanding, taking over the space that once housed Soul Wine. The Tom Douglas team is also building a bar in the ground-floor space, with a full menu from Serious Pie available. But there’s…
High-Style Tiles from Ann Sacks
Whether it’s a Native American–inspired pattern hand-painted on terra-cotta or a simple rounded-edge ceramic style, tile is a smart way to add personality and flair to virtually any room. We’re swooning over the latest lot from Portland-based tile and stone sanctuary Ann Sacks, which relocated its downtown showroom last fall to a 2,880-square-foot, natural-light-filled space…
The Seven Slogans of Seattle
If “Emerald City” is outdated, Knute Berger asks, what’s our next hook?
!–paging_filter–pSeattle should start the new year by looking back in order to look forward. One hundred and fifty years ago, our sawmill town on Elliott Bay saw events that portended huge changes. In May 1864, a “cargo of brides” called the Mercer Girls arrived as potential mates for the male settlers, so the city could…
Langdon Cook’s Stinging Nettle Paneer Recipe
!–paging_filter–p3/4 pound paneer, cut into cubesbr 1 large onionbr 3 to 4 cloves garlicbr 1 4-inch thumb of ginger, peeledbr 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for frying paneerbr 3 to 4 cardamom pods, crushedbr 1/2 teaspoon cumin seedsbr 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonbr 1/8 teaspoon ground clovesbr 1 to 2 plum tomatoes, dicedbr 20 ounces…
Forager Langdon Cook on Rediscovering the Outdoors this New Year
Start—and finish—the year with fresh ideas for discovering our local bounty
!–paging_filter–pIn the spirit of another new year (and that endless drumbeat of time), I offer a few resolutions for the would-be wild-food forager (and anyone who wants to feel rejuvenated without buying $90 facial creams on late-night cable).brbrMake this the year you turn over rocks like you did when you were a kid. It’s never…
Nothing to Wear? 8 Perfect Holiday Party-Ready Outfit Ideas
What to wear when your holiday party invitation reads 'creative cocktail'
!–paging_filter–pThe invite reads “creative cocktail attire,” but your closet is filled with tame, everydayoutfits. If there’s ever a time to shake things up beyond basic black—with sequins, metallic, satin and a fierce punch of color—it’s the holidays. As your dance card fills up this season, step outside your comfort zone with festive looks from local…
The Best Local Liquor to Stock in Your Home Bar
A.J. Rathbun and five of Seattle’s bar stars recommend their favorite local booze
!–paging_filter–pstrongTHE PANEL: /strongbrAndrew Friedman, Liberty BarbrAndrew Bohrer, Vinum ImportingbrCourtney Matzke, Rob RoybrKenaniah Bystrom, EssexbrAmanda Reed, Tavern LawbrA.J. rathbun, emSeattle /emmagazinebrbrspan style=”font-size: large;”strongVODKA/strong/spanbrstrongRain City Spirits Vodka /strong(SoDo; $22–$26, retail;a href=”http://www.drinkraincity.com” target=”_blank” drinkraincity.com/a)br“This is very solid vodka, great in martinis or Cosmopolitans. It doesn’t taste like ethanol, and has good balance.” em—Kenaniah Bystrom/em/ppimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/12_13_rain_city_spirits_vodka-final.jpg” style=”vertical-align: middle; margin:…
Delicious Locally Crafted Food Drink Gifts for Friends and Hosts
!–paging_filter–pIt seems a bit fuddy-duddy to say “hostess gift,” but many of us will be attending holiday parties in the coming weeks and no one wants to show up empty handed. So here, a few delicious food (and drink) ideas for what to bring. They’ll appreciate more than just the thought./ppa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/node/33892” target=”_blank”Seattle Sweets Co….
Closed Circuit Shop at Love City Love
!–paging_filter–pThe weekend of December 21 and 22 is crucial in your efforts to wrap up your holiday shopping in peace, sans the panic that sets in as the big day closes in. Luckily a href=”https://www.facebook.com/lovecityloveseattle” target=”_blank”Love City Love/a, a Cap Hill event space at 501 E Pike St. run by photographer, artist and skateboarder a…
Mossback Monday: China Shuts Down Geoduck Trade, Superstars Return to Seattle Sports
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”iframe src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25/embed?header=false” width=”100%” height=750 frameborder=no allowtransparency=true/iframe/pscript src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
Watson Kennedy + Trophy Cupcakes
!–paging_filter–pTwo local lifestyle artistes, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/watson-kennedy-fine-home“Watson Kennedy’s/a Ted Kennedy Watson and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/trophy-cupcakes“Trophy Cupcake and Party’s /aJennifer Shea, are teaming up on Tuesday, December 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at WK Fine Home (downtown on First Ave.) for a holiday shopping event./ppPeruse Watson Kennedy’s gift suggestions, including a ton of a href=”http://www.tedkennedywatson.com/2013/12/07/holiday-candles-at-watson-ken…” target=”_blank”candles/a, gourmet…
Glasswing’s Wander Wonder Holiday Marketplace
!–paging_filter–pMelrose Market’s newest inhabitant, a href=”http://glasswingshop.com/” target=”_blank”Glasswing/a, is hosting a pop up shop filled with the hottest, freshest and most exciting local designers on the scene at the moment: a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/ampersand-apostrop…“Ampersand as Apostrophe/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/raindrop-shaped-ba…“Baleen/a, a href=”http://www.selectism.com/2013/10/16/backyard-bill-shoots-father-son-vint…” target=”_blank”De Rien Vintage/a (from London), a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/hitchcock-madrona-welcome-…“Faris Jewelry/a, a href=”http://historyandindustry.bigcartel.com/” target=”_blank”Irene Wood/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/superstar-jeweler-rachel-r…“Rachel Ravitch/a, a href=”http://scout-seattle.com/” target=”_blank”Scout…