February 2021
Pediatric Specialists
Physicians with subspecialties in childhood illnesses can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics, Diagnostic Radiology, Family Medicine and Dermatology. Adolescent Medicine Cora Collette Breuner, M.D., M.P.H., Adolescent Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, W-7831, Seattle, 206.987.2028, Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Thomas Jefferson Medical College, 1982; eating disorders, headaches Ann Giesel,…
Cancer Specialists
Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Neurology, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Pulmonary Disease, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Urology. Gynecologic Oncology Charles W. Drescher, M.D., Pacific Gynecology Specialists, First Hill Campus, 1101 Madison St., Suite 1500, Seattle, 206.965.1700, Swedish Medical Center, Providence Everett…
A Sad So Long to Met Market on Queen Anne
The past couple of months, shoppers at the Metropolitan Market on top of Queen Anne have been going through stages of grief: denial, anger, maybe this weekend’s getting-ready-to-close sale (50 percent off, July 7-11) will help with acceptance. This store has such a special place in the hearts and bellies of many in the neighborhood,…
A.J.’s Anytime Cocktails: Drinks for Five Different Hours of the Day
Now, I’m not saying one should be drinking all day. You have to know when to say when, as the saying goes, and I certainly don’t want to derail the trains of industry, artistry and family by having folks drink from morning until night. But, having a drink outside of the normal drinking hours (hours…
Mark Duplass’ New Movie, Ballard BBQ and Other Weekend Musts
MUST WATCHThe Do-Deca-PentathlonOpens Friday (7/6) — The new comedy from writer/director brothers Jay and Mark Duplass (the latter of whom stars in Safety Not Guaranteed and Your Sister’s Sister) is about two middle-aged brothers who embark on an jerry-rigged Olympic-style sporting competition to settle an old score. Hilarious shenanigans and brotherly banter ensue as the…
Shopping News: Beauty Line Kari Gran Debuts, Plus Meet The Kippy Ding Ding Fashion Truck
Happy (almost) holiday! Once the fireworks shows end and we nap off our food-induced comas, take some time to check out the following new beauty and style finds: A few months back, I visited the divine little Honeysuckle Spa near Green Lake. Not only did owner Molly Griffith give me an insanely awesome organic facial…
Our Foodie Friends Name 5 Favorite Hot Dogs in Seattle
Not exactly sure why, but Independence Day kicks my hot dog craving into overdrive. Maybe it’s that these tube steaks are just so doggone American. (Even though, they originally came from Germany, like most sausages worth eating.) In anticipation of the Fourth, I took a quick survey on Facebook and Twitter, asking for input on…
Over-the-Top Independence Day Treats
Celebrate the Fourth of July with sweet, patriotic goodies
July 4 Cake Pops If you’ve read any culinary magazine or watched any cooking show in the last few months, you’ll know that cake pops (shown above) are all the rage when it comes to innovative desserts. Patriotic cake pops are actually simple to make and we love these because the possibilities for patriotic design…
Updated! Delancey Crew Opening Essex, a Craft Cocktail Bar, This Summer
And the award for best pocket neighborhood goes to….? More fuel has just been added to the flame in the tiny 70th Street pocket in Ballard that Delancey, Honore and Fat Hen call home: Delancey owners Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg are opening a craft bar called Essex in the adjoining space in July make…
Stalking Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi in Seattle
We are, perhaps, too excited to see this show filming in Seattle.
Forgive me Padma! My editor made me do it. Yes, Top Chef fever has got us whipped into quite a froth and when I showed up for my Monday morning pastry at Le Panier at the Pike Place Market, I hit the motherlode. Yes, it’s true. Top Chef is filming here in Seattle. Tents were…
Share Wear: Shop for Kids’ Secondhand Clothes Online
Here’s a sweet, supergreen spin on kiddie consignment: a new online marketplace that lets you buy and sell those barely used “outgrowns” within your own neighborhood. Launched in March by West Seattle mom Pamela Boyd (and named for her nearly 1-year-old daughter, Clara), ClarasMom.com lists goods by item type (clothing, maternity, toys, gear and more)…
Websites and Apps For Your Health
We checked in with local doctors* to find out which sites they recommend—and use themselves.
With thousands of health-related websites and smartphone apps to choose from, finding the best can be daunting. We checked in with local doctors* to find out which sites they recommend—and use themselves. 7 Great Websites I want trustworthy general medical informationNlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/The National Institutes of Health’s website offers very good general health information and a good…