January 2008
Restaurant Review: Picnic
Superb meats, cheeses and more on Phinney Ridge
Even a cursory glance at the Euro-chic deli case at Picnic yields views of a trove of meats and cheeses. Look a little closer, and you’ll notice that much of the charcuterie has been sourced from renowned proprietors of Old World curing: Fra’ Mani and Salumeria Biellese (maker of Petit Jesu, the best salami…
Restaurant Review: Artisanal Brasserie
Artisanal Brasserie at the Bravern in Bellevue has French brasserie written all over it
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines With its black wicker chairs and ornate, feathery-plumed flower arrangements, Artisanal Brasserie at the Bravern in Bellevue has French brasserie written all over it. But it’s the unique cheese counter at this second outpost of chef Terrance Brennan’s New York French bistro—manned by a knowledgeable cheesemonger who steered me away…
Restaurant Review: Ventana
The quiet Ventana has few high points
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines While some restaurants cultivate a fervent following months before opening (think Ballard’s Delancey), Ventana opened its doors quietly, with nary a ripple among the fooderati. And if the food continues on its current trajectory, crowds are likely to remain unmoved. The former antique furniture store is well-appointed with lots of…
Day Trip: Bellingham’s Fairhaven
Fairhaven mixes modern trends with historic beauty
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Fairhaven mixes modern trends with historic beauty Located in the southern end of Bellingham, Fairhaven is a neighborhood that mixes modern trends with historic architecture. Founded in the late 1880s, this small, quaint community is filled with independently owned boutiques and restaurants, all just a short walk from the glistening…
Shopping Around: NALA’s Stylish Workout Clothes
Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo strut their sporty spring line of workout clothes
Category: Shopping + Fashion Articles Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo strut their sporty spring line of workout clothesSometimes our most intense workout is sprinting from the gym to the car to avoid being seen in our ratty exercise gear. Luckily for us (and witnesses), Eastside residents Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo solved the gym-to-streetwear…
Health: Prevention Battles Disease And Care Costs
Local health care leaders are promoting prevention as a way to stem chronic disease and health care
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines More Seattle magazine Health stories:Prevention Battles Disease And Care CostsWomen Speak Up About Sexual HealthLight TherapyVirtual Exams May Save a LifeBidding on Health Care Online For six consecutive Monday nights in late winter 2009, Seattle resident Annie Wilson immersed herself in learning how to manage her chronic disease—for the first time…
Editor’s Note: Goodbyes and Charity Guides
Seattle Magazine and Seattle's charities will miss Dick Friel
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Seattle Magazine and Seattle’s charities will miss Dick Friel The week before we shipped this magazine I got an urgent call from public relations executive Tamara Wilson, and her news came out of the blue and absolutely broke my heart. Our mutual friend Dick Friel—überauctioneer, marketing executive and aviation pioneer—passed…
Local Authority: Herbfarms’ New Student Assistants
The Herbfarm's head gardener digs into spring with a crop of new assistants
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines The Herbfarm’s head gardener digs into spring with a crop of new assistantsNAME: Bill VingelenTITLE: Head gardener for The HerbfarmEFFICIENCY MEASURES: “We have chickens and we’re able to use their manure.” THE BENEFITS OF NICE NEIGHBORS: “Landscapers from Chateau Ste. Michelle down the road dump the local leaves on our…
Book Review: Gourmet Game Night
Local food writer Cynthia Nims shares her recipe for a delicious
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Local food writer Cynthia Nims shares her recipe for a delicious—and decorous—game night We’re all for the resurgence of old fashioned game nights—but we could do without the Doritos-dust coating our Yahtzee dice. In her brand new cookbook, Gourmet Game Night ($17.99, Ten Speed Press) food writer Cynthia Nims (Cooking…
Beauty Buzz: New Seattle Salons
New spots around town pamper you
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines New Spots Pamper The Far East meets the Eastside at the luxe HARNN NATURAL HOME SPA (115A Bellevue Square, Bellevue 425.467.6300 harnnusa.com), the first U.S. outpost of this global enterprise (with 60 stores worldwide), developed by University of Washington grad and Thai native Paul Harn. Antique shelves are stocked with…
Green: Seattle’s Seedling Home Delivery
Cascadian Edible Landscapes, a Seattle plant-start delivery service takes the guess work out of grow
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Cascadian Edible Landscapes, a Seattle plant-start delivery service takes the guess work out of growing your own fresh vegetables March is the perfect time to begin turning your garden into a grocery, with help from Seattle-based Cascadian Edible Landscapes (and the company’s “eat your yard” philosophy). Melding urban planning with…
Scoop: Seattle’s Alternative Spring Break
Each March, Cancun, Cabo and Panama City Beach dominate the lucrative spring break market, but we th
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Each March, Cancun, Cabo and Panama City Beach dominate the lucrative spring break market, but we think Seattle could be every bit the desirable destination for students looking to loosen up. With just a little rebranding—and our own twist on traditions—those tourist dollars will be rolling in. B.D. WET T-SHIRT…