January 2008
Get Involved with National Novel Writing Month
We've collected this month's best events for writers and book lovers alike
As writers are well aware, we are in the throes of National Novel Writing (NaNoWriMo) mayhem. For those unfamiliar with the month-long event, NaNoWriMo challenges writers to complete the first draft of a novel by the end of November. Sound overwhelming? I definitely couldn’t commit. NaNoWriMo is not for the faint of heart. Thankfully, we…
Star Seattle Bartender: Kathleen Manley, Rob Roy
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Kathleen Manley
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…
Star Seattle Bartender: Bryn Lumsden, Damn the Weather
Seven questions for the owner and bar manager
Bryn LumsdenOwner and Bar Manager, Damn the Weather A star in the Seattle bar firmament for a fair amount of time (and named one of Seattle’s happiest happy hour bartenders by this very magazine), Bryn Lumsden is known for incredible drinks and an incredibly good nature. He opened his own bar in Pioneer Square not…
Star Seattle Bartender: Jay Kuehner of Damn the Weather, The Cloud Room
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Jay Kuehner
I’m going out a tipsy limb – I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Creative, convivial, courteous (mostly!), and delivering delicious cocktails, Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes. But where does their cocktail creativity and genius come from when they’re putting together the drinks we love? We managed to grab a…
Entertaining According to Kelley Moore
The lifestyle expert gives us a crash course in intimate entertaining at her new Montlake home
With TV appearances on shows from Ellen to The Nate Berkus Show to Rachael Ray, Tacoma native Kelley Moore has become the lifestyle industry’s go-to gal for tips on how to entertain. “I’ve loved doing this since I was 5 years old,” Moore says. “I threw my own carousel-themed birthday party. Picked out the cake,…
Grouse Mountain: Travel to a Nearby Winter Wonderland
Explore this snowy peak during the holidays
Where: Grouse Mountain, a snowy peak just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia What: The annual Peak of Christmas event (11/28–1/4/2016, grousemountain.com), when this mountaintop resort becomes a winter wonderland, perfect for families and romantic getaways. For the kids: There are breakfast and photo ops with Santa, screenings of holiday classics at the Theatre…
Election Results, Curvy New High Rise and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Hopefully you’re not currently stuck in the 17-mile backup on I-5 SB. Brutal. Either way, let’s talk about what’s happening in Seattle today. I’m also hopeful that you rocked your vote yesterday in the 2015 general elections. Find the results for Seattle, King County and Washington state here at Crosscut. While this was the first…
Blogger Erica Strauss’ New Book is all about DIY
The Northwest Edible Life Blogger grows more than 100 fruits and vegetables
Erica Strauss is a self-proclaimed “edible plants hoarder.” The Northwest Edible Life blogger (nwedible.com) grows more than 100 fruits and vegetables; raises chickens and ducks; and makes beer, jam, and more in her Edmonds home. Strauss is also a leading voice among urban homesteaders who eschew the “just buy it” philosophy in favor of DIY….
Opening Ceremony is the New Pop-In@Nordstrom
The collection, inspired by suburbia and dog shows, offers a variety of eclectic pieces
Opening Ceremony, the iconic New York-based fashion company launched by Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, is the new featured Pop-In Shop at Nordstrom. The shop showcases apparel and accessories from the brand’s resort 2016 collection inspired by the suburbs an dog show culture. Picks were curated by Nordstrom’s VP of Creative Projects, Olivia Kim, who also happened…
3 First Impressions of the Bar at Naka
We bellied up to the bar at the new kaiseki-style restaurant on Capitol Hill. Here are our thoughts
New kaiseki-style restaurant (kaiseki is a seasonally-driven, multi-course Japanese dinner) Naka has a bar that’s separated from the restaurant by an art piece/iron rods. It also has its own food menu. We recently stopped by and sat at the bar, and here are three impressions. The Drinks: Bar manager Nik Virrey (recently named Seattle’s Most…
Alexandria Rossoff Opens Downtown, UNIQLO Coming Soon
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations, and sales in Seattle
Alexandria Rossoff New StoreWhere: 1304 4th AvenueWhat: Alexandria Rossoff, local jewelry historian and purveyor of antique jewels and rare finds, opened its new street-level store in one of Seattle’s most centralized shopping areas, Rainier Square. The new space, which is approximately 500 square feet, is decorated with gold, black and neutral tones and features a…
Instagram Inspiration: Pumpkin Treats
Sink your sweet tooth into local pumpkin-flavored goodies
Pumpkin is everywhere. I am still not sure how we got to this point (that one Seattle coffee chain may be to blame), but pumpkin flavoring now seems to be synonymous with the fall season. Many Seattle restaurants have given into the trend, creating goodies in honor of the harvest fruit. Normally, I roll my eyes at…