January 2008
Learn to cook the perfect turkey at Salish Lodge & Spa
Learn the finer points of turkey cookery plus wine and apps for $25
Last year, I had the most traumatic turkey experience. My dear friend, bless her heart, invited us over for the holiday meal. While we waited for her husband to platter and present the turkey, we feasted on all the deliciously fatty, starchy side dishes. When he emerged and began to carve the golden-topped turkey, we…
Baleen Opens in Ballard, Fine Jewelry by Mociun at Nordstrom
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Baleen Store Opening Where: 6418 20th Ave NW, Ballard What: Handmade, affordable jewelry is now a stone’s throw away in Ballard. The Seattle-based jewelry brand, Baleen, which has made a name for itself online and in boutiques across the country, has come home to open its first brick-and-mortar store. The store features the brand’s own jewelry, as…
Caliburger Opens in the University District
The In-N-Out-style burger chain features multiplayer Minecraft, loaded fries and local treats
Burger lovers unite! CaliBurger opened today in the University District near the corner of University Avenue and 45th. The new eatery offers a variety of burgers and sandwiches, “Cali-style” fries (the classic burger companion loaded with grilled onions, cheese and the chain’s secret sauce), boozy shakes and an abundance of local treats like Stumptown cold…
Bad Data on Demolitions
Numbers on demolitions in Seattle highlighted in an Arcade magazine article were incomplete
Last month, I wrote a blog post about the seeming explosion of demolitions in the city. I cited an article in ARCADE magazine by Schema Design that plotted demolition permits from 2005-2009, and from 2010-2015 (projected). A graphic that ran with the original article, not my story, heightened the dramatic sense of demolition being more…
Kirkland Interior Designer Named Finalist in HGTV Contest
Vote through October 30 for local gal Harmony Weihs in HGTV's Fresh Faces of Design Awards
Professional interior designers, architects and builders are again duking it out in HGTV magazine’s second annual Fresh Faces of Design Awards. And this year, local gal Harmony Weihs, owner of the Kirkland-based firm Design Harmony, is one of 11 finalists in the running. Weihs submitted a clean, contemporary kitchen project (oh, that red Dutch door!)…
Where is Richard Sherman?
The Seahawks cornerback has had a lackluster showing thus far
We have a question: Where is cornerback Richard Sherman? We’ve seen a man with long dreadlocks on the playing field. We’ve seen him in Domino’s and beef jerky commercials. But the man who shut down the NFL’s top receivers, picked off Aaron Rodgers in the playoffs and asked the great Tom Brady, “You mad, bro?”–…
Recipe of the Week: Artichoke Pesto and Lemon Ricotta Crostini
This appetizer by Heather Christo is a perfect pre-dinner dish for entertaining
Did you know that lemons are one of the healthiest foods on the planet? That’s right, according to Fitness magazine, the sour yellow fruit surpasses potatoes, salmon and even broccoli—due to the fact that one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of Vitamin-C. That’s just one of the many reasons why…
Amazon Hiring Seasonal Workers, Nickelsville to Open in Ballard
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
How many times have you watched the new Star Wars trailer? That many, eh? Well, it’s time to feast your eyes on something else. Let’s dive into some news of the day, shall we? Online retailer Amazon has announced that it is creating 100,000 seasonal jobs “across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers”…
Is an Independent School the Right Choice for your Family?
Defining what an independent school is and how to begin the admission process
Sponsored by Puget Sound Independent Schools At some point during a child’s educational journey, every parent must ask if their local public school is the best choice. Perhaps they’d prefer a school that offers smaller class sizes, additional extracurricular offerings or more personalized instruction than what’s offered at their child’s current school. Or, families might…
Petit Pierre Bakery now open in Magnolia
Great news, croissant lovers. Petit Pierre Bakery is open in Magnolia. If you’re like us and can smell a quality baked goods a mile away, you’ve already sniffed out their to-die-for pastries in the space previously housing Finn’s Bakery & Cafe. The boulangerie, owned by recent Paris transplants Laure and Alex Le Benoist, is named after…
See How This Stacked House Conquers a Queen Anne Hillside
An impossibly steep Queen Anne hillside turned ultimate residential retreat
“Can this thing stand up?” Brandon Mullenberg asked when reviewing architect Mark Haizlip’s initial scheme for his and wife Nikola’s new Queen Anne home. Purchased in 2009, the site’s original Tudor-style house had fallen into disrepair, and its hillside location posed inherent limitations and concerns for the new owners. Presented with a total teardown and rebuild,…
The Seahawks’ Stormy Season: Something is Terribly Wrong This Year
A 19th century painting of the Puget Sound recalls the "interior weather" of Seahawks fans
After Sunday’s stunning Seahawks loss to the Carolina Panthers at the Clink, I posted the accompanying picture (above) on Facebook and Twitter with saying that it reflected the “interior weather” of Seahawks fans. The likes began to pour in. The image is of a painting by the 19th century artist Albert Bierstadt and you can…