January 2008
Matthew Dillon Cooking Up Two New Projects in Pioneer Square
Matthew Dillon is putting the pioneer back in Pioneer Square. Opening two new places early next year, the local star chef is shoving the neighborhood into contention for the city’s new hot spot. “I grew up in Seattle and spent a lot of time in this neighborhood. I want to stop complaining about how it’s…
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Home
Feather your friends’ nests with kitchen gadgets, quirky accessories and other unique local gifts.
Ladies & Gentlemen Nyth Fruit BowlThis eclectic fruit bowl, from the Ballard-based husband-and-wife duo of Dylan Davis and Jean Lee, resembles an artsy bird’s nest, constructed from splatter-painted layers of stoneware clay. Available in 11-inch ($145) and 14-inch ($175) diameter sizes at Ladies & Gentlemen, ladiesandgentlemenstudio.bigcartel.com Chef’n Mushroom SlicesterSlice up morels with Chef’n’s new…
Holiday Gift Guide: Jewelry
Small boxes sometimes make the biggest impact. Make a jewelry-lovers day with these bright baubles.
Small boxes sometimes make the biggest impact. Make a jewelry-lover’s day with these bright baubles designed and/or offered locally. Bicycle All Day Post Earrings (shown above)If someone on your list is really, really into “biker’s rights,” then these cute bike-graphic earrings should calm them down a bit; the cheery blue fabric is mounted on stainless…
Hero Factory: Previewing the December 2012 Issue
Our editor-in-chief reflects on the bigger picture of the latest issue of Seattle magazine.
There’s nothing more unsettling in an editor’s world than sending a big, best-y Best of the Year issue to the printer—complete with adulations of the most influential people of 2012—mere days before a nail-biting election in which we’re voting for a president and a governor, among other things, including a historic piece of civil rights…
Black Friday Deals That you Shouldn’t Miss
If every Black Friday shopper equips themselves with a list of “don’t miss” bargains the night before, then here is ours. Stop by Momo and Sandylew and you’ll find that black is back with a fury. Both boutiques are offering 15 percent off anything and everything that is black—“interpretively, partially & totally”—this Friday, Saturday and…
Small Business Saturday: the New Black Friday?
Why not continue the Black Friday shopping frenzy into the weekend? Up the ante and support small, local businesses for Small Business Saturday, a recession response from American Express, when many indie stores are offering deals that rival big box Black Friday bargains. Get dolled up for any occasion at Frock Shop in Phinney Ridge where…
Brandi Carlile, Black Strings Uncensored and Other Weekend Musts
MUST HEARBrandi CarlileOpens Friday (11/23-11/25) – The Northwest country star returns to Benaroya Hall to perform music from her new album, Bear Creek. The Seattle Symphony accompanies her big, beautiful voice. Read Brangien Davis’ interview with the singer from our November issue. 11/23–11/25. 8 p.m. Prices vary. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St.; 206.215.4747; seattlesymphony.org MUST…
Holiday Gift Guide: Cocktails
It’s not only a big week for Thanksgiving drinks and eats but also a big shopping week (which may lead to more drinks). If you’re looking for gifts for a home bartender or someone who wants to make better party drinks, I have some suggestions. And if you’re just shopping for yourself, I certainly won’t…
Forget Turkey! How About Some Thanksgiving Eel?
Maybe it’s time we flipped the bird off the Thanksgiving menu and replaced it with the original other white meat, eel. You know, the fish those first settlers probably ate instead of turkey. That’s the premise of a clever animated short created by local artist—and 2010 Seattle Magazine Spotlight Award winner—Drew Christie that was featured…
Score Black Friday Deals on Capitol Hill All Weekend Long
For those of you who enjoy waking up too early, drinking too much coffee and joining the masses for the year’s busiest shopping day, don’t miss what Capitol Hill has to offer. As of now, over 60 businesses will be partaking in this year’s Black Friday extravaganza: Shop the Hill! Here’s a few that are…
Thanksgiving Beer Pairing in West Seattle
Have you been wondering whether a wheaty hefeweizen, a malty amber or a chocolate stout would pair best with an oven-roasted turkey this Thanksgiving? Marination Ma Kai has. That’s the latest brick and mortar outpost of one of our favorite food trucks, which is not only located on Alki Beach, but also offers a full…
Surprise: Mamnoon Opens Today!
The runner-up on my list of Fall’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings (second only to the craziness that will surely accompany the opening of Shanik on December 3rd), Mamnoon is opening in a converted warehouse across from the Melrose Market. And that opening is happening…today, November 20th! The folks behind Mamnoon just announced the opening on…