January 2008
Where Chefs Go to Eat When Visiting Seattle
A bunch of amazingly talented chefs from around the country have convened in Seattle this week, and while there were plenty of meaty discussions and panels and tastings at the Chef’s Collaborative Sustainable Food Summit, the burning question many asked was, “Where are you going to eat?” The universal answer seemed to be: There’s not…
Now Open: Wandering Goose on Capitol Hill and Ha! in Fremont
The Southern restaurant from Heather Earnhardt we’ve been anticipating since spring (read more here) is finally, finally open. And what a tasty-looking menu! We can’t wait to get our hands on an Auntie Annie biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bread & butter pickles, mustard and honey ($7.50). There’s also a goose salad with local greens…
Choose a New Design to Top the Space Needle
In August, the Space Needle announced its Top This contest, an open call for submissions of original designs that will temporarily decorate the top of the Space Needle—a celebration to culminate many celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Space Needle’s existence and the 1962 World’s Fair. Six designs have been selected as finalists; your…
Epical Epicness: Introducing the 2012 October Issue
Editorial director Rachel Hart reflects on the bigger picture of our latest issue.
When we were coming up with a list of adjectives to describe the beauty and grandeur of Northwest lodges, a word used in excess these days by my 10-year-old son (and further creatively mangled by him, as in the headline, above) kept coming to mind. It was undeniable: “Epic” is the only word that does…
Highlights from the October issue of Seattle magazine
What you won't want to miss in our latest issue.
A few excerpts from favorite articles in the current issue of Seattle magazine: TRAVELFind your dream lodge getaway. “When we were coming up with a list of adjectives to describe the beauty and grandeur of Northwest lodges, a word used in excess these days by my 10-year-old son kept coming to mind. It was undeniable:…
Vacation Getaways: Cozy Cabins
Seek out the serenity and privacy that comes with renting one of these classic log cabins.
TIMBER LODGE Orcas Island (Shown above.) Soak in the sweeping view in peace from the deck of this home; after all, you haven’t just rented a three-story, four-bedroom, 3,100-square-foot Pacific Northwest log cabin near Rosario, you’ve rented the 3 acres it sits on (including the waterfall!). The warm, very rustic and very spacious cabin is…
Vacation Getaways: Deluxe Lodges & Spas
Soak up the peaceful vibe—and glorious perks—of these newer, luxury lodges.
Waterfall StunnerTHE SALISH LODGE AND SPAPerched above the pounding drama of the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, just 30 minutes from Seattle, the Salish is a favorite among romantics; many a marriage has begun here, and it’s a repeat winner on most every “best places to kiss” list. Built in 1916, the inn got a major makeover…
Vacation Getaways: Historic Lodges
These vintage lodges are the perfect home base for outdoor adventures.
Rain Forest BeautyLAKE QUINAULT LODGE(Shown above.) Built in 1926 in a wilderness rustic style reminiscent of classic lodges in the Adirondacks, the Lake Quinault Lodge is tucked into a temperate rain forest alongside a placid six-square-mile lake. Seemingly stuck in time from a better day, the lodge buzzes with activity throughout the year, but especially…
Three Can’t-Miss Weekend Shopping Events
Ludlow Market: Road trip! Saturday, September 29 is going to be sunny and mild – the perfect day to catch the Bainbridge ferry and head to the Ludlow Market at the Seabold Community Hall for some fine vintage shopping. Ludlow Market will feature a curated collection (read: no junk) of antique and vintage home furnishings…
Seize Your 15 Minutes of Fame, Taste Fall Beers and Other Weekend Musts
MUST WARHOLGob Squad’s Kitchen (You’ve Never Had It So Good)Opens Thursday (9/27-9/30) —Very funny German-British theater collective Gob Squad reprises Andy Warhol’s Factory in its heyday. Warhol would have approved of the many layers of artifice here, as actors play themselves in a live film being both projected and staged all at once. Audience participation…
Feast Portland’s Secret to Success: Outstanding, Collaborative Chef Dinners
At any food festival, there’s the big, daytime tasting event. Usually wineries and restaurants, serving up little sips and bites, very similar to our own Taste Washington. At Feast Portland, the Bon Appetit-sponsored festival in Portland last weekend, this tasting event was called the Oregon Bounty Grand Tasting. And it was a fun event: While…
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Seattle with Fetes, Food and Brews
“Ein prosit! Ein prosit! Der gemuetlichkeit!” That’s right, ladies and gents, time to don your lederhosen and slip into that dirndl! It’s Oktoberfest! Even if you don’t have plans to make it to the Motherland in Munich, or even travel to the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, there are plenty of German-style watering holes to celebrate…