January 2008
Knock Out Breakfast Side Dishes
You could easily make a meal out of these tasty sides
Bacon Pete’s Egg Nest in Greenwood might be a bit of a dive, and the bacon might not be made from the prized belly of an heirloom pig (though it does come daily from an area farm), but one thing the servers do here is ask how you like your bacon cooked. (Want it extra…
Brunches Worth Waiting For
Our favorite choices for more-than-breakfast, but not quite lunch
Seattle’s Most-beloved Brunch No discussion of weekend brunch in Seattle would be complete without noting what many—locals and visitors alike—consider the very best brunch dish of all: the œufs en meurette ($15) at Café Campagne at the Pike Place Market. Two perfectly poached eggs perch atop slices of brioche toast, drowned in a lusciously complex…
Top Doctors 2010: Special Hall of Fame Edition
Saluting the 381 finest physicians in the Puget Sound region.
Over the past decade, Seattle magazine has been the go-to resource for information about the best doctors in the region. For this Top Doctors issue—our 10th since 2000—we created a Top Doctors Hall of Fame to honor the four doctors (pictured L to R: Dr. Joseph S. Gruss; Dr. Linda S. Mihalov; Dr. David R. Byrd;…
Food News: Neil Robertson is Leaving Mistral Kitchen Tomorrow!
With stints at Canlis, Restaurant Guy Savoy and Joel Robuchon at the MGM (both in Las Vegas) on his resume, pastry chef Neil Robertson is arguably Seattle’s brightest pastry star. He’s spent the last two years at Mistral Kitchen, dazzling diners with understated, thoughtful desserts and unusual, intriguing flavor pairings. But now he’s moving on. Thursday’s service…
Viaduct for Dummies: Why You Gotta Hate?
Full-glory morning sunshine this morning as I drove along the top of the Viaduct, pondering Seattle’s love/hate of the thing. Sure, those views of the bay—ferries, the Olympics, the works—make going to work almost a pleasure. But also, the thing might one day kill me, one way or another. You can thrill yourself again with…
VIDEO: A Conversation with Seattle’s New Creative Class
Last month, I invited the personalities featured in our story on Seattle’s social learning boom (see link below) over to the office for coffee. Here’s an outtake from the conversation: Find out more about how and why we’re so intrigued by these personalities (and their projects) in the June 2011 issue of Seattle mag. …
Langdon Cook’s Calamari Recipe
The following recipe is excerpted from Langdon Cook’s book Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager. Risotto Nero con Calamaro In coastal Italy, particularly around Venice, this is considered a traditional Christmas holiday meal despite the somewhat shocking color. But the squid ink is what makes this one. The key is…
Summer Guide 2011: Festivals
From the arts to food, here’s our guide to the area’s best summer fests.
JULY Bellingham Festival of Music7/1, 7/5, 7/9, 7/10, 7/13, 7/17What to expect: Six evenings of classical and chamber music performed by the Bellingham Festival Orchestra, comprised of top musicians from all over the country and conducted by longtime festival artistic director Michael Palmer. Insider Tip: Throughout the course of the festival, various master classes taught…
Outdoor Zen: 10 Yoga Etiquette Rules, Plus Where to Practice for Free
It’s almost painful to be indoors on a summer day in Seattle, even for a yoga class. Taking your practice outside allows you to breath fresh air, connect with nature, and literally salute the sun. An outdoor class has a different dynamic than an indoor class and it’s important to know the necessary etiquette so…
2011 Seattle Bicycling Guide: Riding Your Way Through Traffic
The Ultimate Guide for the Urban Cyclist Just Got Better
Whether you need to plan your commute or a fun Sunday afternoon ride, the Seattle Bicycling Guide Map contains all the information you’d need to bike your way through traffic. From updated maps and new information about green bike lanes, bike boxes, and newly signed routes, the 2011 edition reflects some of the major changes…
Wood-Fired Bagels at Eltana
A new Montreal-style bagelry brings chewy, terrific bagels to Seattle.
I’ve never been to Montreal, so I can’t tell you whether Eltana’s Montreal-style bagels are the real deal. But even if they’re not, these are great bagels. Chewy, dense and with just a slight smoky flavor from their trip into the wood fire after being boiled in honeyed water, they’re made until about 2 p.m….
Le Grand Bistro Americain: A Summertime Destination
Allison Austin Scheff tells us why stunning food with stellar views make dining at this restaurant a
They’ve stacked the decks at this Carillon Point newcomer, which opened last December. Owned by Ted Furst, who, together with Peter Lewis, opened Campagne in 1985—and with Scott Emerick of Madrona’s once-grand Cremant at the stoves—it would only be surprising if this roomy bistro wasn’t a hit. And I’m here to tell you, it is….