September 2012
Shop Seattle’s Pike/Pine Corridor
The hippest part of town is well equipped to keep you looking like the hippest thing around.
Start small on your stroll on the hill with a stop in (1) Bootyland, a neighborhood mainstay for kids’ clothing that is devotedly fair trade, organic and sweatshop free, not to mention a reliable source of baby band tees for $26.95. (Who doesn’t know a 16-month-old Devo fan?) Continue down Pine Street along Cal Anderson…
The Junction: West Seattle’s Shopping Hub
A visit to (1) Cherry Consignment, on California Avenue SW and SW Genesee, is a great way for anyone to kick off a West Seattle shopping day—it carries men’s and women’s apparel, and features maternity and plus-size sections to boot. (Two gorgeous pairs of Manolo Blahniks were recently spotted for between $90 and $125.) One…
Shops to Tour in Belltown
New consignment outposts and trademark designer shops outfit this ever-posh strip of downtown.
Start your outing on the west side of First Avenue at (1) Fini, located near Pike Place Market in the courtyard of the Inn at the Market building. Step inside and be transported into the closet of an elegant Parisian: Druzy necklaces sparkle from their stand (most pieces are $50–$90), a stack of Thomas Paul…
Lobster Mushrooms
Langdon Cook goes lobster hunting--in the woods.
Beginning around Labor Day, I’ll be heading into the mountains to go lobster hunting. Say what? I’m in search of a crustacean of the woods. It looks a lot like a boiled lobster: fire-engine red. Such blazing color is often nature’s way of saying “Do not touch,” but not so with the aptly named lobster…
Booth Canyon Orchard Has Apples Aplenty
Stina Booth and John Richardson grow 29 organic heirloom apple varieties
Whatever your apple craving might be—tart and tangy or smooth and sweet—Booth Canyon Orchard owners Stina Booth and John Richardson have you covered. With 29 organic heirloom varieties of apples and more on the way—along with 12 varieties of pears—their tree fruits cover the full range of flavor, size and color. It all started when…
Must-Have Sweet Corn Treats
Chow down on the crisp delight of sweet fall corn with these four savory dishes.
Kingfish CaféSurprisingly light and subtly peppery, made with local corn, a creamy bowl of CRAWFISH AND CORN CHOWDER, flanked by flaky crackers, will hit the sweet spot. $5.50 cup, $8.50 bowl. Capitol Hill, 602 19th Ave. E; 206.320.8757; thekingfishcafe.com MichouThis FRESH CORN SALAD—a simple dish of corn, onions and tomatoes, seasoned with basil and drenched…
Have Them Tote Toxin-free Lunch Bags
These locally-made lunch bags make for a great back-to-school gift.
Pass over the Disney princess this year and score a lunch bag with real style. These toxin-free, compostable bags are made of Ariaprene, a stain-resistant, machine-washable fabric that insulates food. Created by two sisters, Susan Givens and Carol Mack, the South Seattle-based dabbawalla bags was named after lunch delivery men in India. Designs include a…
Adorable Kids’ Shoes from See Kai Run
Because cute kids derserve equally cute kicks.
Just in time for the start of school, beloved local kids’ shoe designer and West Seattle mom Cause Haun is out with her long-awaited new line of sneaks for little feet. See Kai Run’s adorable kicks are hip, colorful shoes that are sturdy yet flexible for growing feet, and, thanks to Velcro straps, are easy…
Sully the Cheesemonger
Sully McGinnis, 31, puts serious thought into customizing cheese boards for local diners.
1/ Among McGinnis’ favorites is Mimolette, a French cheese with cheddary properties. 2/ His go-to local sources include Gothberg Farms and Mountain Lodge Farm. 3/ McGinnis has Asperger syndrome—sometimes characterized by extreme fascination with a certain subject—which he believes helps him remember so much about each cheese. 4/ He recently started a “cut and wrap”…
New Developments in Dessert
Local dessert destinations are diversifying their portfolios.
Seattle’s abundant sweet shops appear to have taken some investment advice recently, going public with a more diverse slate of options. This summer, Cupcake Royale introduced a new line of in-house ice cream; Trophy Cupcakes and Molly Moon’s Ice Cream joined forces, serving cupcakes alongside ice cream at their respective locations on special occasions; and…
Where to Get Cozy Quilts in Columbia City
This stylish quilt supply shop has crafters covered.
September brings cooler evenings and that cozy fall feeling, which makes it the perfect time to embark on crafty projects. Columbia City quilt shop Stash, which opened last spring, takes an old craft to new heights with piles of eye-catching fabric patterns—including funky flowers, pretty plaids, geometric goodness and, er, gnomes. Shop owner Stephanie Snider…
Visit Roslyn, Washington
Head east to root for your favorite lumberjacks as they scamper up 80-foot poles.
WHY: For the second annual High Country Log Show (9/1-9/2, noon. Free. Runje Field, Roslyn Pioneer Park; 509.674.8161; cleelumroslyn.org). In honor of the area’s timberrr-ed history (and to raise money for local scholarships), you can cheer (or join) several log-tastic events, such as the obstacle pole buck or the speed climb, a skillful scamper up…