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Cocktail of the Month: Have the Last Laugh at Seattle Hotel Bar Ben Paris
A classic drink once revived by a Seattle legend gets an effervescent update
BEHIND THE BAR: Ben Paris assistant general manager Abigail Gullo created the Last Laugh (see image below) as a nod to a cocktail called the Last Word; she named it for the way the drink’s Cava bubbles tickled her nose
The Last 6,000 Project Maps Seattle’s “Exceptional” Trees
A project invites locals to help count the city’s largest trees
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. With a nickname like “Emerald City,” it may seem ironic that Seattle is losing some of its largest trees to development. Dozens of “exceptional trees” (defined by the City of Seattle as those that meet notable size, species, condition, cultural/historic or age distinctions) were…
9 Best New Seattle Desserts in 2019
At some of the year’s best new restaurants, dessert—for breakfast, midday or late night—is king. Check out our slideshow for our favorites
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue and is part of our Best New Restaurants cover story. Click here to subscribe. Mango bingsoo from Snowy Village (University District) Gold-covered soft serve from Matcha Café Maiko (Downtown) Buko pie from Hood Famous Café and Bar (Chinatown-International District) Entremets from Lady Yum (Pioneer Square) Stuffed cookie from Lowrider Baking Company…
Best New Seattle Restaurants 2019: Welcome to High-end Hot Pot Mania
A few new hot spots have raised the bar on this simple communal meal that’s great for large parties
D.I.Y DINNER: One of the area’s preeminent hot pot spots is the Dolar Shop, where diners can dip quality ingredients like fresh seafood and marbled beef into hot broth to cook at the table
One Enchanted Evening: The Best Seattle Fall Fashions for a Glamorous Night Out
Step into Seattle’s new sartorial style: glamorous gowns, boldly patterned dresses, and statement-making jewelry and accessories
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. (Above) Cocktail HourCharcoal gray metallic brocade dress, $4,450, from Olivine Gabbro at Marios Seattle. “Raindrops” sterling silver and patina cuff bracelet with scattered diamonds, $8,580, from Todd Reed at Fox’s Seattle. “Emily” net embossed patent sandals in pink, $750, from Jimmy Choo at Neiman…
5 Best New Seattle Bars in 2019
New restaurants aren’t the only cause for celebration this year—a number of excellent new bars have joined the scene. Here are our favorites, along with suggestions for what to order at each
BIRD IS THE WORD: Ben Paris is one of the year’s best new bars, offering a stylish, old-school vibe
Must List: Cider Summit Seattle, San Gennaro Festival, ‘People of the Book’
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST SIP Cider Summit Seattle(9/6-9/7) Enjoy the perfect almost-autumn drink from a selection of more than 200 ciders at the tenth annual Cider Summit. Live music will accompany these Pacific Northwest cider companies (and some east coast friends) for the perfect end to summer…
Details Emerge from Seattle and King County Officials on New Regional Homelessness Authority
'What you see today is everybody joined in one cause, together'
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced key details about a long-planned regional homelessness authority Wednesday morning, including how much funding the new entity will receive from the city and the county, how it will be governed, and which functions of the city’s Human Services Department (HSD) will be shifting to…
Seattle Symphony Debuts Its Newest Conductor at the Season-opening Gala
Thomas Dausgaard will begin his tenure with some Scandinavian music favorites
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Though no one was really ready to say goodbye to Ludovic Morlot, Seattle Symphony is turning the page with incoming music director Thomas Dausgaard, who will begin his tenure at this season-opening gala concert. The Danish Dausgaard is following Seattle Symphony tradition by sharing…
September Hike of the Month: Heather Lake
This all levels hike has endless photo ops
It’s September and time for a spectacular early fall hike. Look no further than Heather Lake, an all-levels trail on the road to Mt. Pilchuck, for the best bang for your buck. It’s a hike that has it all: a wealth of varied terrain and a smorgasbord of Pacific Northwest trees and vegetation, all wrapped…
AIA Home of Distinction: Seattle Couple Doubles Size of Small Floating Home for a Modern Upgrade
Seattle professionals live the good life in their floating dream home on Lake Union
FLOAT ON :Gone is the original 679-square-foot, turn-of-the-century cottage that sat on this Lake Union raft—in its place, a 1,500-square-foot modern home that checks all the boxes on the owners’ wish list
Olympia’s New Brewery Wants to Restore the Region’s Beer History
Years after the Olympia Brewing Company was sold, a new brewery in the state capital looks to the same artesian spring for inspiration
BREW BUDS: Paul Knight (sitting) retired as Olympia Brewing’s brewmaster in 1997, but Well 80 head brewer Paul Pearson recruited Knight to collaborate on a number of beers for the new brewpub
Staying in Town? This Chic Sale on Capitol Hill Features 10 Local Designers and Boutiques
The biannual sale has local threads and goods at 20-80% off
For some, the advent of Labor Day weekend signals the need to pack a weekend bag and get out of town. But, with the last bits of Seattle sunshine to soak in and not a traffic jam in sight, Seattleites have the opportunity to explore a less crowded city over the three-day weekend. Those looking…
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