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Valentine’s Day Date Night Style Tips From Six Seattle Bloggers
Their suggestions are double tap guaranteed.
In city where a new restaurant seemingly opens every week, it’s not hard to find a great spot for date night in Seattle. The other part of the equation, deciding what to wear for the occasion, might elude some of the most well-intentioned Seattleites who might cringe at the idea of trading rain boots for…
Soup’s On: Cioppino and Chowder (and Chowdah)
Whether you say chowder or chowdah, it’s all good with us. In fact, variations on the seafood soup feel like a deeply personal Seattle thing, but sadly, we can’t take all the credit here.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The United States of Food.” Click here to subscribe. 1. Wally’s Chowder HouseNew England Clam ChowderIt’s nothing fancy, but the thick, creamy New England chowder ($9.99/bowl) at Wally’s, a quirky Des Moines restaurant, is just right, particularly when enjoyed in the…
Must List: Hamilton, Lunar New Year Celebration, Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST HOPE Hamilton (2/6-3/18) Not sure if you’ve heard but there is this little musical called Hamilton in town. The show premiered earlier this week and Seattle can’t stop talking about it. Well, we can’t stop talking about the ticket prices more than the show itself. There are tickets still left in the $240-$1,150 range, but…
The Best Washington Reds to Drink This Winter
Just in time for Valentine's Day.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. After two of the coolest back-to-back summers in Washington winegrowing history (2010 and 2011), Mother Nature boomeranged, with four straight growing seasons each warmer than the previous, culminating with scorchers in 2014 and 2015. Wines made from 2014’s and 2015’s grapes have produced…
Innovating the Office: Technology Trends Changing the Workplace
What does the future hold for how and where we work?
Sponsored by Realogics, Inc. The way we work is changing, and, not surprisingly, technology is playing a big part in that shift. Conversation about the workplace almost always starts with technology. Indeed, technology is the enabling factor that allows anybody, anytime, to complete work from almost anywhere. As technology is further embedded into the office,…
Let’s Hope Seattle Avoids Korean Olympics Fallout
The Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea begin this week, and it's been a volatile time on the peninsula.
It’s hard not to think about North Korea these days. The possibility of a nuclear attack is certainly on people’s minds, even though the chances of a missile hitting Seattle is remote (sorry. Ann Coulter). Still, in Olympia, some legislators have sought to remove barriers against preparing for such an event. With President Donald Trump…
What’s New at Whistler: Off the Slopes Edition
Here's what to eat and drink at one of North America's best ski resorts.
It’s been an amazing ski season so far up on Whistler Blackcomb, buried under the white stuff. Still, as tempting as the vast snowy terrain is at what’s arguably the best ski resort in North America, you’ll almost always find me off the slopes — getting pampered at a spa (tranquil Scandinave and the bliss-inducing…
Paul Allen Can Play Guitar Like Jimi Hendrix, According to Quincy Jones
The Microsoft cofounder, Seahawks owner and overall influential Seattleite can apparently shred.
In accordance with Internet Law, whenever there is a local angle to a national story of interest, especially if it’s a quirky one, publications like this one are obligated to blog about it. Well, New York Magazine’s new Q&A with Quincy Jones is one of the most entertaining interviews published in recent memory, and there…
Q&A: Kyle MacLachlan on Being an Ambassador for Washington State Wine
The "Twin Peaks" and "Portlandia" star has been making wine in his native Yakima for more than a decade. Could a wine dinner at Twede's Cafe be coming soon?
Acclaimed actor Kyle MacLachlan has brought indelible charm and a quirky sophistication to portray memorable Northwest characters like Agent Dale Cooper in the Twin Peaks and the mayor of Portland in Portlandia. Since 2005, MacLachlan has found a second, equally satisfying professional pursuit within the world of wine. A native of Yakima, Wash., MacLachlan has…
This is Radio Clash: KEXP Gets the World to Listen on International Clash Day
From Antarctica to Seattle to Serbia, Feb. 7 marks the annual celebration of The Clash, and this year is bigger than ever. Tune in for Clash originals, covers, side projects, and much more.
Today we celebrate the Clash, a band whose music and human rights message has endured over the years. Started by John Richards at KEXP in Seattle in 2013, International Clash Day is now renowned worldwide with countries from all seven continents participating. The day kicks off with Ice Radio at McMurdo Station in Antarctica playing Clash…
Preview: The Seattle Wine and Food Experience
The three day food and wine festival is just a few weeks away!
The 10th anniversary of the Seattle Wine and Food Experience is just around the corner. Our Director of Marketing and Events, Lauren Madeja, talked to KING 5 about Comfort, Pop! Bubbles and Seafood and the Grand Tasting. “This marks the 10th anniversary of the Seattle Wine and Food Experience and it’s the second year that Seattle…
Reformer-in-Chief: Meet the Woman Working To Solve Seattle’s Most Vexing Issues
One colleague describes Lisa Daugaard as an organizer, analyst, advocate, strategist, academic, orator, social worker and spin doctor.
Lisa Daugaard, pictured in front of the Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct, is known for her persistence, especially where civil rights issues are concerned
The Quick and Dirty on Seattle’s Hamilton Lottery
Still confused about those $10 Hamilton tickets? Here’s some do’s and don’ts to get you started.
If you don’t feel like paying $240 or more for Hamilton tickets, we don’t blame you. But you may have a chance on getting tickets without selling your kidney. Hamilton’s producers launched Seattle’s $10 #HAM4HAM ticket lottery on Sunday, Feb. 4. Here are the basics do’s and don’ts you need to know: DO download the…
Sasquatch! Music Festival: The 2018 Lineup is Here
Memorial Day weekend festival announced its lineup this morning.
The anticipated Sasquatch! Musical Festival 2018 Lineup was posted this morning. Headliners include Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, David Byrne, Tyler, The Creator, Spoon and many more. See the full lineup here (via Facebook): Sasquatch! is held at The Gorge Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. PST. Find more…
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