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Everything You Need to Know About Ballard’s Honore Artisan Bakery Becoming Rosellini’s
Seattle native Suzanne Rosellini takes over, adds layered cakes and homemade sodas
It happened faster than you can say kouign amann. Seattle native and professional baker Suzanne Rosellini never planned to buy an established bakery, but when the cherished Honore Artisan Bakery (1413 NW 70th St) went up for sale in her Ballard neighborhood, Rosellini jumped at the chance to take over the business. Original owner Franz Gilbertson…
Make this Refreshing Drink on a Sunny Afternoon
Crisp Washington Rieslings and sweet, seasonal peaches combine for a perfect summer sipper
Come summertime at Mark Takagi’s house, you’ll find sangría. And lots of it. “It’s the perfect, refreshing, unpretentious drink on a sunny afternoon,” says Takagi, a wine, beer and spirits specialist of 26 years for Metropolitan Market. “I drink pitchers of it all summer long.” Traditional red sangría is more popular than the white version,…
Recipe of the Week: Jamaican Jerk Pineapple Chicken
Bring tropical flavors to your summer grilling menu
Need a summer dish to wow your dinner guests? This is it. Please palates while making the most of the summer grilling season with this simple and delicious Jamaican Jerk Pineapple Chicken dish by blogger, entrepreneur and cookbook author Sarah Adler of Simply Real Health. The blend of flavors is sure to bring exotic tropical tastes to your meal, even if you’re…
Recipe for Peach Sangria with Washington Riesling
Try this savory white sangria with peaches, ginger, lime and WA wine
Savory White Sangría with Peaches, Ginger and Lime Serves 15 1 bottle (750-milliliter) Riesling 1 bottle (750-milliliter) Michelle Extra Dry Sparkling Riesling 1 bottle (750-milliliter) of seltzer water (plain, lemon or lime) 1/2 cup Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur 2–3 fresh peaches, sliced 1 large lemon, thinly sliced One handful basil or mint, gently bruised…
Farm to Table: Chef Brian Scheehser on Fresh Ingredients
Trellis Restaurant executive chef to host FareStart's Guest Chef Night on August 4
Sponsored by FareStart Chef Brian Scheehser has been whipping up fresh dishes since he was a child. “I liked to make salads,” says the chef, farmer and award-winning cheesemaker. “So when I was a kid, I used anything I could find in the fridge. My brother called it my ‘Kitchen Sink Salad.’” While you won’t…
Summer on a Stick: Seattle’s Organic Ice Pops
Move over, ice cream. There's a new sweet summer treat.
Ice cream may be the queen of summer treats, but a really good ice pop is equally glorious on a sunny day. Holding one instantly makes me feel like I’m 5 years old again. Maybe it’s because time slows down with every icy lick. Many of today’s locally made versions are crafted with natural, organic…
Kirkland Sailor Helena Scutt to Represent Team USA at Rio Olympics
The road to Rio has been anything but smooth sailing for Kirkland’s Helena Scutt
When Helena Scutt competes in this month’s Olympic games the pace will be very different from the leisurely sails she took with her family as a child, when they’d head to Ivar’s Salmon House on Lake Union for lunch from Leschi where their boat was moored. Now 24, Scutt began taking racing lessons at the…
Celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service
The NPS is turning 100. Commemorate by exploring its iconic parks.
The NPS has stewarded some of the country’s most beautiful and breathtaking public lands for 100 years, including Washington’s beloved Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades national parks. Celebrate the centenary by exploring these iconic parks, and then take some time to get to know the state’s other NPS properties (nps.gov/state/wa). In Washington, some of…
After Renovation, Washington Hall Entertains Once Again
Historic Seattle breathed new life into the 108-year-old building.
As so many of the low-rise, century-old buildings in Seattle’s core meet their inevitable end with the wrecking ball and are replaced with taller, shinier and sharper-edged structures, some of the city’s history is swept away with the dust and discarded rubble. But at least one building that has been a part of many Seattleites’…
Ballard Avenue’s Newest Mexican Eatery Showcases Complexity of Corn
Imported heirloom corn helps educate Seattleites on the complexity of true Mexican food
In 2012, New York restaurateur Marc Meyer tapped Chester Gerl, then chef at Matt’s in the Market, to run the kitchen at his trendy SoHo restaurant, Hundred Acres, and, eventually, to help open Rosie’s, a restaurant specializing in central and southern Mexico cuisine, in the East Village. Now Gerl is back in Seattle, showing off…
Union Between Bar and Kitchen at Downtown’s Heartwood Provisions
Metropolitan Grill’s newest sibling restaurant brings cocktail and food pairings to the table
When Consolidated Restaurants Inc. (owners of Metropolitan Grill and Elliott’s Oyster House) announced the opening of a restaurant where every dish on the menu ($11–$32) would be paired with an original, miniature cocktail (an additional $6–$8), I wasn’t sure what to expect. Gimmick or booze fest? This type of cocktail pairing is usually offered by…
New Look: Smith Tower’s Makeover Includes Prohibition Era-Inspired Cocktail Bar
The recent overhaul of the the historic 1914 Smith Tower includes new cocktail bar.
When the historic 1914 Smith Tower reopens its 35th-floor observation deck this August after a recent overhaul, a new Prohibition era-inspired bar will be unveiled. Will there be flappers, gin fizzes and jazz? The folks at Unico Properties, which bought the building in 2015, were tight-lipped on the details at press time. But with an…
Tearing Down Walls, the Key to Peaceful Political Discourse
We should elect politicians who pledge to bring down walls, not build them
This election season seems to have a theme of walls. Donald Trump has proposed building a tall, “beautiful” wall along the United States’ border with Mexico. Some Washingtonians have joked that if Trump becomes president, they’ll build their own wall along the Columbia River. That echoes a long-held idea in the settlement of the West:…
A Disturbing Trend: Evidence in Rape Cases Often Goes Untested
The backlog of untested rape kits goes back years, and it's hindering the justice process
The night she was at a Seattle bar and left her seat to visit the restroom, Leah didn’t expect the man sitting next to her would spike her drink while she was away. Nor did she expect him to rape her later at his apartment. She has only flashes of memory about how she got…
Book Clubs for Every Seattleite
From current events discussions to comic books groups, the city has a book club for every taste
DYK? Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in America (and has been for years). With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you don’t have to limit yourself to what Oprah is reading. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current event-minded, groups for ladies who like comics—the…
Three Impressions of the Old Ballard Liquor Co. Cafe
Since opening in the summer of 2013, the Old Ballard Liquor Company (OLBC for short) in south Ballard has earned a reputation for its amazing line of aquavits and other liqueurs and spirits. Recently they redesigned their cozy distillery space, putting in a Scandinavian cafe; owner Lexi is also responsible for the new Nordic popup…
Instagram Inspiration: Sunday Brunch
An indulgent weekend meal that you deserve after a long workweek
After dealing with five weekdays of work, meetings, deadlines, commuting and other adult responsibilities, we deserve it: the weekend brunch. Arguably the best weekend meal, brunch is a relaxing and indulgent eating experience that involves sleeping in, joining with friends, drawn-out conversation, and as far as we’re concerned, a meal that doesn’t contain calories. Follow…
San Fermo’s delicious – and healthy – summer green lasagna
Co-owner of Ballard's new Italian restaurant shares family lasagna recipe
San Fermo co-owner Tim Baker makes this gorgeous and green lasanga for his family, and we coaxed him into sharing it with us. This isn’t your traditional meaty lasagna, its light, summery, and all veggie. Also missing is the heavy roux based Bechamel sauce, but its cheesy, and filled with the light crunch of zucchini…
Getaway Idea: Road Trip Around the Hood Canal
Enjoy a peaceful weekend of beach-combing, site seeing and tasty treats
For as long as I can remember, my family and I have spent a significant chunk of our summer in and around the Hood Canal area. The short drive, or ferry ride is well worth it for the outdoor adventures and uniquely historical experiences. Here are a few tips for how to maximize your time…
A Summery Spin on a Potent Classic at Brimmer & Heeltap
The Ballard bistro pours out a 'Corpse Reviver' twist
The Cocktail: Porch Reviver Originally conceived as a hangover cure with a kick, the Corpse Reviver family of drinks—potent cocktails with a mix of liquors—have faded into history. There are only two recipes surviving today: the rare cognac-based Corpse Reviver No. 1 and the more fashionable gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2, which features Lillet (originally…
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