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What’s New at Bite of Seattle This Year
Enjoy bites from restaurants and food vendors, activities and events at this year's famous food fest
Your foodie countdown is coming to an end: The 2016 Bite of Seattle is finally here! The famous eating event hits Seattle July 15-17 this year, bringing with it three days of tasting, entertainment and activities in celebration of the Bite’s 35th anniversary. Here’s what’s new—and notable—to the food festival this year. New LocaleOffering panoramic…
6 Top Biking Trails in the PNW
These trails pave the way for cycling amongst walkers and runners—but not cars
With Haley Durslag, Cassie Gruber and Jake Laycock 1. The Sammamish River TrailThis is the country cousin of Seattle’s Burke-Gilman Trail. It starts in Bothell where the Burke-Gilman ends and continues for 11 miles to Redmond’s Marymoor Park. It is dead flat for almost its entire length. And while it’s almost as popular as the…
The 14 Best Places to Hike in the PNW
The days are long, the sun is shining— it’s time to get outside
With Haley Durslag, Cassie Gruber and Jake Laycock The days are long, the sun is shining—it’s time to get outside. Our guide to 14 of the region’s best hikes and six bike rides that will help you celebrate the season by enjoying iconic trails and urban adventures. Half-Day HikesYou can take these hikes in the…
8 Perfect Small Town Getaways
As Seattle continues its boom, the relaxed charm of small towns seems all the more attractive
As Seattle continues its boom, the relaxed charm of small towns seems all the more attractive. These Northwest hamlets, brimming with character, friendly locals, fantastic food and scenic views, are some of our favorite places to get away from it all. 1. Dayton, WashingtonA sleepy wine country town with a wide thoroughfare—and an annual event…
Recipe of the Week: Lil’ Blu’s Boozy Blueberry Lemonade
Kick back with this fun and refreshing beverage
Nothing beats a refreshing glass of lemonade in the summer. But if you’re looking for additional fruity flavors with a little extra kick, this recipe for boozy blueberry lemonade should do the trick. Local mobile dining business Mobile Mavens, which operates the mobile bar Lil’ Blu among other wheeled wonders, puts a grown-up spin on…
Best Thing Our Food Editor Ate this Weekend: Cream-filled Eclairs
French couple opens tiny Pike Place eclair shop
Pike Place Market is slowly returning to its rightful designation as a place for local foodies rather than hungry tourists (though they’re welcome, too). Much like Bryan Jarr of the Spanish tapas watering hole Jarr Bar, Ludovic Guillaume and Elizabeth Bastoni of Choukette are a big part of that trend. The French couple is behind…
The Must List: Patriotic Celebrations Galore, Old-School Toys at EMP
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RideDays of Biking Festivities(7/1 to 7/10, times vary) Celebrate Seattle’s recent designation as the Best Bike City with a crowdsourced Free Bike Party, a DIY celebration taking place in various locations around town that features a number of different bike-centric activities including organized rides, bike trivia, a bike mural scavenger hunt and street party….
New Urban Garden Brings Increased Sustainability to Safeco Field
Raised bed beneath batter's eye provides food for Safeco's restaurants
Safeco Field is home to baseball, its fans and all the trappings of an American sporting event. But it also contains what represents an additional effort by Safeco Field to be a sustainably green environment: a 450-square-foot urban garden tucked discreetly beneath the batter’s eye, a dark backdrop located directly in the batter’s line of…
Patriotic Celebrations Around the City
Don't know where to spend the Fourth of July? We've got your mega-list of activities
You won’t lack for activities on this patriotic weekend; fireworks shows, live music and food-filled festivities are happening everywhere from Bainbridge to Bellevue. Here’s a mega to-do list: Fiddles on the FourthJuly 4, 1:30 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets $29, $23 and $16 Fiddles & FireworksJuly 4, 7 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets…
32 Summer Drink Ideas from Seattle Bartenders
Seattle's best shakers talk warm-weather imbibing
As the calendar told us not long ago, summer is officially here, which means that summer drinking is in full swing – or should be soon. But what to sip during the sunnier months? Because no one would know better, we’ve asked some of our favorite Seattle bartenders four questions about summer drinks and drinking:…
Scandinavian cafe opens inside Old Ballard Liquor Company
Pair aquavit with shareable plates in this casual version of Tumble Swede restaurant pop up
You can almost hear the collective “Skål!” from Ballard’s Scandinavian forefathers. Lexi, the owner of the Old Ballard Liquor Company in Ballard, has opened a small contemporary Nordic cafe right inside the small, industrial distillery so you can enjoy her artisanal aquavit, a savory Scandinavian spirit, the way they do in Sweden, Denmark and Norway:…
9 Patriotic Crafts for your Fourth of July Party
Celebrate in style with these fun Fourth of July crafts
This article originally appeared on Porch.com. With the long weekend coming up, there is plenty of time to DIY your own party essentials for your festive Fourth of July celebration! From party decorations and lawn games to treats and drinks, we’ve got you covered this Independence Day with everything red, white, and blue. 1. Burlap…
Instagram Inspiration: Stars and Stripes
Fun ideas for the perfect Fourth of July weekend
What’s your favorite part about the Fourth of July? Complete with warm weather (fingers crossed), the coastal breeze and sand between our toes, the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful place to enjoy the plethora of activities that come with this spirited holiday. From food to fashion to fireworks, and everything in between, you’re sure to…
Summer Decor Ideas to Easily Transform your Space
Interior designer-approved picks for bringing a relaxed and carefree feel to the home
When the warm weather (finally) rolls around, we quickly turn our attention to making our outdoor spaces summer ready. While focusing on these spaces, it’s nice to bring some of those summer, outdoor elements inside, so we can have a taste of the warm-weather months all year long. Bringing the outside in is all about…
Enjoy Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day with These Seattle Scoops
I scream, you scream for this ice cream-centered holiday
Any holiday involving ice cream is one we can definitely get on board with. This Friday marks the celebration of Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, and we think Seattle is the perfect place for the culinarily adventurous to commemorate with a few of the most singular scoops throughout the city. Here are our top picks….
The Origins of Pike Place Market’s Famous Pig
How did a pig become the symbol of a market best known for fish?
When you think of Pike Place Market, its fishmongers may come to mind—with their entertaining fish tossing, they tend to attract a lot of attention. A few feet away, however, is something a little less flashy and a little more sentimental: Rachel the Piggy Bank. Although plenty of Seattleites and tourists take a moment to…
With a Pizza Oven, This Backyard Became a Social Gathering Space
A Wallingford family takes its pizza tradition outside
Longtime angel investor Chris DeVore has helped dozens of software companies in early seed stages. But when it came to planting a garden at his Wallingford home, the tech executive finally had had it with a project that was bearing more burden than fruit. “The amount of time needed to keep up a garden amidst…
Painting the new Pike Place Market
A chance to make your artistic mark in the market's makeover
Our beloved, bustling Pike Place Market is undergoing a major makeover, and July offers a chance for locals to contribute to its new look, scheduled to be revealed in 2017. From July 20 to July 24, Seattleites are invited to make their own marks on a collection of vibrantly colored panels. When the panels are…
Mediterranean-Inspired Mosaic Infuses Home with Enchanting Pop of Color
A Mercer Island mosaic shows that home is where the art is
When Norman Cohn purchased his Mercer Island home in 2009, he had sold his business in Las Vegas and was looking for an area that he and his two, school-age sons could enjoy as they got older. Cohn was drawn to the lifestyle and environment of the Eastside, but there was just one problem: his…
Best Thing Our Food & Dining Editor Ate Last Week: Brimmer & Heeltap’s Ramen Loco Moco
Housemade sausage and handmade noodles elevate this Hawaiian fave
Loco moco is a common Hawaiian meal that traditionally consists of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. It tastes good, so you typically don’t question the unappetizing look of the dish or the source of the ingredients. At Brimmer & Heeltap, the neighborhood bistro in Ballard, their version,…
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