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Scratch GINiology in Edmonds and More Spirted News
Boozy news from Seattle and beyond
While we’ve had a few sunny days lately, it certainly doesn’t feel as spring-ish as I like to believe late-March usually is. Thankfully there are lots of flowers blooming, and our local distilleries, cideries, and bars are blooming too. Check out the below for a few choice examples. Scratch Distillery GINiology Class: What is your…
Seattle Musician Joe Reineke Talks Macklemore, Surviving Cancer
The Orbit Audio owner and musician reflects on life in music
A few weeks ago, Seattle musician Joe Reineke (The Meices, Alien Crime Syndicate) played a show with indie rock band Joseph Giant at the modest Lo Fi performance gallery on Eastlake Avenue. He strapped on his bass guitar – an instrument he doesn’t normally play at gigs – complete with thumping flatwound strings and rocked. …
An Unconventional Easter Sunday Service Brings People Together
The performance, at Capitol Hill's Century Ballroom, shines with colorful sets and costumes
Pastor Kaleb’s Easter Sunday Service is not your typical day in church. This is church as Willy Wonka or the Mad Hatter might have envisioned it. The service though belongs to Seattle performer Kaleb Kerr, and it’s a polychrome extravaganza; a wild, all-inclusive spectacle of humanity’s hardship, comedy and fellow feeling. Pastor Kaleb has no…
Must List: Easter Brunch Spots, Joanna Newsom at the Paramount
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must BrunchWhere to Go for Easter BrunchSunday (3/27, times vary) Easter is on Sunday, March 27. If you haven’t already made reservations for brunch with the whole family, now’s the time. Herewith, spectacular brunches—some with endless mimosas—found all around Seattle. Must VoteCast Your Vote in our Washington Wine Awards SurveyWe know our readers love Washington…
Be Part of Seattle History with a Personalized Market Charm
Individualized trifles will help raise funds for Pike Place Market's 'MarketFront' expansion
This article originally appeared on our sister site, Seattlebridemag.com. What could be more meaningful than a personalized gift that gives the receiver a piece of Seattle’s history? The Pike Place Market Foundation is raising the roof, literally, by transforming a surface parking lot into an extension of the market we’ve all come to know and…
Mike Easton closes Pizzeria Gabbiano, reopening as Il Corvo Pasta Studio
New retail shop will focus on Easton's pastas a la James Beard-nominated Il Corvo
James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur Mike Easton has confirmed rumors surrounding the closure of his much-loved Roman-style pizza spot, Pizzeria Gabbiano, in Pioneer Square. Less than two years after its debut, Pizzeria Gabbiano is closing due to lack of profitability, Easton says, and will reopen as Il Corvo Pasta Studio in May. “We had plans…
Recipe of the Week: Asparagus with Lemon Sauce and Pomegranate
Asparagus is the freshest during the spring and you can find it in all different varieties
In honor of the the end of winter, it only seems fitting that the recipe of the week should be spring inspired. Cue the asparagus. Did you know that asparagus is freshest during the spring, and you can find it in all different varieties and colors like purple, white and green? So, this week, we’ve…
Recipe of the Week: Sugared Raspberry Lemon Drop Mallows
Mackenzie Schieck's recipe is an explosion of Easter flavor
Easter is full of candies, sweets and treats. The Easter bunny makes sure that kids are well supplied with sugary delights. But what about the grown-ups? They deserve some tasty nibbles too, right? The correct answer is yes. Mackenzie Schieck, author of the Pine and Crave blog, has got us adults covered during this time…
How to Make Your Living Room More Inviting
Consider these common-sense decorating ideas to make this room more comfortable and cozy
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Is your living room functional but not as inviting as you’d like? Don’t fret. There are several simple ways to make it feel more like a room you actually want to hang out in. 1. Don’t make the TV your full-time focal point. Televisions, like smartphones, can deter conversation….
Director’s Choice Presents Works from Rising Choreographers
PNB's program of mixed repertory includes three works by young and ascending creatives
Every season, Pacific Northwest Ballet offers a program of mixed repertory entitled Director’s Choice. At a ballet company committed to showcasing the works of George Balanchine, presenting new and traditional full-length story ballets, and featuring works by other established modern and ballet masters, the program is an opportunity to fulfill its other important mission: to…
UberEats expands Seattle-wide, brunch to dinner
Uber's new standalone app features 100 Seattle-area restaurants
We were pretty stoked when Uber launched its on-demand lunch delivery service back in October 2015. But, truth be told, the first version of UberEATS was a bit limited in terms of hours (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and location (you had to live or work in Pioneer Square, Belltown, Lower Queen Anne, South Lake…
Instagram Inspiration: Pike Place Market
Instagram Inspiration is a column on Seattlemag.com that explores our favorite themes each week
Even though the Pike Place Market is one of Seattle’s biggest tourist destinations, as a Seattle resident, it’s still one of my favorite spots to hang out in the city. At least once a week I treat myself to a passion fruit macaron and foamy cappuccino from Le Panier and spend the morning or afternoon…
Man Spends the Night in 80-foot Tree Downtown & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Seattle airport plans to allow Uber and Lyft to pick up arriving passengers as early as next week. According to GeekWire, since launching in Seattle three years ago, Uber and Lyft were able to drop off passengers at the airport. However, due to the Port Commission’s exclusive contract with Yellow Cab, the companies haven’t been…
Washington Wines to Uncork This Spring
Paul Zitarelli recommends the best wines for springtime
Every American city experiences its own transition into spring, but have you noticed that Seattle’s springtime shift feels accelerated somehow? That where other cities amble from winter to summer, Seattle hurtles? It’s not our imagination. At our northerly latitude, each day in March and April adds nearly three and a half minutes of daylight. That’s…
Q&A with Local Author Sanae Ishida
In her new book, Sewing Happiness, Ishida learns to sew her own clothes
Seattle children’s book author, illustrator and mother Sanae Ishida decided to add one more thing to her harmonious plate: sewing. Through a year of threading and hemming, Ishida produced all her daughter’s (ridiculously fashionable) clothes, some garments for herself as well as household crafts. In her new book, Sewing Happiness (Sasquatch Books, $22.95), she stitches…
Inside Look: a Deep-Dive at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa
You know you’re curious--just how Disney is that that Disney resort in Hawaii?
It’s about this time of year when even the most moisture-tolerant of Pacific Northwesterners start to fray around the edges with the gray and rain. This year’s been especially rough: We did, after all, break the record for our wettest winter on record since records have been kept (1894). Sure, we get our teases of…
Video Premiere: Sleep Steady and Konrad Oldmoney’s “Fight Kicks”
The raucous video hypes up any listener
More and more, Seattle duo Sleep Steady is gaining recognition in the Seattle hip-hop scene with its spastic raps and electric stage presence. Fresh off opening the Bernie Sanders rally on Sunday (with fellow rapper Spekulation), the duo has released its spicy new video for “Fight Kicks,” featuring the production by Konrad Oldmoney. The track…
Six Fantastic Lesser-Known Northwest Hikes
Park rangers and other experts give their picks for tucked-away PNW trails
Seattle is conveniently situated between the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. These peaks, and the foothills leading up to them, have enabled us to embark on many amazing hikes, soak in the stunning vistas and even capture a photo worthy of being on a postcard. And now that spring hiking season is almost here, snows…
Where to go for Easter Brunch and Dinner
Our suggestions for Seattle-area restaurants where you can enjoy an all-out feast this Easter
Sugary treats, egg hunts and pastel colors. Easter is on Sunday, March 27. If you haven’t already made reservations for brunch with the whole family, now’s the time. We’ve done some of the research for you, so here’s a list of our suggestions. Copperleaf Restaurant (18525 36th Avenue S., SeaTac) This brunch, hosted at the…
12 Fashion Finds Worth the Trip to Vancouver
Trek north for luxe goods galore at downtown Vancouver's CF Pacific Centre
Sponsored by CF Pacific Centre With the U.S. dollar holding strong over Canadian currency—one Canadian dollar equals .75 cents in American currency—and a slew of high-profile store openings, there has never been a better time to trek north for a little retail therapy. Last September, Seattle-based luxury department store Nordstrom opened its sleek 230,000-square-foot flagship…
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