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New 2nd & Pike Tower to Bring More Residential Units Downtown
A new luxury high rise tower bridges the gap between Pike Place Market and downtown
For years, the lots in the vicinity of Second Avenue and Pike Street have been little more than neglected corners eagerly passed by pedestrians as they make their way between Pike Place Market and Seattle’s downtown retail core. But last summer, Pioneer Square–based real estate firm Urban Visions broke ground on a 39-story, mixed-use apartment…
Which Dish Would you Pick for our Best Restaurants Cover?
In our April issue, we name the best new restaurants for 2016. Did we choose the right cover?
Choosing the cover for our April issue–on newsstands Tuesday, March 15–featuring the best restaurants in Seattle is always an intricate task. We debate. We stew. We lobby for our favorites. And inevitably, we narrow down the many choices to one exquisite dish that will be our cover star. This year, however, we tasked three chefs…
What’s Being Done about the Rise in Marijuana Use Among Teens?
Marijuana use among teens appears to be up, but prevention efforts are lagging
ercer Island senior Sarah Stewart, 18, spent her freshman and sophomore years at a private arts school in Michigan, where some kids—not Stewart—frequently got stoned to beat small-town boredom. She arrived as a junior at Mercer Island High School in the fall of 2014 hoping for a different environment. But her timing was off: That…
In Honor of Washington State’s Arbor Day: Spectacular Trees in Seattle
Native and non-native, Seattle has some amazing trees
Those towering evergreens that surround the city sparked the lumber boom of the late 19th century and continue to draw lovers of the great outdoors today. But while the pines, spruces and firs that earned the Emerald City its nickname, the diversity of Seattle’s trees—both native and non-native species—add more than verdancy to the palette…
Get Ready for Emerald City Comicon
The famous convention featuring comics and cosplay is coming to town
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Washington State Convention Center, Emerald City Comicon (4/7–4/10) returns, bigger and badder than ever. Ka-pow! Adding to the fun this year is the debut of the ECCC Western Championships of Cosplay, which will kick off the Global Championships of Cosplay, produced by pop…
Does the Seattle Police Department Need to do More to Fix its Image?
Reforms are taking hold within SPD, but is more still needed?
To talk about the state of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is, in many ways, to speak in contradictions. Crime is down citywide by nearly 10 percent. And yet, the voices coming from concerned communities—from Magnolia to the Chinatown–International District, Capitol Hill to the Rainier Valley—cry out in alarm over a lack of safety, real…
The New State Route 520 Bridge Opens this Weekend
The new bridge is almost complete
The new State Route 520 bridge—at 7,710 feet, the world’s longest floating bridge—opens this month, and it’s bigger and better than ever. The souped-up replacement is stronger (it can withstand winds as high as 89 miles per hour, versus the old bridge’s original 57 mph and retrofitted 77 mph), built to last more than 75…
Seattle Painter has a Love for Miniature Art
Local artist's paintings are miniature and masterful
Rebecca Luncan’s animal portraits are remarkable for their comprehensive realism, but even more so for their size—some as small as 3 inches. The Seattle painter says her fascination with the miniscule was stirred by a miniature portrayal of Henry VIII she spotted when visiting Buckingham Palace. “You must get so close that the experience is…
New Singles From Otieno Terry, XP and Deep Sea Diver
New music from some of the city's best
Seattle’s rich musical scene is a lot like bread dough. It’s bubbling, rising and ready to sustain an individual, family or community. And today, we have yet another example: new singles from soul singer Otieno Terry, rapper XP and rock band Deep Sea Diver. Otieno Terry There’s a dark, sensual pop that Prince achieves in his…
The Tenderness of the Grapes of Rad Podcast
The Seattle-based podcast is tender and hilarious
One of the things I like about The Grapes of Rad, the Seattle-based podcast featuring Aaron Mason and Nicholas Ahlers, is that much like NPR’s Car Talk and ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, it features life long friends who obviously love one another and who enjoy engaging in quick conversation. Topics of the show include Mason’s…
The Must List: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pi Day Celebrations Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Wear GreenAnnual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday (3/12, 12:30 p.m.) Watch Emerald Isle pride spread through the Emerald City as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade snakes through downtown. Afterward, enjoy the craic—with food, crafts and music—at the Irish Week Festival at the Seattle Center and catch a flick at the Irish Reels Festival, which…
5 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy a Sunset View
Spend your extra hour of daylight at one of these spots for a stunning view and yummy bite
All around Seattle, it’s starting to feel like spring. Cherry blossoms are blooming and line streets with fantastic shades of pink. Pike Place Market is full of yellow daffodils and rainbows of tulips. Even the bite of the cold, wet, winter weather is starting to sting a little less. And on Sunday, March 13, when…
Alaska Airlines Diverts Flight So Passengers Can View Eclipse and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Earlier this week on March 9, parts of the world were treated to a total solar eclipse. This rare event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. This type of eclipse lasts only for the brief time in which the two bodies are aligned, and it’s that same alignment that determines…
Synthetic pot: What is it and is it legal?
It's dangerous and unpredictable
This article originally appeared on Avvo.com. Last year, it was revealed that Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman had smoked something called “synthetic marijuana” in October 2015 before being involved in a vehicular hit-and-run. More recently, the Boston Globe reported that New England Patriots defensive lineman Chandler Jones had an adverse reaction to what was also described…
3 First Impressions of Heartwood Provisions
The new downtown watering hole has something for every type of diner
Opening just over a month ago on February 8, Heartwood Provisions adds a new destination spot to downtown. With a large space that doesn’t feel inhospitably cavernous, an inventive menu, and a friendly staff, it’s ideal both for after-work drinks and for evening and weekend reservations. I recently stopped in to sit at the long…
Wine: The Taste Washington party you don’t want to miss
The New Vintage on April 1 promises top chefs, fab cocktails and DJ dancing
Washington’s wine industry has experienced a meteoric rise in the past 10 – even five – years. Not just in the number of wineries and grape-growing acres but in the quality, beauty and age-ability of the wines. It’s no surprise that Taste Washington, our annual four-day salute to the vine, which takes place March 31…
Recipe for Braised Soffritto Beans
How to make braised romano beans with soffritto
A splash of vegetable stock or water can be added if needed during cooking. When finished, the tomatoes and soffritto will be cooked down and will coat the beans like a good ragu on fresh pasta. The mixture should not be too thin. Serves 4–6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/4…
Recipe for Celery Simple Syrup
Bar manager Veronika Groth of Lionhead treats us to a celery syrup recipe
To make celery simple syrup, follow bar manager Veronika Groth’s recipe: Juice the celery, and then add equal parts celery juice to sugar in a saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon soda per 2 cups to keep color.
Recipe of the Week: Quinoa, Chicken and Zucchini Egg Bake
Breakfast that’s quick, easy and can be prepared ahead of time
Easter is right around the corner and for foodies, it’s an awesome opportunity to feast on a new brunch dish. This week, we have a recipe for a quinoa, chicken and zucchini egg bake from Anna Berman, the cooking teacher, personal chef, food stylist and recipe developer who runs the food blog Snacking in the Kitchen….
Businesses Offer Helping Hand in Wake of Greenwood Explosion
Seattle businesses are rallying to support emergency response workers and Greenwood locales
This month, Seattle magazine spotlights Greenwood on our cover as one of our city’s hottest neighborhoods. We were excited to celebrate this community that’s experiencing a renaissance and are now heartbroken, along with the rest of the city, for the loss of beloved neighborhood gathering spots, Mr Gyros, Quick Stop and Neptune Coffee. We are…
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