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Find Your Inspiration at CreativeMornings
Add a little motivation to your morning with this ongoing series of talks by creative locals
Sometimes it takes more than a cup of joe to kick-start the day. For those seeking extra inspiration, CreativeMornings could be just the ticket. Taking place at 8:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each month, CreativeMornings is an ongoing series of short talks—think TED Talks, but with coffee and pastries—by ingenious locals in fields…
Top Doctors 2016: Orthopedic Surgery
Carlo Bellabarba, M.D., spinal surgery, scoliosis, spondyloarthropathies; UW Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.9340; Harborview Medical Center; McGill University, 1992 Christopher P. Cannon, M.D., musculoskeletal tumors, arthroscopic surgery, knee replacement and revision; Polyclinic, Orthopedics, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.4704; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington, 1992 Howard Alan Chansky, M.D., hip and…
What’s for Sale in South Lake Union
From wider bus lanes to tech offices spanning city blocks, South Lake Union is growing
Neighborhood SnapshotPopulation: 5,341Median Household Income: $50,278Median Home Value: $400,633—9.2 percent less than the Seattle average and 46.8 percent greater than the Washington average.Median Rent Prices: $1,188Walkscore: 91—Lake Union is in the top 10 of the most walkable neighborhoods in Seattle.C You Real Soon: Passed last November, the Proposition 1 Let’s Move Seattle levy contains plans for…
Technology is Paving the Way for More Efficient Urban Planning
A bright idea out of UW is changing the construction of Seattle’s infrastructure
As Seattleites breathe a collective groan over Bertha’s continually delayed drilling beneath the city, Westlake-based Pavia Systems (paviasystems.com) broke new ground in urban planning with the launch of HeadLight last year. Created by a team led by University of Washington alums Si Katara and George White, HeadLight is a mobile project-inspection platform offering technological solutions…
Winter Clam Dig on Long Beach Open Through Jan. 14
Fish and wildlife officials approve razor clam digging at two Washington beaches
Officials in charge of managing Washington’s shellfish have given the green light to a razor clam dig on Long Beach ending on Thursday, January 14. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), marine toxin tests indicated that the clams on Long Beach “are safe to eat.” A two-day dig that was approved for Copalis Beach, north of Grays Harbor, has already ended. All…
Will Seattle Sacrifice its Charm and Livability to Tall Towers?
Six years after the Escala opened, its location is becoming a liability, could transform its views
They have the sort of views typically reserved for helicopters, and the sort of location reserved for premium hotels. The luxury condos at the Escala tower—situated on Fourth Avenue, a block from the city’s retail center—are among Seattle’s most desired properties, so much so that billionaire Christian Grey of the 50 Shades of Grey novels…
Instagram Inspiration: Pacific Northwest Parks
Get outside and enjoy these Seattle parks despite the damp winter weather
In the cold, winter months it’s easy to wrap up in a blanket and spend the whole weekend hibernating on the couch with bottomless cups of coffee and no plans but to binge-watch shows on Netflix. Add some rain and the temptation to lie around in pajamas all day is seriously real. When we’re cozy…
New Art Installation in Westlake Park Mimics a Sunny Day
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The sky is a dreary gray, the rain keeps falling and you may be feeling the winter blues. Luckily the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) has a solution to help ease your seasonal depression. Westlake Park is now home to a new art installation called Blue Sky Passage, designed by DSA employee Erica Bush. This installation,…
Building Owner Offers Year of Free Rent & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Looking for a year of free rent? A local Seattle building owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is offering a unique opportunity to live rent-free for a year in a one-bedroom apartment in the Queen Anne/Magnolia or Ballard neighborhoods. How do you participate? In a 350-word essay, candidates must explain to the landlord why a…
Mamnoon to open juice bar next week; Sara Naftaly’s Amandine is open on Capitol Hill
Also: Maria Hines to open organic restaurant on Microsoft's campus--and there's alcohol
We blinked, it became 2016, and major food news is upon us–one bakery opening late last month, a unique juice bar opening this week, and a new Microsoft cafe come spring. First order of business: the much-anticipated Amandine is finally open in Capitol Hill’s Chophouse Row. We’ve been following this developing story since July 2014,…
Recipe of the Week: Smoked Sable Fish
Try this tasty recipe by Cedarbrook Lodge and get ready for our Pop! Bubbles & Seafood event
This week’s recipe is from Cedarbrook Lodge in anticipation of Seattle magazine’s 2nd annual Pop! Bubbles & Seafood event on Saturday, February 20, at McCaw Hall. Get ready to taste an array of seafood from some of Seattle’s favorite restaurants, including Anthony’s Pier 66, Copperleaf, Blind Pig Bistro and (of course) Cedarbrook. With those tasty…
After the Curtain: Reflections on PNB’s New ‘Nutcracker’
In which we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday tradition
Now that we’ve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of PNB’s spanking new custom-made production of The Nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday tradition—and what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. For a city with a population…
SoulCycle + Target Coming to Seattle, Warby Parker Launches Spring Collection
Sign-ups for gratis SoulCycle classes open Friday, January 15
I know it’s only January, but I am beyond ready for spring. So when luxe eyewear retailer Warby Parker sent an announcement for its new circus-inspired spring 2016 collection–officially launching today–I was itching to write about it. This particular bunch of frames (starting at $95) is crafted from acetate and features bright and bold colors…
24 Reasons We Love Seattle Right Now
The days may be darker and wetter this time of year, but there’s no shortage of ways to spend them
Clockwise from top left: Redmond Work & Western Wear; fried chicken Wednesdays at Bookstore Bar; Seattle Pinball Museum; Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park; Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar
Delicious Seafood and Delightful Views in Charleston, Oregon
Seven hours from Seattle, the charm of seaside Oregon awaits
Where: Charleston, Oregon, a quaint fishing town nestled beside the mouth of Coos Bay. A seven-hour drive from downtown Seattle, Charleston is far from big-city distractions, and boasts scenic views, small-town charm and outstanding seafood. Why: Did we mention seafood? Join locals to feast on freshly caught Dungeness crab at the Charleston Merchants Annual Crab…
The Seahawks Get the Win on a Missed Field Goal
How the Seahawks grabbed the win from the jaws of a missed kick
Whole-EEE crud. But first: that poor Vikings kicker. Somewhere Scott Norwood and Bill Buckner are shaking their heads knowingly. In less than 12 months, the Seattle Seahawks have been part of two of the most unpredictable plays in NFL playoff history. On Sunday, the team watched Minnesota Vikings kicker, Blair Walsh, hook a 27-yard field…
What’s Wrong with this House: Laurelhurst Abode with Stunning Views
This two-story home in Laurelhurst has been on the market for 252 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? Back when we first started this column, we featured this…
Must List: Italian Cinema, World’s Quickest Theater Fest at ACT
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeItalian Cinema at SAM(1/7 to 3/17, times vary) Seattle Art Museum’s wide-ranging Italian film series includes classic films directed by Fellini, Antonioni and Visconti, and starring Claudia Cardinale, Monica Vitti, Toni Servillo and Clint Eastwood. 1/7, Il Grido (The Cry); 1/14, L’Avventura; 1/21, I Fidanzati (The Fiancés); 1/28, The Witches. Must HearPianist Garrick Ohlsson…
4 Local Hangover Helpers
A few local post-holiday pick-me-ups
The holidays can just leave you feeling a little–or a lot–worn down. It may be because of too much Christmas cheer, or too many jolly late nights, but if you’re dragging and need a pick-you-up, the below four local ideas may help put the zing back in your step. Firefly Kitchen Probiotic Tonics: Seattle’s Firefly…
Instagram Inspiration: Healthy Winter Eats
Eating healthy and hearty in the New Year
Every year, after going overboard on gingerbread cookies and eggnog during the holiday season, I tell myself I’m going to put the cookies down and start to eat healthier in the New Year. Then, after about a week of eating pedestrian mixed greens salads, my craving for the biggest and greasiest slice of pepperoni pizza…
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