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Meet the 2015 Crosscut Courage Award Winners
Recognizing local public service, culture and business leaders
For some of us, going to work is a fairly mundane affair. But for the winners of Crosscut’s 2015 Courage Awards, it’s a mission and—although they might not call it this—an act of true bravery. Seattle magazine is proud to partner with Crosscut (crosscut.com) in recognizing these local public service, culture and business leaders whose…
Coffee Flour: The Next Great Superfood
The next gluten-free darling of the culinary world is a Seattle export
Dan Belliveau is about to change the way you think about coffee. The former Starbucks executive has created a powder from the pulp of the coffee fruit, known as the coffee cherry. (The cherry’s pit is what we refer to as the coffee bean.) And it’s this pulp—something discarded by coffee farmers for the…
Seattle Native Zoe Rain to Photograph Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2016 Tour
The young photographer will again accompany the duo on their national tour
Five years ago Zoe Rain was failing her high school photography class. A self-described troubled kid, Rain took the class only to get an art credit at Roosevelt High and continued to shuffle through her curriculum, despite loving to shoot “insects and flowers and silly kids’ stuff” when she was younger. Her high school teacher…
The 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Perfect local holiday gifts for everyone on your list
From the perfect hostess gift to children’s playthings, we’ve rounded up our favorite holiday finds from local stores— presents sure to surprise everyone on your list From the perfect hostess gift to children’s playthings, we’ve rounded up our favorite holiday finds from local stores—presents sure to surprise everyone on your list. Let’s dive in. FOR HER…
New Restaurant Salare Opens in Ravenna
Matt Dillon’s protégé sets his own tables at Salare, serving creative charcuterie in Ravenna
In a little more than a year, chef Edouardo Jordan has gone from rising star to local culinary celeb. He first wowed us with his rustic open-fire cooking at Matt Dillon’s Bar Sajor, where he was chef de cuisine. Now, Jordan, 35, has opened his own restaurant, Salare, in Ravenna, where he lives with his…
The Nerdiest Way to Fly, Giant Snowflakes in Belltown and More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
What was that in the sky? Your eyes didn’t deceive you. That was, in fact, a Boeing 787 painted in the likeness of R2-D2. According to GeekWire, the R2-D2 jet landed yesterday at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for the first time. The “Dreamliner” is owned by Japanese airline All Nippon’s Airways, and is decorated to…
Din Tai Fung to Open Downtown, Redhook Coming to Capitol Hill
The two dining and drinking establishments will set up shop in 2016
It’s already shaping up to be one exciting year next year with several yummy dining and drinking spots launching new outposts in Seattle. First, Taiwan-based dumpling darling Din Tai Fung will open at Pacific Place in the summer of 2016. The chain, whose steamed dumplings and spicy wontons have people flocking to its Bellevue Square…
Winners of the Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll
We asked and you voted. Here are the best of the best in every category
Our annual year-in-review story this month is always packed with editors’ picks for the best our city has to offer. But you also had a say: Back in July, you voted for your favorites–everything from casinos to CrossFit studios–in our Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll. Herewith, we present the results. Want to make your…
Recipe of the Week: Mini Lemon Meringue Whoopie Pies
These bite-sized bits of sunshine will brighten up your winter
As the colder months progress and autumn turns to winter, you may find yourself craving the bright flavor of citrus. Portland-based food writer and award-winning pastry chef Ellen Jackson released her cookbook The Lemon Cookbook: 50 Sweet & Savory Recipes to Brighten Every Meal this year and it may be just the thing to offset…
Mamnoon’s Jason Stratton dishes on “Top Chef”
It’s finally here, so cue up your DVRs or cancel plans for Wednesday night, Dec. 2, when Mamnoon executive chef Jason Stratton debuts on the season premiere of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” In a Top Chef first, season 13’s contestants will compete road-trip style up and down the California coast, from San Francisco to Palm Springs,…
Prairie Underground Sample Sale, New Filson Flagship Store Open
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Prairie Underground Sample SaleWhere: 940 South Harney St.What: Local and sustainable fashion brand Prairie Underground will host its annual must-not-miss sample sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will include hundreds of pieces from past seasons and factory seconds, such as jackets, hoodies, tunics and leggings (all made with…
Artisan Cookies Made Simple
With Krista's Baking Co., gourmet treats are just a cookie mix away
At 22, cookie entrepreneur Krista Nelson already understands the subtle nuances of dinner-party politics. She realizes, for instance, that full-time working parents given the task of bringing a homemade dessert to a dinner might need a little help. That is why the Ballard native and former Snoqualmie Ice Cream marketing guru launched Krista’s Baking Co.,…
How To Prevent Your Home’s Pipes From Freezing
Read these tips to prevent serious water damage to your home
As winter temperatures begin to creep up around your home you may start feeling nervous about your water pipes and plumbing. If so, you’re not alone. Frozen pipes (or rather, burst pipes) can cause expensive water damage to your home and property. Even a small tear in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons…
‘Thrift Shop’ Singer Pens #TheBookofWanz
Seattle singer Wanz has written a new book full of inspirational quotes from the road
Michael A. Wansley wants to drive his own boat. But, to do this anytime soon he’s going to have to get over some pretty debilitating fears. Wansley, who famously sang the hook in the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song, “Thrift Shop,” appears on the water in a scene for the song’s video, driving a boat…
Seattle Superheroes: Marco Collins
How the Hall of Fame DJ became a city superhero
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. No one knows exactly how he got here. But it’s safe to say that DJ Marco “Maneuver” Collins landed in Seattle…
Seahawks Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Yesterday's big win against Pittsburgh keeps team on track
The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers felt just about as tense on Sunday as it did 10 years ago when they faced each other in Super Bowl XL. With yesterday’s win, the ‘Hawks stay alive in the 2015 playoff hunt. It was a penalty-filled contest (just like it was 10 years…
Mingle with Seattle’s up-and-coming chefs at StarChef’s Gala
Canlis, SPUR Gastropub represent in multiple culinary categories
Starchefs? We didn’t know what it was, either. It’s actually a culinary industry magazine and website that’s been around since 1995 and has been lauded by the James Beard Foundation for its food and nutrition content. On its advisory board? A few foodies I like to call Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud and Traci Des Jardins….
Creating an Alternative Religious Community for the 21st Century
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum cultivates a new kind of community
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum came to this city wanting to “thaw the freeze,” she says. In Seattle, she found, meeting people and building Jewish culture and community can be a challenge. That’s why Nussbaum, shortly after arriving here in 2004 with her husband, Noam Pianko, cofounded The Kavana Cooperative, a nondenominational Jewish community. “In a transplant…
“Rebel Rebel” at SAM to Run Through December 13
Seattle couple's generosity inspires Seattle Art Museum's disruptive Rebel Rebel exhibit
This season, amid the frenzy of downtown Seattle, where shoppers descend and office workers close out the fiscal year, there is an exhibit that disrupts our notions about artists and museums while affirming our faith in generosity and inclusion. Rebel Rebel, at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), appears at first to be a modest show…
A Helping Hand for Seattle’s Homeless Veterans
At Seattle Stand Down 5, many homeless veterans will be offered much-needed services
The Seattle area has the eighth-largest homeless veteran population in the country, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With the help of the community, the veteran-led nonprofit One Less Mountain’s Seattle Stand Down project is working to change that. Throughout the year, volunteers have been calling on landlords and…
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