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New Seafood Restaurant Salted Sea has a Vietnamese Twist
Columbia City’s newest entry marries authentic Vietnamese food with the modern raw bar
Huy Tat was born in Vietnam and raised in Columbia City by his family, owners of Hue Ky Mi Gia (huekymigia.com), a small, cult-favorite chain of noodle houses in Seattle, Kent and Tacoma. It was there that Tat met Allyss Taylor (former sous chef at The Harvest Vine), who came in regularly for a dose…
Vegetables Rule at Tom Douglas’ The Carlile Room
Veggies are the attraction and meats come on the side at this new downtown hot spot
Think of Tom Douglas’ newest downtown hot spot as a steakhouse flipped. At The Carlile Room, kitty-corner from The Paramount Theatre, veggies are the attraction and meats come on the side. It’s a fantastic way to eat, especially since Douglas and executive chef Dezi Bonow (Dahlia Lounge, Palace Kitchen) have dreamed up flavorful (often thanks…
McMenamins Opens its First Seattle-area Hotel
The Oregon-based family business to convert Art Deco Anderson School into its signature hotel
When the City of Bothell invited McMenamins to consider the city’s landmark 1930s-era Art Deco Anderson School as a site for its first Seattle-area hotel, the Oregon-based family business, led by brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin, was faced with an exciting, and perhaps slightly daunting, challenge. The school would be the largest historic property the…
Half-Dead Dancers, Spooky Showgirls at KT Niefhoff’s ‘A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light’
The performance innovator calls her new show a "glam-rock, free-for-all musical"
Seattle choreographer and performance innovator KT Niehoff is widely known for her dance theater company Lingo Productions, and for cofounding Velocity Dance Center in 1996. This month she presents A Glimmer of Hope or Skin or Light, a rollicking spectacle featuring a live band, spooky showgirls, half-dead dancers and an audience free to roam where…
Taste rare whiskies with John Howie Steak
First annual Rare and Well Done whiskey experience slated for Nov. 7 in Bellevue
The king of steak is hosting a first-ever whiskey experience fit for royalty. John Howie Steak’s first annual Rare and Well Done will feature more than 100 whiskies from distillers and brand ambassadors from around the world. The event will take place at The Bravern event space in Bellevue, next door to John Howie Steak,…
5 of the Most Amazing Homes in the Pacific Northwest
Inspiring ideas for every style and every room
From modern masterpieces to 5-Star Built Green homes, we’ve rounded up the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful houses and how to get the look in your own home. 1. Modern RetreatAn award-winning Winthrop home by famed local architect Tom Kundig balances big valley views with intimate spacesBy Sheila Cain; Photographed by Ed SozinhoThe home’s materials of…
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy this freezer-friendly, nutrient-rich dish throughout the week
If last week’s abundance of comfort food left you feeling bloated, let me present a lighter meal this week. Karrie Truman, of the blog Happy Money Saver, has a wonderful chicken lettuce wrap recipe that will leave you feeling healthy and satisfied. Inspired by the notoriously tasty lettuce wraps at P.F. Changs, Truman whipped up an…
Are You Going to Brew?
The third annual Brew Seattle beer tasting event happens on Friday, October 23
If you haven’t attended Seattle magazine’s Brew Seattle the past two years, you’re missing out. The annual local-breweries-only tasting bash corrals some of the best beers from more than 20 breweries like Big Al Brewing, Elysian Brewing and Schooner Exact under one roof and pairs it all with eats aplenty. This year’s Brew event is…
Looks We Love from Bellevue Fashion Week
On the scene at this year's Bellevue Fashion Week
Last Saturday, the 10th annual Bellevue Fashion Week wrapped up with the Front Row Fashion Runway Show at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The event was presented by Vogue, with extra special guests Vogue market stylist Cara Crowley and celebrity stylist, designer and editor Rachel Zoe in attendance. The Bellevue Collection and the Kemper Freeman family…
Seahawks Fall to the Undefeated Cincinnati Bengals
Despite a big lead coming into the fourth quarter, the 'Hawks drop to 2-3 this season
It was a day of firsts for the Seattle Seahawks Sunday – the team got its first interception of the season (Earl Thomas) and first rushing touchdown (Thomas Rawls) and COULD HAVE GOTTEN THEIR FIRST ROAD WIN BECAUSE THEY WERE WINNING 24-7 IN THE FOURTH QUARTER. But they lost. They lost. Football is a manic…
This Former Hacker Wants to Make the Internet a Better Place
Why is no one listening to the Seattle ex-spammer trying to shed light on the Web's vulnerabilities
In The Sky Lounge bar of Tokyo’s Prince Park Tower, Rick Seely is winding down the day with a beer and some conversation. A longtime American expat nearing retirement age, Seely looks out at the megacity at dusk, the lights of nearby skyscrapers flickering on, Japan’s Eiffel Tower replica glowing orange. Rick is discussing the…
Art Amid Change: Ten Hundred’s “The World Inside My Head”
A local artist's new mural in South Lake Union aims to keep the artistic spirit of Seattle alive
There is no escaping the modern-day state of South Lake Union. Cars fill every lane, cranes hover high and construction wraps around street corners. When construction is complete, the once low-lying industrial neighborhood will be replaced by skyscrapers en masse, according to a recent Crosscut article. Two 25- and 26-story residential buildings are already approved…
The Must List: Earshot Jazz Festival, Lesbian and Gay Film Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must ListenEarshot Jazz Festival Takes Over the Town(10/9 to 11/18, times vary) This year’s citywide jazz-aganza boasts more than 50 concerts, including the Wayne Shorter Quartet (above) (10/11), starring the Grammy-gobbling saxophonist; Colombian jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda (10/16), who plays the instrument in ways you’ve never seen; the Memphis-born, globally influenced Charles Lloyd Quartet (10/17);…
Grateful Dead Tribute Band at the Blue Moon Tavern
Andy Coe and his band play to a packed house every Monday night
The Grateful Dead have a way of blending pre-composed songs with improvisation – frontman Jerry Garcia, after all, came to the band with a bluegrass background and bassist Phil Lesh came from a classical and jazz background. And it’s a style that has earned them hundreds of thousands of fans and has spawned almost as…
Peet’s Acquires Stumptown, Amazon Launches Artisan Shop
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Peet’s Buys Stumptown: In a letter released on Tuesday, Stumptown Coffee Roasters announced their acquisition by Peet’s Coffee & Tea, a major West Coast coffee retailer. Although the companies maintain different philosophies, Josh Ricci, president of Stumptown, ensured the New York Times that the companies will continue to “run independently” and will be “treated as seperate businesses but with…
Westland Peat Week Kicks Off, Tieton Fall Cider Releases
Important news from the bar and distillery scene
The jolly fall action from our local spirit, liqueur and cider producers continues through October, with tasty items for all in the below list. Keep your eyes open – you never know when and where the next good drink is going to show up. Westland Peat Week, October 12-17: Get ready whiskey lovers, the second…
Composer Wayne Horvitz pays musical tribute to poet Richard Hugo
The venerated Seattle jazz composer plays all over Seattle this month
Wayne Horvitz turned 60 this fall, and he’s celebrating the way any jazz musician worth his salt would—by playing an epic ton of gigs. The illustrious composer, pianist, and local jazz booster (he opened The Royal Room in 2011) released a new album in July, called Some Places Are Forever Afternoon. It features 12 cleanly…
What’s Up with the Seahawks Offensive Line?
A 'Hawks o-line investigation
No team in the NFL is perfect and that includes the Seattle Seahawks. Some teams are weak at quarterback, some have no depth at wide receiver. Some teams have no pass rush and others wasted top draft picks on players that haven’t panned out. The Seahawks, who stand at 2-2 after two recent wins against…
Instagram Inspiration: Comfort Food for Rainy Days
Combat the weather by cozying up with these delicious meals!
Seattle’s notorious rainy winter is creeping upon us. The abundance of gray sparks an immediate desire for blankets, coffee and loads of comfort food. Bouts of laziness also seem to accompany this shift in weather. I like to spend as much time as possible wrapped up with a book or watching Netflix, and spend the…
Drones, Seahawks & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Nearly 4,000 people turned out for last Saturday’s Pawsitive Alliance’s 4th Annual Statewide Shelter Open House, an effort that helped find homes for 417 homeless cats and dogs in Washington. It was the largest turnout to date, with 32 animal shelters—including Auburn Valley Humane Society, Benton County Animal Control and Blue Mountain Humane Society—in attendance….
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