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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
How weight-loss surgery provides hope for morbidly obese men
The benefits of weight-loss surgery seem clear: Such procedures give those who undergo them a new outlook on life and majorly improved health. Now, Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) says bariatric surgery could be even more beneficial for older men than previously thought. A study of 2,500 Veterans Affairs patients, most of them male, who…
Vitamin-enhanced Water: Healthy or Hype?
Dr. Erik Suh weighs in on companies that claim added benefits
Plain water is passé—at least, that’s what the sellers of multitudes of fizzy, nutrient-enhanced or flavored (sometimes all in one) waters lining grocery store shelves would have you believe. Dr. Erik Suh of Eastside Primary Care and Wellness explains what can quench—and what can derail your good health intentions. Suh, a triathlete in his spare…
New Album from Shaprece out this Month
Seattle songstress Shaprece on her new album, musical idols and her ideal dinner-party guests
Shaprece, the mononymous singer born and raised in Seattle, has gained acclaim for original songs that blend soul, electronica, strings and trip-hop with gorgeous vocals. Her new album, Coals, comes out this month, and she’s celebrating with a humdinger of a release party—playing the record in its entirety with backup by the Seattle Symphony at…
What to See at the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival celebrates 20 years of insubordinate cinema
In 1996, a month prior to the first-ever Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act into law, codifying marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Two decades later, we are celebrating both the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage and the 20th…
Innovative Therapies for Autistic and Deaf Youths
Local therapies tackle new demands of adulthood through life skills and mental health support
For Carrie, a Kenmore resident with severe autism, it’s all about the car ride. The 18-year-old loves the journey, says her mom, Lynn Vigo, but once they arrive at their destination, particularly if it is new, it can be quite an ordeal for the 5-foot-tall Vigo to get Carrie—who has a good 8 inches on…
Pat Graney’s ‘Girl Gods’ Explores Suppressed Rage Through Dance
Choreographer Pat Graney unpacks generations of suppressed female anger
Define rage. Have you ever experienced pure rage? How did you express it? How was anger expressed in your family? These are the questions longtime local choreographer Pat Graney is asking five female dancers to explore in her new piece, Girl Gods. Even more daringly, she’s requesting that they ask the same questions of their…
Isola Homes Set to Open Experience Center in SoDo
Homebuyers can peruse kiosks loaded with property info, two on-site show kitchens and more
Sponsored by Isola Homes You may have spied some of Isola Homes’ built-green beauties around town. The family-owned Northwest builder focuses on building its signature modern (and a few craftsman) environmentally friendly dwellings in core Seattle neighborhoods like Capitol Hill or Queen Anne where there’s ample walkability and access to shops, restaurants and services. Now,…
The Mariners Sad But Hopeful But Sad 2015 Season
How 2015 was like every other year (save for 1995 and 2001) for the Mariners
Mariners fans go into each season with a renewed hope because the season prior showed promise (think a big, new free agent signing, or the team on the precipice of the playoffs, or a new coach or general manager hire). That’s how it felt coming into this year, too, with the squad finishing an…
Must Try: Wakefield Bar in Belltown
Downtown bar offers a comfortable vibe, a relaxing outdoor deck and more
To my way of thinking, a neighborhood can rarely have too many bars. Even Belltown, home to a number of luminous lounges and more, can always happily fit another. Enter Wakefield (2318 Second Ave.; 206.770.7824; wakefieldbar.com), which delivers a comfortable vibe for downtown denizens looking to watch the game on one of the two big…
Award-Winning Local Bourbon, Tailgating Fun and More
News from our local distilleries, cideries and bars. Let's pull up a seat and dive in!
Fall is in full swing, and with it the temperatures are dropping. But, luckily, our local distillers, cideries and bars have a host of news sure to keep you warm. J.P. Trodden Bourbon Wins Big, Goes on Tour: Woodinville-based J.P. Trodden distillery’s bourbon won a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits last…
Decoding Two Popular Diets: Whole30 and TQI
Local health experts weigh in on two popular diets in Seattle
Your CrossFit friend is “doing the Paleo Challenge.” The neighbor wants to tell you all about the book Wheat Belly. One coworker is going dairy-free, while another has mentioned “eliminating nightshades.” Few people go on diets in that old-school, calorie-counting, fat-skimming way these days; instead, many folks, especially in health-conscious Seattle, are opting for…
Seattle is Home to Strong Feminist Voices
Local writers and artists who are leading the feminist charge
Historically, Seattle has been a leader in rock ‘n’ roll, airplane manufactuing and cutting-edge technology – but it is also at the forefront of another, even more indispensible movement: feminism. The word often gets a bad rap. In its essence it’s a synonym for human rights, but more acutely, it’s a word that describes the…
Where to Trick or Treat this Halloween
It takes a village (to scare you to death)
Stumbling across neighborhoods that collectively celebrate Halloween is a bit like admiring holiday displays of luminaria—only with the bonus of skeletons, dug-up graves, strobe lights and Vincent Price recordings. Here are a few spirited ’hoods inspired by the terror and the treats of the season. “Trick or Treat Street” in Montlake (aka “Hauntlake”) is known…
Halloween Events in the Seattle Area
From pub crawls to pumpkin fests, there are some great Halloween events throughout October
When Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints Day in the 8th century to honor fallen saints and martyrs, he probably didn’t envision the night before—dubbed All Hallow’s Eve—blossoming into the raucous, indulgent and oftentimes scandalous celebration we know and love today as Halloween. But truth be told, the pope laid the groundwork for one of my favorite holidays and for that I am forever grateful, especially since Halloween isn’t just…
Ernest Loves Agnes now open in Capitol Hill
What's in a name? Italian eats and Hemingway history
The first thing everyone asks about this new Italian restaurant in the former Kingfish Cafe digs is…”What does the name mean?” It’s actually painfully romantic. Ernest Loves Agnes (600-602 19th Ave E.) is a reference to Ernest Hemingway’s first love, Red Cross nurse Agnes von Kurowsky, whom he fell in love with at the age…
Recipe of the Week: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Celebrate the changing weather with this warm and crispy apple cinnamon dessert
Last week, we daydreamed about a new fall wardrobe and the happy return of soup season. This week, we’re moving on to autumn-themed desserts. Rachel Conners, local food writer and author of the food blog Bakerita, is here with the perfect one. All the flavors of apple pie, but in cookie bar form! You can…
The Voice Behind Cortana, Halo’s Dr. Halsey
Local actress Jen Taylor discusses what it's like to voice the iconic character
Jen Taylor isn’t famous. Cortana, the purple hologram sidekick whom she voices in the Halo franchise, on the other hand, is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in video game history. It’s an important distinction for Taylor. In the real world, Cortana’s celebrity “is not something I have to deal with,” she says….
Hit the Town: Best Places for a Great Night Out in Seattle
Plan your best night ever with our evening playbook--there's something for everyone
Calling all first-date flirters, karaoke kings and queens and tranquility seekers—the sun has set and this is your invitation to a whole new side of the city. From classic soul jams and comedy clubs to trivia nights and bingo, there are countless ways to celebrate staying up as the lights go down. 1. Music AppreciationThe…
Warby Parker to Open First Standalone Seattle Store
Big news! The eyewear retailer opens its doors in Fremont on Oct. 3
It’s been a busy few years for Warby Parker. The New York-based eyewear retailer, which first hit the e-commerce scene in 2010 with its at-home try-on service, now operates 15 physical stores around the U.S.–its most recent opened on September 26 in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. After establishing successful month-long pop-up shops at Seattle’s downtown Nordstrom flagship and…
Seahawks Show Sparks with Graham and Lockett
Running back Rawls shined but he's not the key to a successful season
The story for many this week will be injured running back Marshawn Lynch and whether the team is better off with undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls getting the majority of carries. It’s the sensational storyline, but not the important one. Yes, fresh legs are necessary. But whether the punch from the running back position comes from…
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