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Seattle Slow Zones, Raging Grannies & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Slow Down, Seattle: Seattle Department of Transportation will soon test “Slow Zones” in certain neighborhoods. According to an SDOT report, eight neighborhoods will have speed limits reduced from 25 to 20 mph in 2015. This pilot speed reduction is part of SDOT’s Vision Zero program that aims to end traffic deaths and injuries by 2030….
The Wandering Goose’s Mouth-Watering Summer Dessert
You won't want to miss out on the Friday special strawberry shortcake
Everyone knows that Heather Earnhardt makes the best biscuits in town. But last summer, I discovered she’s also a master shortcake baker, when I had the strawberry shortcake at The Wandering Goose, Earnhardt’s bakeshop and biscuit sandwich spot. The shortcake—a lightly sweetened, butter- and cream-moistened version of her biscuit recipe—was split and filled to bursting…
The Top 5 Washington Meads to Drink Now
Washington meaderies give the ancient honey wine a makeover
When most people think of mead—if they’ve even heard of it—they imagine Tyrion Lannister of King’s Landing or Hogwarts’ Rubeus Hagrid slugging down the cloying amber grog. But few know that mead predates wine as humanity’s oldest tipple, with the earliest evidence dating back to 7000 B.C. in China. In medieval times, you could find…
Seattle Embraces its Literary Roots
Introducing David Brewster's literary club, Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum
Seattle often is touted for its literary bona fides. We frequently top the list of America’s “most literate” cities (we’re currently number 3, following Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis). We’re also among the most-educated U.S. cities (Forbes ranks us number 6, above Boston). We’re home to a great bookstore, Elliott Bay Book Company, known nationally as…
Where to Pick Blackberries in Early Summer
On the trail of the delicious, native and often overlooked trailing blackberry
Someone once wrote to me in a huff to say that you absolutely could not pick blackberries around Puget Sound in July. This was after I had posted online photographic evidence to the contrary. But she had grown up here, darn it, and knew this to be true. Where had I really gone to pick…
Feel the Beat at Methow Valley Rhythm & Blues Festival
Head to Winthrop for some summertime rhythm and blues
Where: Winthrop, Washington, in the Methow Valley. Why: For the 28th annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival (7/17–7/19; The Blues Ranch, 19190 Hwy. 20; 509.997.3837; winthropbluesfestival.com). What: Get your groove on as bands play live and the Methow River plays backdrop. This year’s lineup includes Elvin Bishop, recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…
5 Designed-in-Seattle Jewelry Pieces to Wear Now
Locally designed accessories that sparkle and shine
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: No two pieces of Madeleine Pope’s jewelry, including this asymmetrical brass necklace, $160, are alike. Each item from the designer’s Cosmic Twin jewelry company is handmade at the Pratt Fine Arts Center in the Central District. cosmictwin.com Lisa Bridge’s new lifestyle collection features bold designs built on the heritage of her fine…
Flying High: The Best Washington Zip Lines
The best zip line tours in Western Washington
Maybe it’s the promise of being airborne and getting a bird’s-eye view of forest canopies, park flora and fauna—or perhaps it’s a nod to our ever-shortening attention spans—but either way, zip lines are the thrill ride du jour, so get zooming. Tacoma Trips Zoom Deep Forest Ziplines, Point Defiance Park; pdza.org/zoomZip stats: Two sets of…
How to Experience Tofino on Vancouver Island, B.C., Like a Queen
Our digital editor's whirlwind expedition to one of Canada's most idyllic villages
“Have you traveled or been in contact with anyone who has visited Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea in the past 21 days?” The question startled me. I hadn’t been outside the U.S. since the Ebola crisis began so I hadn’t expected anything but routine inquiries: “Why are you visiting Canada?” “Do you have anything to…
7 Things You Need to Know About Experience Woodinville
The new food and wine event takes place June 28 at Willows Lodge
Remember the Iron Vintner Challenge, which ran for five years at Willows Lodge in Woodinville? Well, this isn’t it. But this year’s new Experience Woodinville on June 28 is a reimagined food and wine experience that borrows inspiration from its Willows Lodge predecessor. Here’s everything you need to know. 1. There will be 20 wineries,…
6 Instagram Photos that Show why PNW Terrain is Ideal for Runners
There's a great big beautiful world out there. Lace up your sneaks and get outside
Forget the treadmill. Running outdoors in the Pacific Northwest–among the mountains, beaches and forested paths–is an experience for all the senses. There are ample trails and paths accentuated by rugged terrain and sweeping views where the adventurous set can push their limits year-round (three cheers for the PNW’s temperate climate) and enjoy all…
Recipe of the Week: Lamb Meatballs with Rhubarb-Yogurt Sauce
Make the most of rhubarb season with Amy Pennington's savory lamb dish
Think rhubarb only belongs in pies and cakes? Well think again, because local cookbook author, blogger and Seattle mag contributor Amy Pennington is out to prove otherwise. In this delicious excerpt from her Fresh Pantry eBook series, Pennington swaps cucumber for rhubarb in a seasonal take on raita yogurt sauce. “I absolutely love yogurt, especially…
Good Bar Makes a Splash in Pioneer Square
The new bar sports elegant decor and hand-crafted cocktails
A couple of blocks off First Avenue in Pioneer Square, across the street from the wonderfully hidden Waterfall Park, Good Bar (240 Second Ave. S; 206.624.2337; goodbarseattle.com) delivers well-crafted cocktails and a hopping happy hour for neighborhood working folks. Because this bar was opened by Kamala Saxton and Roz Edison, the owners of the tasty…
Universal Bathrooms at UW, Zonar Systems to Open Downtown Office
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Universal university restrooms: There’s a new demand for additional gender-neutral bathrooms at the University of Washington, thanks to some smart students who think the university’s current crop of universal spots to do your business is not enough. According to KING 5 News, “each new building on the UW campus includes at least one gender-neutral restroom,”…
Looking for a Laugh? Here’s Some of the Best Improv in Seattle
Take a look at our collection of some of the funniest improv theater in the city
Everyone needs a good laugh now and then, so we’ve rounded up some of the best improvisational shows in Seattle. Watch trained comedians come up with unique, on-the-spot material and see a show that’s guaranteed to never be the same on any given night. Improv is a great icebreaker for a first date, fun for…
Wild Waves Opens with New Slides, Luxe Launches in Ballard
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Two King County trails get national honor The Mount Si and Snoqualmie Valley Trails were added to the National Recreation Trail roster on Thursday, The Seattle Times reports. They were two of 10 trails that were added to the roster, which lists more than 1,000 trails across the country. “The designation recognizes ‘exemplary trails of…
New Borrowing & Lending App, Pearl Jam Exhibit & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Sharing is Caring: A new app created in Madrona lets people share their stuff with other users, says MyNorthwest.com. The app, MyNeighbor, allows users to post items they’re willing to share with neighbors or make a request for something they want to borrow. Users can choose to share for free, charge a fee or share in exchange for…
The Must List: Seattle mag’s Brunch Run, PNB’s Season Encore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RunLace Up Your Sneaks for Seattle Magazine’s Brunch RunSaturday (6/6, registration starts at 7:30 a.m.) Grab a friend and run, walk, or stroll this 5K course in Magnuson Park. Then join your fellow runners for a post-race sampling brunch food, mimosas and Bloody Marys from some of Seattle’s top restaurants. Must ListenLocal Contemporary Choral…
Women’s Athletic Apparel Shop Oiselle Opens in University Village
The Seattle-based brand expands its online presence to a physical store
Running aficionados will now be able to shop Seattle-based Oiselle’s athletic apparel on foot with the opening of the brand’s first-ever flagship store later this month. Founder and ceo Sally Bergesen created the women’s activewear line in 2007 to address what she felt was a lack of design-driven apparel in the athletic market. “In the…
Where to Drink Copious Amounts of Cider This Weekend
The Pacific Northwest Cider Awards are happening Friday and Saturday
For cider lovers, local product lovers and good drink lovers, this is one of the best weekends of the year. It’s time for the Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA)! The PNWCA takes place on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, and the judging happens on Friday (lucky me, I get to be a judge)….
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