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‘Up’ House For Sale, Indiana Travel Ban for City Employees
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
On the heels of Indiana’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which many say supports discrimination against gays and lesbians, several businesses and high-profile leaders around the country are speaking out and taking action. Indianapolis-based Angie’s List canceled a $40 million expansion as a result of the law, Salesforce ceo Marc Benioff has stopped all company…
Inside the Mind of Mad Music Scientist Trimpin
A musical genius takes the Seattle Symphony into the digital age
Aside from the pink flamingos flanking the walkway, there’s nothing particularly telltale about the exterior of the studio where one of Seattle’s musical masterminds works his mad science. But just over the threshold, visitors are plunged into the inimitable world of Trimpin, the sound artist, composer, instrument inventor and MacArthur genius who goes by his…
Tent Cities and Seattle’s Growing Homeless Population
Even as shiny skyscrapers pop up all around Seattle, a second city of tarps and cardboard is booming
You probably see them all over. Bands of tents set down in a wooded area, flashes of blue tarp dangling from a freeway overpass, or clusters of cardboard wrestled into shapes that will provide some kind of shelter. They’re small, ad hoc camps of homeless people, and their numbers are growing. This year’s One Night…
Well-Made Drinks and Charming Noshes at Magnolia’s Oliver’s Twist
Magnolia’s new Oliver’s Twist provides a cozier version of the original without sacrificing taste
Known for the creative cocktails and tasty nibbles served at its Phinney Ridge location, Oliver’s Twist has a new outpost in Magnolia (3217 W McGraw St.; 206.946.1651; oliverstwistseattle.com), and the small spot is perfect for cuddly dates. Opened in the long, thin space that used to host the Nook Café and Swirl wine bar in…
Ethan Stowell Returns Downtown, Affordable Housing & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Ethan Stowell Returns Downtown. Five years after Seattle restaurateur Ethan Stowell left the downtown-core, he is back with a new restaurant set to open this May. The new spot will open inside the Four Seasons Hotel on First and Union, taking the place of Art Restaurant and Lounge, The Puget Sound Business Journal said. This incidentally is…
Late March Local Distillery News
Aquavits, Shiso liqueur, whiskey and more are on the menu for spring
Like the flowers that seem to be in bloom more every day, our local distillers are also unveiling some amazing new blossoms right now. Except, of course, their blossoms equate to bottles and glasses filled with delicious drinks. Read on to find out more. Tumble Swede and the Old Ballard Liquor Co. Aquavit expert,…
Seattle Choreographer Stages a Fresh Take on ‘Carmina Burana’
Nancy Guppy takes flight with Seattle choreographer Donald Byrd
Seattle choreographer Donald Byrd has been artistic director of Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater since 2002. Before that, he was a revered contemporary dance director in New York City, perhaps best known for choreographing The Harlem Nutcracker and the Broadway musical version of The Color Purple (for which he earned a Tony nomination). This month he…
The Rise of Medical Tourism and Why It’s Bad News for Patients
The wrong decision could save you money, but end up costing you your life
This article was provided by RealSelf and Avvo. On RealSelf, the Seatle-based online community for elective cosmetic procedures, we see the positive effect that plastic surgery can have on someone’s life. Yet despite the hundreds of positive stories of transformation shared on a daily basis, there will always be tales of cosmetic procedures gone wrong….
Weekend Road Closures & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
After the cluster that was Seattle traffic last night–all from a semitruck carrying a load of salmon that overturned on SR 99–drivers are preparing for more potential traffic nightmares this weekend. Starting Friday, March 27, road closures are set to happen all throughout the city, including portions of Interstate 90, SR 99 and the Alaskan…
Must List: Comicon Comes to Town, ‘Lizard Boy’ on Stage
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Geek OutEmerald City Comicon Takes Over(3/27 to 3/29) If you weren’t able to secure tickets to the annual cavalcade of comics fans, never fear, you can still witness the dazzling array of far-out costumes when passing anywhere near the Washington State Convention Center. Here, we take an insider’s look at the high-energy, highly animated…
What’s Wrong With This House: Queen Anne Abode with Views
This 1,840-square-foot home has been on the market for 638 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? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
Kick Off Spring with These 4 Local Flower Fests
Flowers, flowers everywhere!
Spring is finally here and with the warm weather comes a burning desire to get outside. If you’ve been bottled up through the long winter months, you’re likely looking for any excuse to spend your days off exploring Seattle’s many outdoor activities. You can pack a lunch and have a picnic in the park, but…
Accessory Alert: The Tote to Rival all Totes
And why you'll totes (sorry, had to) want to get one
I recently went on a four-day press trip to Vancouver Island, B.C. My non-adventurous, inappropriate footwear-wearing self was schlepping through forests, tagging along on a salmon-fishing excursion, touring hotels, tasting tea-infused cocktails and meeting and greeting with just about anyone who had a fascinating story to tell. It was grand. If you’ve never been on…
Recipe of the Week: Pan-Fried Mussels with Lovage Aioli
Whip up this tasty starter with the underutilized seasonal herb Lovage
Poppy chef and owner Jerry Traunfeld discussed his favorite herb of the season in the April issue of Seattle Magazine. Here, he’s provided a delectable recipe using the favored herb, lovage, and pairing it with mussels—an equally choice crop of the season—to create a delicious dish suitable to start any fête of the season. Pan-Fried MusselsIngredients 2 pounds large-sized fresh…
Bellevue Lands W Hotel, Drivers Needed for Seniors
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Hotel news: Bellevue has nabbed a W Hotel as part of its $1.2 million expansion of The Bellevue Collection. Slated to open in spring 2017, Starwood Hotels’ W Bellevue will feature 245 guestrooms (25 of those will be suites and one will be W’s Presidential-style Extreme Wow Suite), three restaurants and bars and more than…
7 Ways to Pretty Up Your Home for Spring
Treasures and trinkets from local shops to breathe new life into your abode
Can you feel it? This hopeful season always carries with it a sense of renewal and expansiveness. Throw open your curtains, sweep away the dust bunnies and spruce up your decor with cheerful home accents that celebrate the revival going on outdoors. 1. Seattle’s Gnosis Picture Archive offers a multitude of reproduction natural history and scientific…
Easter Egg Hunts in Seattle: The Hunt is On!
Where to hunt, hop and gather around Seattle this Easter
The Easter holiday, complete with the appearance of a giant bunny, is fast approaching, and public venues throughout Seattle are pulling out all the stops with spring egg hunts for sharp-eyed youngsters. For a weekend full of Easter-related fun, we’ve rounded up an array of egg hunts and other exciting events around town that shall…
Cupcake Royale Owner and Pastry Chef Launch 3 New Ventures
Donut pop-up, chef ice cream collaboration and classy marijuana cookies are all new this spring
Cupcake Royale founder/owner Jody Hall and her head pastry chef/chief operations officer Nicki Kerbs have been busy. Adding ice cream to the now 12-year-old cupcake chain in 2012 and expanding Cupcake Royale to six branches in 2013 was all well and good, but Hall and Kerbs, it seems, were just getting started. This spring, the…
The Best Local Spots for Cuisine from Nepal, Indonesia, Laos and More
Expand your horizons beyond Thai, Mexican and Chinese
BALLARD[Cuban] Geo’s Cuban and Creole In the shadow of massive waterfront restaurants Ray’s and Anthony’s sits Geo’s, another eponymous eatery, but without the Olympic Mountain view. The Cuban joint, where you order at the counter, doesn’t need to rely on fancy sights; the sandwiches speak for themselves: pressed Cubanos stuffed with roasted pork, sliced ham,…
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