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Underground Overhaul
Going low solves couple's woes
The Seattle underground is alive and well and living in Montlake, a close-knit community in more ways than one. Dense suburban charm is what lures many families to Montlake. Dense suburban charm is also what forces many families to leave Montlake. “The lots here are very small, with setback and height restrictions,” says architectural designer…
Fresh from Switzerland
A world-renowned chocolatier lands in Tukwila and Bellevue this summer
There’s a new reason to detour through the mall: expertly made Swiss chocolate. Swiss brand Läderach is set to open its first Washington store in early July at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila. A second location will follow at Bellevue Square in August. Läderach is best known for FrischSchoggi — slabs of chocolate embedded with nuts,…
One Year In, Lenox’s Dreams Are All Coming True
It's just like chef-owner Jhonny Reyes imagined
Jhonny Reyes used to look at the former Marco’s Supper Club and The Innkeeper space in Belltown with envy. “I’ve always had my eye on this place,” Reyes says, while telling the story of how his restaurant, Lenox, polymorphed from popup to food truck to brick-and-mortar. “I helped open The Innkeeper, actually. And then it…
Sweet Relief
Seattle’s ice cream game keeps it cool when the heat rolls in
Last summer, I romped around New England playing the sweaty tourist. Somewhere in Vermont, my family discovered maple creemees — those impossibly smooth soft-serve cones made with maple syrup and finished with rainbow sprinkles. We had one every day. Washington doesn’t do creemees, but the local ice cream scene more than makes up for it….
A Mix Of Fantasy And Reality
Kirsten Anderson found success selling outsider art. Now, nearly 30 years after founding Roq La Rue Gallery, she’s staying the course in a brand new location.
Gallerist Kirsten Anderson is having a full-circle moment. In March, she opened the doors of the newest location of Roq La Rue, the arts space she launched 27 years ago in Belltown. Now, after hop-scotching through the city — 13 years and several locations downtown, three years in Pioneer Square, a stint on Capitol Hill,…
Finding One’s Voice
Seattle’s very own Lila Forde shines bright on enchanting new album VESSEL
The childhood room of Lila Forde was very pink. “And that room is still pink,” Forde said from her home in Los Angeles about her childhood room back in Seattle. “It’s now my dad’s office. He’s taking Zoom meetings in my pink room.” The Seattle-born singer/songwriter — who grew up in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood…
Stalk Market
Washington state is the top asparagus grower in the U.S. Here’s how — and where — to enjoy it.
Asparagus is an anagram for “a sugar spa.” Washington farmers say local asparagus is as refreshing, clean, appealing and good for you as a traditional spa. Asparagus is low in sugar and high in fiber, Vitamins A, C and K, and antioxidants, says Washington Asparagus Commission Executive Director and Pasco farmer Alan Schreiber. “It is generally one of the most healthy things…
Heart of Glass: A Weekend in Tacoma
Looking for a quick getaway? The City of Destiny awaits.
Tacoma is our happy place. We have a few scattered across the state, but Tacoma is the closest, the easiest, and the most familiar. When we’re craving inspiration or a meal that knocks us sideways, when our wardrobe needs a jolt or we want to be stopped in our tracks by street art, we head…
June in Seattle Delivers
The city’s in-between season has its moments
The season is starting to turn. Lawnmowers are buzzing, the air smells like barbecue, and suddenly the herbs in the garden are out of control. Here are a few things to love before summer officially begins. Fresh flowers from the farmers market Buckets of peonies, poppies, sweet peas, and snapdragons line the stalls — just…
Restaurant Roundup: Panda Fest, Canlis Chooses a Chef, and Good Voyage
One of Seattle’s most resilient restaurants is open and hitting its stride
The best salads are a bit like summer: filled with bright and flavorful produce and definitely not soggy. If you’re looking to toss that questionably healthy hodgepodge you made at home, lettuce point you in the right direction. And while we’re at it, here are some other fresh Seattle food finds to stick your fork…
How to Celebrate the Sea on World Ocean Day
Numerous events across Seattle mark World Ocean Day on June 8
Seattle and Western Washington are inseparable from the ocean. Maybe you fish or forage from it, kayak or sail on it, surf its swells, hike and camp along its coast, or simply enjoy the sight of the water on a regular basis. The ocean is intertwined with our way of life here. And sometimes it’s…
Must List: Six Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Pride anthems and bao
Hello. Are you enjoying this lovely stretch of weather? Time to dig out the sunscreen and finally get those sprinklers going. We just wrapped up our Trailblazing Women series, where ten incredible women shaping Seattle share their stories in their own words. Anyone else already dreaming about gelato next summer? And in case you missed…
New Canlis Head Chef Comes From Within
James Huffman is already making a difference at the upscale restaurant
In a lot of ways, Wednesday’s dinner service at Canlis was vintage Canlis. The stunning views of the sunset reflecting off Lake Union on a 68-degree day were the backdrop from the upscale restaurant’s perch on the east cliff of Queen Anne Hill. It was unique, however, in one distinct manner. After a search that stretched nationally to New York and…
Trailblazing Women: Rachel Barnecut
Founder, Matcha Magic
For nine years, I worked in technology at a company whose culture resembled a boys’ club. I was a cog in a big machine, where my ideas never made an impact on decisions that affected me and the outcomes I was working on. I learned the concept of “servant leadership,” which emphasizes empowering team members….
It’s Pandamonium as Panda Fest Hits Seattle
One of the country’s largest Asian cuisine events comes to Seattle this weekend
The FX television show The Bear on HULU, a dramedy revolving around life as a restaurateur, will release its fourth season at the end of June. In the meantime, a different bear will make a splash in Seattle this weekend. Panda Fest, one of the largest Asian food festivals in the country, is coming to Seattle for the first time from June…
How to Celebrate ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ in Seattle
June 5 marks 40 years. Call in sick like you mean it.
It’s one of the greatest movies of all time. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, written and directed by John Hughes, gave us the blueprint for playing hooky: a couple of phony phone calls, some light auto theft, a baseball game, a parade with the best lip-syncing scene in cinematic history, and a near mental breakdown. Hughes…
Trailblazing Women: Tariqa Waters
Contemporary artist
In a world that often stifles the unconventional, I’ve always embraced my role as a misfit and risk-taker. Defying norms has never been about validation for me. Instead, it’s a rebellion against the constraints that seek to define my flyness. We navigate a patriarchal landscape riddled with familiar biases and “isms,” and the arts, despite…
A Seattle Father’s Day Gift Guide
Local gifts for plant dads, hot sauce guys, design dudes, and anyone who likes being outside
Father’s Day is coming up, and if you’re looking for something local to give or do, we pulled together a few ideas. We know the day can be complicated. Not everyone celebrates, and not every relationship with a father is easy. If you’re honoring someone this year, whether it’s a dad, stepdad, uncle, mentor or…
Trailblazing Women: Jaqueline Garcia Castillo
Founder and Executive Director, Mujer al Volante
Can you imagine life without the ability to drive? In January 2011, I arrived in Seattle as a new immigrant, carrying uncertainty and hope. That same year I became a mother, far from my family in Mexico. I had no support system, was struggling in a low income household, and facing domestic violence. My first…
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