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Must-Try Mustard. On a Truck!
The Maille Mustard Bar-On-Wheels visits Seattle this weekend
Aah, mustard. Not just the goopy, yellow stuff your mom used to squirt on your hot dogs. Maille, an award-winning French mustard brand, brings its artisinal mustard (it actually has mustard boutiques in Dijon, France!) and cornichons to Seattle to sample and purchase. Feel fancy yet? Well, not only will you be sampling and composing…
66 Oregon Winemakers are Coming to Seattle
The upcoming wine-fueled event is your chance to taste some of Oregon's best pinot noirs
When a bunch of winemakers travel from their vineyards so close to crush, they must have good reason. For more than five dozen Oregon winemakers traveling to Seattle on September 11, that reason is to spread the Burgundian-grape gospel at Pinot in the City. Every spring and fall, the Willamette Valley’s top winemakers hit the…
Family Meal of the Week: Klassy Burgers With Kraft Singles at Matt’s in the Market
There are meals in almost every restaurant serving off-menu items that you would never be lucky enough to eat unless you worked in the restaurant. They’re called family meals and they’re served before or after service to feed those who work tirelessly to bring good food to your table — staff members who rarely get a…
The Best Korean Restaurants in Seattle
Korean food isn’t just a fad in Seattle—we’ve been home to countless authentic eateries all along
Foodie contributor Julia Wayne eats her way through some of Seattle’s best Korean restaurants. Below, you’ll find our picks, divvied up neighborhood by neighborhood, plus a glossary of Korean terms to help you along your delicious way. Ballard Kimchi HouseStocked with napa cabbage kimchi, aged cabbage, pickled daikon, water kimchi and several other varieties of…
#Throwback Thursday: Seattle Mag Staffers’ School Photos
It's back to school time, so we unearthed a few embarrassing snaps from our youths
Back-to-school time was one of my most favorite times of the year. There were new outfits to show off (tip from junior high me: wear your best outfit the second day, not the first when everyone is distracted with their unfamiliar schedules and locker combos), new pastel color-encased mechanical pencils to use, new books to…
Our Interview with Kendall and Kylie Jenner at Nordstrom
The Jenner sisters present their fall/winter collection of shoes and handbags for Madden Girl
Upbeat party music blasted loudly and hundreds of teens anxiously waited with their camera phones ready (some even arrived at the break of dawn to stand in line) for the chance to meet Kendall and Kylie Jenner on Saturday at Nordstrom for the launch of their fall and winter shoes and handbags collection for Madden…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Corn with Tomato Butter
Enjoy the last month of summer with Amy Pennington's take on this grilled summertime favorite
Local chef, author and urban gardener, Amy Pennington lets us peek into her new deliciously healthy new read: Fresh Pantry: Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Vegetables for a mouth-watering variation on this old summertime favorite. Only 27 more days left until the Autumnal Equinox brings the fall season upon us (I’m…
Coyle’s Bakeshop to Open Permanent Home in Greenwood This Winter
After operating her wildly successful baking and pastry pop-up at Book Larder for more than a year, Rachael Coyle has found a permanent home. The 32-year old will be opening Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood, taking over a former print shop on the corner of 83rd and Greenwood Ave. N. and creating a 1,200-square-foot café designed…
Time to Make Sure the Heater’s Working and Other September Home Tips
Download your Porch.com home maintenance calendar for September
September is here! Autumn just got back from vacation and is about to settle in with a nice warm cup of cinnamon tea. Not sure where to start when it comes to cool weather-related home projects and tips? Porch.com‘s monthly home maintenance calendar can help with everything from when to schedule your heating service check-up…
The Space Needle Revamped: It’s Not Just For Tourists
The new digital experience at the Space Needle has something for everyone
The most recognized symbol of Seattle has gotten an experience overhaul, and locals may want to consider scheduling another visit. Last month, the Space Needle introduced a new interactive element that lets you view Seattle and the iconic building itself in a whole new light. And it’s a welcome change in this digital age, complete…
Drink Recipes & Party Sounds on Starbucks’ New CD ‘The Cocktail Hour’
Expect nothing but sweet party music and to-die-for drink recipes
There’s nothing so lovely when the right people, the right music and the right drinks all come together for a good cocktail party full of fun and frolicking. To help you on “the right music” front the next time you’re planning your own soiree, there’s a new CD called The Cocktail Hour up for grabs…
#Throwback Thursday: The Origins of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte
This popular drink almost didn't happen (gasp!)
Hope you enjoy the last five days of summer because according to the masses, fall starts when Pumpkin Spice Lattes return. Starbucks has officially announced that the “PSL,” as the delicious sweet and spicy drink has been lovingly nicknamed, will be made available on August 26 this year. That’s earlier than its usual first-week-of-September appearance. But of…
Aragona to Flip Switch, Become Italian Restaurant Vespolina Sept. 8
The news came by way of press release late yesterday afternoon: Aragona, the Spanish restaurant Jason Stratton (Spinasse, Artusi) opened downtown last December, is coming to an end. In an unexpected turn of events, it will close after dinner service September 6, morph into an Italian restaurant, and reopen as Vespolina on Monday, September 8….
3 Fall Trends We’re Excited About
Neiman Marcus' fashion director gives us the rundown on what's hot for fall
Each season Neiman Marcus fashion director, Ken Downing, choses the trends he thinks are going to hit big with the style set—and fall is always a crucial list. This week, our local NM hosted a media breakfast with informal modeling of Downing’s top picks—many of which work perfectly for Seattle. 1. Gray is the new…
The Must List: Dude Fest, one Crazy Soapbox Race & More
What to do this weekend
Must CheerRed Bull Soapbox RaceSunday (8/24, 1 p.m.) — Seattle’s creative and adventurous makers will compete in this infamous race, in which 41 teams will careen down Yesler Way in homemade non-motorized vehicles. Expect crowds (the last race drew 40,000), hilarity (each team must perform a skit before shoving off) and cars themed around popular…
Duck Fart and Other Ill-Named Drinks Not to Serve the In-Laws
It's summer wedding season!
Last week, we talked about how it’s wedding season, which means you’re probably spending time with new family members like your in-laws. Since it’s nice to serve your in-laws a tasty cocktail, I suggested four drinks to serve them. Now, it’s also good to know what drinks to avoid serving your in-laws. Some beverages may…
Traffic Woes, Bruce Lee Exhibit Coming & More News
Top news stories that you should be reading today
Star architect Tom Kundig of Seattle-based biz Olson Kundig Architects talks to Crosscut about the books and authors that inspire him. He notes that he “[doesn’t] read design or architecture magazines very often, and rarely [reads] blogs.” Well, then. Save the date for all-things Bruce Lee. The Wing Luke Museum will unleash its Bruce Lee…
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