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Seattle’s All-Natural Ice Pops, Plus Where You can Find Them
A new family-owned business offers fresh, locally sourced ice pops
The idea started two years ago when Phinney Ridge resident Megan Janes came across a charming ice pops shop in Birmingham, Alabama. When she returned home, Janes had a vision to start her own frozen treat business here, so she enlisted the help of her sister Lindsey Janes and father Dave Janes. Now, you can…
Simple, Functional Leather Bags, Wallets and More
Leather working began as a hobby for University District–based Nicholas Kramer, founder and craftsman of Hank Goods (hankgoods.com), a line of exquisite leather wallets, purses and bags. Inspired by the design philosophy that an item is “beautiful by nature of its functionality and simplicity,” Kramer believes in taking his time to perfect his products—averaging about…
10 Things to Know About Cafe Solstice, Now Open on Capitol Hill
Cafe Solstice, which started out as a modest coffee cart on Broadway back in 1993, has opened a full-fledged restaurant/coffee shop in the Lyric Apartment complex on Capitol Hill (corner of 10th and Thomas). They opened softly on June 21 (summer solstice) and officially opened this past Friday. Here are 10 things to know: Joel…
Congrats, You’re Automatically Married!
Monday, June 30 marks the day when most same-sex domestic partnerships change over to marriages
On the heels of yesterday’s 40th annual Pride Parade, many same-sex couples in state-registered domestic partnerships (unless one person in that domestic partnership is over the age of 62) woke up today as husband and husband/wife and wife. The change in marital status for same-sex domestic partners is an element of the 2012 Washington state…
Brandon Kirksey Talks About His New Role as Executive Chef of Girin
A new Korean-influenced steakhouse is coming to—wait for it—Pioneer Square. Girin (510 Stadium Place S.) will be going into Stadium Place, right next door to Josh Henderson’s Quality Athletics, which is still on track for an early September opening. The restaurant is the fourth one from Steve Han (Umi Sake House, Momiji and Kushibar), which…
Stress Free Seattle
If you’ve been watching World Cup at the office and are looking foward to a weekend of hiking and biking, it may come as little surprise that in a list of most stressed-out cities compiled by CNN Money, Seattle is an underachiever, coming in at number 42 out of a list of 55 cities ranked…
43 Places Around Seattle We Bet You Didn’t Know About
It's summer, so get out and explore with this insider's guide to our city's best-kept secrets
Seattle’s charms can be a little showy—the snow-capped mountains, the glimmering bodies of water, the bounty of locally grown food and hand-crafted goods, not to mention our rivers of high-caliber coffee. So it’s nice to know that the city holds secret wonders as well. We’ve gathered up a slew of hidden gems well worth unearthing,…
Decorate Your Home with Chic Seashells
A local designer creates a seashell-themed sanctuary
Way down a winding road that hugs the southern shore of Magnolia sits an unassuming beach house that opens to reveal an artfully displayed shell collection—not to mention a spectacular Puget Sound view. Owned by graphic designer Alicia Nammacher (former longtime Seattle Bride art director) and her husband, Jeff, the small home is washed in…
For Sale! Homes on Golf Courses
Golf isn’t the only reason to take a swing at living on the links
For golfers, a short walk to the first tee is motivation enough to live on or near a golf course. But even those who don’t know the difference between a wedge and a driver happily pay a premium for the park-like view (without the crowds, noise and parking issues associated with the real thing), acres…
In-Progress Art on Full Display in South Lake Union
The new MadArt space brings art in progress to the South Lake Union streetscape
A 100-foot-tall tree is taking root in South Lake Union. Like so many things in the recently reborn neighborhood, it’s a transplant—a piece called “Middlefork” by Seattle sculptor John Grade, who, after casting a live tree in the woods near North Bend (climbing up, applying protective foil, then plaster) is creating a new take on…
This Caffeinated Beverage is Infused with Cannabis
A local company combines two of Seattle’s favorite things in one beverage
Here’s a quandary designed specifically for Seattleites: where to find a caffeinated beverage that will keep you alert while simultaneously making you feel mellow. Enter legal, a new cannabis-infused cold-brew coffee drink made in Longview, which combines the energizing effects of caffeine with the chill factor of cannabis. It’s the brainchild of Adam Stites, who…
Silvae and Olivia Knapp at Far4
Come get an eyeful of the spring and summer collection from stellar local designer Deborah Roberts’ Silvae line and meet her textile design partner, artist Olivia Knapp on Saturday, June 28 from noon to 5 p.m. The two incredible talents collaborated on fabrics for Robert’s debut spring/summer 2014 line as well as her spectacular sophomore…
100 Feet of Fashion
Head to Tacoma’s LeMay – America’s Car Museum on Saturday, June 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. for Chance Fashion’s 100 Feet of Fashion, a runway show featuring looks from local designers including Poppy & Bloom, Julie Danforth, Vivid Haiku Meroe, Karen Ashley by Karen Langley and Chelsea Mack. Chance Fashion is a 5 year-old…
The Weekender Flea
Join the WKNDstudio crew (the creative duo that brings Maiden Noir, Blk Pine Workshop and Cafe Weekend to life) on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cafe Weekend’s craft room for the first of three curated Weekender Fleas. This weekend’s event will feature vintage clothing and accessories from Michele Andrews’ Daughter…
The Must List: Seattle Pride Parade, South Park Bridge Grand Re-Opening Bash and SAM’s Party in the Park
Must RevelSeattle Pride Parade Winds Through Downtown(6/29, 11 a.m.) — Deck yourself in rainbows or just come as you are for the 40th anniversary of the Seattle Pride Parade. The rich pageant—led by grand marshal George Takei!—parties down Fourth Avenue, from Union Street to Denny Way. Shenanigans begin at 11 a.m. Must RockHeart Jams Out…
4 Drinks for Golfing
Whip up a drink that's perfect for the links
Though today may not be the sunniest day, it is officially summer. And that means there will be (I promise!) more sunny days and mellow evenings on the horizon, which means more opportunities to get out and play golf. And while golf is fun, it’s the golf-related drinks that really kick up the summertime enjoyment….
What’s Cooking With Former ‘Top Chef’ Contestant Robin Leventhal?
When Top Chef was still in its heyday, before becoming less about contestants and more about product placement, hometown gal and former Crave chef-owner Robin Leventhal quickly became the underdog everyone in Seattle wanted to take home the season six win. She didn’t, but she’s winning in a way bigger way these days. Late last summer, she accepted…
Get Your Hush Puppies and Hooch at Bar Sue
Bar Sue brings a Southern amiability to Capitol Hill
Directly across from Skillet in the tucked-away stretch of 14th Avenue between Union and Madison on Capitol Hill, Bar Sue (1407 14th Ave.; 206.328.0888; barsueseattle.com) has a Southern accent that drawls through the comfortably creative food and drink. It’s a sweet spot to stop after shopping Broadway or when you want to while away the…
Happy Birthday, Smith Tower!
The Smith Tower celebrates a century on the city skyline with 25-cent admission
When the Space Needle pierced the Seattle skyline in 1962, it became (at 605 feet) the tallest building on the West Coast—wresting that title from the Smith Tower, which had held the lofty designation (at 489 feet) since opening on July 4, 1914. Until that wasp-waisted whippersnapper showed up, it was the Smith Tower that…
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