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Update: The Battle over Alaska’s Pebble Mine and why it Matters in Seattle
!–paging_filter–pIn our January 2013 issue, contributing writer and professional forager Langdon Cook a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/why-alaskas-pebble-mine-matters-seattle” target=”_blank”wrote an in-depth article/a on the development of North America’s largest open-pit mine, which is proposed for the headwaters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed. The project is headed by Vancouver, B.C.-based mining company Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., which had partnered with…
Beauty Emporium Bluemercury to Open at U Village
!–paging_filter–pFast growing Washington, DC-based beauty emporium, a href=”http://www.bluemercury.com/” target=”_blank”Bluemercury/a, is expanding cross-country, to Seattle (the other Washington), with a new shop, their 49th, at a href=”http://www.uvillage.com/” target=”_blank”U Village/a, set to open this month./ppStocked with over 90 brands, including La Mer, Trish McEvoy and Bobbi Brown, as well as Ren, Fresh and Caudalie, shoppers can expect…
A ‘Game of Thrones’ Viewing Party, ‘Tails of Wasps’ Opens More
What to do this weekend
!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Seebra href=”http://bit.ly/OfqKdB” target=”_blank”Seattle Playwright’s New World-Premiere Mixes Sex and Politics/a/strongbr(4/3 to 4/27, times vary) — In her new, world-premiere play,em Tails of Wasps/em, Stephanie Timm addresses the age-old story of a politician brought down by a sexual scandal. Directed by New Century Theatre Company’s (NCTC) Darragh Kennan, the play explores the human tendency to…
5 Poems, 5 Drinks, 5 Bars (A Tipsy National Poetry Month Celebration)
!–paging_filter–pWhile I’m a big believer in being poetic and reading poems all year long (usually with a drink in one hand), a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/meet-washingtons-new-poet-laureate-elizabe…“April is National Poetry Month/a, so now more than ever you should be delving into poems. I know it’s hard for some people to get started–which poem should I choose today?–so I have…
NuBe Green’s Nifty New Vases
Give your fresh-cut blooms a stylish showcase this spring and summer with a new vase, or two, from NuBe Green (Capitol Hill, 1527 10th Ave.; 206.402.4515). The shop now stocks Material Good‘s latest line: the Pod ($26), shown above, and the Pebble ($14), below, in a range of compelling hues, Blackboard to Beekeeper.
Agave Cocina and Taylor Shellfish Opening (Possibly) This Month In Lower Queen Anne
!–paging_filter–pLower Queen Anne is getting itself a nice little new food and wine cluster by way of the Expo Building (118 Republican St.), next door to the Seattle Center./ppThe building houses 275 residential units and 12 retail spaces, including stronga href=”http://triumphbar.com/” target=”_blank”Triumph Bar/a/strong and stronga href=”http://www.roaringbowl.com/” target=”_blank”Roaring Bowl/a/strong. Joining the culinary duo very, very soon…
The Best New Restaurants in Seattle 2014
The latest crop of eateries, opened between Sept. and Dec. 2013, that more than deliver
!–paging_filter–pThe deliciously challenging process of selecting Seattle’s best restaurants and dishes is as much about defining a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/seattle-restaurants-new-trends-dining-out” target=”_blank”how we eat now/a—nose-to-tail dining, teeny tiny restaurants, open flame cooking, to name a few trends—as providing a don’t-miss list of epic eats around town. Bon appetit!/phrpstrongBonus: /stronga href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/gallery/gorgeous-spring-fashions-youll-want-we…” target=”_blank”See some of our favorite stylish restaurants star/a…
New Pediatric Clinic Now Open in Rainier Valley
!–paging_filter–pAdd another clinic to the growing list of neighborhood health care providers that are reshaping the health care landscape, partly in response to the establishment of the Affordable Care Act. a href=”http://www.hopecentralhealth.org“HopeCentral, a pediatric and behavioral health clinic/a, opened its doors in Rainier Valley in March; in addition to filling a need for pediatric services…
Seattle’s ‘Barefoot Ted’ on Why You Need to Invest in a Solowheel
“Barefoot Ted” pops a wheelie
!–paging_filter–p“We’re from the future. Don’t worry, you’ll be here soon enough.” That’s what North Capitol Hill’s Ted McDonald, 49, tells mystified onlookers as he rides around town on his new passion, the Solowheel. Known best as “Barefoot Ted,” thanks to his evangelic embrace of the barefoot running craze (which includes his founding of minimalist footwear…
Oso Landslide: How to Help and Where to Donate
!–paging_filter–pKing 5 posted this a href=”http://www.king5.com/news/oso-landslide/Other-ways-to-donate-to-help-lan…” target=”_blank”extremely helpful roundup today of local organizations that are accepting donations /aof all kinds–monetary, clothing, gas cards, food, etc.–for the people in Oso, Wash., who were affected by the mudslide. Among them are the Snohomish Boys Girls Club, the a href=”http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/-cascade-valley-hospital-foundation-…” target=”_blank”Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation /aand even the Everett…
Mossback Monday: Soggiest March on Record, the Latest on the Oso Disaster and More News
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”script src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-41.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-41″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
The Best Bites From Taste WA: Winemakers Weigh In
!–paging_filter–pspanAnother successful /spana href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/top-tips-navigating-taste-wa-what-eat-drink” target=”_blank”Taste Washington/aspan is in the books, with lucky attendees treated to some of the best wine in the state over the weekend, not to mention some tasty treats from some of the best chefs around. /span/pp dir=”ltr”spanWe quizzed a few local vintners about their favorite food at the fest, and what…
Healthful Snacking
!–paging_filter–pWhen mid-morning or afternoon hunger pangs strike, that stash of girl scout cookies or homemade treats lingering in the break room is a tempting target—not that there’s anything wrong with that. Oftentimes, however, reaching for a carb-filled treat will leave you looking for more in no time. According to a href=”http://www.bastyrcenter.org“Bastyr Center for Natural Health/a,…
Chocolate for Heart Health
!–paging_filter–pChocolate in pill form sounds like a dubious concept–doesn’t that take all the fun out of it? Perhaps, but it may also be the best way to serve up its nutrients for heart health, something Fred Hutchinson researchers are setting out to learn more about. In partnership with Boston’s Brigham Women’s Hospital, they are a…
Home Birth on the Rise
!–paging_filter–pHome births are on the rise—a href=”http://www.today.com/health/hospital-heave-ho-home-births-continue-rise-…“and most common in the Pacific Northwest/a, according to the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Washington, 3.4 percent of women opt for home births (Alaska has the highest rate of home births—6 percent)./ppIn Seattle, there are many childbirth options, and…
Former Nectar Lounge Owner Launches Massive Industry Rolodex of Vendors
!–paging_filter–pThe guys behind a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/bi-monthly-rooftop-dinner-…“strongBastille/strong /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/bocce-meets-bavari…“strongVon Trapp’s/strong/a (and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/ballards-stoneburn…“strongStoneburner/strong /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/poquitos-people-pl…“strongPoquitos/strong/a) have gotten behind a new vendor management tool called stronga href=”http://www.tateslist.com” target=”_blank”Tate’s List/a/strong. As boring as they may sound to non-industry goers, it’s actually a pretty brilliant idea. And before you ask, no, it is not related to a href=”https://www.angieslist.com”…
Pot Sale at Ravenna Gardens
!–paging_filter–pNow is a great time to spruce up your outdoor design. (Laboring now means less schlepping later when the sun really shines.)nbsp;/ppPlus, it’s the last weekend ofnbsp;a href=”http://ravennagardens.com“Ravenna Gardens/a’ (University Village, 2600 NE University Village; 206.729.7388) strongcontainer sale/strong, where you can save 30 percent off on the latest delivery of outdoor pots. (FYI: Organic veggie…
A Writer’s Mea Culpa to the Seattle Distilling Company
!–paging_filter–pGetting to write about our local distillery scene is awesome–and tasty, too. And while I like every distillery and distiller that I’ve encountered so far (each distiller has great stories, and his or her devotion to the craft is fantastic), one of my favorites is the a href=”http://www.seattledistillingcompany.com” target=”_blank”Seattle Distilling Company/a, and its master distiller…
Cupcake Royale’s Ballard Cafe Re-Opening: Free Scoops, Cupcakes for All!
!–paging_filter–pstronga href=”http://www.cupcakeroyale.com/” target=”_blank”Cupcake Royale/a/strong is unveiling its recently remodeled Ballard café with a string of freebies now through Sunday./ppAs a “thanks for putting up with the construction,” Cupcake Royale founder a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/seattle-food-establishment-second-annu…” target=”_blank”Jody Hall/a is giving customers free treats, special offers and spins on a prize wheel.nbsp;And by “free,” that means you have to sign…
Party with Sell Your Sole
!–paging_filter–pTo celebrate its second year in business, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/sell-your-sole-consignment-boutique“Sell Your Sole/a, a Belltown consignment store filled with chic and gently loved clothing, is throwing an anniversary party on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m./ppExpect champagne, small bites, gracious personal styling advice, racks and racks of high-end designer fashion and a chance to…
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