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5 Holiday Gifts for the Spirit and Cocktail Lover
Cocktail expert A.J. Rathbun gives his picks for great boozy gifts
!–paging_filter–pWith the holiday season in full swing, perhaps you haven’t yet had time to pick up all your end-of-year gifts (which is a nicer way to look at it rather than you’ve just forgotten or run out of time). But, fear not: If you have a cocktail or spirit aficionado on your list, the following…
Must Cheer on the Huskies: UW Volleyball Team to Compete at Home in NCAA Women’s Final Four
!–paging_filter–pSeattle will host its first a href=”http://www.gohuskies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30200ATCLID=209344202” target=”_blank”NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship/a at Key Arena on Thursday, December 19 and Saturday, December 21. Our very own No. 3-seeded a href=”http://www.gohuskies.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=126624“University of Washington/a (30-2) women’s volleyball team is taking on the No. 2-seeded Penn State (32-2) in the semifinals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday./ppThe Huskies,…
Swedish Brand Fjällräven Opens Seattle Store
!–paging_filter–pSwedish heritage brand, a href=”http://www.fjallraven.us/” target=”_blank”Fjällräven/a, is opening their first West Coast store in downtown Seattle Thursday, December 19. Located at 1113 First Avenue, next to a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/jack-straw“Jack Straw/a and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/mano“A Mano/a, Fjällräven has been known for their colorful and high-quality outdoor gear and accessories since it launched in 1960./ppA keen eye to European…
Local Gift Ideas: Seattle Magazine’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
Are you a last-minute gifter? Don't fret, perfect present ideas for everyone on your list
!–paging_filter–pspan style=”font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;”This year’s gift guide is a showcase of local talent, from shopkeepers to artisans, with ideas ranging from hostess gifts to luxury goods for everyone on your list. Browse all the different categories below to find the…
Tom Douglas’ Serious Pie Biscuit Expands, 19th Mercer Development Opening News
!–paging_filter–pstrongSerious Expansion/strongbrTom Douglas’ empire is growing again: South Lake Union’s SERIOUS PIE BISCUIT (401 Westlake Ave. N; 206.436.0050; a href=”http://www.seriouspiewestlake.com” target=”_blank”seriouspiewestlake.com/a) is expanding, taking over the space that once housed Soul Wine. The Tom Douglas team is also building a bar in the ground-floor space, with a full menu from Serious Pie available. But there’s…
High-Style Tiles from Ann Sacks
Whether it’s a Native American–inspired pattern hand-painted on terra-cotta or a simple rounded-edge ceramic style, tile is a smart way to add personality and flair to virtually any room. We’re swooning over the latest lot from Portland-based tile and stone sanctuary Ann Sacks, which relocated its downtown showroom last fall to a 2,880-square-foot, natural-light-filled space…
The Seven Slogans of Seattle
If “Emerald City” is outdated, Knute Berger asks, what’s our next hook?
!–paging_filter–pSeattle should start the new year by looking back in order to look forward. One hundred and fifty years ago, our sawmill town on Elliott Bay saw events that portended huge changes. In May 1864, a “cargo of brides” called the Mercer Girls arrived as potential mates for the male settlers, so the city could…
Langdon Cook’s Stinging Nettle Paneer Recipe
!–paging_filter–p3/4 pound paneer, cut into cubesbr 1 large onionbr 3 to 4 cloves garlicbr 1 4-inch thumb of ginger, peeledbr 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for frying paneerbr 3 to 4 cardamom pods, crushedbr 1/2 teaspoon cumin seedsbr 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonbr 1/8 teaspoon ground clovesbr 1 to 2 plum tomatoes, dicedbr 20 ounces…
Forager Langdon Cook on Rediscovering the Outdoors this New Year
Start—and finish—the year with fresh ideas for discovering our local bounty
!–paging_filter–pIn the spirit of another new year (and that endless drumbeat of time), I offer a few resolutions for the would-be wild-food forager (and anyone who wants to feel rejuvenated without buying $90 facial creams on late-night cable).brbrMake this the year you turn over rocks like you did when you were a kid. It’s never…
Nothing to Wear? 8 Perfect Holiday Party-Ready Outfit Ideas
What to wear when your holiday party invitation reads 'creative cocktail'
!–paging_filter–pThe invite reads “creative cocktail attire,” but your closet is filled with tame, everydayoutfits. If there’s ever a time to shake things up beyond basic black—with sequins, metallic, satin and a fierce punch of color—it’s the holidays. As your dance card fills up this season, step outside your comfort zone with festive looks from local…
The Best Local Liquor to Stock in Your Home Bar
A.J. Rathbun and five of Seattle’s bar stars recommend their favorite local booze
!–paging_filter–pstrongTHE PANEL: /strongbrAndrew Friedman, Liberty BarbrAndrew Bohrer, Vinum ImportingbrCourtney Matzke, Rob RoybrKenaniah Bystrom, EssexbrAmanda Reed, Tavern LawbrA.J. rathbun, emSeattle /emmagazinebrbrspan style=”font-size: large;”strongVODKA/strong/spanbrstrongRain City Spirits Vodka /strong(SoDo; $22–$26, retail;a href=”http://www.drinkraincity.com” target=”_blank” drinkraincity.com/a)br“This is very solid vodka, great in martinis or Cosmopolitans. It doesn’t taste like ethanol, and has good balance.” em—Kenaniah Bystrom/em/ppimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/12_13_rain_city_spirits_vodka-final.jpg” style=”vertical-align: middle; margin:…
Delicious Locally Crafted Food Drink Gifts for Friends and Hosts
!–paging_filter–pIt seems a bit fuddy-duddy to say “hostess gift,” but many of us will be attending holiday parties in the coming weeks and no one wants to show up empty handed. So here, a few delicious food (and drink) ideas for what to bring. They’ll appreciate more than just the thought./ppa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/node/33892” target=”_blank”Seattle Sweets Co….
Closed Circuit Shop at Love City Love
!–paging_filter–pThe weekend of December 21 and 22 is crucial in your efforts to wrap up your holiday shopping in peace, sans the panic that sets in as the big day closes in. Luckily a href=”https://www.facebook.com/lovecityloveseattle” target=”_blank”Love City Love/a, a Cap Hill event space at 501 E Pike St. run by photographer, artist and skateboarder a…
Mossback Monday: China Shuts Down Geoduck Trade, Superstars Return to Seattle Sports
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”iframe src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25/embed?header=false” width=”100%” height=750 frameborder=no allowtransparency=true/iframe/pscript src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-25″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
Watson Kennedy + Trophy Cupcakes
!–paging_filter–pTwo local lifestyle artistes, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/watson-kennedy-fine-home“Watson Kennedy’s/a Ted Kennedy Watson and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/trophy-cupcakes“Trophy Cupcake and Party’s /aJennifer Shea, are teaming up on Tuesday, December 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at WK Fine Home (downtown on First Ave.) for a holiday shopping event./ppPeruse Watson Kennedy’s gift suggestions, including a ton of a href=”http://www.tedkennedywatson.com/2013/12/07/holiday-candles-at-watson-ken…” target=”_blank”candles/a, gourmet…
Glasswing’s Wander Wonder Holiday Marketplace
!–paging_filter–pMelrose Market’s newest inhabitant, a href=”http://glasswingshop.com/” target=”_blank”Glasswing/a, is hosting a pop up shop filled with the hottest, freshest and most exciting local designers on the scene at the moment: a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/ampersand-apostrop…“Ampersand as Apostrophe/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/raindrop-shaped-ba…“Baleen/a, a href=”http://www.selectism.com/2013/10/16/backyard-bill-shoots-father-son-vint…” target=”_blank”De Rien Vintage/a (from London), a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/hitchcock-madrona-welcome-…“Faris Jewelry/a, a href=”http://historyandindustry.bigcartel.com/” target=”_blank”Irene Wood/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/superstar-jeweler-rachel-r…“Rachel Ravitch/a, a href=”http://scout-seattle.com/” target=”_blank”Scout…
Gift Guide: Candles
!–paging_filter–pPersonally, I love candles as gifts. I think they’re special treats—and often something people won’t buy for themselves. Picking a scent can be tricky, but chances are if it’s a high quality candle, especially one made with pure essential oils (rather than overpowering synthetic fragrances), you’re more likely to delight than disappoint. Here are a…
Filson + Shinola: American Made Goodness
!–paging_filter–pLocal outdoor outfitter brand a href=”http://www.filson.com/” target=”_blank”Filson/a has collaborated with the newly spiffed-up a href=”http://www.shinola.com/#shinola=BPd_dsDJapr” target=”_blank”Shinola/a (once a shoe polish company, now a watch and bike maker out of Detroit), on a limited-edition Bixby bicycle, $2,300, complete with American-made frame, bamboo fenders and custom-designed Filson panniers, $320. Perfect for the cyclist who thought they had…
The Must List: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Seattle Symphony, Willy Wonka in Smell-o-Vision and Where to Buy Handmade Baubles
!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Seea href=”http://bit.ly/19DxVzT” target=”_blank”brStroll Down Bellevue Square’s Snowflake Lane/a/strongbr(Through 12/31, 7 p.m.) — ‘Tis the season at Bellevue Square’s ever-popular Snowflake Lane, where live toy soldiers march to festive music, a dazzling light show brightens the dark sky and snowflakes fall nightly./ppstrongMust Oompah Loompaa href=”http://bit.ly/1duveV6” target=”_blank”brExperience emWilly Wonka/em in Smell-o-vision/a/strongbr(12/12 to 12/13, times vary) —…
Fatto a Mano Gift Boutique
!–paging_filter–pa href=”http://famseattle.wordpress.com/” target=”_blank”Fatto a Mano/a (Italian for “made by hand”) is a stellar holiday gift show marking its 10th year in 2013 and features a gorgeous cadre of work by some of the city’s most talented jewelers and artists./ppSwing by Roberta Torgerson’s Laurelhurst home (3935 51st AVE NE) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
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