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Field Trip Day: Get out and explore
!–paging_filter–pMost Seattleites have done plenty ofa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/ballard” target=”_blank” walking in Ballard/a. Between the buzzing farmers’ market, the Chittenden Locks (the perfect go-to for out-of town visitors) and the too-cute boutiques, Ballard practically begs to be explored by foot.nbsp; So what inspired me to hoof it over there on a rainy Sunday afternoon for yet another…
Ludlow Home’s Equinox Sale
!–paging_filter–pRick Rochon, owner of PhinneyWood’s a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/ludlow-home“Ludlow Home/a and purveyor of all things stylish and tasteful, is hosting his first ever sale on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22. Shoppers will save 20 percent on all vintage and upholstered furniture, which includes some of the finest items he carries in the store. What’s not…
Rep. Jim McDermott’s Hilarious Appearance on Stephen Colbert’s Colbert Report (Video)
!–paging_filter–pComedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert hosted Congressman Jim McDermott (D-Wash), representative of Washington State’s 7th District, as part of emThe Colbert Report/em’s 435-part series “Better Know a District.” Colbert playfully highlights Seattle’s weather (it’s sooo rainy!) and iconic landmarks such as Pike Place Market, but most memorably stumps McDermott with the uncomfortable question, “Do you…
Mossback Monday: The Growing Income Inequality, Naked Rampages and Murray Leading in New Mayor’s Race Poll
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”iframe src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-12/embed?header=false” width=”100%” height=750 frameborder=no allowtransparency=true/iframe/pscript src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-12.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-12″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
The 1 Percent Solution
Ruri Yampolsky sets the interest rate on Seattle’s artscape
For Ruri Yampolsky, 1 measly percent means the difference between bland urban terrain and a cityscape that sparks creativity. As director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s public art program, Yampolsky oversees the city’s precedent-setting “One Percent for Art” ordinance that mandates 1/100th of all city capital improvement project funds goes toward the…
Hooray For Seahawks Fans!
Three cheers to the awesomest Seahawks fans for braving the elements on Sunday, including a dramatic, game delaying thunderstorm and shattering the Guinness World’s Record at an eardrum-testing 136.6 decibels. High fives and fist bumps all around! Can some of that effusive enthusiasm be credited to the debut of the 12th Can? Sure, why not?…
Nancy Guppy Interviews Poet Kate Lebo
Talking pie with poet Kate Lebo
Poet and pie maker Kate Lebo’s new book, A Commonplace Book of Pie, comes out in October. She’ll read from it at Richard Hugo House (10/17), and Elliott Bay Bookstore (12/6). pieschool.tumblr.com COFFEE SHOP: High 5 Pie on Capitol Hill, a Monday afternoon in JulyKATE’S ORDER: Iced latte, with cherry-almond pie Nancy Guppy: How would…
Local Brewery Districts: Ballard
Valhalla for beer lovers
When Redhook Ale (now in Woodinville) opened its original brewery 30 years ago in Ballard at the corner of Leary and Ballard ways—not, as you might think, in the Fremont location where Theo Chocolates now resides—no one would have imagined the neighborhood would one day be home to several breweries, most of which are less…
Searching For Aloha Spirit, Plate Lunch and Poke in Seattle
!–paging_filter–pspanEven with the glorious weather in the Puget Sound this past week, I’ve been suffering from a severe case of Maui withdraw since returning from a href=”http://lesliekellywhininganddining.blogspot.com/2013/09/50-things-i-love…“a blissful trip/a. Among the many highlights of this hosted visit to the Ka’anapali Fresh Culinary Experience were a facsinating tour of a a href=”http://www.mauigrowncoffee.com/StoreFront.bok“coffee plantation/a–the only place on…
The Best Places to Eat When You Have Jury Duty
!–paging_filter–pI’m patriotic as the next person, so I believe (though I may hem and haw somewhat when the summons arrives) that taking part in the judicial process is a part of being a good American citizen. However, I don’t believe you should have to chew through a bad lunch because you’re in the midst of…
Where to Taste the Flavors of Fall in Seattle
!–paging_filter–pstrongIt’s hard to know what to root for this time of year:/strong More of this sensational summer weather,a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/best-patio-dining-seattle” target=”_blank” long dinners on the patio,/a meals at home that come together almost too easily with just a sliced ripe tomato and some cheese to start, something off of the grill for the main, and peak…
Zulily Offers a Made-in-Kenya Line of Girls’ Clothing
Kirkland-based children’s clothing designer Kate Quinn has teamed up with Zulily and Kenyan designer Siamanda Chege (beberavi.com) for With Love from Africa, a line of dresses, jumpsuits and separates for girls ages newborn to 5 years old, made by women in Kenya. “The prints are inspired by colors and textures etched in my memory from…
The Complete List of Top Restaurants in Seattle
From bakeries to bistros to fine dining, our neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best eateries
See the most recent “Best Restaurants” list here. Bainbridge IslandHitchcockChef and owner Brendan McGill goes out of his way to shop well from local farmers, and then he lets those stellar ingredients do the heavy lifting. The applewood-fired oven is put to good use, scenting the perfectly cooked pork chop and the legendary chicken. Best…
So Long, Stainless Steel. Concrete Barrels are the New Trend in Wine
There’s a new barrel in town. Oak and stainless steel make room for concrete in wineries
For about as long as wine has been made in Washington, there have been two predominent vessels for fermentation and aging: oak and stainless steel. But in recent years, influential wineries across the state have been experimenting with concrete. As concrete-raised wines—wines fermented and/or aged in concrete tanks—begin to hit the market, early experiments are…
The Latest Children’s Books and Art from Matthew Porter
A local author and illustrator delights little ones with tales starring a kooky cast of critters
For Matthew Porter, 39, images hold incredible power. As a young boy struggling to learn to read, Porter was encouraged by an insightful tutor to draw the scenes as he listened to the stories read aloud, and he was captured by their magic. “I loved the escapism, to imagine different worlds and adventures,” says the…
The Must List: Free Hey Marseilles Concert, Seattle Design Festival More
What to do this weekend
!–paging_filter–pstrongMust View/stronga href=”http://bit.ly/186p4pp” target=”_blank”strongbrInscape Arts Open House/strong/abrSaturday (9/14, noon to 6:00 p.m.) — The former INS building turned artist hive opens its doors this weekend, inviting visitors to see (and buy!) paintings, drawings, photography, jewelry, textiles, metalwork and beyond from more than 50 Seattle artists./ppstrongMust Pack a Lunch/stronga href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/events/hey-marseilles-out-lunch-concert-series” target=”_blank”strongbrHey Marseilles Free Outdoor Concert/strong/abrFriday (9/13,…
Superstar Jeweler: Rachel Ravitch
!–paging_filter–pSometimes the minute I glance at a designer’s website or see their work in person a bell goes off in my brain: ding, ding, ding, we’ve got a winner. And that happened with Seattle-based jewelry maker, a href=”http://rachelravitch.com/” target=”_blank”Rachel Ravitch/a./ppHer work is interesting and makes a statement, but thanks to the materials she works with…
Coming Soon: Hammer + Awl
!–paging_filter–pMadrona’s getting a new store. The paper is almost down off the windows at a href=”http://hammerandawl.com/” target=”_blank”Hammer + Awl/a, a men’s accessory boutique fixing to stock what sounds like great American-made goods for dudes, and women who like things like Olo perfume from Portland, Shinola watches, Field Notes notebooks and finery from The Portland Collection…
Designer to Watch: Silvae
!–paging_filter–pIt’s always exciting to get to know a new designer in town, and I’m particularly excited about Debbie Robert’s just-launched line, a href=”http://silvaeofthewoods.com/” target=”_blank”Silvae/a (Latin for “of the woods”)./ppRoberts looks to the terrain of the Pacific Northwest for her muse, blending organic elements with excellent fit and construction to create a collection that is at…
Canlis Helps Steer Cool Wine Project To Benefit Queen Anne Farmers Market
!–paging_filter–pspanIt’s been said that summer’s not over until the last bottle of rose is drained. So, the recent arrival of a special pink wine benefiting the a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/blog/%5Buser-raw%5D/seattle-farmers-market-calenda…” target=”_blank”Queen Anne Farmers Market/a makes sipping for a great cause even sweeter./span/ppNelson Daquip, the award-winning sommelier at a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/canlis” target=”_blank”Canlis/a, helped drive this tasty fund-raising project for…
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