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Tasting Notes on the 2013 Oyster Wine Contest
I have been on many tasting panels, but there’s nothing quite like the full-sensory thrill of being a judge for the Oyster Wine competition, the search for the most oyster-complementary wines. It might be the ultimate food-wine pairing. This enjoyable event, now in its 19th year, occurred last week at Anthony’s on Shilshole, and winners…
Earthenware: Local Dining Trend in 2013
Dish Network
Like a proper frame sets off a fine painting, a handmade serving bowl or rustic earthenware plate is a showcase for your dinner. Several distinctive, locally made serving pieces caught our eye this year. From top: Two small bowls from Mamnoon made by West Seattle potter Akiko Graham, who works with stoneware clay (akikospottery.com); chunky…
Allison Narver Directs Boeing Boeing at Seattle Rep
Seattle director Allison Narver finds something fresh in a 1960s time capsule.
Boeing-Boeing will remain forever a 1960s set piece for two reasons. First, the acrobatic machinations of the plot hinge on a printed timetable of airline schedules, whereby the main character, Bernard, juggles his painstakingly timed liaisons with three hoodwinked fiancées, all flight attendants on different airlines. Second, the lothario’s deceitful world begins to collapse thanks…
Cascade Escapes: Small-town Getaways
Climb up to these nearby mountain towns for a getaway with a Western flair.
Bow Edison { Population: 133 }Be hungry. That’s the first rule of any visit to darling Bow Edison, a pair of tiny twin towns about a half-hour north of La Conner and a quick detour off farmland-scenic Chuckanut Drive. Bow is actually marked just by the turnoff to Edison; you’ll see the Rhododendron Cafe and the…
Irresistibly Idaho: Great Getaways & Lake Escapes
With lush forests, majestic mountains and shimmering lakes, Idaho is the quintessential summer vacation destination. From the pristine waters of Priest Lake and the world-class resort amenities of Coeur d’Alene, to the golden peaks of Sun Valley, and the riverside splendor of Post Falls, Idaho sparkles with natural beauty, and offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure…
Portland Envy and Danish Pancakes
Road trippin’ down to Portland is always such a pleasure and a wee bit of pain. Because as much as I adore SEA, the nifty Rose City almost always brings on pangs of Portland envy. On this overnighter, the jealousy was mostly about the Umläut. Of course, I hit up the famous food carts in…
4 Poetic Cocktails for National Poetry Month
You’ve probably been reading poems out loud to friends and loved ones (and potential loved ones) all this month, in celebration of National Poetry Month, and have worked up a powerful thirst. To quench the thirst and continue the poetry, here are four poetic cocktails, each matched up with a few lines from a poet…
Seattle Farmers Market Calendar
The sun’s been shining, the weather’s warming up. It’s that time of year again, when Seattle’s neighborhood farmers markets are on the verge of their 2013 seasons. In fact, three neighborhood markets are open this week: The Issaquah farmers market, which sells produce, baked goods and crafts on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm; the Broadway farmers market,…
EMP’s Fantasy Exhibit, Nifty NFFTY films and Other Weekend Musts
MUST SEEBlack WatchOpens Thursday (4/25–5/5) — A song-filled play about a Scottish regiment’s involvement in the Iraq War turns out to be one of the most successful ideas in recent theatrical history. Based on interviews conducted by writer Gregory Burke, this National Theatre of Scotland production has won countless critical accolades and 22 awards internationally….
Endless Knot Warehouse Sale
The Endless Knot Warehouse Sale started Thursday, April 25 and runs through Sunday, April 28. This is a sale that always sneaks up on me and always happens on a weekend that I’m already busy, but Endless Knot is one of the best, under-the-radar shops in town, which makes me think that their warehouse sale…
Liave Closing, Going Online
Western Ave.’s home furnishings store. Liave, is closing their brick and mortar location and heading into the world of e-commerce. Between now and the store’s last (TBD), all in-stock inventory, including all the lovely European home décor and gift items this store is known for, is 20 percent off. I love this shop and its…
An Ode to Pioneer Square Shopping
Pioneer Square has long struggled to maintain itself as a retail destination, but with a few recent additions to the scene, this historic neighborhood’s star is on the rise. Joining old favorites, like Fireworks, Laguna Vintage Pottery (seriously one of the most underrated and coolest stores in town) and Seattle Lighting— shops who have held on…
Burger Bummer at Sam’s Tavern
The burgers and fries underwhelm at this new Pike Street joint.
If, going in, you knew that Sam’s was named for the original Red Robin—which was first called Sam’s Tavern, then Sam’s Red Robin before the owners dropped the “Sam”—and that it is owned by the son of one of the first Red Robin franchisees, you’d likely expect a pretty impressive burger. But at James Snyder’s…
Long Queues for Kukai’s Ramen
Kukai's first stateside outlet delivers delightful ramen.
Among Seattle’s food set, there is much debate over which restaurants—if any—make the city’s best dim sum, bagels, pizza and ramen. And so, soon after Kukai Ramen & Izakaya, the first stateside outlet of a popular Japanese chain (“Kookai” in Japan), opened in December, the local ramen-ati lined up to judge for themselves. The crowds…
Bread of Life
I love a great meal at a great restaurant (the evidence: our Best Restaurants feature). But sometimes, what I crave for dinner is simple: very good bread, very good butter and a glass of earthy, dry red wine. Lately, when I practice this simple ritual, it’s with the incredible sourdough from Sitka & Spruce. The…
Gone Fishin’: The Bait Shop’s Midwest Charm
Kick back at the Bait Shop on Capitol Hill
Nestled in the calm northern curve of Broadway on Capitol Hill, Bait Shop conjures a cozy lakeside lounge in the 1970s Midwest, a spot where you might grab a beer—and worms for fishing—but this update has far better offerings. ZOMBIES AND PAINKILLERSFrom the old beer signs to the stuffed marlin adorning the wood paneling—and even…
Milkshake Secrets from Hot Cakes Chocolatier’s New Cookbook
There should be a 12-step group for fans of Autumn Martin’s Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery, which will soon celebrate its one year cake-iversary in Ballard’s Old Towne. I know my trousers are a bit tighter since this tempting sweet shop debuted. I’m especially hooked on those beautiful, boozy shakes, the subject of Autumn’s new…
Dine Out For Life, +3 More Feel-Good Foodie Events in Seattle
There are lots of feel-good feeds coming right up. Here are a few to put on your Good Citizen calendar: Thursday, April 25th is the Dining Out For Life event at restaurants around the city. This benefit for Lifelong AIDS Alliance is in its 20th year of raising funds to meet the needs of patients…
Two Local Bloggers Host Cuyana Trunk Show
Cuyana is a San Bay area company run by founders Shilpa Shah and Karla Gallardo who travel the globe on the lookout for chic, high quality materials, think textiles and metals, that can be transformed by local craftsmen into chic, high quality and limited-edition goods and accessories that they sell on their web store. Cuyana…
Seth Damm’s Deconstructed Rope Jewelry
Fine artist Seth Damm creates wearable art from cotton rope.
Fine artist Seth Damm (sethdamm.net) knew he was on to something early in the creation of his Neon Zinn rope necklaces. “There’s just something about them that makes people want to touch them.” And wear them. Using 100 percent organic cotton rope made by a small family business in Pennsylvania, Damm dyes, deconstructs and reforms…
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