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10 Easy Recipes from the Asian Noodle Aisle
The ultimate field guide to the city’s best selection of Asian noodles.
You’ve conquered the ethnic foods aisle at your neighborhood grocery store and you want more—more variety, more fun, more choices when it comes to cooking dinner. But when you hit the noodle aisles at Uwajimaya (Chinatown–International District, 600 Fifth Ave. S; 206.624.6248; uwajimaya.com) it’s hard not to panic. They’re endless. With the help of the…
Seattle’s Stunning Modern Jewelry Movement
In the spirit of “a picture is worth a thousand words” peruse these images of this batch of new-to-me (and maybe you, too) Seattle-based jewelers. Click on the links below to visit their websites for more info on the artists if their vibe strikes your fancy. Twin Within Eric Saeter …
Matt Dillon, and the Food-Focused Reinvention of Pioneer Square
I first heard rumblings about Matt Dillon (Sitka & Spruce, Corson Building) opening a bakery in Pioneer Square last spring. It was just rumor then, a word dropped by a friend we have in common. Sometimes food-world friends spill the beans on things. But I kept quiet, as Dillon hadn’t finalized leases yet, and didn’t…
Gift Ideas for Kids: Toys on Parade
Northwest toys and baby goods—from precious felted animals to teething necklaces.
Reusable Kids’ Placemats at The Bookstore at Chihuly Garden and GlassThese fun, eco-friendly, nontoxic and erasable placemats offer the active kiddo in your life what may seem to be endless enjoyment. Featuring illustrations by Seattle artist Kate Endle, they are designed to channel the creative spirit in Chihuly’s work to inspire younger generations. Starting at…
Watch End of the World Movies, Shake Your Tiki and Other Weekend Musts
MUST SEESIFF’s Apocalypse Film FestivalOngoing (12/12–12/20) — “What form will the apocalypse take?” SIFF Cinema wonders. “Virus? Nuclear attack? Zombies? Primates? Kevin Costner?” None of the above, we sincerely hope. But what a fantastic theme for a film festival. Visit SIFF Cinema Uptown this week to honor the Mayan calendar’s dire prediction by revisiting some…
South Seattle’s DIY Chocolate Shop
Student crafted confections are a palate- and budget-pleasing choice.
Smack-dab in the middle of the main campus of South Seattle Community College (SSCC) is confectionary heaven, otherwise known as Bernie’s (6000 16th Ave. SW; 206.934.5828). This on-campus café hangout (named for the generous Seattle retail giant Bernie Brotman) is the sales outlet for the college’s nationally recognized pastry and specialty baking program, which means…
The Unsung Women of Grunge
The women of grunge rock play a starring role in an original new musical.
Grunge: The word still has the power to make longtime Seattleites cringe, conjuring as it does images of grubby cardigans and long johns worn under shorts, the faddish, flannel-sporting caricature of a musical era that began as something raw and personal and real. The co-opting of grunge—by fashion, media and poser bands—was precisely the opposite…
Where to See the Northern Lights This Season
Scratch the northern lights off your wish list with a trip to Alaska.
The first (and only) time Juneau native Katrina Heinz-Query remembers seeing the northern lights was on Halloween, when she was 10 years old. “The lights are out,” her mother shouted. They watched the ethereal green and yellow dance and swirl in a circle above them, like a laser show from outer space. “That Halloween was…
Is Warm the new Kai? And Other Fragrance News
There was a day when you couldn’t shop a boutique that didn’t have the Kai line of perfume, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, even deodorant. This blend of exotic flowers, reminiscent of gardenia, jasmine, plumaria and pikake is a winner and appeals to a broad range of women. Everyone loves it. New to the boutique perfume…
The Blak/Designmart
This weekend, December 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 30 emerging product, jewelry, textile and furniture designers will gather at the Caffe Vita bean room in a creative convergence of epic proportions, called The Blak/Designmart. Organized by Brite Collective, expect amazing (black-colored) gift options (for your friends/family/self) from Irene Wood,…
Pork Neck Ramen Broth
This may change your perception of what it takes to make a good pork stock.
It’s ironic that making true Japanese ramen from scratch—a hallmark adventure of the truly cooking-obsessed—feeds people an interpretation of a dish that, at least in college, is known for its simplicity. The thing is, if you’re not making the noodles yourself (and there are plenty of good, fresh ramen noodle brands), the process is actually…
New Music from Seattle’s Own Shelby Earl
New from local singer/songwriter Shelby Earl: a remastered Christmas tune, “This Christmas is for Us,” which you can preview and download for $1 here. Or, watch this video of her performing her gorgeous new song “Swift Arrows” live for a web series at Fretboard Journal: Twelve Days of Fretboard: Shelby Earl from fretboardjournal on Vimeo….
Holiday Gift Idea: Desktop Designer Dumpster
The perfect desktop or bookcase accessory, ideal for storing and displaying about a half-dozen of your favorite magazines (ahem), these hilarious Steelplant Mini Steel Dumpsters are crafted by Issaquah-based artist Ryan Christensen from 16-gauge steel, with each design individually accented with lid tiles, bright paint and graffiti tags. Sorry, wine not included. $175–$250, available at…
End of an Era: Thierry Rautureau is Closing Rover’s
When Eater Seattle broke the news that Rover’s was for sale and its iconic Chef in the Hat was ready to move on to new projects, the reaction was immediate and heartfelt. “Within minutes of the news coming out, the phone rang like crazy and hundreds of emails poured in. People are in shock but…
Trimpin: Seattle’s Most Innovative Piano Man
The noted "sound sculptor" unveils two new ways to experience his marvelous work
One of Seattle’s most renowned artists—boasting a MacArthur “Genius” award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an extensive profile in The New Yorker and a documentary about his work—remains largely unknown in his adopted home city. But even those who haven’t heard of sound sculptor Trimpin (who goes by his last name only) have probably heard Trimpin’s work….
Guardian Cellars’ Cop Turned Winemaker
An unlikely vintner turns out a lineup of luscious wines and a lively tasting room.
Jerry Riener fell in love with the fruit flies, barrels and tanks before he fell in love with wine. Working as a police officer in Lynnwood in 1997, Riener happened upon Matthews Estate in Woodinville on a day a troupe of volunteers was bottling the latest vintage. He joined in, and by the end of…
Formulary 55: Small-batch Bath and Body Boutique
Cordelia Smith, the leading lady behind the ambrosial-scented bath, body and home line Sweet Petula, has returned to retail with Formulary 55, a northeast Seattle micro boutique with workshop in the rear. In addition to her own brands, Sweet Petula, Mr. Mustachio and Good Clean Dog, Smith features handmade, small-batch bath and body products from…
The Modern Dollhouse
An innovative update to a classic children's toy.
Kids know a good thing when they see it. This is the philosophy of Brinca Dāda (brincadada.com), an innovative toy company helmed by Queen Anne dad and toy expert Doug Rollins, who focuses on updating classic toys into products that talk up to children. Brinca’s modernist dollhouses, which range from $149 to $599, are designed…
Ella James at Fred Meyer
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Fred Meyer has seriously upped its hip factor with Ella James, a new jewelry line that is surprisingly cute and well made. Everything is under $39.99, and would make a great gift for the tween, teen or trend-aware niece, family friend and co-worker on your list—people who are…
Give the Gift of Booze: Six Bottles That Will Impress Your Friends
Get your friends what they really want – a bottle bursting with an intriguing spirit or liqueur.
Is there a cocktail fanatic on your gift list this year, and one whose bar is already full of equipment? Then get them what they really want—a bottle bursting with an intriguing spirit or liqueur. The following six are chosen for their particular gift-ability. Heck, you can even pick one up as your gift for…
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