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Local Hand-crafted Chocolates You Must Try
After that bitter, seemingly endless campaign season, aren’t we all in the mood for something sweet? At Theo’s, the team has cooked up a super cool collection for the holidays sure to melt the hardest heart. It’s called Mirepoix and it’s a collaboration between Theo’s chocolatiers and students from FareStart, the wildly successful program that…
What on Earth is Happening at the Frye Art Museum?
Mw [Moment Magnitude], a boundary-crossing, description-eluding, interdisciplinary arts summit, of sorts, is taking over the Frye over the next three months. This week at the museum, local team zoe | juniper (a collaboration of a video artist and a choreographer, and past Seattle magazine Spotlight Award winner) is rehearsing and recording an original piece, No…
Moments from the 2012 Election We Should Remember Forever
Highlights from starting line we should try to hold onto, as we head into the next leg of the race (
1. Singing and dancing in the streets as a direct result of seeing change in action. 2. President Obama’s now famous Tweet, and that moment when the entire Obama family initially took the stage. 3. Tammy Baldwin’s win in Wisconsin – She is the first openly lesbian senator to be elected and the first woman…
Nordstrom Rack Opening in Northgate Mall
Admittedly Nordstrom Rack had totally fallen off my radar as a shopping option prior to the new Downtown location opening earlier this year. The old location was just so creepy to shop in that it made the merchandise, however good, less appealing to me. The new Westlake Center spot is clean, bright and less crammed…
Rosanna to Donate 10 Percent of Online Sales to Sandy Relief
As the stormwaters receede, the devastation and aftermath of Sandy continues to challenge the people of New York and New Jersey, who are struggling to stay warm, dry and safe as temperatures plummet along the East Coast. Designer and author, Rosanna Bowles, known for her ability to create a cozy scene with a pretty tabletop…
Goodwill Glitters this Weekend During their 29th Annual Sale
This weekend, fashionistas and bargain shoppers alike will flock to the Dearborn Goodwill for glam attire, jewelry, accessories and designer handbags galore as part of their 29th Annual Glitter Sale. Goodwill proves that all that glitters is gold, offering all that’s glam for incredibly discounted prices. Shoppers can browse through vintage offerings and designer pieces…
Riding in Cars with Strangers: Previewing the New Ride-Share Service, SideCar
My father told me never to get into a car with a stranger. I wonder how he’d feel about it if an app existed that knew which strangers were trustworthy, and which were, perhaps, even potential friends? And what if this app could also arrange for me (when I’m carless and in a rush) to…
Carole McClellan: Seattle’s Original Rock and Roll Designer
Leather is on-trend big time this fall and Bellevue Collection’s Independent Designer Showcase and EMP’s Worn to Be Wild have reminded us that one of our most prolific and talented Seattle designers, Carole McClellan, has been using leather (and fur) for years, designing stage clothing for many of our homegrown rockers (Heart, Chris Cornell, etc.)…
Oyster New Year Offers Up Tasty Wine Pairings
I’m still recovering from a wild New Year’s celebration. On Saturday, hundreds of shellfish fans converged in a massive tent on Pier 56 for Elliott’s 20th annual Oyster New Year, a celebration of the beginning of prime oyster eating time. The high-energy event features 25 growers from around the Northwest, all hands on deck, shucking…
Updated: Election Parties? We’ll Drink To That!
No matter how this election turns out, most people are ready to celebrate the end of a bitter, seemingly endless campaign season. Here are a few places to get your drink on among your fellow civic-minded citizen while votes are tabulated: The Pink Door’s pouring $1 Obamaramas (that’s the restaurant’s original concoction of fresh grape…
Kurt Timmermeister
We interviewed the cheesemaker for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 50 Occupation: farmer, author, maker of Dinah’s Cheese Neighborhood: Vashon Island Orientation: Gay Pets: Byron and Daisy, both dogs. I also have a herd of Jersey cows, but I wouldn’t really call them pets. Grew up in: Seattle Personal passion: I love great food; both growing and raising tasty fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy….
Renee Erickson
We interviewed the restaurant maven for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 39 Occupation: Chef and co-owner, Boat Street Cafe, The Walrus & the Carpenter, The Whale Wins and mobile food truck The Narwhal Neighborhood: Ballard/Phinney Orientation: Straight Pets: Puppy named Arlo; one cat, Lucca; and eight chickens Grew up in: Woodinville, Washington Personal mission: To fill my life with beautiful people, spaces, food and events…
Joni Arsheed
We interviewed the restaurant owner for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 26 Occupation: Co-owner, Mr. Gyros Neighborhood: Ballard Orientation: Straight Grew up in: Bellevue Personal mission: Work hard now, play later. My goal is to hopefully be retired before 40. I figure if I work as hard as I can now, I can enjoy life with a family later. Best quality: Physically, my eyes. I…
Jameson Fink
We interviewed the wine expert and blogger for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 40 Occupation: Wine writing, blogging, education and social media consulting. Also works at Bottlehouse Neighborhood: Capitol Hill Orientation: Straight Grew up: Outside of Chicago Why Seattle? I fled an IT job in Chicago in 1994 to pursue the wine business full-time and haven’t looked back. (Though I do miss riding the El everywhere.) Seattle…
Bri Seeley
We interviewed the fashion designer for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 29 Occupation: Fashion designer, Bri Seeley Designs Destined for occupation since: My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was 6. Neighborhood: Olympia Orientation: Straight Pets: Two incredibly furry orange-and-white tabby cats Grew up in: Northfield, Minnesota Personal mission: Bring fashion back to the glamour and femininity seen in the 1950s Best quality: It is also the…
Terri Hiroshima
One of the most fascinating singles in Seattle.
Age: 43 Occupation: director of Marketing & external relations, crosscut.com Neighborhood: Ravenna Orientation: Straight Grew up in: The Bay Area Why Seattle? I came to Seattle in ’92. I stayed because I loved the work I was doing (One Reel, Empty Space Theatre, STG, Crosscut) and how it affected and helped shape the cultural climate…
Quinton Morris
We interviewed the concert musician for our most fascinating singles story.
Age: 34 Occupation: Concert violinist, Seattle University professor Neighborhood: International District Orientation: Bisexual Grew up in: Park Forest, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago Personal mission: To be the very best person I can be. I try to treat people with respect and compassion and be a positive role model to the younger generation. Best quality:…
Diane Mapes
One of the most fascinating singles in Seattle.
Age: 53 Occupation: Freelance journalist and author Destined for occupation since: I started writing my byline all over my Pee Chee back in high school. Neighborhood: Queen Anne Orientation: Straight Children: No kids, but I’m a red-hot aunt Grew up: On a strawberry farm in Skagit Valley Personal mission: After being diagnosed with breast cancer…
Evan Mosher
One of the most fascinating singles in Seattle.
Age: 37 Occupation: Actor, musician, member of the band “Awesome” (awesomeinquotes.com) Destined for occupation since: Elementary school, when they sent us home with a worksheet with pictures of musical instruments on it. I pointed at the trumpet. Then theater extroverted me in high school, and I’ve been discovering new occupations ever since. Neighborhood: Fremont Orientation:…
Toast to Victory or Drown Your Sorrows: 5 Election Day Cocktails
No matter what side you’re on during this year’s election, let’s hope we can agree on two things: First, that an election night party just isn’t the same without a good cocktail (that fits both a winning and a losing mood). And second, that the following drinks are better than any other election night cocktails….
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