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Comfort Food: Casserole
There’s nothing quite like Zayda Buddy’s in Ballard, which proclaims its undying love for tater tots with a huge sidewalk sandwich board outside the main entrance. Grab a seat inside this Midwest-themed diner and order up the famous tater tot hot dish, chockfull of creamy ground beef and topped with crisp tots and gooey melted…
Food News: Revel Opens Friday, + Uneeda Burger Update, More
Joule chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi open their Korean street-eats spot this week; Scott Staples
Is Fremont the new Ballard? You could easily argue that it is, what with the supremely exciting news that Revel, the Korean street eats restaurant from the owners of Joule, is opening Friday. I told you all about Revel way back in October, but in case you’re hearing it here first, the gist: noodles (with, say, duck meatballs); dumplings…
Fashion Friday: Very Merry Weekend Holiday Sales
Urban Craft Uprising, Christmas gift picks at Momo and a very peppermint manicure
Tis’ the season for shopping (or in my case just wandering the men’s department trying to find a gift for the guy who declared he just wanted socks for Christmas, sigh) and the holiday sales and fests are in full swing this weekend, and the weeks beyond. Stay tuned each Friday as we highlight the…
Fashion Friday: Buzz on new beauty finds and sales
A very sporty sale in Fremont, 12 Days of Christmas cheer at Elaia Spa and why everyone is getting “
We’re busy putting our February beauty feature to bed, so I’ve got beauty on the brain this week, further helped by the great holiday specials and new treatments stuffing my inbox. But never fear shoppers, there is a golden nugget for you as well this week. Happy blissful (and apparently very, very wet) weekend: – …
Susannah Frame wins broadcast ‘Pulitzer’
For KING 5's 'Waste on the Water' series
TV news gets a lot of bad press, so it’s nice to see really good work get recognized. KING 5 investigative reporter Susannah Frame, whom we singled out as one of Seattle’s Most Influential people in our November issue, has received the broadcasting equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize for her ongoing “Waste on the Water”…
Weekly Must List: Our Top To-do’s of the Week
Must SeeHomo for the HolidaysThrough 12/24 – Directed by boylesque star Ben de la Crème, this comedic cabaret show features a raucous lineup of local GLBT talent including Fuchsia Foxxx and the Cherdonna and Lou show. $15–$20. OddfellowsHall, West Hall, 915 E Pine St.; 206.324.7263; centuryballroom.com Must Ring in the New YearMoisture Festival 2011 New…
Comfort Food: Best Comfort Fried Foods in Seattle
Deep-fried VeggiesYes, we’re making the argument that fruits and veggies—even those batter dipped and fried—still count toward your recommended five to nine a day. And it’s even better when it’s something unexpected, like the fried lemons at Pike Street Fish Fry on Capitol Hill. Here, slices are batter-dipped, then introduced to a quick bath in…
VIDEO: Cranberry Lemon Zest Scones
Each week Seattle mag video blogger and host of Cookus Interruptus Cynthia Lair brings us selections
(Goodbye house) Holiday breakfast? Scones are a snap. These have fiber (whole grain pastry flour) and are not too sweet. Just right with a some scrambled eggs and a cup of coffee. For printable recipe, click here. Merry Christmas morning! Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole…
Local Architects Frame Negative Space at the Border
Arts and culture editor Brangien Davis on Lead Pencil Studio's arresting new work, "Non-Sign II," th
Seattle-based architects and artists Daniel Mihalyo and Annie Han, who collaborate under the name Lead Pencil Studio (leadpencilstudio.com), have built their reputation on nothing. More specifically, their award-winning site-specific installations have focused on absence—such as in 2003’s “Stairway,” a spindly metal flight of stairs missing quite a few steps in the middle, and 2006’s phenomenal…
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks
Here are a few suggestions for how to get to Forks and where to stay.
You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies and you’re still craving more? Head to the real Forks and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Located between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the tiny town of Forks—population 3,500—has embraced its connection to Stephenie Meyers’ hit vampire book series. Once a…
Twilight Links
We know what you're doing when you're not on Facebook or Seattlemag.com. You're googling Twilight, a
These Web sites are the best of the best when it comes to breaking Twilight news. Stephenie Meyer: The author of the Twilight series doesn’t grant a lot of interviews, but she’s good about keeping her fans up to date on the things she knows are important to them. The World of Twilight: Start here if you’re…
Gray Weather Survival Guide
The sky may be gray, but that’s no reason to feel blue. We’ve come up with plenty of ways to survive
The sky may be gray, but that’s no reason to feel blue. We’ve come up with plenty of ways to survive—and thrive—during our long winter nights and rainy days. 1. Play ball! This town’s big on pinball—thanks to our weather, and because we’re a little geeky, says Larry Reid, curator at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery…
Candy Cane Cruisin’: Win Free Weekend at Sorrento
Let the Sorrento Santa sweeten your day with a candy cane and holiday giveaways
If you find yourself downtown early next week finishing up your shopping, be sure to keep your eye out for the man of the hour, St. Nicholas himself. The Sorrento Santa will be making his annual rounds of the city on the Candy Cane Cruise, checking up on who’s been naughty and nice and handing…
Food News: Restaurant Openings Aplenty: Revel, High 5 Pie, More
Hungry, Seattle? New restaurants are popping up in Fremont, Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Ballard and
On Wednesday, we heard that Revel, the new Korean street-eats place from the owners/chefs at Joule, is opening today! And that Scott Staples’ Uneeda Burger will open in a week or so. That’s great news for Fremonters. But that’s just for starters. On the pie front, Dani Cone (of Fuel Coffee and High 5 Pie fame) is…
The Weekly Must List: December 16-22
Our top to-do's for the week
Must Say SIFF Cinema: Labyrinth Quote Along Friday – Sunday (12/17- 12/19) – SIFF Cinema takes audiences into the magical and impossibly cool world of Jim Henson’s 1986 film, Labyrinth, starring David Bowie himself as the Goblin King. The best part of the show? this showing includes a quote-along with subtitles for all of your…
Spotlight: Kate Whoriskey
Intiman's new artistic director and her theatrical family settles into Seattle
In the lobby of the empty Intiman Theatre, an adorable child is in hot pursuit of a ball imprinted with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince. It’s an apt plaything for Rory, age 2, who, only a few days before, moved to Seattle from New York City, after a stint in Paris. While Rory is…
Tasting Through Woodinville: North Industrial Park
Just across the street from the main Warehouse District lies another small pocket of winery treasur
Warehouse District Covington Cellars A long, formal table is set just inside this posh tasting room, giving it the air of an upscale restaurant. The food here goes way beyond the typical cheese and crackers: Covington has its own kitchen and a resident chef. Vintner Morgan Lee’s diverse lineup of wines—including a Sangiovese Rosé, a…
10 Up-And-Coming Washington Wines
You may not have heard of some of these newcomers to the Washington wine scene, but their distinctiv
Nodland Cellars Tim and Tracy Nodland are partners in marriage and winemaking. At Nodland Cellars, just East of Spokane, they keep things simple, making just one white wine and one red. Their first release is a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère. The blends change each year,…
Tasting Through Woodinville: Off The Beaten Path
The Woodinville area is webbed with roads winding through stands of trees and patches of farmland.
DiStefano Winery One of the oldest wineries in Woodinville, tucked away behind the train tracks just west of the main Woodinville exit off State Route 522, DiStefano also has one of the area’s prettiest tasting rooms, where wine dinners and events take place surrounded by barrels. Known for elegant Bordeaux-style Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Franc…
Tasting Through Woodinville: Showplaces
Tiny tasting rooms are the latest trend in Woodinville’s growing wine country, but, in the beginning
The Showplaces Columbia Winery In the heart of what’s now known as Woodinville’s River District, Columbia could easily be nicknamed “the house that David Lake built,” for the late winemaker who established a legacy of quality during his 20-plus years of crafting superpremium varietals and the state’s first vineyard-designated varietals. After a dramatic facelift in 2009, Columbia’s…
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