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Canlis Goes Pink For KENLIS
Upscale restaurant gets a colorful makeover
Canlis is going pink. The Seattle fine dining restaurant is ditching its dark colors in favor of a bold pink for a Barbie-themed event called “KENLIS” Aug. 9 and 10. The restaurant is now painted a flashy bright pink. The event is a dance party at “the Canlis dream house” that benefits breast cancer research…
Is Honesty the Best Policy in Relationships? Uh, Sometimes
All 'rules' have exceptions
I know that there is generally an ironclad sentiment that honesty is always best. But I would like to propose a reexamination of that “always” word. Because I think, no matter how much we all want to know the truth about everything, that the absolute truth is sometimes too brutal, and sometimes too destructive, to use or hear…
Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend
Jazzy, festive, bookish
It’s been hot, hasn’t it? I’m scheming ways to hang out at Trader Joe’s just for the A/C. My kids haven’t left the inflatable pool, and it’s turned into the neighborhood hotspot. Did you know Washington ranks No. 1 for beaches? Now’s the time to hang out at the nearest one. And for those hot,…
Picture Perfect, Inside and Out
The Friedman home serves as a rotating art gallery
“Canoe Trails Residence” is a home art gallery designed with velvet gloves and without velvet ropes. For decades, Ken and Jane Friedman have been serious curators and creators of art. Jane formerly co-owned Friedman Oens Gallery on Bainbridge Island, acquiring notable pieces from around the Northwest and world. Their collection includes…
Publisher’s Note: From Stigma to Science
Seattle is emerging as a leader in using psychedelics for mental health
Right or wrong, psychedelics have long been relegated to the fringes of society, dismissed as dangerous substances with no legitimate medical value. Having grown up during the late ‘60s and ‘70s, my word associations for “magic mushrooms” were always with “Woodstock hippies” or worse, “Charles Manson.” But recent research taking place in our region has begun to challenge this perception…
Top Docs: 2024
Seattle magazine's 24th annual list of the best doctors in the Puget Sound region
Finding a doctor can be overwhelming. Referrals from friends and family are helpful, of course, but, in partnership with Castle Connolly, we want to make the process easier. For more than two decades, Seattle magazine has published a list of the region’s top doctors. None paid to be included and all were nominated by their…
The First Sculptor of Seattle
James Wehn's work can still be seen all over the city
My first encounter with the work of James Wehn occurred in the 1980s during a family trip to the Seattle Center. At some point that day we found ourselves walking around in the nearby Belltown neighborhood when someone in the group pointed to a statue of Chief Seattle. The 400-pound bronze statue sits at Tilikum…
Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks
Fireworks, pirates, and Missy Elliott
The heat is rolling in over the next few days, and today, the Fourth of July promises to be beautiful. As you plan your holiday, check out our story on tasty food options if you’re headed to the airport. We also get into one advocate’s hope for the recent Supreme Court ruling and its potential…
Food Flight
The best portable meals to grab on the way to Sea-Tac
Crunching through a fresh bánh mì at the far end of Terminal C at Sea-Tac International Airport or unwrapping an oversized cemita during boarding sits just at the edge of acceptable airport behavior. Not because someone shouldn’t be able to enjoy some of Seattle’s finest sandwiches or slices en route, but simply because…
Trailblazing Women: Angela Dunleavy
CEO, Gourmondo
Years ago, when my children were very young, I attended an extended education seminar at the University of Washington to learn about corporate board governance. One of the lecturers was a founder of a venture fund, and a woman I deeply admire. She was successful, poised, self-assured. If there was anyone who could impart wisdom…
Sustainable Strands
Decoding clothing labels for chic and healthier fabric choices
When curating your wardrobe, paying close attention to clothing labels is a must. To ensure your outfits are stylish, sustainable, and durable, look for garments crafted from natural fibers such as cotton, silk, wool, linen, and cashmere. Clothes made from…
Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer
‘One of a kind homes perfect for entertaining or vacation rentals’
The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another incredible stretch of sun-soaked days. Excitingly, on top of the standard itinerary filled with morning hikes, tee times, and warm, starry nights by the firepit,…
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