Seattle Mag
German Cocktails at Altstadt, Vote for Local Distillers and More
All the boozy news you can use
From special drinks to big booze contests to cider-ific anniversaries and events, local bars, distillers, and cideries are making the end of summer a wonderful place for those who, like me, love our local producers. Read the below and learn more. Altstadt’s German Cocktails: Pioneer Square’s Altstadt opened three years ago and became known for…
Favorite new snack: Asiago Black Pepper Serious Cheesy Puffs
Portland-based cheese puffs for grown ups are made with non GMO ingredients
I no longer have to hoard my child’s Pirates Booty, or the Trader Joe’s version: World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs. It feels good to have my own fluffy cheese puffs. Granted, Portland-made Fuller Foods’ Serious Cheese Puffs are more expensive and could star in their own episode of the TV show Portlandia (these belly-tickled puffs are…
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Displays New Solo Exhibition
Barbara Earl Thomas brings blood and fire to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Painter, author and essayist Barbara Earl Thomas is among Seattle’s most emotionally evocative and socially engaged artists. Over the years, she has run the Northwest African American Museum, steered the Seattle Arts Commission and given countless spirited talks and lectures. She has also been the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2016 Artists Trust…
Poke Bar Opens Inside Wallingford Convenience Store
Find the traditional and tasty fish bowls in an unlikely location
Poke bars are popping up everywhere, but it was still surprising to find the ultimate bowl of the traditional Hawaiian raw fish salad inside a Wallingford convenience store (former home of The Erotic Bakery). Co-owner John Chung is the brains behind the unlikely gem that is 45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar, where you…
More Washington State Politicians Have Joined the NeverTrump Ranks
A new poll suggests grassroots enthusiasm for Trump isn't happening
I was highly skeptical of state GOP chair Susan Hutchison’s national convention declaration that Washington is a “swing” state in the presidential election. No one other than Hutchison predicts Donald Trump will carry Washington, and even some of his supporters here, like Seattle developer Martin Selig, have dropped the candidate, partly because of negative pushback…
Six Treats to Try at Bellevue’s New Lolli and Pops Store
Bellevue Square's new candy store offers posh new sweet treats
The newly opened Lolli and Pops store at Bellevue Square is a candy confectionery even Willy Wonka would love. The San Francisco-based high-end candy shop, which has a slew of locations across the country including in the nearby Southcenter Mall and Alderwood Mall, has brought its sweet treats to the first floor of Bellevue’s expansive shopping center, tucked…
Ballard’s Populuxe Brewing expands taproom and brewery
New, next-door facility features 7-barrel brew house and larger beer garden
Hey, craft beer fans. Exciting news. Populuxe Brewing has announced plans to move into a new, larger space next door to their current space at 826 NW 48th Street in Ballard next March or April. No more fighting over seating or corhnole during their free Family Happy Hours or Record Store Day (that’s when DJs…
How to Stay Relaxed When Hosting Overnight Guests
Make sure their visit goes smoothly by following these simple steps
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Inviting friends or family to stay in your home is a great way to spend time together, but allowing people to share your life and your space also demands some thought and planning if it’s to go well. After all, you want your visitors to have a terrific time…
The Must List: ‘Star Wars’ Night at Safeco, Street Food Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must EatSalt & Straw Ice Cream Cart Pops Up at Seattle CenterPortland’s Salt & Straw is one of the country’s most cult-favorite, chef-driven ice cream shops. And this weekend, it’s popping up right here inside the epic La Marzocco Cafe at KEXP in the Seattle Center to celebrate an affogato collaboration with the Italian espresso…
Three Impressions of Corvus & Co.
The Capitol Hill spot delights with classic drinks and small bites
In early June, Corvus & Co. opened on the eastern stretch of Broadway on Capitol Hill and, after a few name changes, has spread its wings throughout the summer months. I stopped by recently to try out the fare and libations, and below are three impressions of the visit. The Drinks: You’ll discover a host…
Ryan Lewis Takes a Bite Out of Food Deserts
The music producer and Macklemore collaborator dishes on his new cause
Music producer, DJ, Macklemore collaborator and Seattleite Ryan Lewis has a new cause: food deserts. He’s working with Naked Juice and Wholesome Wave—a national nonprofit founded by Michael Nischan, a James Beard award-winning chef—on a #DrinkGoodDoGood selfie campaign to raise awareness about the difficulty many Americans have in accessing affordable, fresh foods in their neighborhoods….
This weekend: Portland’s Salt & Straw ice cream pops up in Seattle for the first time
La Marzocco Cafe to host pop up and affogato-ice cream collaboration this weekend
Portland’s Salt & Straw is one of the country’s most cult-favorite, chef-driven ice cream shops. Visit any of their four Portland locations (and four more in Los Angeles) and prepare to wait in line for at least 30 minutes. The last time we indulged in Salt & Straw, it was at the Esquire Building location…