Seattle Mag
Online Dating, Open Relationships and Looking for Love in Seattle
Is Seattle a difficult place in which to find love? We explore.
I was with my girlfriend for three years before we broke up near the end of 2015. We’d met through a mutual friend while shooting a short film for a local competition. She and I were the two main characters in 17 Days of Summer, a spoof on the film 500 Days of Summer (because…
7 Airbnbs to Book Now for a Quick Getaway
Soothe your seasonal sadness with a short vacation to one of these great Airbnbs
For many people, the shortened days of winter can be rough. There’s definetely something unpleasant about leaving the house before sunrise, only to come home after it has set, or as it’s setting. Your salvation is at hand; spring is just around the corner. But why wait so long? If you feel buried under the…
5 Rainy Day Diversions to Try
From Octopus Week to a stroll through a greenhouse, inspired ideas for stormy days in Seattle
When the rain is coming down in buckets it’s easy to want to spend the day posted up on the couch for a movie marathon with an extra-large pizza. The promise of comfort and warmth seems too good to pass up. Still, there are only so many hours you can spend in front of the…
Luly Yang to Design New Alaska Airlines Uniforms & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Storied and respected Seattle fashion designer, Luly Yang, is flying high. Announced just yesterday on February 11, the fashion mogul has struck a partnership with Alaska Airlines to design the company’s new uniforms. The airline, which is headquartered in Seattle, is currently undertaking a major brand update. According to a press release put out by the…
The Must List: Realish Housewives Parody, Valentine’s Day Dinners
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must LaughThe Realish Housewives Parody at The Moore(2/11 to 2/14, times vary) Watch out, Emerald City: The Realish Housewives of Seattle are moving in. In this original parody at The Moore Theatre, a cast of quirky women, including glamour queens and business tycoons, gather to gossip about local personalities and current events. Must LoveOur Favorite…
3 Carpooling Apps to Help Ease Your Commute
Apps like Uber, King Co. and Pogo can get you into that carpool lane
American commuters spend around 42 hours in traffic per year, but these new, free apps aim to help Seattleites beat the road congestion and get into that carpool lane: A carpool is a hop, skip and jump away with UberHop. Commuters (as many as five per car) request a route through the Uber app and…
Valentine’s Day Drink Picks from Seattle Bartenders
Six sublime shakers tell us their favorites for the most romantic day of the year
The heart-iest day of the year is just a few days away. Herewith, we’ve rounded up some top Seattle shakers and asked them a few questions about the best romantic drinks, to help ensure everyone has a successful Valentine’s Day: 1. What do you think the most romantic cocktail of all time is, and why?…
SoDo’s Gastropod Reopens as Mollusk in South Lake Union
Mollusk highlights Near East and Southeast Asian flavors on the seafood-centric menu
When chef Travis Kukull and Epic Ales brewmaster Cody Morris shuttered Gastropod last fall, food nerds around the city sank into mourning. The modest, 600-square-foot SoDo restaurant, which tied with Capitol Hill’s Mamnoon for our 2013 Best New Restaurant, was home to some pretty eclectic, inexpensive food and fantastically off-the-wall beers.The duo closed Gastropod to…
Seattle Among Top 10 Most Densely Populated Cities & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
For the first time, Census data shows that Seattle ranks among the top 10 most densely populated big cities in the U.S. According to The Seattle Times, with 7,962 people per square mile in 2014, Seattle bypassed Baltimore to become the 10th of 50 most populous cities in the country. Seattle’s population density has also increased by…
Why We Really Are Sleepless in Seattle
Why our seasonal daylight swing could put your health at risk
It’s an annual ritual as familiar as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Spring brings sun-starved Seattleites out of hibernation, blinking in the daylight. As Seattle’s short winter days—with a mere eight hours of daily sunlight in December—give way to 16 hours of daylight by June, we often shift our own schedules in response, bedding down…
Ethan Stowell and other big-name chefs design Li’l Woody’s burgers
Tamara Murphy of Terra Plata and Edouardo Jordan of Salare craft meaty contributions
When I first moved to Ballard, it took the moving company 10 days to deliver our furniture and kitchen stuff. So we borrowed an IKEA frying pan from a friend and lived on eggs and ramen and Li’l Woody’s hamburgers. As such, Li’l Woody’s burgers hold a special place in my heart – and, likely,…
Heart-Healthy Recipe: Almond-Crusted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts
Whip up this simple salmon recipe with roasted veggies for a healthy dinner
February is Heart Health Month and according to the American Heart Association, not only is salmon a delicious dinner idea, but it’s also loaded with essential heart-healthy nutrients. Aren’t we lucky to live in a place where fresh salmon is so plentiful? Sometimes, dishing out for fresh seafood can seem like a little bit of…