Seattle Mag
Instagram Inspiration: Winter Style
Seattle fashion bloggers bundle up in style
When it comes to fashion, I prioritize comfort. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that winter is my favorite season; I love any weather that gives me an excuse to bundle up and actualize my dream of looking like a walking pile of blankets. However, I often resort to the same cold weather outfit: a…
Estates Wine Room opens in Pioneer Square
Tasting room will feature wines from Double Canyon and Archery Summit
This year’s major urban winery news was the opening of Charles Smith Wines Jet City in Georgetown, which still holds the title of largest urban winery on the West Coast. On Dec. 11, a smaller but important urban winery and tasting room will unlock its doors, this time in Pioneer Square. The Estates Wine Room…
6 Seattle Spots for Healthy Dining Options
The best dishes at Seattle’s top picks for healthy dining
Eating right while dining out can be a challenge, especially for those with food allergies or special dietary demands. Blessed be January, when it seems everyone has made a New Year’s resolution. Here are our favorite dishes that regularly serve up superfood nutrition. Tallulah’s This inviting café, found on the back side of Capitol Hill…
What the Teachers’ Strike Taught Seattle Parents
Local parents learned to use their powers for good
Months have passed since teachers in Seattle Public Schools walked the picket lines in the district’s first strike in 30 years. Students missed six full days of school—the first days of the school year—as the Seattle Education Association (SEA), which represents 5,000 teachers, negotiated over issues that included testing, recess, teacher pay and length of…
Seattle Has Changed, But Memories From Earlier Days Remain
Knute Berger reflects on the crossroads of his past
For me, intersections can be the coordinates of memory. Because I’ve lived in Seattle for most of my life, those cross streets are sometimes landmarks of my personal and family history. There’s Fourth and Pike, where I was standing when I was given five brass World’s Fair dollars to spend at the Century 21 Exposition….
Seattle Celebrates All Things ‘Star Wars’
Awaken the Jedi in you with these Seattle 'Star Wars' events
As the opening day of Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens draws near (December 18 if you don’t already know), Seattle fans, young and old, are strapping on their lightsabers and hitting the town in celebration. Whether you’re a hard-core fan or just looking to join in on the excitement we’ve compiled a list of…
The Must List: Pop-Up Skating Rinks, Burlesque Nutcracker & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must ReadPick up a Copy of New Book The Best Party of our LivesTuesday (12/15) Local poet and The Stranger‘s “Wedding Crasher” columnist Sarah Galvin releases The Best Party of our Lives, a collection of stories of gay weddings. Each story features a same-sex couple–most with Seattle connections–and their journey to the altar. Must SkateTake…
Holiday Take-Out: Bread & Butter
Breads, rolls, biscuits and butter for your holiday table
You’ve put all that thought into the celebration spread for your holiday meal—don’t lose steam before getting to the beloved, holy staples of bread and butter. As with everything else, ’tis the season to consider some new options. Dinner RollsFor the nostalgic comfort of classic dinner rolls, hit up Macrina Bakery. Its tender and buttery…
The Ultimate Holiday Take-Out Feast
Where to find the best local ingredients, main courses, sides and desserts for your holiday meal
If there’s ever a time for home cooks to show off their culinary chops, it’s the holidays. Unfortunately, the festive season is also a time for hurried gift buying, out-of-town visitors and busy days at the office. But no one ever said you had to do it all. Seattle is teeming with well-stocked specialty grocery…
Holiday Take-Out: The Essential Culinary Shops in Seattle
Go-to stops for luxe cooking staples, hostess gifts and more
ChefShopBest for: Boxed and ready dinner party sweets From escargot to chutney, verjus to heritage beans, ChefShop (Interbay, 1425 Elliott Ave. W; 206.286.9988; chefshop.com) covers a lot of culinary territory. At this time of year, the selections grow to include a particularly exquisite array of panettone ($36–$68), the traditional holiday sweet bread from Italy. With…
Holiday Take-Out: The Entire Dinner
Here's where you can bring home the entire holiday feast, from appetizer to dessert
Seattle is teeming with gourmands and grocers ready to offer up a full meal deal. So why not take them up on it? Here’s where you can bring home an entire holiday feast, from the appetizer all the way to dessert. Sweet. The Gourmet GrocerMetropolitan Market offers three complete menus for the Thanksgiving and Christmas…
Holiday Take-Out: Brunch Options
Bakery sweets and savory local meats to round out an easy brunch at home
The food focus come December is heavily weighted toward big turkeys and honey-roasted hams, rich side dishes and decadent desserts. But the beloved brunch can be just as good a means for celebration, with the advantage of a relaxed vibe. To keep you in chill mode, here are local resources for front-loading the menu with…