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Meet the 2015 Crosscut Courage Award Winners
Recognizing local public service, culture and business leaders
For some of us, going to work is a fairly mundane affair. But for the winners of Crosscut’s 2015 Courage Awards, it’s a mission and—although they might not call it this—an act of true bravery. Seattle magazine is proud to partner with Crosscut (crosscut.com) in recognizing these local public service, culture and business leaders whose…
Coffee Flour: The Next Great Superfood
The next gluten-free darling of the culinary world is a Seattle export
Dan Belliveau is about to change the way you think about coffee. The former Starbucks executive has created a powder from the pulp of the coffee fruit, known as the coffee cherry. (The cherry’s pit is what we refer to as the coffee bean.) And it’s this pulp—something discarded by coffee farmers for the…
Seattle Native Zoe Rain to Photograph Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2016 Tour
The young photographer will again accompany the duo on their national tour
Five years ago Zoe Rain was failing her high school photography class. A self-described troubled kid, Rain took the class only to get an art credit at Roosevelt High and continued to shuffle through her curriculum, despite loving to shoot “insects and flowers and silly kids’ stuff” when she was younger. Her high school teacher…
New Restaurant Salare Opens in Ravenna
Matt Dillon’s protégé sets his own tables at Salare, serving creative charcuterie in Ravenna
In a little more than a year, chef Edouardo Jordan has gone from rising star to local culinary celeb. He first wowed us with his rustic open-fire cooking at Matt Dillon’s Bar Sajor, where he was chef de cuisine. Now, Jordan, 35, has opened his own restaurant, Salare, in Ravenna, where he lives with his…
The Nerdiest Way to Fly, Giant Snowflakes in Belltown and More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
What was that in the sky? Your eyes didn’t deceive you. That was, in fact, a Boeing 787 painted in the likeness of R2-D2. According to GeekWire, the R2-D2 jet landed yesterday at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for the first time. The “Dreamliner” is owned by Japanese airline All Nippon’s Airways, and is decorated to…
Winners of the Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll
We asked and you voted. Here are the best of the best in every category
Our annual year-in-review story this month is always packed with editors’ picks for the best our city has to offer. But you also had a say: Back in July, you voted for your favorites–everything from casinos to CrossFit studios–in our Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Poll. Herewith, we present the results. Want to make your…
Recipe of the Week: Mini Lemon Meringue Whoopie Pies
These bite-sized bits of sunshine will brighten up your winter
As the colder months progress and autumn turns to winter, you may find yourself craving the bright flavor of citrus. Portland-based food writer and award-winning pastry chef Ellen Jackson released her cookbook The Lemon Cookbook: 50 Sweet & Savory Recipes to Brighten Every Meal this year and it may be just the thing to offset…
Mamnoon’s Jason Stratton dishes on “Top Chef”
It’s finally here, so cue up your DVRs or cancel plans for Wednesday night, Dec. 2, when Mamnoon executive chef Jason Stratton debuts on the season premiere of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” In a Top Chef first, season 13’s contestants will compete road-trip style up and down the California coast, from San Francisco to Palm Springs,…
Prairie Underground Sample Sale, New Filson Flagship Store Open
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations and sales in Seattle
Prairie Underground Sample SaleWhere: 940 South Harney St.What: Local and sustainable fashion brand Prairie Underground will host its annual must-not-miss sample sale this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will include hundreds of pieces from past seasons and factory seconds, such as jackets, hoodies, tunics and leggings (all made with…
Artisan Cookies Made Simple
With Krista's Baking Co., gourmet treats are just a cookie mix away
At 22, cookie entrepreneur Krista Nelson already understands the subtle nuances of dinner-party politics. She realizes, for instance, that full-time working parents given the task of bringing a homemade dessert to a dinner might need a little help. That is why the Ballard native and former Snoqualmie Ice Cream marketing guru launched Krista’s Baking Co.,…
How To Prevent Your Home’s Pipes From Freezing
Read these tips to prevent serious water damage to your home
As winter temperatures begin to creep up around your home you may start feeling nervous about your water pipes and plumbing. If so, you’re not alone. Frozen pipes (or rather, burst pipes) can cause expensive water damage to your home and property. Even a small tear in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons…
‘Thrift Shop’ Singer Pens #TheBookofWanz
Seattle singer Wanz has written a new book full of inspirational quotes from the road
Michael A. Wansley wants to drive his own boat. But, to do this anytime soon he’s going to have to get over some pretty debilitating fears. Wansley, who famously sang the hook in the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song, “Thrift Shop,” appears on the water in a scene for the song’s video, driving a boat…