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Free burgers at The Habit Burger Grill in Kent
My love affair with The Habit Burger Grill started about eight years ago when I moved from San Francisco to the East Bay suburb of Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek had much to offer to a Nor Cal city girl: affordable houses, better schools, free downtown parking, and a new Habit Burger Grill located walking distance…
Chipotles Reopen, Seattle Prepares for Storms
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Local Chipotles Are Back in Service: 43 Washington and Oregon Chipotles reopened their doors yesterday following an E. coli outbreak that affected 49 people. Health officials are still unable to locate the outbreak’s source, but, unfortunately, this is not uncommon with foodborne-illnesses. In the time it takes to trace an illness, the tainted perishable food is likely already…
Seattle’s Iconic Gum Wall Gets Cleaned Up & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Since its construction in 1962 the Space Needle has been an icon of the future and technology in Seattle. According to CBS News Correspondent Ben Tracy, our city’s beloved landmark is getting a much needed upgrade into the modern era. Visitors can now login to a 20 foot long digital guestbook or take a selfie…
Warby Parker Releases Winter Frames, Jamie Joseph Trunk Show at Essenza
Stay up to date with the newest store openings, collaborations, and sales in Seattle
Warby Parker Winter CollectionWhere: 3501 Fremont Ave N and onlineWhat: Warby Parker (now open in Seattle) launched its winter collection yesterday. Five new shapes–Chilton, Chelsea, Baker, Wilder, and Eaton–have been added to the eyewear selection in a cooler palette of blues, greys, and crystals. The styles complement returning pieces (in new colors) from the Japanese titanium Luminary…
Recipe of the Week: Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This rustic soup recipe is the perfect autumn comfort food
There’s nothing better than a satisfying and warm bowl of soup on a rainy autumn afternoon. Local food blogger Mackenzie Schieck’s roasted cauliflower soup is a comforting and healthy companion to the cozy weather. This versatile dish is ideal for holiday parties, weeknight dinner, or even a simple weekend lunch. This simple and flavorful soups…
Big Mario’s Pizza opens in Lower Queen Anne
Let’s be honest. This headline should read ‘Yay, we don’t have to drive to Capitol Hill for a slice of Big Mario’s anymore!’ Guild Seattle, the group that owns Big Mario’s New York Style Pizza, has opened its second location serving divine perfectly crisp, thin crust pizza. As we reported this summer, it is one…
Pacific Northwest Ballet Takes a Leap with ‘The Nutcracker’
New sets and costumes will bring a fresh look to PNB's beloved holiday spectacle
When Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) announced its adieu to the Kent Stowell/Maurice Sendak version of The Nutcracker last year, many of us—and by “us” I mean those rare individuals who have lived in Seattle for more than a few years—reacted with a plaintive groan or a whiny, toddler-esque chorus of Noooo! And it wasn’t because…
The Best Holiday Drinks
Pop open some bubbly, grab a local cider or consider pairing beer with an elegant holiday dinner
One of the first things that comes to mind when we think holiday celebrations is popping open some bubbly. For good reason; it is essentially a party in a bottle. Sparkling wines come from across the globe, but why not celebrate with the real deal, with those from the Champagne region of France. We’ve got…
The Must List: Hello Kitty Exhibit, Film Noir Series
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must MeowEMP Gets Catty with Hello Kitty Exhibit(11/14, times vary) Meow! Hello Kitty turns 40! At Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, the first exhibit of its kind at the EMP Museum, explore more than 600 Hello Kitty products, vintage treasures, artists’ work from around the world and the infamous plush-toy-covered Hello Kitty…
Must List: Carrie Brownstein Reading, PNB’s ‘Emergence’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Be HungryCarrie Brownstein Reads at the Neptune TheatreFriday (11/6, 7 p.m.) Northwest native Carrie Brownstein, star of Portlandia, will read from her new book, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, at Seattle’s Neptune Theatre. Brownstein will share her story of music and family drama and how those experiences shaped her evolution as an artist….
Anonymous Protests Amazon, E. Coli Cases Linked to Chipotle
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Anonymous is protesting Amazon. The hacktivist group, Anonymous, is partaking in their “Million Mask March,” a global day of action to protest corruption and injustice. This year, their target is Amazon. The company has advised employees to refrain from wearing clothing with Amazon logos and to keep badges out of sight, while Anonymous activists will be easily identifiable in…
Where to Have a Great Classic Martini
4 Seattle bars where the classic martini rules the roost
I’ll admit: I love our adventuresome bartenders. Want to smoke a drink? I’m all for it. Using obscure Italian amari or other international bottle from the back shelf? Bring it on! But, I also adore the classics, and nothing is more a classic than the Martini. I have mine with gin, of course, and a…