Seattle Mag
Best Thing I’ve Eaten in Walla Walla This Week
Over the years, I’ve stopped in at the Colville Street Patisserie a handful of times. I don’t usually start my days off with a pastry, but when you’re in Walla Walla, where it always feels like a mini vacation (er, not that I’m on vacation. This is day three of a four-day work trip. Research!),…
See Vividly Colored Volcanoes at Linda Hodges Gallery
A Seattle artist pays homage to the looming power of volcanoes
Seattle artist and Lake Stevens native Ryan Molenkamp was only 3 years old when Mount St. Helens erupted, but he remembers visiting the aftermath, seeing the mud lines on the trees and finding pumice on every exposed surface. As a kid, his favorite book was one featuring time-lapse photos of the eruption, the “lasting visual…
Why Jimgermanbar’s Jim German Wants You to Head East, Young Men and Women!
It’s day two of a four-day stay in Walla Walla for me (all in the name of work). And no trip out to these parts would be complete without a stop in nearby Waitsburg to see Jim German at his namesake cocktail bar, hailed as one of the best in the state. German spent a…
Vino Volo Wine Bar: Your Sea-Tac Airport Savior
It’s Monday, which means the majority of us are likely (still) in wanderlust mode. I happen to be at Sea-Tac Airport as I write this—heading to Walla Walla to work on a piece for our October issue, which brings me to the crux of this breezy Monday blog post sponsored by bubbly. I’m sitting at my go-to spot:…
Add These Three Local Bands to Your Summer 2014 Playlist Now
Three of Seattle’s best indie bands have new records for your summer playlist pleasure
!–paging_filter–piframe src=”https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:laurenmang20:playlist:3OAXSj…” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true”/iframepstrongKITHKINbrAlbum:/strong Rituals, Trances Ecstasies for Humans in Face of The Collapse, released 5/24 on Pesanta UrfolkbrstrongSound: /strongLike a drumline raised by wolves, this self-proclaimed “Cascadian treepunk tribe” whips up lunatic-fringe cadences and a tremendous amount of yelling. But the band also crafts surprisingly catchy melodies (more shouted than sung), all…
Bellevue Art Gallery Opening Second Location, in Pioneer Square
A Bellevue-based gallery dares to cross the great divide
!–paging_filter–pWhile we applaud the sudden wealth of delectable restaurants opening willy-nilly in Pioneer Square, it’s refreshing to learn that there are also some non-food-focused efforts entering the mix. Exhibit A: Hall Spassov Gallery (319 Third Ave. S;a href=”http://www.hallspassov.com” target=”_blank” hallspassov.com/a) a contemporary gallery that has operated in Bellevue since 2006. In July, the gallery opens…
Summer Market at Les Amis
!–paging_filter–pFremont boutique a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/les-amis“Les Amis/a has major staying power, having anchored that nabe’s shopping scene for decades, mostly due to its gorgeous, on point and totally of-the-moment inventory focused on small designers with impeccable and beautiful style./ppYou’ll always find the newest “it” brand at Les Amis, as well as tried and true lines that have…
Best Northwest Hikes and Walks
Find serenity, soaring views—and a sweet workout—on these 20 spectacular trails.
A sweeping glacial vista on a bluebird afternoon…an ancient rain forest, trees dripping with moss…the fecund scent of a deep mountain meadow…come July, our hearts yearn for the sweet sylvan dream that is Northwest hiking. Like nowhere else in the world, here, a short drive and an adventurous spirit are all it takes to transport…
Uxibal Pops Up at Moorea Seal
!–paging_filter–pEntrepreneur Britini Port, founder of a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/spotlight-uxibal“Uxibal/a, a line of boots, shoes and accessories crafted from traditional hand woven textiles from Guatemala, is making an appearance at Belltown boutique a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/online-retailer-moorea-seal-opens-belltown-shop“Moorea Seal/a on Wednesday, June 25. It’s a perfect partnership of young, savvy, fashionable women doing amazing things well./ppCheck out, try on and snap up…
A Mano Spring/Summer Sale: On Now
!–paging_filter–pCute and tiny, a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/mano“A Mano/a, down in the West Edge, has been quietly selling some of Seattle’s coolest handmade shoes for years and years. Shoppers know that if you can’t afford them at full price, the shop’s bi-annual sales are a nice time to stock up on boots from Officine Creative, sandals from Chie…
Restaurant Openings, Closings More
!–paging_filter–pKeeping track of restaurant news can be a daunting task. Here’s a round-up from the past week to help you manage./ppspan style=”font-size: large;”OPENINGS/span/ppstrongPIONEER SQUARE/strongbrstrongDamn the Weather/strong, a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/new-bar-opening-part-ii-walrus-and-carpenters-…” target=”_blank”the new cocktail restaurant/a from Walrus and the Carpenter and Rob Roy alums, is now open in Pioneer Square. Named after a classic cocktail, DTW is open…