Seattle Mag
The Bellevue Collection’s Spring Fashion Celebration
!–paging_filter–pEven if the weather is still iffy, and will continue to be for months, once late March hits it’s time for spring fashion. That means brighter colors, lighter weight fabrics and a reassessment of what’s in your closet. a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/bellevue-collection“The Bellevue Collection’s/a a href=”http://bellevuecollection.com/SpringFashion/” target=”_blank”spring fashion offerings/a come at just the right time to inspire…
The 2014 Seattle Modern Home Tour
Go for enviable modern architecture galore
!–paging_filter–pIf modern architecture is your jam, sign up for the a href=”http://modernhometours.com/event/seattle-modern-home-tour-2/” target=”_blank”2014 Modern Home Tour/a, which happens on Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m../ppFive homes, from West Seattle to North Seattle, Magnolia to Leschi, are set to open their doors to design lovers (more homes may be added), during the self-guided…
Anne Sportun Trunk Show at Essenza
!–paging_filter–pToronto jeweler Anne Sportun is known for her subtle asymmetry and unconventional, yet sophisticated design. a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/essenza“Essenza/a, in Fremont, is known for an inventory of gorgeous, subtle, yet sublime jewelry from small designers (not to mention generous self space for sweet smelling perfume and body care). It’s a retail match made in heaven between Anne…
A Knitter’s Paradise, St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations and ‘The Suit’ Opens at Seattle Rep
!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Knitbra href=”http://bit.ly/1cVzvpm” target=”_blank”Yarn Lovers Unite at ‘Vogue Knitting’ Live/a/strongbr(3/14 to 3/16, times vary) — Should your bucket list include learning to knit a runway stunner, head to the Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue for three days worth of high-style knitting, crocheting and crafting lessons and demos, plus a marketplace filled with items made from…
When Will Hecho Officially Open in the Former Carmelita Space?
!–paging_filter–pMargaritas are starting to sound really good right now. Not because the sun is starting to peek through the Seattle skies a little more often, but a new Mexican restaurant is on the fast-track to opening in Phinney Ridge./ppPartners Chris Navarra (stronga href=”http://www.prosttavern.net/” target=”_blank”Prost!/a/strong, stronga href=”http://www.ridgepizza.com/” target=”_blank”The Ridge/a/strong, stronga href=”http://martinosseattle.com/” target=”_blank”Martino’s/a/strong ), Shannon Wilkinson (stronga…
4 Better St. Patrick’s Day Drinks to Sip This Year
Skip the green beer and go with these more sophisticated St. Patrick's Day-themed cocktails instead
!–paging_filter–pAs one of the holidays that tends to be celebrated with rollicking parties, a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/st-patricks-day-events-sea…“St. Patrick’s Day /asadly isn’t usually accompanied by delicious drinks. Rather, there’s usually some artificially colored beer sloshing about. But you can help change this trend, and show that you really appreciate the day, the saint and the Irish by serving…
Wear Wednesdays at W Seattle Debuts with Schai
!–paging_filter–pDesigner Suk Chai has taken Seattle by storm with Salt, the fall/winter debut collection from her line a href=”http://schaischai.com/” target=”_blank”Schai/a, and the inaugural Wear Wednesday, March 19, at a href=”http://www.wseattle.com/” target=”_blank”W Seattle/a is your chance to check it out./ppInspired by salt and its myriad chemical reactions, as well as “Earth’s most salient shades” of color,…
Where to Buy Artisanal Toothpicks, Toothbrushes and More Precious Goods
Seattle is awash in painfully precious products— why are they so appealing?
!–paging_filter–pConsider the toothpick: A sliver of wood used to liberate stubborn foodstuffs from between one’s teeth. It’s been pretty much the same design since Neanderthal times, but the current Northwest mania for all things artisanal has raised this common object to lofty status. The so-called “worthy and fulsome” toothpicks produced by Toronto company Daneson, for…
How to Make Chef Jason Wilson’s House-Made Mayo
Miller’s Guild chef/partner Jason Wilson’s recipe for Motoraioli
!–paging_filter–pstrongMOTORAIOLI/strong/ppem2 egg yolksbr2/3 cup reserved fat drippings (warmed to a liquid, if needed)br1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegarbr1 teaspoon black pepper/em/ppIn a medium-size bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until well blended. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the oil at a near trickle—just a few drops at a time. Alternate between adding the oil and the balsamic…
Miller’s Guild Chef Mixes Up a House-Made Mayo
Chef/partner Jason Wilson turns waste into wonder with his signature condiment, Motoraioli
!–paging_filter–pChef Jason Wilson grew up in a family of butchers, and as a kid in Minnesota, he relished the fatty, gnarly bit on the end of a roast. As a chef, he developed modern techniques and tastes, which are on display at Crush in Madison Valley, but with his newly openeda href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/millers-guild-bags-room-service-hotel-max” Miller’s Guild downtown/a,…
Knute Berger on Rediscovering Seattle’s Culinary Offerings
Inspired by his foodie son, Knute Berger works up a new appetite for his hometown cuisine
!–paging_filter–pA little more than a year ago, my son, Gus, returned from 10 years in the desert. He went off to college in Albuquerque, worked for computer game companies there and in Austin, but finally, like a coho salmon, found his way home./ppHe seems happy to have traded in green chiles for green moss, but…
Meet the New Woodworking Stars
!–paging_filter–pMeet some of the emerging talents in woodworking at the a href=”http://nwwoodgallery.com“Northwest Woodworkers Gallery/a’snbsp;(Belltown, 2111 First Ave.; 206.625.0542)nbsp;strongRising Star Furniture Makers receptionnbsp;/strongthis Friday (3/14) at 5 p.m./ppThis sixth annual juried show features 14 distinctive designs—chairs to coffee tables—by 10 local furniture makers./ppIt would make a diverting stop as part of Friday’snbsp;a href=”http://www.belltownartwalk.com“strongBelltown Art Walk/strong/a, from…