Seattle Mag
A Carole McClellan Sample Sale
!–paging_filter–pLike a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halley‘s_Comet” target=”_blank”Halley’s Comet/a, a sample sale from esteemed local designer (and an a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/editors-choice-carole-mcclellan“Editor’s Choice/a from our September issue) a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/carole-mcclellan-seattles-original-rock-and-ro…“Carole McClellan/a doesn’t come around very often, so when it does, you should know about it and attend it. Especially if you’re a fan of McClellan’s masterful use of vintage fur, repurposed leather…
Mudhoney Ice Cream From Full Tilt? Sweet!
!–paging_filter–pFull Tilt’s Justin Cline is a huge music enthusiast–his original shop in White Center providing a venue for local performers from the get-go–so it seems particularly fitting that he created a special ice cream as a tribute to grunge iconnbsp;a href=”http://www.subpop.com/artists/mudhoney“Mudhoney’s 25th anniversary/a./pp”I have always been a big fan and I thought ifa href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/seattle-magazine-gets-first-official-taste-ben…” target=”_blank”…
SOLD OUT! Dillon, Wetzel Team Up to Fete Noma Chef’s Book Launch
!–paging_filter–pUPDATE: Lara Hamilton just got in touch to tell me that, five hours after tickets went on sale, this event is officially sold out. Woah./ppTickets go on sale today for what sounds like a truly unforgettable night: Chefs Blaine Wetzel (Willows Inn on Lummi Island) and Matt Dillon (Sitka Spruce, Bar Sajor, London Plane, The…
Preeclampsia Study
!–paging_filter–pPregnant women ages 18 to 50 who have experienced preeclampsia during at least two previous pregnancies can join this study by the University of Washington Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and School of Pharmacy. The study examines the effect of pravastatin, which might help prevent preeclampsia, a disorder during pregnancy and the postpartum period that…
Suicidal Behavior Study
!–paging_filter–pSeattle Children’snbsp; and the University of Washington are collaborating on a clinical study open to teens ages 13 to 18 seeking treatment for self-injurious behaviors. Collaborative Adolescent Research on Emotion and Suicide (CARES) provides and evaluates the efficacy of psychological treatment and assessments. 206.221.2273; a href=”http://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/cancer/research-and-adv…“seattlechildrens.org/a./p
Alzheimer’s Study
!–paging_filter–pOpen to patients ages 45–64 with no memory problems, this University of Washington Alzheimer’s Research Center study examines the potential of simvastatin (brand name Zocor), a drug typically used to lower cholesterol, to prevent Alzheimer’s. The study builds upon previous research showing that simvastatin could slow pre-Alzheimer’s processes. Contact: 206.764.2581; a href=”http://www.medical.washington.edu/studies/“medical.washington.edu/a./p
Top Shelf Advice: Where the Bartenders Go to Drink
Where and what the bartenders drink, and how they recover
!–paging_filter–pstrongimg src=”/sites/default/files/newfiles/medium_1213_andrew-at-liberty-bar-final.jpg” style=”float: left; margin: 10px;” height=”120″ width=”120″Andrew Friedman, owner, a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/liberty” target=”_blank”Liberty Bar /a/strongbrstrongBest bar to visit on your night off: /stronga href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com/barrio-mexican-kitchen-bar” target=”_blank”Barrio on 12th/a, especially on Monday (when it’s half-price tequila and mezcal night), Canon and anywhere Jay Kuehner (formerly of Vessel) is bartending. brstrongMost popular drink at your bar right now:/strong…
Where to Dine Out During the Holidays
The holidays are here, family is in town—celebrate at one of these special-occasion spots
!–paging_filter–pspan style=”font-size: medium;”strongDOWNTOWN/strong/spanbrstrongArt at The Four Seasons/strongbrThis creamy-hued dining room has such a knockout view of the waterfront, it might overshadow the food of a less capable chef. But the constantly evolving menu created by culinary vet Kerry Sear and his seasoned crew flat out wows. We’re mad about the crispy, golden roasted chicken and…
Healthy Eating Turned Unhealthy Obsession
When a focus on healthy food becomes a dangerous obsession
!–paging_filter–pLinda*, a 35-year-old attorney in Seattle, is the first to admit that going out for breakfast with her is rather tortured. She calls herself über-controlling, and it starts with not eating anything with fat in it. No butter on her toast (and only one piece of toast, thank you), no cream in her coffee, no…
Mossback Monday: Tacoma Ordered to Pay $242,000 to Cyclist, Bezos Versus Diaper.com and Downtown Crime
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”iframe src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-16/embed?header=false” width=”100%” height=750 frameborder=no allowtransparency=true/iframe/pscript src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-16.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-16″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
Dinner With Amy Pennington, Lamb Jam, Oyster New Year and More Hot Foodie Dates
!–paging_filter–pspanThe journey from farm to table doesn’t get much tighter than this./span/ppSeasoned cookbook author and the host of KCTS’ popular a href=”http://kcts9.org/check-please/““Check, Please”/a Amy Pennington partners with Volunteer Park Café’s Ericka Burke for the final installment of this season’s Chef + Gardener dinner series on Oct. 22. The pair will collaborate on making the most…
Chasing the Cure
Renowned oncologist Saul Rivkin, M.D., reflects on a lifetime of research—and semi-retirement
!–paging_filter–pDr. Saul Rivkin is getting used to seeing his family around the breakfast table again. For more than 40 years, Rivkin had a plateful of work that made such family moments rare. He joined Swedish in 1971 as one of its first medical oncologists and has been repeatedly recognized for his pioneering research in breast…