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2013 Washington Wine Awards Methodology and Tasting Panelists

Nominations for this year’s Washington Wine Awards were solicited from a panel of Washington wine and food professionals. More than 100 wines receiving the most votes in the varietal categories qualified for a blind tasting, which took place on March 4, 2013. The tasting was conducted by a panel of 20 industry professionals, and the…

Gilt City Seattle Warehouse Sale

Gilt City Seattle Warehouse Sale

!–paging_filter–pAfter a brief absence, a href=”http://www.giltcity.com/seattle” target=”_blank”Gilt City Seattle/a is back on the scene with weekly deals and a a href=”http://www.giltcity.com/seattle/gcwarehousesea” target=”_blank”huge warehouse sale/a of mythic proportions. On Friday, July 26 at 415 Westlake in South Lake Union, from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., shoppers will save up to 90 percent off Gilt’s top designer…

David Byrne's New Video with Jherek Bischoff

David Byrne’s New Video with Jherek Bischoff

Seattle composer extraordinaire Jherek Bischoff releases a new video featuring David Byrne

!–paging_filter–pI love, love, love this dreamy song by the one and only a href=”jherekbischoff.com” target=”_blank”Jherek Bischoff/a, the Seattle musician/composer who layered each instrument one-by-one on his richly textured new album, emComposed/em. For this song, “Eyes,” Bischoff asked one of his musical heroes, David Byrne, to sing the vocal line and he said yes (!). Just…

Grilled Zucchini with Cotija Cheese and Pequin Chile Recipe

Grilled Zucchini with Cotija Cheese and Pequin Chile Recipe

Serves 4 2 medium-size zucchini (about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon ground pequin chile, available at Mexican grocery stores or specialty spice merchants 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 2-ounce piece Cotija cheese, grated finely Juice of half a lime 1 tablespoon quality olive oil 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream Kosher saltFresh ground pepper Preheat a…

Cooking with Cotija Cheese

Cooking with Cotija Cheese

Poquitos chef Manny Arce adds a sprinking of authenticity to Mexican dishes with Cotija cheese

Not long ago, nearly every Mexican restaurant north of the border smothered dishes in cheddar cheese, a world away from anything ringing authentic. Fortunately, as we’ve become familiar with Brie, Manchego, pecorino and myriad stinky cheeses, the profile of queso from Mexico has been elevated, too. Poquitos chef Manny Arce is a big fan of…

What We're Craving: Summertime Dishes with Raspberries

What We’re Craving: Summertime Dishes with Raspberries

Picked at their peak, these tiny taste explosions bring a ruby blush to the plates of Seattle’s sweet-seekers. Tuck into our favorite dishes made with these summertime jewels. For the luscious filling of Shoofly Pie Company’s Black/Raspberry pie, ripe raspberries are delivered fresh each week from local growers, then mixed with blackberries and baked inside…

Tech Report: The Pocket Ranger App

Tech Report: The Pocket Ranger App

A new app helps nature fiends find their way to state parks

Nothing says summer like a spontaneous jaunt to a park, whether for a quick picnic, an inspiring view or a strenuous hike. But if you find yourself always landing at the same old locations, you might need to call in the Pocket Ranger. Launched in March to coincide with Washington State Parks’ centennial celebration (and…

Hangover Helpers

Hangover Helpers

!–paging_filter–pSince many of you probably lived it up over the holiday weekend with friends, family and new friends, it’s the ideal time to have a few protein-laden, vitamin C-filled day-after drinks ready in case you over indulged and need to take a little of the edge off. Not that I’m proposing you drink away a…

Mossback Monday: Can Our Waterfront Streetcars Make a Comeback?

Mossback Monday: Can Our Waterfront Streetcars Make a Comeback?

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Lessons Learned At Tom Douglas Culinary Camp

Lessons Learned At Tom Douglas Culinary Camp

!–paging_filter–pspan Yes, Tom Douglas Culinary Camp is a five-day marathon of eating and drinking and then eating some more. Day one’s lineup started with seared foie and caviar on buckwheat blini before a wow finish of wok-fried king crab and crispy chicken wings from TanakaSan. In between, there were bites and sips and more bites….

The Must List: Kayak Rentals, a Patriotic Burlesque Show and Brewery Night at the Ballpark

The Must List: Kayak Rentals, a Patriotic Burlesque Show and Brewery Night at the Ballpark

!–paging_filter–pstrongMust Paddle/stronga href=” http://bit.ly/14NyPcd” target=”_blank”strongbrKayak Rentals at Golden Gardens/strong/abrBallard Kayak, a new rental and tour company, has hoisted its big blue tent on the south end of Golden Gardens Park to help you quench your thirst for recreation and Vitamin D. Outdoorsy types can stop by the beach outpost, rent a kayak ($25 per hour;…

Breaking News: Blackbird in Ballard Closing

Breaking News: Blackbird in Ballard Closing

!–paging_filter–pTo be honest, I’m kind of shocked by this news, because the store is so awesome and men’s wear is having a moment right now, but according to a message from a href=”http://\/\/staging.seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/blackbird-closed“Blackbird/a owner Nicole Miller on Facebook, she is closing her nine year-old brick and mortar store in Seattle on July 31 to focus…

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