Seattle Mag
Bocce Meets Bavaria at Von Trapp’s
The beers are alive at this Capitol Hill hot spot
Though it’s not apparent when driving past on Capitol Hill’s bustling 12th Avenue, south of Madison, Von Trapp’s (912 12th Ave.; 206.325.5409; vontrapps.com) is a massive affair. Yet despite its gargantuan size, the latest hot spot from owners James Weimann and Deming Maclise (Bastille Café & Bar, Poquitos, Macleod’s) never feels unwelcoming, drawing patrons in…
The Must List: Celebrate Hot Cakes’ First Birthday with Half-Price Goodies and Head East for Wine Atop Red Mountain
Must DrinkRevelry on Red MountainHead east for a wine-drinking adventure at the Col Solare Winery atop Red Mountain. This fifth annual tasting event will feature the latest wine releases from 24 Washington winemakers, plus bites and spectacular panoramic views of the valley below the winery. Must DineCozy, All-Weather Patio DiningTut, tut, it looks like wet…
Gilda’s Club Surviving with Style Luncheon
When my dad had cancer eleven years ago, Gilda’s Club was there for him and that support made him happy. It was that simple. When we were there, he was happy, and that was all that mattered, so I’m forever grateful to this organization for that and those memories and like to do whatever I…
Gary Manuel Opens in South Lake Union
Gary Manuel salons have been beautifying the people of Seattle since 1979 and on May 30, you’re invited to check out their newest Studio concept space, in South Lake Union, on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. for their grand opening and Earth Month celebration. Enjoy food from Tom Douglas, get your pic snapped by…
Four Cocktails Perfect for a Crowd
With the long weekend almost upon us, we’re thinking it’s time to party! However, having a party isn’t much fun if you spend its entirety as the most stressed out host or hostess in the world. Luckily, serving good drinks for a big group isn’t hard. A great resource for creating crowd-ready beverages is Kara…
Seattle’s First-Ever Vlogger Fair
The nerd report: Breakthroughs and news from the local geek crew
If you’ve always dreamed of starring in a reality TV show, you’ll be in good company at the city’s first-ever Vlogger Fair. Hosted by local digital media geek Chris Pirillo, the conference brings together established vloggers to discuss how and why they vlog, and to reveal how video diaries can earn hundreds of thousands of…
Not Your Average Lawn Sport
If you are a middle school girl, the Seattle Rainmakers‘ home game in West Seattle was the place to be last weekend, seeing as the Mother’s Day crowd was made up primarily of middle school boys. It’s not a surprising fan base for Seattle’s first Major League Ultimate (MLU) team considering the growing popularity of…
Members of Modernist Cuisine Crew Compete At Memphis in May
You just never know who you’ll bump into at the massive Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the 36th annual food-focused event held last weekend on a mile-long stretch of the Mississippi. This heated competition is also known as the Super Bowl of Swine and calling it EPIC would be an gross understatement….
Wishful Squatching: Seattle mag Intern Michelle Tolfa Goes to a Bigfoot Meeting
It’s true: There are few things that could motivate a Seattleite to leave her cozy apartment in the U District at 5 p.m. on a Friday evening, hop onto the glorified parking lot that is I-5 at that hour and head for Puyallup. Last weekend, however, I did just that—and I did it for Bigfoot….
8 Noteworthy Summer Restaurant Openings
We’re in a familiar spring lull. Seems this time every year there’s a short stretch of anticipatory time just before several restaurants open, in time for high summer. This year there are several worth watching for, including a major Tom Douglas project and a hidden Ballard spot from Renee Erickson. Here’s what you need to…
Restaurant Guide: Cheap Eats in Seattle
Inexpensive, fast and good? These prized spots serve it all up, for $10 or less
BALLARD El Camión Adentro [MEXICAN] One of the most beloved taco trucks in the city now has a brick-and-mortar home—in the former Zesto’s, near Ballard High School—and we’re especially pleased to see those bargain prices carry over to the new venue. Fat, filling burritos for less than $7? Sí, sí! Even the massive combo plate…
Man Meets Wild: A Father’s Day Gift Guide
Gifts for the sports fan, a mountain man, Mr. Fix-it or the guy who has everything
TrailblazerMagnolia couple Scott and Brittany Freeman have been designing men’s clothing since 2010, and The Freeman jacket is their pièce de résistance. Made in Seattle and featuring a waterproof shell, a contoured hood and soft plaid flannel lining, this clean, tailored jacket is ideal for men who like to look good on whatever trail they’re…