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Middle East Mash-Up
When a healthy and substantial lunch is needed, I turn again and again to the Shakshuka at Eltana Bagels ($8.75). Traditionally served for breakfast in the Middle East (but available from 11 a.m. on at Eltana), the warm stew of roasted tomatoes and tender green bell and red jalapeño peppers vibrates with heat. It’s topped…
Thank You Earth Day 5k 2013 Participants
Thank you to everyone that showed up to run and help make our community a little bit greener at Seattle magazine’s Earth Day 5k! With nearly 1,000 people at Bell Harbor on April 20th we kicked off our inaugrual Earth Day 5k in full stride. The course ran along the downtown waterfront through Myrtle Edwards park on a…
Mise en Place: Local Dining Trend in 2013
Putting it all in place.
Mise en place is the French kitchen term for all those chopped shallots, bacon bits and minced herbs a cook uses to assemble meals on the fly. These elements have traditionally been tucked away from diners’ sight. But in Renee Erickson’s airy new restaurant, The Whale Wins, mise en place is part of the picture….
Tasting Notes on the 2013 Oyster Wine Contest
I have been on many tasting panels, but there’s nothing quite like the full-sensory thrill of being a judge for the Oyster Wine competition, the search for the most oyster-complementary wines. It might be the ultimate food-wine pairing. This enjoyable event, now in its 19th year, occurred last week at Anthony’s on Shilshole, and winners…
Earthenware: Local Dining Trend in 2013
Dish Network
Like a proper frame sets off a fine painting, a handmade serving bowl or rustic earthenware plate is a showcase for your dinner. Several distinctive, locally made serving pieces caught our eye this year. From top: Two small bowls from Mamnoon made by West Seattle potter Akiko Graham, who works with stoneware clay (akikospottery.com); chunky…
Allison Narver Directs Boeing Boeing at Seattle Rep
Seattle director Allison Narver finds something fresh in a 1960s time capsule.
Boeing-Boeing will remain forever a 1960s set piece for two reasons. First, the acrobatic machinations of the plot hinge on a printed timetable of airline schedules, whereby the main character, Bernard, juggles his painstakingly timed liaisons with three hoodwinked fiancées, all flight attendants on different airlines. Second, the lothario’s deceitful world begins to collapse thanks…
Cascade Escapes: Small-town Getaways
Climb up to these nearby mountain towns for a getaway with a Western flair.
Bow Edison { Population: 133 }Be hungry. That’s the first rule of any visit to darling Bow Edison, a pair of tiny twin towns about a half-hour north of La Conner and a quick detour off farmland-scenic Chuckanut Drive. Bow is actually marked just by the turnoff to Edison; you’ll see the Rhododendron Cafe and the…
Irresistibly Idaho: Great Getaways & Lake Escapes
With lush forests, majestic mountains and shimmering lakes, Idaho is the quintessential summer vacation destination. From the pristine waters of Priest Lake and the world-class resort amenities of Coeur d’Alene, to the golden peaks of Sun Valley, and the riverside splendor of Post Falls, Idaho sparkles with natural beauty, and offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure…
Portland Envy and Danish Pancakes
Road trippin’ down to Portland is always such a pleasure and a wee bit of pain. Because as much as I adore SEA, the nifty Rose City almost always brings on pangs of Portland envy. On this overnighter, the jealousy was mostly about the Umläut. Of course, I hit up the famous food carts in…
4 Poetic Cocktails for National Poetry Month
You’ve probably been reading poems out loud to friends and loved ones (and potential loved ones) all this month, in celebration of National Poetry Month, and have worked up a powerful thirst. To quench the thirst and continue the poetry, here are four poetic cocktails, each matched up with a few lines from a poet…
Seattle Farmers Market Calendar
The sun’s been shining, the weather’s warming up. It’s that time of year again, when Seattle’s neighborhood farmers markets are on the verge of their 2013 seasons. In fact, three neighborhood markets are open this week: The Issaquah farmers market, which sells produce, baked goods and crafts on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm; the Broadway farmers market,…