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New Spaghetti Factories
Where to buy local artisanal handmade pastas.
Pasta & CoPart of the Pure Foods empire (Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Maximus Minimus, etc.), Pasta & Co’s fresh, refrigerated pastas are free of additives, artificial preservatives and flavor enhancers. Some best-sellers include the vermicelli, linguine and fettuccine ($5.25 per pound), and the stuffed ravioli and tortellini ($11.95–$13.95 per pound). Plus, you’ll feel less guilt indulging…
Seahawks Game Day Recipe: Feed Your 12th Man BACON Bread
Are you ready to paint your face Seahawks blue and then stuff it with game day goodies? Yeah, sure, you could go out and hit the bar to watch the home team play the Atlanta Falcons, but the fleet-footed Russell Wilson and his crew are going to be up and at ’em Sunday MORNING (game…
Nordstrom News: Savvy Switches it Up
This February, Savvy shoppers will notice a change in the department: a disctinct shift towards more affordable, youthful and completely of-the-moment and on-trend looks. Brands entering the fray include Viva Vena Cava, Leith, Mink Pink and others. [Leith] Think Topshop writ large. Brands leaving the fray—and being absorbed by other departments—include Marc by Marc Jacobs…
The Parade of Sales Continues
More sales on fall/winter inventory! And we’ve got so much more winter to go! Butch Blum is hosting their semi-annual sale with 25 to 40 percent reductions on all men’s and women’s fall/winter collections with designs by Blumarine, Luciano Barbera, John Varvatos, Martin Margiela, Moschino, Giorgio Armani and more. Looking to redecorate or simply rejuvenate your home?…
Northwest Home: A Mod Mix
The latest issue of our magazine about home design, architecture and decor.
The latest issue of Northwest Home (found inside the January issue of Seattle magazine) showcases a bevy of hot kitchen islands (including cool custom works and in-store options.) Columnist John Stevens shows us how to create a swank speakeasy-style cocktail lounge at home. Plus, our Home of the Month, which stars an island stand-out wearing…
Book of Mormon Rings Seattle’s Doorbell
Brangien Davis reviews the touring musical everyone in America is talking about.
As a Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon has received countless accolades (see: 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical), so little needs to be said about its quality: the tremendously catchy songs, funny writing and outrageous, South Park-style raunchy lines and lyrics. But the big question is: How does the touring show hold up to…
See Fashion as Art, Eat the Best Dim Sum and Other Weekend Musts
MUST SHOP Ampersand As Apostrophe at M.I.A GalleryOpens Thursday (1/10-1/20) — One of our picks for best new art gallery of 2012, M.I.A is partnering with local brand Ampersand As Apostrophe to display (and sell) a swish collection of modern, stylish bags in a “concept store” that aims to challenge our understanding of a gallery…
Two New Bars Opening and Other Drinking News
There’s a lot to look forward to in 2013, especially for those who love bars, lounges, creative cocktails, and local bar stars. Vinum Importing Cocktail Competitions at VesselVinum Spirits wants the world to know that “Washington bartenders are world class, and we can prove it.” Hosted the first Monday of each month by Vinum Spirits…
Drink Your Way to Health: JuiceBox
I’m lazy. If I’m going to eat something that’s good for me, it’s got to be delicious, which is why I have a hard time eating right. I love vegetables, especially in cheesy gratins, which is counterproductive, and I’m a sugar and carb fiend with unpredictable blood sugar issues, which makes my cravings wicked mean…
Honoré Owner to Open Chico Madrid on Capitol Hill This Spring
No, Honoré Bakery’s Franz Gilbertson isn’t opening a new Spanish-inspired bakery (tears). However, the owner of one of Ballard’s best bakeries is a partner in a new Spanish sandwich shop opening in early March on Capitol Hill. Chico Madrid is the brainchild of Gilbertson and Jacob Daley, longtime friends who’ve both traveled through Spain. On…
New Year, New You: Bar Method
It’s still new in the New Year, there’s time to re-up your follow through on your resolutions in case you feel yourself slipping. In that spirit, I’ll be posting about a different aspect of clean living each day this week—as much for myself as for you. This week: Bar Method While there may be other…
Break Your Juice Fast at Blue Moon Burgers
Kelly Cline is making it pretty near impossible to stick to that New Year’s juice fast resolution. She’s the clever creator of Blue Moon Burger’s monthly specials and for January, she’s cooked up a sandwich that evokes crunchy, corny childhood memories. Especially if you spent some formative years shoveling Frito Pie into your gaping maw!…