Seattle Mag
Reasons to Miss Ichiro
News broke yesterday that beloved Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki has been traded to the New York Yankees. The announcement spurred a mix of bitterness and speculation in our offices yesterday—and, of course, nostalgia. From food writer Leslie Kelly: “As a longtime, diehard M’s fan, my heart breaks at this revolting development. I know it’s a…
Kill the Keg Happy Hours + Free Burgers
Death to Kegs! Something about drinking wine from a keg makes people want to do other off-kilter, Bacchanalian things, like glug it from mason jars, paper cups or directly from the spout, or, say, try to drink an entire keg of it in one sitting. It’s not the least bit surprising that the folks at…
Tasting the Elusive Tempranillo
Last year’s emerging varietal winner—the savory Spanish grape Tempranillo—was put to the taste test.
With all the experimentation going on in Washington wine, some winemakers and viticulturists see the dry, hot conditions of parts of eastern Washington as the perfect climate for Spanish varieties. Washington has grown the fruity Grenache (Garnacha in Spanish) for years, and now Tempranillo, a savory grape, has found a following. When we highlighted this…
Shopping at Pike Place Market with ART’s Chef
Guess who I ran into at Pike Place Market? ART chef Jelle Vandenbroucke, who makes a trip there every Wednesday during the summer with anybody who wants to tag along. And it doesn’t cost a thing. How cool is that? Chef Jelle has been chef de cuisine at ART for about a year, working with…
Auction of Washington Wine Insider’s Guide
Our insider’s guide to Woodinville’s can’t-miss wine event this month.
Despite the fact that the Auction of Washington Wines, an annual destination weekend that raises funds for Seattle Children’s, occurs in and around Woodinville over three days this month (August 16–18), many locals shuttle back and forth for each evening’s party, dinner and event. This year marks the fundraiser’s 25th anniversary, and we say, why…
New Discoveries in Willamette Valley
Spend a weekend here sampling Oregon's new pours.
Oregon and the Willamette Valley AVA have established their oeuvre with Pinot Noir, but their repertoire is growing. A newfound love affair with Oregon Chardonnay has received notice in The New York Times, and several dedicated winemaker evangelists, such as Rollin Soles of Argyle Winery, are touting the joys of Oregon sparkling wine. Southern Oregon,…
Old Wine Country in Yakima/Red Mountain
Spend a weekend here sampling a variety of delicious Washington wines.
It’s the oldest and largest wine-growing region in the state—producing more than a third of the state’s wine—but Yakima Valley isn’t always at the top of the wine-getaway list. That’s because this area, so long on wine excellence, can be a little short on luxe accommodations and upscale eateries; it’s a farm town, after all….
What’s New in Walla Walla
Spend a weekend here sampling a variety of delicious Washington wines.
It’s hard to find a prettier wine town than Walla Walla, the capital of the Walla Walla Valley AVA. With its restored turn-of-the-century brick buildings, well-stocked wine tasting rooms and upscale restaurants, the city of 30,000 makes an ideal base for exploring the region’s wine country, which includes some of our state’s best-known red wine…
Columbia Gorge
Spend a weekend here sampling Washington’s exceptional diversity of wine.
Tucked away in a cranny between the Columbia and Willamette valleys, the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a little wine-tasting paradise that looks more like Germany’s Mosel wine region than it does anyplace in the Northwest. The area is still better known as a destination for windsurfers and Lewis and Clark Trail buffs,…
Tips for a More Playful Garden
Embrace imperfection with these delightful backyard accents and decorating ideas.
Every corner of Eric Swenson and Holly Weese’s North Seattle yard harbors a carefully orchestrated surprise. There’s an iron chandelier hanging 60 feet up in a towering fir tree, and a small bog of carnivorous plants flanking a front walk. (Swenson, an avid gardener and the sole designer and chief laborer in the yard, likes…
Meet Seattle’s Newest Invasive Plant
A garlic mustard infestation poses serious threats - and it will cost you.
When I moved into my house in leafy Ravenna back in 2008, I knew I would have my work cut out for me, literally. The backyard was large and woodsy, and would have been beautiful if it wasn’t overrun by two of Seattle’s most infamous invasives: Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. These plants, introduced here…
Got a Boozy Sweet Tooth? Five Spiked Desserts
I like to have a well-made cocktail now and then (you may have seen evidence of this in my previous blog posts). But I like to eat, too. In fact, I dig a dandy dessert. Especially one that combines my cocktail and sweet cravings. A great treat to make at home, especially on these hotter summer…