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Lake Escapes: Discover Beautiful North Idaho!
Welcome summer in North Idaho - the Northwest's summer playground!
Despite the drizzle, summer is almost here! Welcome the season in North Idaho–with lush forests, majestic mountains and shimmering lakes, North Idaho is the quintessential summer vacation destination. The opportunities for outdoor adventure are endless: get out on the water at Priest Lake, Lake Pend Oreille and Hayden Lake, take in 18 holes at The…
Learn How to Make Locatails (Local Cocktails) this Summer at the Pantry at Delancey
Gather ’round, Seattleites! I’m teaching a cocktail class July 20 & 21 — same class twice — at the effervescent and ebullient Pantry at Delancey, where the drinks are delicious, the snacks are snacktastic, and the staff is stellar. I’m coining a new term for the class, too: “Locatails,” meaning drinks made with local spirits…
Ramen Obsessed? Reserve a Spot at Bo Ramen, Popping-Up This Month
Having a little late breakfast with my young son yesterday at the always delicious Geraldine’s (I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the ricotta pancakes with strawberries are better than any other pancakes in town), I happened to pick up a flyer for Bo Ramen. Longtime chef Bo Maisano (with stints at the…
Locally-made Documentary “Sonicsgate” to Debut Nationally on CNBC
Did you experience any of the following emotions when the Seattle Supersonics left our town for Oklahoma City? Anger Sadness Confusion Awkwardness around the office because you had no idea what your super-fan co-workers were talking about or what a Howard Schultz is. If the answer is yes in any case, you may appreciate watching…
Time for a Food-cation: Three Upcoming Events
Spring! Creative juices really begin flowing this time of year and the enjoyment of food and beverage begins turning up in all sorts of new and wonderful places. Here are a few upcoming events that really exemplify that spirit. Leap Ahead of Extinction at Willows Lodge I’m not quite sure what to call this one:…
NFFTY, a New Space Needle Menu and a Class Just for Adults
MUST EXPLORENFFTY – National Film Festival for Talented YouthSee more than 200 documentaries, shorts and features by filmmakers ages 22 and younger at this three-day film fest, which showcases work from around the world. Plus, new this year: the Film Expo (4/27-4/28; Seattle Center Exhibition Hall) is an opportunity for budding filmmakers to attend panels…
Splurge-Worthy Escapes Perfect for Seattle Moms
We all know that a little R&R with our girlfriends is the golden ticket to staying sane during the madness that is motherhood. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate being a mom than by splurging on one of these five sweet escapes with your fave gal…
Tickets for Zoo Tunes 2012 Go On Sale Friday
This Friday (April 27), tickets go on sale for the annual Zoo Tunes concert series, always staged on a grassy lawn at Woodland Park Zoo. From a young virtuoso ukelele player to long-time crooner Melissa Etheridge touting a new album, the artists this year (as always) represent a good mix, if you like folk, country,…
Special Menu Gathers Notable Seattle Chefs at the Space Needle
Seattle magazine is the media sponsor for the Space Needle’s 50th Anniversary celebration (ongoing through October). And we’re glad to help spread the word about the “tastiest” event they’ve come up with since since their local brewery competition. A special tasting menu, featuring five entrees from five iconic Seattle chefs, will be available at SkyCity…
King 5: Governor Gregoire Sparks Washington/California Wine Face-Off
You could say that Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has started a war of wine words.On Monday, while announcing funding for a new $5 million wine research center in Richland, she uncorked a story about a recent trade mission to Europe. “Someone asked me what about California wine, and I said they make jug wine. We…
Glamspoon Trunk Sale at Frock Shop, Brew Fest at Butch Blum and the New Fleurt
Time to whip out your preferred datebook method—an old-fashioned calendar, email notification alerts or ink written on the back of your hand (just me on that one?) —and mark down these stylish stops in the coming weeks: ASAP Big News: West Seattle favorite Fleurt has moved to a larger location in the Junction. Since opening…
How to Maximize Your Summertime Spaces
HOT SEATS The Paola Lenti outdoor collection, exclusively at Inform Interiors (South Lake Union, 2032 Eighth Ave.; 206.622.1608; informseattle.com), is informed by sultry shapes and radiant colors. We’re drawn to the adjustable chairs bearing Lenti’s signature hand-woven Rope cord fabric, such as the Sand Chair ($2,933 and up), which feature a stainless steel structure and…