Seattle Mag
Eastern Reflexology for Your Feet
Given our Pacific Coast location, it’s only natural that Eastern reflexology should trickle overseas
Given our Pacific Coast location, it’s only natural that Eastern reflexology should trickle overseas to aid Seattle’s weary feet. Whether you’re looking to enhance your circulation, relieve stress or take a load off after breaking in those brand new Jimmy Choos (or hiking boots), you’ll find an array of reflexology options in this pedestrian-proud city….
Seven Hot Hair Cuts, and Other Beauty Trends of 2011
From long hair with blunt bangs to the Emma Watson–esque pixie (plus a hip alternative to the Justin
We’re seeing red on chic heads across town. Lisa Power has been helping women take the plunge for years (Lisa Power Salon, Lower Queen Anne, 536 Fifth Ave. W, #102; 206.216.2900; lisapowersalon.com) but all-around color expert Gary Howse, co-founder of Gary Manuel Salon, is now also specializing in the scarlet hues after a recent educational…
Eric Banh to Open Ba Bar Noodle Shop. Plus: Piecycle?
The man behind Monsoon and Baguette Box is taking over the Watertown space.
Eric Banh’s delicious take on Vietnamese-inspired food has made him a favorite since he first opened Monsoon thirteen whopping years ago (feel old reading that?). He’s since expanded with an Eastside Monsoon and with a couple of Baguette Box sandwich shops. Now he’s tackling noodles. At Ba Bar (ba means father in Vietnamese; he’s dedicating…
Cookus Interruptus Video: Cynthia Lair Cooks a Healthful Chicken Tikka Masala
Heavenly sauce made of tomatoes, heavy cream and SPICES.
You have to try this sassy saucy Indian dish. The tikka sauce is a pure heaven combo of tomato sauce, heavy cream and spices. Our recipe also offers a vegetarian version made with chickpeas. Everybody’s happy! For printable recipe click here. Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic…
Food News: Local 360 Opens, Lunchbox Laboratory Relocates, More
Belltown's got a new all-day eatery, Scott Simpson goes corporate in the Southlake Grill space, and
This week I’m hoping to get a peek inside of Local 360, the new Belltown market and restaurant which is open for breakfast (chicken fried steak & eggs), lunch (corned beef Reuben with beef tongue, anyone?) and dinner (pork belly & beans, short rib pot roast) in the old Flying Fish space on 1st and…
A theater festival with a sense of urgency
'14/48' ends this weekend, but it will return in July
There’s something enormously satisfying about “14/48,” also known as the world’s quickest theater festival. It’s certainly creative and energetc. But that can be said about many arts endeavors around town. What makes “14/48” so wonderfully distinctive is its unbridled sense of urgency. Unlike most theater, which requires the gestation period of a small glacier, “14/18”…
Fashion + Style Friday: Seattle’s best weekend sales
Two new local life and style blogs, plus great shopping deals at All Saints, Promesse and more
I have a list of great sales going on this weekend, but first up, I wanted to introduce you to a couple of very lovely ladies to join the local blogging scene. Ali Brownrigg, whom I adore sitting with at fashions shows, has started her own ode to Portland and Seattle over at Porttle. Covering…
Kirkland Arts Center opens new video installation by artists Alison Brady and Sarah Knobel
The Kirkland Arts Center just launched a spooky-cool show by two up-and-coming East Coast artists. Alison Brady, from Washington, DC, is known for her hyper-real (and hyper-creepy) photographs. Sarah Knobel, from NYC, has made a splash with her surreal self-portraits (via photos and videos). The two have collaborated for the photo/video installation Over Again, which…
Smoked Salmon Reuben with Melted Havarti
Hands down the best comfort-food sandwich ever. The sauerkraut works magic.
(Jane loses her gloves)Hands down the best comfort-food sandwich ever. The sauerkraut works magic. Use 100% rye if you’re going wheat-free. Pair this with Tomato Basil Soup. Mmm-good. Printable recipe here. Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole foods via 100+ short humorous videos. Visit cookusinterruptus.com to…
Our Picks for Where to Eat, Shop and Entertain Yourself This Week
Watch arts editor Brangien Davis talk spring arts with Nancy Guppy, plus more of our top to-do's for
Must Tune-inArtZone with Brangien Davis1/14 & 1/16 (Friday & Sunday) – Seattle mag arts and culture editor Brangien Davis brings her expertise to the small screen this week with an appearance on Nancy Guppy’s ArtZone. Get the latest from Brangien on spring arts and catch new profiles on local hip hop sensation, Macklemore and other…
Seattle’s Kids Book Club Boom
The latest trend to get kids reading comes from the adult playbook: Create a club-like atmosphere,
The latest trend to get kids reading comes from the adult playbook: Create a club-like atmosphere, serve up food and let the conversation flow. In the past year, bookstores such as Mockingbird Books in Green Lake and Secret Garden Books in Ballard have created book clubs for kids of all ages. “We knew it would…
Cozi.com Makes Family Planning Easy
Give Pioneer Square’s Cozi.com a go and the pieces of your hectic life just might fall into place.
Since organization is an ongoing occupation for busy parents, finding the perfect calendar system can be trial after trial, error after error. A suggestion? Give Pioneer Square’s Cozi.com a go and the pieces of your hectic life just might fall into place. The online family organizer, created by ex-Microsofties Robbie Cape and Jan Miksovsky, is…