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Most Influential: King-5 News Susannah Frame
King-5 News Investigative Reporter Susannah Frame
When Susannah Frame launched her “Waste on the Water” series in March, detailing a state ferry system financially running amok, she unleashed a wave of citizen ire seldom seen in Seattle. Among her revelations: a decades-long tradition of reimbursing some ferry employees—mostly relief and so-called “special project” workers—for their time and mileage to and from…
Aloha Ramen
The Japanese staple gets a Hawaiian twist at Greenwood
The food obsessed never tire of the hunt for the area’s best (and most obscure) ethnic eats, be it tongue tacos, geoduck crudo or panchan. To them I say: Time for a trip to Greenwood. Okinawa-born, Hawaii-bred chef Lorenzo Rangel moved to Seattle last year, and in early June, he and his wife, Reiko, opened…
Comfort Food: Casserole
There’s nothing quite like Zayda Buddy’s in Ballard, which proclaims its undying love for tater tots with a huge sidewalk sandwich board outside the main entrance. Grab a seat inside this Midwest-themed diner and order up the famous tater tot hot dish, chockfull of creamy ground beef and topped with crisp tots and gooey melted…
Food News: Revel Opens Friday, + Uneeda Burger Update, More
Joule chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi open their Korean street-eats spot this week; Scott Staples
Is Fremont the new Ballard? You could easily argue that it is, what with the supremely exciting news that Revel, the Korean street eats restaurant from the owners of Joule, is opening Friday. I told you all about Revel way back in October, but in case you’re hearing it here first, the gist: noodles (with, say, duck meatballs); dumplings…
Fashion Friday: Very Merry Weekend Holiday Sales
Urban Craft Uprising, Christmas gift picks at Momo and a very peppermint manicure
Tis’ the season for shopping (or in my case just wandering the men’s department trying to find a gift for the guy who declared he just wanted socks for Christmas, sigh) and the holiday sales and fests are in full swing this weekend, and the weeks beyond. Stay tuned each Friday as we highlight the…
Fashion Friday: Buzz on new beauty finds and sales
A very sporty sale in Fremont, 12 Days of Christmas cheer at Elaia Spa and why everyone is getting “
We’re busy putting our February beauty feature to bed, so I’ve got beauty on the brain this week, further helped by the great holiday specials and new treatments stuffing my inbox. But never fear shoppers, there is a golden nugget for you as well this week. Happy blissful (and apparently very, very wet) weekend: – …
Susannah Frame wins broadcast ‘Pulitzer’
For KING 5's 'Waste on the Water' series
TV news gets a lot of bad press, so it’s nice to see really good work get recognized. KING 5 investigative reporter Susannah Frame, whom we singled out as one of Seattle’s Most Influential people in our November issue, has received the broadcasting equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize for her ongoing “Waste on the Water”…
Weekly Must List: Our Top To-do’s of the Week
Must SeeHomo for the HolidaysThrough 12/24 – Directed by boylesque star Ben de la Crème, this comedic cabaret show features a raucous lineup of local GLBT talent including Fuchsia Foxxx and the Cherdonna and Lou show. $15–$20. OddfellowsHall, West Hall, 915 E Pine St.; 206.324.7263; centuryballroom.com Must Ring in the New YearMoisture Festival 2011 New…
Comfort Food: Best Comfort Fried Foods in Seattle
Deep-fried VeggiesYes, we’re making the argument that fruits and veggies—even those batter dipped and fried—still count toward your recommended five to nine a day. And it’s even better when it’s something unexpected, like the fried lemons at Pike Street Fish Fry on Capitol Hill. Here, slices are batter-dipped, then introduced to a quick bath in…
VIDEO: Cranberry Lemon Zest Scones
Each week Seattle mag video blogger and host of Cookus Interruptus Cynthia Lair brings us selections
(Goodbye house) Holiday breakfast? Scones are a snap. These have fiber (whole grain pastry flour) and are not too sweet. Just right with a some scrambled eggs and a cup of coffee. For printable recipe, click here. Merry Christmas morning! Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole…
Local Architects Frame Negative Space at the Border
Arts and culture editor Brangien Davis on Lead Pencil Studio's arresting new work, "Non-Sign II," th
Seattle-based architects and artists Daniel Mihalyo and Annie Han, who collaborate under the name Lead Pencil Studio (leadpencilstudio.com), have built their reputation on nothing. More specifically, their award-winning site-specific installations have focused on absence—such as in 2003’s “Stairway,” a spindly metal flight of stairs missing quite a few steps in the middle, and 2006’s phenomenal…
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks
Here are a few suggestions for how to get to Forks and where to stay.
You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies and you’re still craving more? Head to the real Forks and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Located between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the tiny town of Forks—population 3,500—has embraced its connection to Stephenie Meyers’ hit vampire book series. Once a…