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NW Getaways: A Journey to Yakima’s Wine Country
With the arrival of spring, local vineyards have been revived from their winter slumber, which can o
With the arrival of spring, local vineyards have been revived from their winter slumber, which can only mean one thing – ‘tis the season to be tasting! I’ve never been a fan of road trips. Something about the idea of being trapped in a car for several hours sends me into a nail-biting frenzy. However,…
And The 2009 Seamless in Seattle Winners Are
Announcing the 2009 Seamless in Seattle winning designers!
Twenty-four contestants, 20 esteemed judges and 13 looks on the runway at the Thaw Fashion Show later, we can finally announce the 2009 Seamless in Seattle winners. Seattle magazine congratulates our winning emerging, student and bridal designers: Emerging Designers Renee Corrick, Six Degrees: Most Innovative CollectionJesica Milton, Jesica Milton: Most Cohesive CollectionHonorable mentions: Jason Arrington,…
First Class Food Paired With Canned Beer
Seattle's rebel chefs might be prepping first-class food, but inside the kitchen, they're going stra
Above: Tilth Chef Maria Hines drinks from a Tecate at the NW James Bears Nominees dinner in April. While I enjoy my fair share of $4 pints of microbrews and $15 bottles of Belgian ales, I have a major soft spot for beer in can. From PBR to local faves like Rainier and Olympia (okay,…
Arts Minute: Watch the Humpday Trailer Online
Seattle magazine Spotlight Award winner Lynn Shelton has earned huge success with her latest film, H
Seattle filmmaker extraordinaire Lynn Shelton continues her skyrocketing success with her latest film, Humpday, about two old friends (straight guys) who decide to make a porno together (gay sex). It’s hilarious and smart and packed with both philosophical questions and wince-tastic moments. (I saw it months ago and still think about it regularly.) Picked up by…
Check In to Art Break Hotel
Break into Seattle's arts scene with help from Seattle mag arts and culture editor Brangien D
Greetings and welcome to the inaugural post of Art Breaker, my blog about local arts and culture. Seattle has a surfeit of amazing arts and artists—so many fantastic painters, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, writers, sculptors, actors, musicians, galleries, theaters, museums, nonprofit arts orgs and performance halls, in fact, that it can feel a little overwhelming to…
Seattle Restaurants that Stand the Test of Time
They say most restaurants won’t live to see their second birthday. A look back at the exceptional re
100+ YearsManeki(1905, International District)What it brought to the table: Seattle’s first sushi bar and tatami rooms, and good Japanese home cooking. Why we still love it: At Maneki we’re surrounded by reminders of our historic connection to the Pacific Rim, and we adore the good, no-frills cooking. 50+ YearsCanlis(1950, Queen Anne)What it brought to the table:…
Food News: Mistral Kitchen to open this fall
Chef William Belickis has big, big plans for his return to the Seattle dining scene. Read about his
William Belickis, former chef/owner of the late Mistral in Belltown, disappointed many when he closed Mistral in 2008. But now he’s back: He signed a lease yesterday for a location in the West 8th building situated between the retail core of downtown and South Lake Union. The 100+ seat restaurant he’s planning to open, to be…
Lorna Yee’s Cookbook Chronicles
We chat with Seattle mag food columnist Lorna Yee about cooking and writing during her first
Lorna Yee, Seattle magazine’s Key Ingredient columnist is currently working on her first cookbook with Seattle Bride editor Ali Basye (to be published in Spring 2010 by Sasquatch Books). We prodded Lorna with a few questions about her new book and she happily responded. What was the inspiration for your new book?I had the good fortune…
Tweeting While Eating: A James Beard Adventure
Seattle mag's lead Tweeter returns from a fancy dinner with the scoop on tweeting and eating
On Monday I was lucky enough to attend the James Beard Northwest nominees dinner and tweetup. Yes, tweetup. What’s that you ask? In the Twitter lexicon it’s the geeky phrase de jour used to describe a real life meet up of Twitter friends. As gatekeeper and main tweeter for Seattlemag.com (@seattlemag), I’ve followed postings–from food…
Food News: Spring Restaurant Openings
For a recession, we sure have some delicious new eating-out options on the horizon. This spring ring
Spring is a great time to grow, and two Seattle cult faves are doing just that. Joining the trend of restaurants adding locations on the Eastside isAgua Verde, the easy-breezy taco mecca with great fresh guacamole and margaritas. The second shop will open in the concession building at Houghton Beach State Park in Kirkland (5811 Lake Washington Blvd.), hopefully by…
Chefs: Tasting Your Food Isn’t Always Enough
At two recent dinners I tasted dishes that were intensely flavorful and delicious. For two bites. Af
We’ve all heard the mantra, whether in person at restaurant jobs or on TV’s Top Chef or what-have-you: Chefs: Taste Your Food! Except lately, I’ve noticed that it’s not always enough for a chef to “taste” his or her food. But let me back up. About two months ago I dined at a French bistro for an updated review that’ll run in…
From AOL to Twitter: A Social Media Autobiography
The idea that a scrappy startup could dethrone a social media giant is nothing new. Millions of young Americans have left one social network in favor of starting fresh and buiding a new one. Take, for example, my own social media history: I first hopped online in 1993. Back then, Web savvy classmates dialed up to chat…