Seattle Mag
The Best Cookies in Seattle
We ate many, many cookies in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Metropolitan MarketMultiple locationsThe Cookie—perfect, oversize chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. 2. Lowrider Baking Company Farmers’ markets Birthday Cake—a balanced, tangy sweet white chocolate cookie with sprinkles. Photograph…
The Best Croissants in Seattle
We ate many, many croissants in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Cafe BesaluBallard, 5909 24th Ave. NW; 206.789.1463 Big butter flavor. 2. Sémillon Bakery and CaféCapitol Hill, 1150 11th Ave.; 206.432.9064 Ultracrispy, twice-baked ham and cheese. Photograph by Semillon Bakery 3. Crumble & FlakeCapitol Hill, 1500 E Olive Way; 206.329.1804…
November Hike of the Month: Lake 22
Just over an hour outside of Seattle, Lake 22 takes you back in time
Want to take a step out of big city present day and step back in time? A hike to Lake 22 will fit the bill. The trail, a very moderate and relatively short hike, lies near Mt. Pilchuck, west of Granite Falls, off the Mountain Loop Highway. The area was designated a Research Natural Area…
Seeing the Light: New Belltown Condo Takes Glass and Architecture to the Next Level
Oooooh, Canada: A Vancouver, British Columbia developer is bringing his show-stopping—sometimes eyebrow-elevating—style to Seattle with First Light Condominiums
Glass discs by artist John Hogan will decorate the 48th floor rooftop pool deck of Belltown’s First Light condo complex.
The Best Baked Bars in Seattle
We ate many, many bars in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Beach Bakery Rainier Beach 7820 Rainier Ave. S; 206.721.2225 Peanut butter and jelly bar—peanut cookie base with jelly and crumb topping. 2. Hood Famous BakeshopBallard2325 1/2 NW Market St.; 206.979.2253 Calamansi bar—a Filipino take on the lemon bar,…
The Best Fresh Bread in Seattle
We ate many, many loaves of bread in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Sea Wolf BakersFremont, 3621 Stone Way N; 206.457.4181 Big, beautiful sourdough boules—also sold at farmers’ markets and the Sand Point Metropolitan Market. 2. Columbia City BakeryColumbia City, 4865 Rainier Ave. S; 206.723.6023 Baguette—crisp…
This Week Then: The Port of Tacoma Turns 100
Plus: A little history lesson on Washington state's elections
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. One hundred years ago this week, on November 5, 1918, Pierce County voters approved the creation of the Port of Tacoma by a 5 to 1 margin. Before the Port’s formation, the Tacoma waterfront was privately owned by railroads, shipyards, lumber companies, and other industrial…
Must List: ‘The Vikings Begin’ Exhibit, ‘A People’s History,’ Election Night Viewing Party
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MUST PLUNDER The Vikings Begin (Through 4/14/19) Want to learn more about the Nordic region’s most famous seafarers? See how they got their start at the Nordic Museum’s newest exhibition, which includes original artifacts and archaeological discoveries from early Viking Age society. Times and prices vary. Nordic Museum, Ballard, 2655 Market St.; 206.789.5707; nordicmuseum.org MUST…
The Best Cakes by the Slice in Seattle
We ate many, many slices of cake in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Wandering GooseCapitol Hill, 403 15th Ave. E; 206.323.9938 Yellow cake with malted chocolate frosting and Whoppers. Photography by Alex Crook 2. Coyle’s BakeshopGreenwood, 8300 Greenwood Ave. N; 206.257.4736 Dense carrot cake with dates instead of…
The Best Stuffed Buns in Seattle
We ate many, many buns in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Mee Sum PastryPike Place Market, 1526 Pike Place; 206.682.6780 Beef curry bun—soft bread, sweet crumbly topping and rich, savory filling inside. 2. Despi Delite BakeryBeacon Hill, Everett Mini ube bread—soft bread stuffed with bright purple…
With Affordable Housing Dwindling, These Home Owners Are Fighting Back
In a booming economy, it’s no surprise that developers are eyeing mobile home parks, which house dozens of families, as prime properties for redevelopment. But some residents are finding ways to secure their home
GROUP BUY: In 2016, Steve Aitchison, with other residents of a Lakewood mobile home park, bought the land where 48 homes are located
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