Seattle Mag
How Four-Plexes Can be Good for the Neighborhood
The softer side of the new multiplex residences that dot Ballard
When Karen Lawson and Sebastian Wright were looking for a place to call home two years ago, the boxy four-plex a half-mile south of Ballard High School wasn’t even on their radar. “We had driven past it multiple times in the six months we were looking and didn’t once think of coming in,” says Lawson,…
What’s it Like to Live in Microhousing?
When it comes to living in a small space, it’s all about perspective
Roger valdez lives on the top floor of a multistory tower, with extensive views of the Olympics and the Seattle skyline, and located just blocks away from practically everything the city has to offer. One of the few things that sets this Capitol Hill resident’s space apart from the high-end condos surrounding it? It’s a…
Three New Irish Whiskies to try for St. Patrick’s Day
These three sippers were recently released onto the Seattle bar scene
It’s St. Patrick’s day today, and there’s no better way to celebrate than having a delicious Irish whiskey – and luckily three good new choices were recently released onto the Seattle bar scene. The below are all worthy sippers to sip today in honor of the Irish, either solo or in cocktails. (If you need…
James Beard Celebrity Chef tour makes only WA stop in Woodinville
Seattle chefs include Lauren Thompson of Kirkland's Cafe Juanita
The James Beard Foundation’s first awards for excellence in cuisine and culinary writing started in 1991, and since then it has been widely considered the Oscars of the food world. We’re thrilled to announce that our own freelance writer and foraging columnist Langdon Cook has been nominated for a James Beard award for his column…
Where to Party for St. Patrick’s Day
A list of fun things to do in and around Seattle to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Every year on March 17, a.k.a. St. Patrick’s Day, people come together to celebrate Irish culture, heritage and tradition with a little green beer and/or whiskey, live music and feasts of Irish delicacies like soda bread and corned beef with cabbage. If you’re still trying to decide where you’ll be toasting to all the fun…
Chef Jerry Corso Gets Cooking with Soffritto
The secret to Jerry Corso’s not-so-secret ingredient at Bar del Corso
With both Italian ancestry and a lifelong career in cooking Italian food, chef/owner Jerry Corso of Bar del Corso (3057 Beacon Ave S; 206.395.2069; bardelcorso.com), a small neighborhood pizzeria on Beacon Hill, focuses on classic Italian flavors and technique. One of his beloved ingredients is soffritto, a cooked-down mixture of several vegetables. It becomes a…
Spring Gear Guide: Bikes, Boards and SUPs to Buy Now
Local shops share their top picks for gear to get you outdoors this spring
Surf’s Up Robin Ogaard, Urban Surf Fremont, 2100 N Northlake Way; 206.545.9463 A stand-up paddleboard (or SUP) is the absolutely coolest way to get a cardio workout. Or to do yoga. Or to goof off with your family on a lake. The equipment has evolved rapidly over the past few years, and Robin Ogaard of…
Where to Drink Chinese Baijiu in Seattle
A baijiu cocktail brings this lesser-known liquor into the Seattle spotlight
The Cocktail: Jade Pagoda Chinese baijiu (pronounced “bye-joe”) is the best-selling liquor in the world, but it was nearly impossible to find in Seattle—until Veronika Groth opened the bar at Lionhead, Jerry Traunfeld’s new Sichuan eatery. She managed to track down some of the liquor, and became a devotee. Distilled in the same tradition for…
How chef Ethan Stowell lost 50+ pounds and kept it off
Seattle restaurateur avoids carbs and works out every day
It’s not every day that a magazine food editor butts her nose into the topic of a prominent chef’s body weight. But, we also couldn’t ignore the obvious shift in Ethan Stowell’s physical appearance. In the past year, Stowell, owner of 13 Seattle restaurants (and counting), has lost nearly 60 pounds. Frankly, he looks fantastic….
A Reminder that Winter Storms can be Deadly
Sunday's extratropical storm spun in the way that stronger hurricanes do
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and is a frequent pundit on KUOW–takes an in-depth look at some of the highly topical and sometimes polarizing issues in our city. I felt a personal pang when I read about the man who was killed in Seward Park by a tree…
Seattle Ranks Sixth Worst for Traffic & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The pressure continues to cut emissions from ships, trucks, trains and cargo handling equipment that moves marine cargo in the Port of Seattle. In the last five years, the city of Seattle has seen a reduction in emissions and the hope is that the rate of pollution continues to decrease. According to KING 5 News, a…
The Facts and Myths of Mold
Dispelling mold myths
Got mold? For Seattleites, the answer is likely yes. Mold craves moisture, and our spring climate fosters fungi better than most. “Completely eliminating all mold and mold spores from the indoor environment is not possible, particularly in a wet environment like the Pacific Northwest,” says Hilary Karasz, Ph.D., spokesperson for Public Health—Seattle & King County….
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