Seattle Mag
Seattle Painter has a Love for Miniature Art
Local artist's paintings are miniature and masterful
Rebecca Luncan’s animal portraits are remarkable for their comprehensive realism, but even more so for their size—some as small as 3 inches. The Seattle painter says her fascination with the miniscule was stirred by a miniature portrayal of Henry VIII she spotted when visiting Buckingham Palace. “You must get so close that the experience is…
New Singles From Otieno Terry, XP and Deep Sea Diver
New music from some of the city's best
Seattle’s rich musical scene is a lot like bread dough. It’s bubbling, rising and ready to sustain an individual, family or community. And today, we have yet another example: new singles from soul singer Otieno Terry, rapper XP and rock band Deep Sea Diver. Otieno Terry There’s a dark, sensual pop that Prince achieves in his…
The Tenderness of the Grapes of Rad Podcast
The Seattle-based podcast is tender and hilarious
One of the things I like about The Grapes of Rad, the Seattle-based podcast featuring Aaron Mason and Nicholas Ahlers, is that much like NPR’s Car Talk and ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, it features life long friends who obviously love one another and who enjoy engaging in quick conversation. Topics of the show include Mason’s…
The Must List: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pi Day Celebrations Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Wear GreenAnnual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday (3/12, 12:30 p.m.) Watch Emerald Isle pride spread through the Emerald City as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade snakes through downtown. Afterward, enjoy the craic—with food, crafts and music—at the Irish Week Festival at the Seattle Center and catch a flick at the Irish Reels Festival, which…
5 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy a Sunset View
Spend your extra hour of daylight at one of these spots for a stunning view and yummy bite
All around Seattle, it’s starting to feel like spring. Cherry blossoms are blooming and line streets with fantastic shades of pink. Pike Place Market is full of yellow daffodils and rainbows of tulips. Even the bite of the cold, wet, winter weather is starting to sting a little less. And on Sunday, March 13, when…
Alaska Airlines Diverts Flight So Passengers Can View Eclipse and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Earlier this week on March 9, parts of the world were treated to a total solar eclipse. This rare event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. This type of eclipse lasts only for the brief time in which the two bodies are aligned, and it’s that same alignment that determines…
Synthetic pot: What is it and is it legal?
It's dangerous and unpredictable
This article originally appeared on Avvo.com. Last year, it was revealed that Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman had smoked something called “synthetic marijuana” in October 2015 before being involved in a vehicular hit-and-run. More recently, the Boston Globe reported that New England Patriots defensive lineman Chandler Jones had an adverse reaction to what was also described…
3 First Impressions of Heartwood Provisions
The new downtown watering hole has something for every type of diner
Opening just over a month ago on February 8, Heartwood Provisions adds a new destination spot to downtown. With a large space that doesn’t feel inhospitably cavernous, an inventive menu, and a friendly staff, it’s ideal both for after-work drinks and for evening and weekend reservations. I recently stopped in to sit at the long…
Wine: The Taste Washington party you don’t want to miss
The New Vintage on April 1 promises top chefs, fab cocktails and DJ dancing
Washington’s wine industry has experienced a meteoric rise in the past 10 – even five – years. Not just in the number of wineries and grape-growing acres but in the quality, beauty and age-ability of the wines. It’s no surprise that Taste Washington, our annual four-day salute to the vine, which takes place March 31…
Recipe for Braised Soffritto Beans
How to make braised romano beans with soffritto
A splash of vegetable stock or water can be added if needed during cooking. When finished, the tomatoes and soffritto will be cooked down and will coat the beans like a good ragu on fresh pasta. The mixture should not be too thin. Serves 4–6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/4…
Recipe for Celery Simple Syrup
Bar manager Veronika Groth of Lionhead treats us to a celery syrup recipe
To make celery simple syrup, follow bar manager Veronika Groth’s recipe: Juice the celery, and then add equal parts celery juice to sugar in a saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes, remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon soda per 2 cups to keep color.
Recipe of the Week: Quinoa, Chicken and Zucchini Egg Bake
Breakfast that’s quick, easy and can be prepared ahead of time
Easter is right around the corner and for foodies, it’s an awesome opportunity to feast on a new brunch dish. This week, we have a recipe for a quinoa, chicken and zucchini egg bake from Anna Berman, the cooking teacher, personal chef, food stylist and recipe developer who runs the food blog Snacking in the Kitchen….
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