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New Netflix Series ‘Cooked’ is a Must See
Why 'Cooked,' which visits Seattle chef Nathan Myhrvold, is a must watch
Like many of us in Seattle, I’m getting over a cold. Which is why after work last night on my favorite night of the week to go out (Sunday), I found myself sitting in my bedroom wanting to watch something before going to sleep. A friend had recently given me her Netflix password, so I…
Greenwood Recovery Efforts, Expedia Unveils HQ Design Plans & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
A massive Seattle gas explosion leveled two buildings and injured nine firefighters in the neighborhood of Greenwood early on Wednesday morning. According to The New York Times, the explosion was caused by a gas leak and Seattle Fire Department officials said crews responded at 1:04 a.m. to the area of N. 85th St. and Greenwood Ave. N. to…
New Vegan Food Festival to Pop Up in April
Veg Out Seattle, a fest for vegan foodies, is coming this spring
Seattle is a city of foodies. From the famous Bite of Seattle (July 15-17) to the healthy vegetarian Veg Fest (April 9 and 10) to the epic four-day wine-and food-fueled Taste Washington (March 31-April 3), the culinary scene is full of energy. This spring, vegan foodies will have the chance to attend a festival dedicated…
Instagram Inspiration: Spring Flowers
Rain showers bring beautiful flowers
I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for spring. There’s almost nothing more beautiful than a sunny, spring day in Seattle. When the clouds finally part and the sun comes out to play, our city really does sparkle. After a particularly wet winter this year, I’m looking forward to shedding some layers and…
Seattle-based Market Fresh Fruit Will Deliver Fruit to Your Office
A new service brings healthy snacks to the (conference) table
It’s never going to be easy to turn down one of those brownies your coworker brought to the office or to resist a sweet treat from the vending machine down the hall, but your odds improve if there’s a healthy alternative close at hand. Market Fresh Fruit, a Seattle-based service, delivers 100 percent organic, locally…
The Must List: Hot Chocolate Run, ‘Forbidden Fruit’ at BAM
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeArtist Alexander Keyes Installation (3/3 to 3/31, times vary) Keyes’ installation at Gallery4Culture, to: europa, is a meditation on the doldrums of domestic life and fantasies of escape, realized through the artist’s transformation of everyday materials. Must RememberAnne Frank Exhibit at Holocaust Center Seattle (3/6 to 5/18, times vary) Anne Frank: A History for Today showcases…
3 New Music Videos from Tacocat, Kris Orlowski & Ever So Android
Check out the new video work from some of the city's best musicians
Video is all the rage these days. And there are seemingly hundreds of dutiful Seattle musicians out there in the world filming, playing, editing, dressing up in costume and pressing record on their bright new digital video cameras all in the hopes of bringing you, dear reader/listener, something that will make you smile and think….
March Happenings: French Kiss, Mary Stuart and Love City Love
Three options for the Seattleite looking for a great night
Seattle has plenty of things going for it, including a diverse appreciation for nightlife. On any given night there are burlesque shows, rock bands playing music clubs, the symphony or opera performances or DIY spots popping up to host events. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming and hard to find the exact right option for…
Local Distillery Gifted at the Oscars and More News
There’s so much fun stuff going on for cocktail and spirit enthusiasts it’s hard to keep up!
Old Ballard Liquor is going Hollywood (in the best way), 2bar Spirits is going to take over Local 360, and Seattle Distilling Company is talking shop at the Distillery Nation podcast. Plus, support a swell bartender-focused design company, and get some sweet stuff for yourself. Old Ballard Liquor Co. at the Oscars: Okay, the big…
Should the government decide who you tip at restaurants?
Federal ruling could be the end of tip pooling across the country
There’s a big issue brewing in the restaurant industry, and it has nothing to do with culinary trends or rising chefs. The topic is tipping, which we’ve always thought of us as a private matter between a diner and his restaurant experience. But, it turns out that the federal government is eager to decide who…
A New Cheese Bar Opens on Capitol Hill
Cheesemonger Sheri LaVigne unveils her Capitol Hill bar, where curds are king
When I told my friends about the new Culture Club Cheese Bar on Capitol Hill, their eyelids grew heavy and deep moans ensued. There is such ecstasy associated with cheese, really good stinky cheese, that it makes chocolate look like child’s play. Culture Club Cheese Bar owner Sheri LaVigne knows this. After nearly six years…
5 Things to Do While You’re in Phoenix for the Mariners’ Spring Training
Head to the desert for some Seattle Mariners baseball in the Phoenix sun
Sponsored by Visit Phoenix Spring is almost here and that means it’s almost time for the start of another baseball season. Every March, Cactus League Spring Training, a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular baseball season, roars to life in Phoenix with crowds of cheering fans and shouts for concessions….
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