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Explore Sichuan-Style Dishes on Capitol Hill at Lionhead
Seattle reaps the benefits of Jerry Traunfeld’s globe-trotting culinary adventures at Lionhead
Jerry Traunfeld has always loved Chinese food. The James Beard Award–winning chef first learned Chinese cookery in the 1980s from master chef Ken Hom at the California Culinary Academy. He continued honing his skills at home while he was chef at The Herbfarm and, later, when he opened Capitol Hill’s Poppy, poring over Chinese cookbooks…
The People Have Spoken: 6 Locals’ Favorite Bars and Cocktails
Local spirits lovers tell us where they go for a good drink, fave new bar in 2015
As the year winds down, pundits and such spend a lot of time doling out their end-of-the-year best-of lists, and talking about their favorites. Which is great! But sometimes it’s nice to hear from the folks who just go to bars and have drinks for fun. With that in mind, we asked some local cocktail-and-bar…
Enthusiasts Want Pandas, Amazon to Offer One-Hour Holiday Shipping
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Do you still have some last minute shopping to do before the Holidays? According to KING 5, local online retail giant Amazon will offer one-hour shipping for Prime Now members in the Puget Sound region. Members will be able to order products until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve to be delivered same day by 11:59…
‘Tis the Season for Oysters
Cynthia Nims’ new book on oysters is out in January
What does winter in Seattle taste like? For some of us, it’s the briny snap of an Olympia oyster lifted from the icy waters of Puget Sound. Washington is the biggest producer of oysters on the Pacific Coast, and right now, the mollusks are at their peak—plump, crisp and bursting with Champagne-loving salinity. Culinary expert…
Nine Reasons Why the Seahawks Shouldn’t be Playing this Well
But they are! And it's not smoke and mirrors, it's grit and guile
Whenever the Seahawks score a touchdown, the immediate–and appropriate–fan reaction is: again??? Over the past five games, the team has been beating their opponents by a margin of 20 points per game and the standout of standouts has been wide receiver Doug Baldwin, who’s caught 10 touchdown passes in the past four games. Since the…
How to Achieve Success at an Independent School
Teachers, parents and admissions directors offer tips and insights to guide you
Sponsored by Puget Sound Independent Schools “Can you see your child being successful at this school?” That’s the number one piece of advice parents have for prospective families looking at independent schools. After all, most parents’ main goal in choosing a new school for their child is to ensure a well-rounded education and a creative,…
Should Genetically Modified Salmon be Called ‘Salmon’ at all?
The FDA approved genetically modified salmon last month and there's more at stake than taste buds
On the radio recently, I heard a DJ disparage Atlantic farmed salmon, saying it shouldn’t even be called salmon. I agree, the stuff is mush. I’ve been thinking the same thing about the genetically modified salmon, approved last month by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Sometimes called “Frankenfish,” these fish are genetically engineered to grow fast…
Why Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs Opened a Distillery
Take your palate on a flavor-filled voyage with Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs’ handcrafted spirits
Walk into Salish Sea Organic Liqueurs’ tasting room, located just off Interstate 5 in Lacey, and you’re instantly faced with a very difficult choice. Which, of the many liqueurs it makes, to try first? The popular hibiscus? Classical limoncello? Floral chrysanthemum? Culinary-minded thyme-coriander? The newish nectarine? Maybe the best idea is to take a step…
Must List: The Buttcracker, Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Gifts Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must CruiseThe Argosy Christmas Ship Festival(Through 12/22, times vary) Cruise into Christmas on a sparkling boat, while enjoying choral performances, seasonal cocktails and a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Santa himself. Landlubbers can enjoy the spectacle, warmed by a bonfire, at one of the cruise’s many stops along Puget Sound, where…
Five of the best soups in Seattle
From vegetarian borscht to Mexican pozole
Call it what you want. Warm and wet or cool and dry. Winter is coming, and it is already cold. If you’re like the staff here, you’re craving bowls of hot slurpy goodness. We’re sure there are dozens of spots, both casual and formal, making memorable soups and stews in Seattle, but these five were…
5 Boozy Gifts to Give this Holiday
Even more perfect presents for the spirit lovers on your list
Last week, we picked 6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give. And while I’m always for our local distillers, there are also some lovely bottled items made outside our state lines that you might want to think about as a gift for that special cocktail-and-liquor-loving someone on your list. Check out the below selections,…
Jesse Doquilo Designs Modern Mid Century Furniture
Edmonds furniture designer Jesse Doquilo creates minimalist designs for his new line Modern Object
“I’m kind of a wood hoarder,” confesses Jesse Doquilo, the designer behind Edmonds-based furniture line Modern Object. “Each piece, each plank, each crop is definitely considered.” Despite his hoarding tendencies, Doquilo’s midcentury-influenced pieces are a study in clean lines and simple, minimalistic shapes. Items like the walnut wood and metal “Kep” side table (pictured) are…
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