Seattle Mag
The Seahawks’ Stormy Season: Something is Terribly Wrong This Year
A 19th century painting of the Puget Sound recalls the "interior weather" of Seahawks fans
After Sunday’s stunning Seahawks loss to the Carolina Panthers at the Clink, I posted the accompanying picture (above) on Facebook and Twitter with saying that it reflected the “interior weather” of Seahawks fans. The likes began to pour in. The image is of a painting by the 19th century artist Albert Bierstadt and you can…
Reform for a City with a Legacy of Police Corruption
Former King County prosecutor Christopher T. Bayley's memoir says big changes can be made
It’s a lesson we’re still learning. Under the watchful eye of the U.S. Justice Department, Seattle is still trying to reform a police department accused of racial bias and excessive force. Mayor Ed Murray has installed a new chief, Kathleen O’Toole, who has, in turn, shaken up police leadership. New rules for handling complaints, shootings…
Seahawks Fans, Get Ready for Blue Friday Perks!
American Express's partnership with the Seattle Seahawks brings benefits galore to fans
American Express and the Seattle Seahawks are celebrating their new partnership with Blue Friday, a program that provides benefits and exclusive events for card members and fans. As a part of the program, Amex is collaborating with Uber to deliver Seattle Seahawks-themed surprises and specials, including $12 off of one UberX ride today, October 16,…
Seattle is 2015’s 6th Greenest City & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The Emerald City Is One of the Greenest: The personal finance website Wallethub has ranked Seattle as the 6th Greenest City in America. In honor of October being National Energy Awareness month, the site conducted an in-depth analysis comparing 100 of the most-populated U.S. cities across 13 key metrics, ranging from green-house gas emissions per capita…
Must List: Animals Chomping on Pumpkins, ‘Mr. Burns’ at ACT
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must WatchWoodland Park Zoo Pumpkin Bash(10/24 and 10/25, times vary) From lions and jaguars to wolves, the Pumpkin Bash reveals the ferocious and silly side of the season. Take note: Hippos love to munch pumpkins, and it is good for their gums and teeth. Must C. Montgomery BurnsMr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play at ACT(10/16 to…
Marshawn Lynch Expected to Play Sunday & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Every dog has its day. And that day has finally come for Tillie the setter, a dog that Governor Inslee will present with the Washingtonian of the Day award, KING 5 News reports. Tillie stood ground for a week after her canine friend, Phoebe, fell in an old cistern on Vashon Island. The two pups…
The Rules Regarding Cocktails at Distilleries Have Changed
Here's what you need to know next time you visit one
A little more than a month ago, we wrote that some of our byzantine distillery rules had recently changed allowing for “cocktails” to be served at distilleries. However, it’s not as simple as it sounds and so (as someone who thinks our local spirit and liqueur makers are the tops) I’d like to clarify the…
Mezcal 101: Everything you want to know (and drink) for $20
Mezcaleria Oaxaca on Capitol Hill offers Monday night mezcal classes through March
Depending on the species, it can take between seven and 15 years for the maguey plant, a form of agave, to mature before its juice can be extracted and converted into mezcal. If you’ve always wondered what sets mezcal, the smoky spirit of the semi-desert areas of Oaxaca, apart from its cousin, tequila, now is…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Fave Local Bookstores
A book lover's guide to the quirkiest independent bookstores in Seattle
Seattleites love books. As the second most literate city in the country, it’s no surprise that our town is filled with eccentric independent bookstores. Everyone is partial to their own faves, but these Instagrammers showcase local bookstores that attract all types of bookworms. Unfamiliar with any these gems? This weekend provides the perfect opportunity to explore!…
Seattle Superheroes: Mindie Lind aka “Glide”
The show-stopping, haunting-voiced superhero, Mindie Lind
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. From a cloud of mist, she arrives. With a whoosh, she arrives. On the back of an eagle, or with two…
The Best Mushrooms to Pick in Winter
For fungi fans, find opulent options, plus a yummy mushroom risotto recipe
Last winter, the mushroom picking around here was better than the skiing. But even when a heavy blanket of snow covers the mountains, it’s still possible to get your fungus fix during the darkest days of the year. The first hard frosts, usually close on the heels of Halloween, signal most Seattle mushroom hunters to…
New Seafood Restaurant Salted Sea has a Vietnamese Twist
Columbia City’s newest entry marries authentic Vietnamese food with the modern raw bar
Huy Tat was born in Vietnam and raised in Columbia City by his family, owners of Hue Ky Mi Gia (huekymigia.com), a small, cult-favorite chain of noodle houses in Seattle, Kent and Tacoma. It was there that Tat met Allyss Taylor (former sous chef at The Harvest Vine), who came in regularly for a dose…
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