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4 Swell Seattle Hotel Bars
For out-of-town guests or your night on the town, these four hotel bars aim to please
We’re still well within the summer visitor season, and if you have relatives or friends coming in to town, there’s one thing you’ll want to be sure of – that the hotel they pick has a good bar. Here, we’ve rounded up four swell ones. Oh, these also might help you pick out a nice…
Legendary Lighthouses in Washington
It's National Lighthouse Day. Here's a roundup of a few of the gorgeous lighthouses in our state
Lighthouses, though primarily used for navigating rough waters by maritime boatfarers, have always struck me as the stuff that great lore and legends are made of. (Think of tales about the ghost of the dutiful lighthouse keeper or one of shipwrecks and marauders.) If a story needs a hauntingly beautiful scene or two, put a…
The Best Places to Eat This Weekend
Hit up Salmonfest Seattle, the new Mioposto, and Beardslee Public House
Face it. You’re going to blink and summer – those 90-degree days you had the audacity to complain about – will be a distant memory cloaked in gray clouds. Don’t you want to munch under the glorious sun while you still can? Luckily, we’re here to tell you where to sup during the second weekend…
11 Perfect Weekend Getaways Near Seattle
From small towns to luxe resorts, trek to these nearby spots to recharge in 48 hours
From farm stays in the San Juan Islands and deluxe pampering at heritage resorts to small-town exploring and more, we pack plenty of pleasure—but zero stress—into your precious weekend. So, get going! 1. Destination: San Juan IslandsIn some hot and humid archipelagos, “island cuisine” is shorthand for frozen fish flown in from far away and…
The Makers: The Wandering Spirit of Wish You Were Northwest
Meet the road-tripping, coffee-sipping sisters behind this PNW-inspired clothing line
There’s something special about living in the Pacific Northwest. It’s like the whole world is alive; the forests, the valleys and those glorious mountains all pulse with a quiet, but very real energy that practically begs to be explored. That untamed wanderlust is what inspires the clothing line Wish You Were Northwest. Wish You Were…
‘Silicon Valley’ Star Talks Green Technology, Saving the Environment
Chatting with celebrity judge Thomas Middleditch during the Microsoft Imagine Cup
If you’ve ever seen the HBO comedy Silicon Valley–specifically the episode featuring the Tech Crunch Disrupt competition where start-up company Pied Piper wins for its data compression software–you might have an idea of what Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is like. Last Friday, thousands of bright developers and future Microsoft hopefuls came together to examine what’s next…
What’s your cheese IQ? Find out at Artisan Cheesemakers Festival
Sample cheeses from 23 of Washington's 70 cheesemakers
Have you ever tracked the evolution of your cheese palate? Sure, you might know how your taste for wine has changed over the years – I went from orange muscat in college to austere riesling today – but cheese has an equally broad spectrum of flavor profiles. And our tastes change. For instance, my best…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Halibut Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
Heather Christo's grilled halibut tacos are a refreshing summer supper
Maybe the only thing more summery than a fish taco is a fish taco topped with watermelon salsa. Seattle foodie and entertaining pro Heather Christo has a recipe for just that, and it will have you wishing you were beachside with an icy beverage in one hand and this fresh dish in the other. The…
Road Trip: Port Townsend Boat Show and Film Festival
Why a trip to Port Townsend for September's Boat Show and Film festival is a must
WHERE:Port Townsend, a picturesque maritime city on the Olympic Peninsula. WHY: Because Port Townsend is great anytime, but even better when there’s a boat show or film fest. WHAT, PART 1: Since 1979, the Wooden Boat Festival (9/11–9/13; Point Hudson; nwmaritime.org) has celebrated Port Townsend’s historic past as a thriving seaport. This year, the party…
Eroica, the Labor of Love
Auction of WA Wines "Meet the Maker" Series
Wendy came from Australia seven years ago and is not looking back after she named Chateau St. Michelle home. She indulges in her favorite events at the Auction of WA wine, which include the picnics and gala. They happen to take place right on the grounds of Chateau St. Michelle.
What do Steve Winwood and Chris Peterson of Avennia have in Common?
(Hint: I'm the same boy I used to be)
As Chris Peterson explains, Avennia is the small and new winery on the block that is already receiving high praise. He loves the one on one vibe at the Auction of WA Wine picnic, but has a lot of fun with the winemakers dinner as well. He also gushes about his beautiful new wine, Valery….
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