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Charlie Hoppes, Quintessance Vineyard and the Auction of WA Wines Make a Great Trio
Auction of WA Wines "Meet the Maker" Series
Charlie, owner and winemaker, explains the value of Auction of Washington Wines. He also dishes on a new vineyard on Red Mountain called Quintessence that Fidelitas is utilizing.
Remember when the Grape Killer lot raised $35K for charity?
Auction of WA Wines "Meet the Maker" Series
Grape Killer’s favorite memory of the Auction of Washington Wine was when seven of his etched nine-liter wines all sold for double in price. That meant $35,000 was earned for Children’s Hospital and he couldn’t of been more proud.
Flavors Galore at Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood
Both sweet and savory shine at Coyle’s long-awaited brick-and-mortar bakery
I confess. I’m not wild about cretzels. When pastry chef Rachael Coyle (The Herbfarm, Le Pichet) launched her pop-up at Book Larder in 2013, her signature extra-crunchy croissant-pretzel hybrid was the talk of the town. I found them too hard and one-note in flavor. It was Coyle’s rich, handmade desserts that captured my attention. Happily,…
Kevin Zelko’s Climb of a Lifetime
This notorious cancer survivor plans to climb Mt. Rainier with a 46-lb. MLS trophy in tow
Four years ago, he gained notoriety for using Twitter (@Msbeervendor) to sell beer at Safeco Field. Three years later, he was back in the news for raising $25,000 to buy Seahawks jerseys for every kid at Seattle’s Kimball Elementary, where he taught special education. But now, Kevin Zelko is raising money for a much more…
A Taste of The Tropics at Hotel Albatross
Set sail with spirited tiki drinks and kicky street food at this Ballard hangout
Ever since Coleridge’s famed “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” the albatross has been seen as an unwelcome weight. But Hotel Albatross, on the west end of Ballard’s Market Street (2319 NW Market St.; 206.566.6181; Facebook, “Hotel Albatross Ballard”), is so full of exuberant and spirituous fun, it quickly alleviates any burdens. But, first, know it’s…
A Warm Water Blob, Russell Wilson’s Giant Contract & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Warmer Waters: KING 5 News states that a “blob” of warm water is expanding inland from the Pacific Ocean, causing water temperatures to be about four degrees higher than usual. Four degrees might not sound like a lot, but that small change can threaten marine life and increase toxins in the water. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
The Must List: Blue Angels, Art Fairs Galore and Shakespeare in the Park
What to do in Seattle this weekend
Must Look UpBlue Angels Roar into Town (8/1 to 8/2) Love the spectacle or hate the noise, there’s no denying the presence of the Blue Angels when they zoom into Seattle airspace. Hold onto your hats—and skittish dogs, too. Must Have an Art AttackA Host of Art Fairs Open (7/30 to 8/2, times vary) The…
Three Impressions of Rachel’s Ginger Beer on Capitol Hill
RGB's latest iteration wows with fried food, slushy cocktails and, of course, ginger beer
There’s a new sibling for the Pike Place Market Rachel’s Ginger Beer store and bar, and it’s situated right in the new 12th Avenue Arts Center on Capitol Hill. We stopped by recently to check out the space and to cool off with some chilly drinks. The Ginger Beer: As you’d hope, the selection of…
Three new restaurants opening in August
Look for fresh foodie spots in Belltown, Ballard and on Capitol Hill
Surprise, surprise. In early August, three new restaurants are opening in the hottest foodie neighborhoods: Ballard, Belltown and Capitol Hill. In fact, if you need to escape the soaring sounds of Seafair this weekend, you can duck into Little Oddfellows or Orfeo, which will both open on Saturday, August 1. Here’s what you need to…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
Can you believe these coastal views are all within two hours of Seattle city limits?
Sometimes after a long work week you just need to spend a day at the beach. Sometimes you also need a dose of quiet and relaxation, which lamentably often can’t be found at Seattle’s main beaches on a 90-degree Saturday afternoon. So if you’re looking to get a little warm sand between your toes and…
Photos from FareStart’s 2015 Guest Chef Spectacular
The annual celebration of chefs and beverage producers who support FareStart’s culinary mission
More than 650 people gathered on June 25 for FareStart’s Guest Chef Spectacular at the Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center. It was a grand celebration of the talented chefs, restaurants and other food industry partners that support FareStart. More than 40 restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries were in attendance. The event raises important funds to support…
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