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It's Block Party weekend! Paint the town in these vivid prints from PNW shops
This weekend marks Capitol Hill’s 19th Block Party. It also marks my first. My expectations for the event are ranging somewhere between my experience at Warped Tour 10 years ago and my time at actual neighborhood block parties (think: barefoot kids, ping pong tables and coolers full of Keystone light). And naturally, while I’ve been…
Lululemon Beer, New Nirvana Photos & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Yogi Beer: Vancouver, B.C.-based yoga and athleticwear retailer Lululemon has announced it will be releasing its own line of beer. According to CBC, the beer, made by Stanley Park Brewing, is called “Curiosity Lager” and will be released on August 15 in Vancouver, B.C. Time magazine states that the cans will be “printed with a…
Must List: Winery Opens in Georgetown, Capitol Hill Block Party
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Party in the Streets Get Wild at the Capitol Hill Block Party (7/24 to 7/26, times vary) Stage dive into the urban music festival vibe at the Capitol Hill Block Party, featuring awesome local bands including Shabazz Palaces, The Flavr Blue, Chastity Belt, Industrial Revelation and dozens more. Must DrinkCharles Smith’s Jet City Winery Opens…
New Locust Cider, Bluewater Distillery Opens Bar
Bluewater's bar overlooks the water at the Port of Everett
It’s the middle of summer and our local distillers, bars and cider makers are hot! They’re doing lots of interesting and fun things for local drinkers, which is great news. Bluewater Distillery Re-Opens With a Bar: Known already for its fine organic vodkas and gin, Bluewater’s new distillery space is right on the water at…
Capitol Hill Car Ban, Maple Leaf Fire & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Interactivity: Seattle and construction go hand in hand–so much so, apparently, that city officials have launched an interactive map of construction projects around the city. The handy Shaping Seattle map gives viewers full information about each project, including sketches and timelines. It’s even mobile-friendly! Neighborhood Fires: A fire in Maple Leaf damaged four homes early this morning, says…
Trophy Cupcakes now offers soft serve ice cream
Wallingford location introduces cupcake-inspired flavor combos
When it comes to treats, we don’t discriminate. And we appreciate when the city’s premier treatmakers don’t, either. Thank you, Cupcake Royale, for offering insanely delicious premium ice cream, crafted, no less, by some of Seattle’s top chefs throughout the summer. Jonathan Sundstrom’s Brown Butter with Salted Caramel Pecans is a revelation. Now, Trophy Cupcakes…
10 Quirky Seattle-Area Meetups
Time to get out and get weird. Drink while drawing, paint while dancing and much more
Whether we admit them or not, we all have our quirks. Do you worry what your buttoned-up office pals would think if they knew you practice the “Thriller” dance in your living room after work? Do you hide it from your workout friends that you’d rather spend Saturdays having philosophical conversations than doing deadlifts? Would…
Tulalip Resort’s Chef David Buchanan Talks Salmon & Humility
Make your reservations for this upcoming Guest Chef Night on Thursday, July 30
Sponsored by FareStart Chef David Buchanan traveled a long way to end up in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Minneapolis, a high school-aged Buchanan moved to Bellingham, Wash., in 1976 and he’s stayed in and around the area ever since. “I miss the stunning colors of autumn,” he says, “but not the five months of…
Road Trip: Richmond Night Market
Take in colorful festivities and tasty cuisine at this Richmond outdoor market
WHERE: Richmond, British Columbia WHY: For the Richmond Night Market (runs through October 12, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.–midnight; Sundays, 7–11 p.m. $2.75 entry fee, free for kids 10 and younger and adults 60 and older. 8351 River Road; richmondnightmarket.com). WHAT: Richmond is often overlooked by visitors bound for Vancouver—its flashier B.C. neighbor—but the city…
Local Naturopathic Doc Eva Kozura Talks Wellness
Wellness tips from a wellness expert
Over the last ten years, with the increasing cost of healthcare and prescription drugs often having more side effects than benefits, more and more people are turning to alternative forms of medicine for their ailments. These alternate forms take a long-term and holistic treatment approach rather than a symptomatic one. The forms that are most…
‘MasterChef’ Star Amanda Saab’s Sockeye Salmon Arugula Salad
Local MasterChef contestant shares a bit of her story and a bite of her food
If you’ve been watching this season of Gordon Ramsay’s hot and fiery show, MasterChef, you know the competition has never been more fierce. We were sad to see Seattle’s Amanda Saab get eliminated on Episode 8 after an intense baking Pressure Test. And although we can’t Tweet #teamAmanda anymore, we were thrilled to get to…
7 of the Best Swimming Pools In and Around Seattle
Dive in. The water's fine.
This summer has been a hot one, and there’s no better way to escape the heat than to lie by the pool in your own backyard. Imagine sipping on iced tea while sunbathing or making a splash with friends at your next pool party. Get inspired to create the perfect poolside spot with these seven…
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