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Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage In a landmark 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court just legalized gay marriage across all 50 states, NPR reports. It was previously only legal in 35, and given this decision, 14 states will be forced to remove their bans. Here’s some of the reactions from a few of Seattle’s leaders:…
Must List: Seattle Pride Weekend, Symphony Presents Disney’s ‘Fantasia’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Fest 2015 Seattle PrideFest Sunday (6/28, times vary) Follow the rainbow-colored crosswalks in Capitol Hill and make your way downtown where LGBT (and straight) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 41st annual Seattle Pride Parade, which wildly winds its way toward the PrideFest celebrations at the Seattle Center. Must…
The Debate over a Pretty Lake on Snoqualmie Pass. Who’s Right?
With drought comes tough choices, and the argument over Lake Kachess hints at future battles
On this side of the mountains, we don’t think too much about water. Even with a dry winter and Governor Jay Inslee declaring this a drought year for the state, Seattle’s reservoirs are mostly full. Turn the tap and get all the water you want. But take Interstate 90 across the Cascades, and it’s a…
4 Great Seattle Bars for Outdoor Summer Cocktailing
Where to sip a summer cocktail outside in our fair city
Summer is well and truly here, which means your summertime cocktail imbibing should begin in earnest (if it hasn’t already). There’s something about drinking in summer that I love – the whole school’s out vibe that takes us back to being young again, perhaps. Luckily, we have a number of swell bars that are prepared…
3 First Impressions from Pie Bar Ballard
We tried the pie and the drinks Pie Bar's Ballard outpost. Here's what we thought
Pie Bar’s Ballard outpost opened a few months back, in March (the original location is on Capitol Hill, and has been around for a few years if you haven’t yet visited) and it has taken up a swell spot right on Market Street in the former Great Harvest Bread space. It’s run by Natalie Stroeve…
Best new dining view? It’s in Rainier Beach
Renovated Stone Beach Cafe is perfect for outdoor salads, Bloody Marys
The menu at the new Stone House Cafe in Rainier Beach is fairly straight-forward: Big, crisp salads, simple, comforting sandwiches and come-hither brunch items round out a full-bar and pastries from the adjacent bakery, run by a veteran Marriott baker and former Starbucks food and beverage director. But, it’s the view of Lake Washington that…
New City Cabinet, Major Crime Bust & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Construction Cabinet: Mayor Ed Murray signed an executive order Tuesday morning to create a new city cabinet. Pending City Council approval, the new Office of Planning and Community Development would oversee the city’s current growth and population boom, says The Seattle Times. The cabinet would bring together planners from various city departments to address issues…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Weekly Top 5
Check out these sweet concoctions to cool you down this weekend
It’s officially summer, and it looks like this heat wave is here to stay. We want to help you cool down with these fresh, fruit-filled cocktails perfect for those upcoming 80 (and eeek…90!) degree days. Here are some of the most colorful and refreshing drinks to complement your backyard BBQ. 1. Chef JeNaé K. Silas:…
What’s new at FeastPDX 2015
Food festival co-founder Mike Thelin talks Smoked!
We know why you go to Feast Portland every September. Because as a Pacific Northwesterner you know the kind of wildly exciting culinary adventures that are percolating in Portland, and how they converge with national celebrity chefs, stimulating panel discussions and epic collaborative dinners at the four-day food and drink festival. This year, FeastPDX takes…
Free Outdoor Music Events
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy at gratis outdoor music shows
Given the number of free outdoor music options in and around the city this month, it would be wise to keep a “go bag” at the ready—stocked with a picnic blanket, sunglasses, nonperishable snacks and a thermos full of refreshment—so you can run off to soak up sun and songs at the drop of a…
Kraken Congee: Your New Pioneer Square Pit Stop
Pioneer Square’s new lunch stop bowls us over with congee and pork buns
After securing funding on Restaurant Startup, a CNBC reality show, chefs Garrett Doherty and Shane Robinson were able to create a permanent home for their 2-year-old pop-up concept, Kraken Congee, in early spring. The chefs took over a basement space in Pioneer Square from the owners of Little Uncle, and the hidden place has “best-kept…
Recipe of the Week: Vodka Watermelon Agua Fresca
Sally Shintaffer and Poppy Barach give you the freshest cocktail you'll taste all summer
At Mixed Greens, food bloggers Poppy Barach and Sally Shintaffer believe in making the most of local ingredients. Whether it’s a tasty seasonal salad or an even tastier summer cocktail, every recipe the duo creates uses the best fare the Northwest has to offer. When it comes to cocktails, that means making fresh summer fruit…
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