Seattle Mag
4 Local Hikes for Beginners
This roundup of hikes ranges from easy to moderate, so you can stop the research and get outside
We’re used to being humbled by the nearby snow-capped peaks and glistening blue waters, lush forests and beautiful blooms. There are myriad ways to explore the outdoors in the Northwest, but if you’re a beginner, embarking on a day-long hike can be incredibly intimidating. What do you wear? Do you need to bring food? What…
Mariners Sriracha Night is Back!
Sriracha pizza and Sriracha-lada top our list of spicy delights
What do you love more? Your sweet Mariners or spicy Sriracha? Don’t answer that. Just enjoy both at one of the best pairing events of the year. On May 28, the Mariners will take on the Cleveland Indians for this year’s Sriracha Night at Safeco Field. For $30, you get a Main Level seat, a voucher…
Recipe of the Week: Lemon Goat Cheese Gnocchi
Brighten up your palate with this springtime dish
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at making pasta, this recipe is a great place to start. This fresh pasta dish comes from Chef Ellen Jackson’s newest book, The Lemon Cookbook, just released this April from Seattle’s own Sasquatch Books. Jackson’s gnocchi recipe screams spring, with its pops of color and tangy flavors…
Omega Ouzeri Brings the Mediterranean to Capitol Hill
Greek restaurant opens second outpost on Capitol Hill
Those who’ve eaten at either of Thomas Soukakos’ two Vios Cafés can attest to the warm welcome and genuine family-friendly attitude of the staff. Often, through the years, it’s been Soukakos himself who’s greeted us at his restaurants, offering sweet relief in the form of a glass of wine as we waited for a table,…
There’s a New Spice Making Heat Waves in Restaurants
Chef Thierry Rautureau turns up the heat with Harissa
Move over, Sriracha, there’s a new hot number in town. Harissa, a North African sauce or paste made from a blend of Moroccan peppers, preserved lemon, oil and spices, ranges from mild to fiery. Thierry Rautureau, chef and owner of Luc, in Madison Valley, and Loulay Kitchen & Bar, downtown, counts on harissa to enliven…
Boatbound is Making Waves in Seattle
How the the peer-to-peer boat sharing company has fared since its launch
Imagine owning a yacht, Instagramming your fave “I’m on a boat” pics to your bffs and soaking up the Seattle sun as you drift along the Puget Sound this summer. Sounds like a luxury reserved only for the minted and glamorous set. Not to mention a potentially bad investment—especially considering our area’s few days of…
The Best Outdoor Events of Summer 2015
From music to movies, fun events in and near Seattle that you won't want to miss
Everyone knows how perfect Seattle summers are: the days are long, the nights are warm and the city crackles with a happy, sun-drenched energy. As soon as June rolls around, locals hit the streets ready to make the most of each postcard-perfect summer. From outdoor movies to fairs, there are a whole lot of ways…
The Polar Pioneer has a Twitter Account
The highly controversial Shell oil rig rolled into town, and it has a few things to say
Only in Seattle would you see two dozen kayakers paddling out to protest the arrival of a giant oil rig. Yesterday, the highly controversial Shell oil rig, Polar Pioneer, made its entrance into Elliott Bay from Port Angeles. The Associated Press reports it was met with protesting kayakers in Elliott Bay along with many activists…
Jokes for a Healthy Cause
Knock, knock. Who’s there? The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF), collecting kids’ favorite jokes and riddles for two joke books that will be published by the foundation and released on World Smile Day—October 2. Children 17 and under can submit their jokes online on the UHCCF website until May 31, 2015. Jokes that are chosen will…
What Kind of Festival Goer are You?
A fun quiz to get you ready for festival season
With summer fast approaching you’re probably starting to ask yourself an important question: what kind of festival goer am I? Luckily for you, the folks at MorphCostumes (creators of that monochromatic spandex wonder the morphsuit) have a way to answer that question. Take their quiz to find out if you’re a Legend, a Poser, or…
The Must List: Time to go SIFFing, Pilobolus at Meany Hall
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SIFFThe Seattle International Film Festival Returns(5/14 to 6/7, times vary) Pick up a pass and pack snacks for the long lines—SIFF is back, with miles of films you can’t see elsewhere, including two by local filmmaker Mel Eslyn. Read more about Eslyn and her films. Must RockTacocat, Chastity Belt and Cloud Nothings Play the…
Ferry Troubles, Toxic Algae & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
National Bike to Work Day While today is National Bike to Work Day, The Seattle Times reports that our city is “no longer among the ten most bikeable big cities in the nation.” We have fallen to number 13 from number seven. The Times notes that bike score is measured by how safe a location…
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