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A New, Unexpected Gastrointestinal Treatment
A revolutionary new gastrointestinal treatment takes guts
In 2009, a Seattle-area property manager, Michael (who asked that we not use his last name), developed a minor case of diverticulitis, a not uncommon digestive disease. His doctor prescribed strong antibiotics, but he didn’t get better. Instead, Michael came down with another gut infection, caused by a type of bacteria called Clostridium difficile, or…
Bamboo Gets a Bad Rap, but it Shouldn’t
A local nursery owner enjoys being bamboozled
Bamboo gets a bad rap. And Seattle native Stan Andreasen, aka “Stan the Bamboo Man,” understands why. “It’s a terrible plant—I mean you have to really, really watch it,” he warns. Which means he must be hypervigilant at his Greenwood abode, home to his small bamboo nursery, Beauty and the Bamboo. Previously a massage therapist,…
Pompeii on Puget Sound: Could it Happen to Us?
Our connection to the disaster is made clear in the Pompeii exhibit's final gallery
In our bi-monthly Seattlemag.com column, Knute Berger–who writes regularly for Seattle Magazine and Crosscut.com and is a frequent pundit on KUOW–takes an in-depth look at some of the highly topical and sometimes polarizing issues in our city. A prosperous port city laid to waste by a volcano. You cannot view the current Pompeii exhibit at…
6 Spring Looks to Wear Now
Embrace the zigs and zags, the floral and the animal. It's time to go wild with pattern
More is more when it comes to dressing this spring: geometric patterns, animal prints and bold flora. Layer it on and don’t be afraid to match it—or clash it. 1. Crewneck printed sweater, $250, with coordinating Kerrington satchel, $295, Tory Burch (Bellevue, The Bravern; 425.454.2255; thebravern.com). Tiger Lily pencil skirt in lemon, $250, from J.Crew…
Luly Yang to Launch Ready-to-Wear Line, E-Boutique
The Seattle designer's annual fashion show will highlight her new ready-to-wear looks
Get ready to be dazzled: Luly Yang, the duchess of dresses and all things glam, is throwing one sublime fashion show on Sunday, April 12 at the W Hotel Grand Ballroom. And you’re all cordially invited. The event, appropriately titled The Butterfly Effect (Ms. Yang has an affinity for Monarch butterflies; remember this dress she…
More Startup Funding, New Coffee House to Central District & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Bullitt Center Officially the Greenest. The Bullitt Center set out with the vision to promote urban sustainability in Cascadia–our regional corner in the Northwest United States and Southwest Canada. And according to Curbed Seattle, it has officially achieved such status. Certification by the Living Building Challenge has deemed The Bullitt Center “the worlds greenest commercial…
The Must List: Easter Fun, Mariners’ Opening Day & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Brunch + HuntEaster Brunch Spots and Egg Hunts in Seattle(Dates and times vary) For a weekend full of Easter-related fun, we’ve rounded up an array of egg hunts and other exciting events around town that shall not disappoint. And don’t forget to feast: find delicious Seattle restaurant suggestions here. Must SeeChoreographer Kate Wallich’s Splurge…
The Makers: Spilled Turns Streetwear into Floorwear
This Seattle-based design company makes custom sneaker-inspired floorwear
The Makers is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores different Seattle creatives and their crafts. These artists live to design, connect and create. Pedram Shokri may be inspired by high fashion and streetwear culture, but when he and his friends Max Anderson and Tom Ly launched Spilled, a company that creates custom flooring featuring…
Expedia Relocating to Seattle, Amazon Expands Prime Now Service
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Big moves: Online travel company Expedia is packing up its Bellevue headquarters and relocating to Seattle’s waterfront in the space formerly occupied by Amgen Helix. The official announcement came at a press conference this morning with Mayor Ed Murray. Those lucky ducks in Atlanta join other lucky ducks in Dallas, New York City, Miami and…
Shopping Events: Local Designer Pop-Up, Men’s Footwear Shop Opening
Here to welcome spring is a fresh crop of fashion
It’s officially spring and whether it’s raining or not, our wardrobes are begging for an overhaul. As the layers shed and the down-jackets disappear, it’s only natural that a new crop of threads will make their way to the front of our closets. To help us rid the gray and welcome the sun, some local…
Google Maps Makes Navigating City Streets Fun with Pac-Man
This is not a drill: you can seriously play Pac-Man on Google Maps
Hold the phone (seriously, hold your phone): Google has transformed its Maps app into the classic arcade game Pac-Man to celebrate April Fools’ Day! The app lets you navigate any city streets while frantically gobbling up pac-dots and dodging those irritating, squiggly-bottomed ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Accessible on computer and mobile (mobile is…
No Fooling: Four Drinks with Awful-Sounding Names That Taste Swell
Pull an April Fools' Day joke of the cocktail variety
Want to pull a great April Fools’ Day joke – one that’s really great and makes the victim of your joke laugh? Then I suggest the serving up one of the following drinks. Each drink has a name that is sure to make him or her want to gag, or at least doubt your sanity….
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