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A Hidden Mediterranean Gem in Lake City
Man'oushe Express serves up wood-fired Mediterranean flatbread
In this age of food obsession and social media, would-be best-kept food secrets are shared via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And so it is with Man’oushe Express, the lunch window hidden in the back of Goodies Mediterranean Market in Lake City, which I first discovered thanks to a scrumptious picture on the photo-sharing site. At…
Essex’s Burger, Weekend Snow, Women’s Bike Month & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Essex’s over-the-top-epic Sunday burger now available Wednesdays through Sundays: Delancey’s charming little sister may be the perfect place for a made-from-scratch cocktail and plate of pickles and pretzels before gorging on pizza next door, but Essex, in the east Ballard pocket neighborhood of Whittier Heights, has developed into a destination of beauty all its own….
Must List: Pompeii Exhibit, Sample Sale in Belltown & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must TourPompeii: The Exhibition at Pacific Science Center (Through 5/25, times vary) Travel back to the year 79 where the Mount Vesuvius eruption is re-created by way of hundreds of artifacts, body casts from the excavated dead and an immersive CGI experience that brings the eruption home (and imparts new ominousness to Mount Rainier). Must…
Copperworks Distilling’s Jason Parker on Local Spirits and Liqueurs
Keep up with great local distillers and products via the Washington State Distillers Guild
The Washington State distillery boom during the last few years has been amazing. There are so many tasty spirits and liqueurs being made right here and I think we’re the luckiest state in the Union. Sometimes, there’s so much happening that it’s hard to keep up. But the Washington State Distillers Guild is a great…
Throwback Thursday: Seattle’s Famous Musicians and Tech Icons
A closer look at the people who defined Seattle
Before some of Seattle’s legendary bands, artists and icons were famous, they were frequenting local venues, high schools, cafes and neighborhoods; some speaking out, acting out, or otherwise causing a ruckus. These young people gained recognition as part of a forward-thinking and rebellious movement — and yes, they had lots of hair. But behind the…
World Premiere of ‘The Comparables’ at The Seattle Rep
Nancy Guppy talks with Seattle actor/director couple Cheyenne Casebier and Braden Abraham
Last summer, Seattle Rep’s associate artistic director Braden Abraham became acting artistic director after the sudden death of predecessor Jerry Manning. Having already helmed many successful shows at The Rep (including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and My Name Is Rachel Corrie), this month Abraham directs his wife, actor Cheyenne Casebier, in the world premiere…
Where to Shop, Sip & Stay in Belltown
Designer and shop owner Moorea Seal talks favorite spots in her Belltown stomping grounds
“I want to do good and do great, and I hope I can encourage you to do the same, pursuing the things that bring you happiness and fulfillment.” Seattle sweetheart Moorea Seal says on her website. Before opening up her self-titled brick and mortar in the Belltown neighborhood last March, Moorea Seal had already established…
Cinerama’s Fists & Fury Brings Bruce Lee to the Big Screen
Prepare for a fun movie-going experience featuring Bruce Lee films and Samurai classics
Calling all Jiu-Jitsu and Kung-Fu fighters and fans alike: This week, full-contact combat is coming to the big screen in Seattle. Fists & Fury, Seattle’s first Mixed Martial Arts Festival will debut at Cinerama on Friday, February 27 through Thursday, March 5. The idea of hosting a MMA festival stemmed from Microsoft co-founder and Cinerama…
Shanik Chef-Owner Explains the Restaurant Closing, What She’ll Miss
Meeru Dhalwala has learned about Seattle bar culture, the "amazing female chef-owner scene" and more
Mourning is permitted. When our food and dining editor Allison Austin Scheff rated Shanik’s debut in South Lake Union in 2012 as the most exciting restaurant opening of the year, leagues of Seattle diners tweeted consensus over what seemed an impossible fortune: no more would we need to trek to Vancouver for the world-renowned modern…
The American Death Penalty: A Tragedy of Errors
The current status of the death penalty in America, including the controversy on botched executions
This article originally appeared on Avvo. Montana came closer yesterday than ever before to abolishing the state’s death penalty. Georgia plans to execute the only woman on the state’s death row today. (Update: Her execution has been postponed due to weather until Monday.) And several botched execution attempts have made national news in the past…
8 Best Games for Stress Relief
Games that are built for calm
This article originally appeared on Pixelkin.org. Something that comes up a lot when you ask gamers why they like gaming is the phrase “I do it to relax.” After a long day at work or school, it’s great to be able to rest your mind and pop in a game—it gives you something to keep…
Local Furniture Designer Judges Reality Show Hosted by Oscar Winner, Common
Smallgood's co-founder, Thom Jones, lays down the law on the Spike channel's design reality show
Nerd alert. Confession: I love reality TV. Fashion reality shows are my favorite, natch, but home and product design ones come a close second. Remember Bravo’s 2007 decor show, Top Design, hosted by Todd Oldham with Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler and Margaret Russell as judges? Loved it. And who can forget Philippe Starck’s 2009 British…
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