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The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle
Our real estate market is settling down. It's the perfect time to buy if you know where to look
Note: This article was published in the March 2015 issue of Seattle magazine. And while home prices are changing all the time, we examined the issue of neighborhood affordability more recently in our March 2018 issue. You can read those stories here and here. You’ve heard the horror stories: Seattle-area home prices are rising out…
6 Tasty Destinations for Chinese New Year, Plus a Handy App
Internet-free Waygo app makes ordering from character menus a snap
Hail, Year of the Sheep (and/or Goat)! There is dispute about which animal the Chinese are honoring for their lunar new year official on February 19, but regardless, the cuisine is guaranteed to be luscious. Celebrate in style by eating your way through this range of sumptuous stops for Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine in the…
Must List: Asian American Film Fest, Valentine’s Day Fun and Contemporary Dance
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must WatchSeattle Asian American Film Festival(2/12 to 2/15, times vary) This year, the annual festival of films by and about Asian-Americans will be held at the Northwest Film Forum, with the customary mix of new shorts, documentaries and features offering fresh perspectives on contemporary issues—including opening night film To Be Takei, about the Star Trek…
Throwback Thursday: Coffee Culture in Seattle
A quick history of the defining roasters and coffee hubs in the 206
Seattle is a city where the freeze may be real, but our coffee is warm and inviting. Thus, on the second Thursday of each month, MOHAI hosts Seattle AntiFreeze, a social gathering meant to delve into other things besides the stereotypical nice-but-distant characteristic that sometimes defines us to newcomers. And in today’s installment, from 6…
Where to Drink on Valentine’s Day
Romantic watering holes, plus a cocktail to make at home
As the year’s most romantic holiday is only a few days away, you may already have booked your sweet spot where you’ll spend the evening, or have already decided on the perfect drink to serve at home. However, if you’re like me, you are a little behind. If so, I’m here to help, with the…
WA Governor Trades Inflated Footballs for Boston Snow
Deal benefits Seattle-area skiers, Boston drivers, and Indianapolis Colts fans
As the effects of climate change continue to be felt across the nation, Washington and Massachusetts have just announced an innovative trade deal to help combat it in their states. Governor Jay Inslee’s office released a statement today revealing that he has reached a deal with Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts to buy 2,000 tons…
8 Romantic Bedrooms That Transport Us to Cloud Nine
Feast your eyes on these wistful and enchanting slumber spots
The annual day of amour is almost here. And naturally it has us in the spirit for all things romantic and ethereal. To satisfy our dreamy states, we’re heading to the bedroom–eight bedrooms, actually, where style, sophistication and a few peeks of city lights set a truly romantic scene. 1. Soft and Sweet RomanceSurround yourself…
Recipe for Razor Clam Linguine
Professional forager Langdon Cook spills his culinary secrets for a delish linguine dish
1 1/2 cups razor clams, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 10 ounces linguine 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 2 cups tomatoes, diced 1 Tbsp. oregano, chopped (optional) 1 cup parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp. basil, chopped (optional) saffron or red pepper flakes (optional)…
How to Dig for Razor Clams
Forager Langdon Cook digs deep for razor clams on the Washington coast
Luck was in the air. It was a day to double down, to let it ride, to put it all on the long shot. Rarely in the month of March is the mercurial Washington coast so beneficent, and I was feeling good about my prospects. Above, the sun warmed my face while brightening a cloudless…
New Drinking Spot: Holy Mountain Brewing in Interbay
A new brewery brings a new taste to Seattle
It was the most highly anticipated local brewery launch in recent memory, generating the kind of buzz that often leads to bitter disappointment and the inevitable aftertaste of unrealistic expectations. However, after three years of careful planning, HOLY MOUNTAIN BREWING (1421 Elliott Ave. W; holymountainbrewing.com) exceeded expectations with the very first beers it poured last…
Amazon Backlash, Warhol’s Design Approved for Tacoma Dome & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Legendary artist Andy Warhol submitted a giant flower design back in 1982 as part of a contest to adorn the top of the Tacoma Dome. He lost the contest, but now more than 30 years later, the Tacoma City Council has approved the use of his art atop the structure. According to King 5, this…
10 Things to Know About the Palladian Hotel’s Restaurant and Bar
Two spots at the new Belltown hotel offer local seafood by chef Walter Pisano & no-attitude drinks
When the Kimpton Group’s upscale Palladian Hotel opened on February 3 in the historic Palladian Building (originally the 1910 Calhoun Hotel, at the corner of 2nd and Virginia), it came equipped with refreshments to match the momentous transition: a full bar (Pennyroyal) and seafood restaurant (Shaker + Spear) on site run by renowned local chef Walter Pisano…
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