Seattle Mag
Where Seattle Chefs Dine Out
14 Seattle chefs dish on where they love to drink and dine on their days off
They know food—and they don’t need to impress on their nights off—which means chefs have the skinny on the best drinks and dining in town. 1. Dana Tough Chef and co-owner, Spur (Belltown, 113 Blanchard St.; 206.728.6706; spurseattle.com), Tavern Law (Capitol Hill, 1406 12th Ave.; 206.322.9734; tavernlaw.com) and The Old Sage (Capitol Hill, 1410 12th…
The Long-Awaited 12th Avenue Arts Helps Retain Capitol Hill’s Essence
12th Avenue Arts comes alive
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the 12th Avenue Arts building, on a gray day in February 2013, the ground was unavailable for breaking. The Capitol Hill property had been a police precinct parking lot for decades, and the pavement was impervious to ceremonial shovels. But the ritual was enabled by a clever bit of staging:…
Local Artist Creates Science-Inspired Posters
Enliven your rooms with these creations from Methow Valley artist Jessica Rose
For illustrator Jessica Rose, a 2013 move to the bucolic Methow Valley produced a highly productive form of cabin fever. “The beautiful wood lining in our cabin was so inspiring,” says the mother of two. “My aesthetic started to evolve to the rustic and the natural.” After years spent working in a purely digital medium…
Tom Douglas Serves Up New Cocktails with Nordic Charm at Ändra
The Ändra Loft and Bar brings Scandinavian style and awesome aquavit to a downtown hotel
Tucked in above the entryway and check-in desk of the Hotel Ändra and en route to the Hot Stove Society cooking school, the Ändra Loft and Bar (Belltown, 2000 Fourth Ave.; 877.448.8600; hotelandra.com) is a charmingly cool nook of the Tom Douglas empire. With a Scandinavian focus rarely found in other Seattle watering holes, it’s…
Feast of Music: Three New Albums From Seattle Bands
... And how to work them into your Thanksgiving festivities
Jen Wood: Wilderness With her first album since 2010, Jen Wood reveals a bolder, more layered sensibility. Her pretty voice shines over poppy piano riffs, anthemic guitars and smashing cymbals graced with electronica elements. The result feels like rushing forward into hope. Best played: During last-minute food prep, final table decorations, general pre-dinner optimism CD…
Must List: Poetry on Buses, Indie Games & PNB’s Director’s Showcase
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Shop5 Shopping Events Not to Miss This Week (Dates and times vary) Now that it’s dark at 5 p.m., there is no reason left not to shop: You have finally packed away your sundresses and swimsuits, and it’s time to remember that added layers mean added opportunities for looking fabulous. Brighten your look and…
Tacoma Art Museum Unfolds a New Wing this Month
Design by Seattle-based architecture firm features local landscape
With a grand opening this month, Tacoma Art Museum’s new wing embodies the West in ways both historic and current. First, there’s the building itself, designed by Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects—a firm that has helped define the contemporary look of the region via sleek buildings that reflect the local landscape and “Scandinasian” design. The expansion…
Discussing Chili, ‘Come Here Often?’ with Musician Duff McKagan
The former Guns N' Roses bassist (and writer) on his love for Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack
Duff McKagan is a modern rock-and-renaissance man. While many know the Seattle native as the bassist for Guns N’ Roses and for his musical work with Loaded and a host of other bands, as well as his solo act, he’s also an economist who started the investment firm Meridian Rock, and a writer. He’s penned…
New Studio Offers Adult Acting, Dance and Music Classes
A public performing arts training center materializes under the Monorail
So you’ve always wanted to be a clown. Or learn to tap dance. Or do improvisational theater. Like they say on reality-TV shows, it’s never too late to pursue your dream! Thanks to The Studios Center for Performing Arts (1801 Fifth Ave.; 206.582.3878; thestudios.org), you can hone that dream to a waking-life skill. Opened in…
3 Tips For Using Dark Paint Colors in Small Spaces
Don't fear dark paint shades. Learn how to use them properly
In fashion, it’s universally accepted that black is slimming and white adds volume, but that rule is primed to be broken when it comes to interior design. While the natural inclination is to paint a small, dark room a light, bright shade, color experts assert that a carefully chosen dark hue causes the walls to…
#Throwback Thursday: Cooking Matters Toasts to 20 Years in Seattle
This cooking, nutrition and budgeting class series for low-income families is still going strong
‘Tis the season for nesting, and for many of us that means cooking—either for entertainment on a rained-in weekend (dinner included!), or as an effort to cut costs now that holiday gift buying is back on the horizon. For Throwback Thursday this week, we’re honoring a program that has satisfied both of these cravings and…
Edgy and Modern 8telier Opens at Pacific Place
Stack your wardrobe with these ultra wearable and super timeless black-and-white pieces
Seattle-based fashion designer Jean Glover, whose career in clothing design has spanned more than 15 years, has recently opened a store at Pacific Place for her line 8telier. This is the first brick-and-mortar space for the clothing line, which since 2008, has been wholly online. Located next to jewelry boutique Twist on the first floor…
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