Seattle Mag
Getting to Know the Seattle Riot
A chat with Seattle’s other championship-winning team
Everyone in Seattle has heard about the Mariners, the Sounders and, of course, the Seahawks. There are people who still wear Seattle SuperSonics t-shirts and jerseys, clinging to the NBA team we lost. But there’s another team in town worth paying attention to that is practicing hard, inspiring youth and bringing home trophies and championships. …
A Late Night Donut Pop-Up Comes to Capitol Hill
And it's free.
How much would you donate (dough-nate?) to bring a late-night donut shop to Capitol Hill? Chef Justin Newtsrum (Portage Bay Café, Crave) hopes it’s enough to help him reach his $16,000 goal to open a deep-fried dream called 9th & Hennepin. He’s a big Tom Waits fan. “I think Seattle needs something like this,” says…
Must List: Halloween Events, Black Keys Play at Key Arena
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Watch‘Sushi with Shiro’ at Pike Place Market Sunday (11/2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Retired sushi chef Shiro Kashiba will be on hand at Pike Place Market’s Atrium Kitchen for a live sushi preparation demo, including tastings of classic dishes like seasonal matsutake mushroom broth. Stay for a post-demo book signing of Kashiba’s memoir…
5 Horrifically Tasty Halloween Drinks
Mix up a ghoulish glass of one of these five delicious beverages
Isn’t it awesome that Halloween is on a Friday this year? Much easier for scary soirées. But while you want your Halloween party to be spooky and eerie, it certainly isn’t going to be a memorable affair if your drinks are scary because of their bone-curdling taste. Go for one of the below (the first…
A Trip to Nate’s Wings & Waffles in Rainier Beach
NBA star and Former UW Player Nate Robinson brings his culinary passion back to his hometown
Seattle basketball fans are faced with yet another long season without a hometown team to support, but there is something NBA-related and local that we can cheer about. Open for a little over a month in Rainier Beach, Nate’s Wings & Waffles (9261 57th Ave S) is co-owned by none other than Denver Nuggets guard…
Where to Shop (and Take a Shopping Break) in Pioneer Square
The ever stylish Cassandra LaValle, founder of Coco + Kelley, picks her favorite neighborhood spots
As the founder of lifestyle company Coco + Kelley, resident cool girl and blogger Cassandra LaValle has some serious style chops. She’s spiffed up home interiors, styled stunning magazine shoots, crafted dreamy birthday party tablescapes and beyond. So it only makes sense that we tap into where she snags her home decor goodies, clothing and…
Recapping: The Inaugural ‘Bite of the San Juans’
The crowds were large, and mostly unexpected.
A hungry crowd buzzed around Friday Harbor’s Brickworks building long before doors opened for the first ever Bite of the San Juan Islands on Sunday. Friends of vendors offered help, a barely veiled excuse to get the first peek at the dozens of booths full of delicious things. Literal boatloads of people walked directly from…
Chef Adam Stevenson and His Wife Kickstart Line of Cashew Milk
Adam Stevenson, who made a name for himself as the chef of the now long-gone Earth & Ocean restaurant (replaced by TRACE) at the W Hotel, is joining forces with his wife to market a new line of small batch cashew milk. Currently the executive chef at Motif Hotel (formerly the Red Lion), Stevenson and…
Recipe of the Week: Creamy Pumpkin Penne
Craft this quick, easy and seasonally appropriate dish for dinner tonight
Heather Christo, Queen Anne-based chef, entertaining expert and cookbook author, does it again. This pasta dish features seasonal ingredients, can be prepared in about 12 minutes using one pot and is comforting to eat on a crisp fall day. Gather together those leftover pumpkins from your pumpkin carving festivities and within a few short minutes,…
Must Eat: Sardines on Toast at The Whale Wins
Renee Erickson's Fremont spot does this open-faced sandwich right
When I’m hungry, my mind wanders to the sardines on toast ($12, $9 at happy hour) at Renee Erickson’s The Whale Wins. On the menu since the restaurant opened in 2012, this hearty open-faced sandwich of sorts makes a fine meal, especially when paired with crisp, dry white wine. Depending on the day, the wood-oven-toasted…
An Old-Fashioned Device Gets a Fresh Update
From old timey to amped up: hello, great gift idea!
Another man’s junk is Fritz Rud’s treasure. For the past decade, the West Seattle–based graphic designer has made a hobby of repurposing found objects for his home furnishings, most recently for his 2-year-old line, Salv.co. In his hands, Korean War–era ammunition crates become tables (as seen in the employee lounges at Amazon headquarters). His latest…
Spooky Inspiration: Orange and Black Décor to Have all Year Long
We love it for Halloween, but don't fear mixing these gorgeous colors throughout the year
As we prepare to decorate our front porches and windows for Halloween we may find ourselves falling in love with all things black and orange. Think you can’t celebrate this classic color combination all year long? These rooms prove that we can keep the spirit of Halloween alive through balancing these strong colors with soft…
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