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Outdoor Concerts and Movies, How to Shop the Nordstrom Sale and Save the Date for Red, White & Brew
What to do this weekend
Must HearOutdoor Music Concerts(Dates and times vary) — For an urban lunchtime escape, don’t miss the free Out to Lunch concert series around downtown, including the Portland Cello Project in Occidental Square Park (7/18). Or spend a magical evening at the Music on the Green Summer Concert Series at Salish Lodge, featuring a gourmet picnic,…
This Small Distillery Churns Out Heritage Spirits and Liqueurs That Amaze
The Old Ballard Liquor Co. is turning out an array of high-quality spirits and liqueurs
The recent boom in Washington distilleries has resulted in producers of all sizes, from large spirit and liqueur makers (hello, Woodinville Whiskey!) to mom-and-pop spots (see: the fine folks at Sidetrack) to one of the smallest in total space: the Old Ballard Liquor Co. (4421 Shilshole Ave. NW, 206.858.8010; oldballardliquorco.com). But don’t be fooled by…
Cool Art Classes in Seattle for Kids
A Madrona couple inspires kids to create unique art with Project Ninho
Over the past 10 years, Brazilian native Tininha Silva has owned Tininha’s, a stylish bikini boutique in Fremont; the online Orla Kiely boutique; and her own line of teeny-weeny bikinis (Teu Swimwear). In 2013, while she was pregnant with her second child, Silva and her artist and craftsman husband, Sean Yearian, launched Project Ninho, an…
Canopy Blue Moves Next Door
Madison Park charmer, Canopy Blue, has moved into the suite next door to their original spot in Arboretum Court, almost doubling their space, which means more of their beach-chic style for your shopping pleasure. In addition to tunics from Calypso, dresses from DVF and outerwear from neighbor Elizabeth Roberts, the new space has a denim…
Tips and Tricks to Shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
How to navigate this extra-special sale with ease
July is a month that Nordstrom shoppers look forward to with giddy anticipation because it’s Anniversary Sale time and Anniversary Sale time means slashed prices on all the newest and most on trend clothing, shoes and handbags (and kids’ clothing for those of us who shop for kids) that Nordstrom trend-watchers, buyers and designers have…
4 Drinks That Pair Perfectly with Summertime Books
Summer is a fantastic time to put up your feet and relax in the sunshine while having a tall, cool, refreshing drink. It’s also an ideal time to catch up on your reading, whether you’re on vacation, enjoying the weekend or taking advantage of the longer daylight hours. But if you want to make your…
In the Garden: Great Goods & Goings-On
Talk about a perfect summertime blend: a glorious garden setting and a cocktail-making class. This Thursday (7/17), 6-9 p.m., Swansons Nursery (Crown Hill; 9710 15th Ave. NW; 206.782.2543) hosts “Garden to Glass,” featuring a botanical cocktail demo by Amy Pennington of GoGo Green Garden (who also will be signing copies of her latest book, Fresh…
Wild Ginger Chef Jacky Lo’s Recipe for Home-style Sambal
Ingredients: 1 pound red jalapeños, stemmed ½ cup vinegar 1 stalk lemongrass, minced 1 small piece ginger, peeled, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 lime peels Salt and sugar to taste Directions: Combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, adjust seasoning to taste. Cool and store in an…
Recipe of the Week: Fresh Peach and Corn Salsa
Culinary whiz Heather Christo creates this refreshing snack
We featured Queen Anne-based entertaining expert Heather Christo’s clever and super crafty grilled cheese and soup bar in our January 2014 issue, and now we’re bringing you one of her ingenious recipes that’s just perfect for summer. How to make it? Read on. Ingredients 3 fresh peaches, chopped2 ears fresh corn kernels (raw), cut off…
Ba Bar’s Eric Banh on Why He’s a Hard Boss and How He Knew Germany Would Win World Cup
Eric Banh has been a popular staple in the Capitol Hill dining scene since opening Monsoon in 1999, not long after moving back from Alberta, Canada where his family landed after moving out of Vietnam when Banh was 15-years-old. In Edmonton, Banh held several cooking jobs and even had his own restaurant called Lemon Grass…
This Calamari is Not Your Typical Appetizer
Crack in a box? Yes, indeed.
If you think of chewy, deep-fried rings with a side of dipping sauce when you hear the word “calamari,” get ready to have your mind blown. RockCreek has fried calamari on its menu, but it’s more of a squid dish than your typical appetizer. Technically, it’s called point judith calamari “Kari-Out,” but what it really…
Seattle Coffee Gear Opens in Westlake Center
The local coffee retailer expands its roster of stores into downtown Seattle
On the heels of Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara opening and with plans for a third-floor revamp next year, Westlake Center is adding even more activity to its bustling hub, and this addition is sure to please the caffeine-crazed masses. Seattle Coffee Gear, the Lynnwood-based coffee and coffee machines and accessories retailer opens its fourth store…
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