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Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: Beignets, Southern Food and Vegan Spots
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Seattle is a city of transplants. For those new to town, it can be hard to satisfy those lunchtime cravings without knowing the area. Even locals have a lot to keep up with when it comes to the ever-changing restaurant scene in Seattle. Consider this week’s Instagram Q&A from dining and lifestyle editor Chelsea Lin…
Igloo Debuts First Compostable Cooler
Our outdoors expert took one for a test drive
When we head into the great outdoors, wouldn’t it be nice if we knew that the things we haul with us are Earth-friendly? It just got a little easier to check that box with an innovation from the folks at Igloo. The company that brought you the iconic swivel-topped cooler has just introduced the RECOOL,…
Seattle Drag Performer Aleksa Manila Takes Pride in Community
'I’ve always believed drag is a platform. Just by nature of dressing up out of the norm, you’re already making a statement. You’re already a rebel'
QUEEN OF HEARTS: Community and LGBTQ advocate Aleksa Manila photographed in the Chinatown-International District at the Publix Hotel where she lives
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in the Seattle Area This Summer
On a warm summer evening as the stars begin to shimmer, pack your blanket and attend one of Seattle’s outdoor movie nights, showcasing classics and new releases
Crossroads Movies at the Park Crossroads Community Park (Bellevue), Free, parks.bellevuewa.gov Aug 1: Christopher RobinAugust 8: Ralph Breaks the InternetAugust 15: Incredibles 2August 22: Mary Poppins Returns Downtown Movies at the Park Bellevue Downtown Park (Bellevue), Free, parks.bellevuewa.gov July 9: Hotel Transylvania 3July 16: A Dog’s Way HomeJuly 23: Small FootJuly 31: Goodbye Christopher RobinAug 7: Paddington…
Local Hardware Distillery Embodies the Spirit of Scandinavia
A Hood Canal couple has turned a retirement hobby into a full-fledged distillery, complete with fjord-crossing aquavit
THAT’S THE SPIRIT: Hardware Distillery’s line of spirits includes Crabby Ginny (second from left) which pairs well with crab, and Bee’s Knees (right), a line of mead that comes in fruit variations like raspberry
Must List: Ludovic Morlot’s Final Concerts, SoDo Crawl, Seattle International Dance Festival
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST SAY FAREWELL Ludovic Morlot’s Final Concerts (Through 6/23) Morlot has conceived his two-weekend farewell to eight seasons as SSO music director as one big program, with music by Wagner, Debussy and Richard Strauss for June 13-15; then Wagner, Debussy and Leoš Janáček for June 20-23. As his last word before taking time off…
150 Things Every Seattleite Must Do
This year, as Seattle celebrates its 150th year of incorporation as a city, we’re marking the occasion with a massive list of 150 (ish) essential experiences to motivate you to explore the city and region
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. Whether you were born and raised in Seattle or are brand new in town, there are certain things everyone living here must do. This year, as Seattle celebrates its 150th year of incorporation as…
Seattle’s Best Burgers, Ice Cream and Oysters
Bucket list-worthy burgers and bites you need to try at least once
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Grab a bowl of chili ($5‒$20) from Mike’s Chili Parlor and load it up with cheese and onions (50 cents each) while you soak in the classically Seattle dive-bar vibe. Ballard; Facebook, “Mikes Chili…
Seattle’s Top Bucket List Attractions
What to see, hear and do when it comes to pop culture, amusements and the arts
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Catch an action thriller or a cinematographic masterpiece at the Cinerama, the 1963 movie theater that has seen major upgrades both technological and edible; among the top-notch concession treats is its famous chocolate popcorn….
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