Food & Drink
Throwback Eats: 6 Nostalgic Tacoma Joints
Go old school in Tacoma
You may have visited Tacoma to take in the acclaimed Museum of Glass, or to spend a sunny afternoon at Point Defiance Park. But there are other reasons to make the trek south. Discover the historic heart and soul of this working-class city through its old-school restaurants, bars, shops and venues that have entertained locals…
Capitol Hill Welcomes Acai Eatery
Verve Bowls opens shop in new Pike Motorworks building
Capitol Hill welcomed its first eatery dedicated to acai and fresh smoothie bowls last week. Verve Bowls, located in the newly opened Pike Motorworks building, whips up acai and pitaya (dragonfruit) bowls–parfait-style cups made with a blended berry base and topped with granola and other tasty garnishes–plus smoothies and pressed juices made with goods from…
Nordstrom to Unveil its Renovated Downtown Seattle Flagship Store
The local retailer sheds new light on its process of reinventing the department store
Last February, as Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle flagship was in the thick of a significant renovation, which had begun in spring 2014, there was a moment when you could stand in the center of the store with one foot in the old design and one in the new. To the right: 12-by-12-inch beige marble tile floors,…
Melissa McCarthy Visits Nordstrom Seattle to Showcase Designer Line
Star's line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, aimed at bringing back feminine styles
Her work is now not only on screen, but also on the racks at Nordstrom (and other retailers). Movie and TV star Melissa McCarthy (Ghostbusters, Gilmore Girls) visited the downtown Nordstrom store Friday, promoting her women’s clothing line Melissa McCarthy Seven7 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Her line features whimsical prints and feminine silhouettes, designed to help women…
The 2016 Washington Wine-Buying List
Here are the award-winning wines you should be buying now
RED WINES Red Wine of the Year Winner: Two Vintners 2013 Some Days Are Stones Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Stoney Vine Vineyard, $45 Merlot, $20 or less Winner: Waterbrook 2014 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $15Finalists: Boomtown by Dusted Valley 2013 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $19Milbrandt 2014 Traditions Merlot, Columbia Valley, $17House of Independent Producers (HIP) 2012 Merlot,…
2016 Washington Wine Awards Methodology and Tasting Panel
Nominations for this year’s Washington State Wine Awards in the Winery and Winemaker, Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine and Rosé categories were solicited via survey from a panel of Washington wine and food professionals. The top vote-getters were selected as winners. The more than 100 wines receiving the most votes in the varietal categories…
Must List: Capitol Hill Block Party, Seattle Opera Summer Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestRainier Beach Arts & Music FestSaturday (7/23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) The Rainier Beach Arts & Music Fest is a day-long celebration featuring musicians, dancers, spoken word poets and visual artists. Just a few of the day’s offerings: performances by Grace Love & the True Loves, Somali Community Dancers and the Pacific Northwest…
Winners of Seattle Magazine’s 11th Annual Washington Wine Awards
A celebration of the state's very best wines and all the people behind them
After back-to-back cool vintages in 2010 and 2011, Washington has seen a four-year run (2012–2015) in which each vintage has been warmer than the last. The results of those warm vintages—and the plush, delicious wines they produced—are on display in this year’s group of winners, which includes a mix of industry veterans (L’Ecole Nº 41,…
Big Rob Roy and Liberty News, Plus a Summer Reading Suggestion
Rob Roy to allow customers to buy into its latest drinking establishment
Summer is heating up, as are the Seattle bar announcements, as two of the city’s most legendary drinking establishments have recently un-tapped big news. Plus, it’s the time of year when summer reading is in mid-page-turn, and I’ve a great suggestion if you sometimes like to sip a good drink while browsing a good book….
Recipe of the Week: Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy this simple, colorful and healthy summer dish
The only thing better than a fruity and flavorful treat is one packed with superfoods.These colorful smoothie bowls by local foodie and Spache the Spatula blogger Rachael Dart are a tasty and healthy way to treat yourself this season. And with toppings like goji berries, chia and hemp seeds, you can indulge guilt-free. “I love…
Inside Josh Henderson’s Atmospheric Dining Experiences
A field guide to Henderson's fun-house eateries
Ten years ago, Josh Henderson left a sweet gig cooking for photographers on location in Los Angeles to start a little truck in Seattle called Skillet. It was one of Seattle’s first food trucks—and it did quite well, expanding with help from equity partners into four brick-and-mortar diners and a catering company. Henderson left the…
Instagram Inspiration: Outdoor Adventures
Get outside and catch some of these gorgeous views
With long, sunny days and cool breezes, Pacific Northwest summers are the ideal time to get outside to experience our serene lakes, towering forestry and crashing waterfalls. Whether you’re in search of a challenging hike through the mountains or a relaxing day on the beach, nature-based activities abound. These Instagrammers capture the magnificence of some…
Returning Home with Tariqa Waters in ‘100% Kanekalon’
NAAM exhibit welcomes conversation around the 'marginalized matriarch'
Upon entering the Northwest African-American Museum, I am greeted by echoes of laughter and banter about banana pudding and instantly I feel as if I have traveled to Seattle artist Tariqa Waters’ childhood home in Richmond, Virginia. But I am nowhere near Virginia. I am inside the Seattle-based artist, educator and gallerist’s latest show, 100% Kanekalon:…
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