Food & Drink
Book Clubs for Every Seattleite
From current events discussions to comic books groups, the city has a book club for every taste
DYK? Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in America (and has been for years). With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you don’t have to limit yourself to what Oprah is reading. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current event-minded, groups for ladies who like comics—the…
Instagram Inspiration: Sunday Brunch
An indulgent weekend meal that you deserve after a long workweek
After dealing with five weekdays of work, meetings, deadlines, commuting and other adult responsibilities, we deserve it: the weekend brunch. Arguably the best weekend meal, brunch is a relaxing and indulgent eating experience that involves sleeping in, joining with friends, drawn-out conversation, and as far as we’re concerned, a meal that doesn’t contain calories. Follow…
A Summery Spin on a Potent Classic at Brimmer & Heeltap
The Ballard bistro pours out a 'Corpse Reviver' twist
The Cocktail: Porch Reviver Originally conceived as a hangover cure with a kick, the Corpse Reviver family of drinks—potent cocktails with a mix of liquors—have faded into history. There are only two recipes surviving today: the rare cognac-based Corpse Reviver No. 1 and the more fashionable gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2, which features Lillet (originally…
Food Find: Japanese-style Curry Bread
SkyCity’s sous-chef cooks up authentic Japanese treats on the side
When Harold Fields is not cooking as sous-chef at the Space Needle’s SkyCity, you might find him grilling delicious chicken skewers at pop-ups around town, including at Sake Nomi, a shop in Pioneer Square. Fields started Umami Kushi (umamikushi.com), a yakitori catering company, five years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan. About a year…
Recipe of the Week: Summer Garden Linguine with Corn, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
A perfect light, fresh summer dinner from Heather Christo
If you’re looking for something light, fresh and delicious to have for dinner this week, make this inspired linguine dish from local food blogger Heather Christo. Seriously. With ingredients reminiscent of a midsummer garden party–like basil, parsley, cherry tomatoes and corn–it’s basically summer in a bowl. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegan. What could be better!?…
The Must List: Milk Carton Derby, Seattle Dragon Fest & More
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must RaceThe Seafair Milk Carton DerbySaturday (7/16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Head to Green Lake to cheer on the participants in Seafair’s wackiest event. Nearly 100 teams will take to the water in boats that range in style from practical to whimsical—anything goes, as long as they’re made out of milk cartons—to battle it…
The Must List: Twister Beach at Cafe Nordo, Outdoor Festivals
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeSAM Summer Film Series: Cary Grant for President(7/7 to 7/28, times vary) Hollywood icon Cary Grant is the subject of the Seattle Art Museum’s summer film series. July’s films include The Awful Truth (7/7), Bringing Up Baby (7/14), Arsenic and Old Lace (7/21) and My Favorite Wife (7/28). Must LaughHit the Beach with Café…
Three Impressions of Dino’s Tomato Pie
Expect round and square Sicilian pizzas and cocktails on tap
When Capitol Hill pizzeria Dino’s Tomato Pie opened about four months ago, it generated a flurry of chatter. Which isn’t a surprise, as it’s a sibling to renowned upper Ballard pizzeria Delancey and neighborhood cocktail haven Essex. What is surprising (in a personal way) is that I wasn’t first in line, as I adore Delancey…
Neiman Marcus’ Ken Downing on Style Influences and Must-See Spots
Ken Downing: from Seattle roots to fashion's front row
SCHOOL TIES: Ken Downing, senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, admits that, while growing up in Seward Park, Seattle seemed like the last place from which to launch his career. “I felt like I was in the furthest most corner of nowhere,” he says. Now, celebrating 25 years as the face of…
Gary Manuel Salon to Open New Location in Pioneer Square
Historic Seattle neighborhood gains new styling outpost
After 23 years of taming tresses on the corner of Blanchard and First in Belltown, Gary Manuel Salon opens in August in its new location in Pioneer Square. Taking over the 4,378-square-foot, three-story space that formerly housed the Ibiza Dinner Club, the salon is the latest lifestyle outpost to open in the historic neighborhood, joining…
Local Chefs Offer Cooking Classes for Families in Need
Quarterly classes teach families the basics of cooking and eating healthy
Cooking healthy meals can be difficult, especially when you’re pinching pennies. In an effort to give back to the community and promote healthy eating, Eat Seattle founder and chef Liz McCune and fellow chef Bella Sangar (Holy Cow founder, teacher at Hot Stove Society and Pike Place’s Market Atrium) have teamed up, offering free classes that…
Seattle’s Thunderpussy Heats Up Capitol Hill’s Annual Block Party
High-octane band knows how to rock like a girl
Among the many acts at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) is the neighborhood’s very own Thunderpussy, the scorching hot, high-octane female rock band, which performs at Neumos on July 24. Band members Molly Sides, Whitney Petty, Leah Julius and Lena Simon take on all the masculine tropes of hard rock, recharging them with…
14 To-Dos to Make the Most of Summer
Having an agenda can be a very good thing — like when it involves hammocks and outdoor games
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Making a summer want-to-do list is a great way to be sure you make time for everything you want to do before the season slips by. You can probably think of plenty of items to add to your list that involve outings, like spending the day at the beach,…
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