Food & Drink
What’s New at Bite of Seattle This Year
Enjoy bites from restaurants and food vendors, activities and events at this year's famous food fest
Your foodie countdown is coming to an end: The 2016 Bite of Seattle is finally here! The famous eating event hits Seattle July 15-17 this year, bringing with it three days of tasting, entertainment and activities in celebration of the Bite’s 35th anniversary. Here’s what’s new—and notable—to the food festival this year. New LocaleOffering panoramic…
Recipe of the Week: Lil’ Blu’s Boozy Blueberry Lemonade
Kick back with this fun and refreshing beverage
Nothing beats a refreshing glass of lemonade in the summer. But if you’re looking for additional fruity flavors with a little extra kick, this recipe for boozy blueberry lemonade should do the trick. Local mobile dining business Mobile Mavens, which operates the mobile bar Lil’ Blu among other wheeled wonders, puts a grown-up spin on…
Best Thing Our Food Editor Ate this Weekend: Cream-filled Eclairs
French couple opens tiny Pike Place eclair shop
Pike Place Market is slowly returning to its rightful designation as a place for local foodies rather than hungry tourists (though they’re welcome, too). Much like Bryan Jarr of the Spanish tapas watering hole Jarr Bar, Ludovic Guillaume and Elizabeth Bastoni of Choukette are a big part of that trend. The French couple is behind…
The Must List: Patriotic Celebrations Galore, Old-School Toys at EMP
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must RideDays of Biking Festivities(7/1 to 7/10, times vary) Celebrate Seattle’s recent designation as the Best Bike City with a crowdsourced Free Bike Party, a DIY celebration taking place in various locations around town that features a number of different bike-centric activities including organized rides, bike trivia, a bike mural scavenger hunt and street party….
New Urban Garden Brings Increased Sustainability to Safeco Field
Raised bed beneath batter's eye provides food for Safeco's restaurants
Safeco Field is home to baseball, its fans and all the trappings of an American sporting event. But it also contains what represents an additional effort by Safeco Field to be a sustainably green environment: a 450-square-foot urban garden tucked discreetly beneath the batter’s eye, a dark backdrop located directly in the batter’s line of…
Patriotic Celebrations Around the City
Don't know where to spend the Fourth of July? We've got your mega-list of activities
You won’t lack for activities on this patriotic weekend; fireworks shows, live music and food-filled festivities are happening everywhere from Bainbridge to Bellevue. Here’s a mega to-do list: Fiddles on the FourthJuly 4, 1:30 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets $29, $23 and $16 Fiddles & FireworksJuly 4, 7 p.m.McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State ParkTickets…
Instagram Inspiration: Stars and Stripes
Fun ideas for the perfect Fourth of July weekend
What’s your favorite part about the Fourth of July? Complete with warm weather (fingers crossed), the coastal breeze and sand between our toes, the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful place to enjoy the plethora of activities that come with this spirited holiday. From food to fashion to fireworks, and everything in between, you’re sure to…
Enjoy Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day with These Seattle Scoops
I scream, you scream for this ice cream-centered holiday
Any holiday involving ice cream is one we can definitely get on board with. This Friday marks the celebration of Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, and we think Seattle is the perfect place for the culinarily adventurous to commemorate with a few of the most singular scoops throughout the city. Here are our top picks….
The Origins of Pike Place Market’s Famous Pig
How did a pig become the symbol of a market best known for fish?
When you think of Pike Place Market, its fishmongers may come to mind—with their entertaining fish tossing, they tend to attract a lot of attention. A few feet away, however, is something a little less flashy and a little more sentimental: Rachel the Piggy Bank. Although plenty of Seattleites and tourists take a moment to…
Painting the new Pike Place Market
A chance to make your artistic mark in the market's makeover
Our beloved, bustling Pike Place Market is undergoing a major makeover, and July offers a chance for locals to contribute to its new look, scheduled to be revealed in 2017. From July 20 to July 24, Seattleites are invited to make their own marks on a collection of vibrantly colored panels. When the panels are…
Starbucks Roastery Unveils New Cold Drinks for Summer
Spoiler alert: Ice cream is involved
I scream. You scream. In Seattle, we all scream for coffee. But just in time for summer’s warmer temps, Starbucks is bringing us the best of both worlds with a line of coffee-based ice cream beverages. (Or are they ice cream-based coffee beverages?) The six new items—which incorporate high-quality scoops from Bainbridge Island’s Mora Ice…
Pop-Up Alert! Moroccan-Inspired Pop-Up Bakery Coming Soon
Chef Tarik Abdullah's Rose & Blossom showcases the spices of Morocco
If you’re a brunch person (you probably are), chances are you’ve heard of Morning Star, chef Tarik Abdullah’s beloved brunch pop-up that made its way around different locales in Hillman and Columbia City. Or perhaps you know him as a contestant on ABC’s hit cooking competition show The Taste. But if not, pay attention: this self-proclaimed…
The Must List: Seattle Pride Parade, Dog Film Festival and More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestA Whole Weekend Full of Pride(6/24 to 6/26, times vary) Kick off the weekend with the Trans Pride celebration on June 24, then live it up during Saturday’s Capitol Hill Pride festivities. On Sunday, make your way downtown where LGBTQ (and straight) revelers will flock to the sidewalks along 4th Avenue for the 42nd…
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