Food & Drink
It’s Raining: Cat Donuts and Dog Shirts
Seattleites create crafty products for animal lovers
Cats… Seattleite Skye Saylor has been crafting plush toys for friends since her college days, but it wasn’t until after a life-changing 1,000-mile walk from Seattle to San Francisco that Saylor and her partner, Thomas Marnin, decided to make a business of it. In 2013, the couple launched MarninSaylor and started selling their quirky soft…
15 Minutes with Shaker & Spear Executive Chef Carolynn Spence
Shaker & Spear executive chef talks pet peeves and her "Spence-centric" cuisine
After a decade at Los Angeles’ famed Chateau Marmont hotel, Carolynn Spence packed up her three pixie-bob cats (a Washington breed) to lead the kitchen of the Palladian Hotel’s Shaker & Spear downtown, a position recently vacated by Tulio’s Walter Pisano. Here’s what makes her tick. » Los Angeles to Seattle. Why? The geography, the…
The Must List: Jazz Intoxication, Vashon Sheepdog Classic
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SwayJazz Intoxication Re-creates First Jazz Show in WashingtonFriday (6/10, 7 p.m.) To celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Washington Hall, this special event will re-create the first documented jazz show in the state, held at the hall 98 years ago on the same date. Musical direction by D’Vonne Lewis and Evan Flory-Barnes. Must…
Summer Reads from PNW Authors
6 new picks from Seattle-area authors to add to your summer reading list
If you’ve been falling behind on your reading lately, rejoice: summer is the perfect time to snag a book and immerse yourself in a new world. And with these new titles from local authors, you’ll have more than enough material. Full of mystery, heart, insight and adventure, these works have something to offer for almost…
A Forager’s Gem: Washington’s Abundant Sea Beans
A harvest of sea greens awaits at the beach
On a lazy summer day at the beach, we dug clams and cooked them on a camp stove as the sun tracked across a cloudless sky. Sitting in the sand, staring across the bay, we almost missed a seasonal goody within arm’s reach, right behind us: a carpet of edible greens running the length of…
Defending History: Historic Sites Worthy of Preservation in Jeopardy
Development continues to threaten heritage structures, Knute Berger says
The annual list of “most endangered” historic properties around the state has been issued by the nonprofit Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. The list is a warning system for important heritage properties that are likely to be demolished or are woefully neglected and need to be saved. This year’s list includes a Woodinville school dating…
Down to Her (Southern) Roots: Chef Lisa Dupar Talks Hometown Cooking
The Pomegranate Bistro owner and chef will host FareStart's Guest Chef Night on June 30
Sponsored by FareStart Chef Lisa Dupar would be content with a plate of fried chicken and a glass of champagne. “I was raised in the South, and my grandparents had an oyster bed on Edisto Island [in South Carolina],” she says. “Our family culture was to cook, eat, talk about food, fish, crab, shrimp and…
Pet Lover Brings Dog Film Festival to Seattle
The Dog Film Festival debuts at the SIFF Uptown Theater on June 26
It’s a B.Y.O.D. event. (Bring your own dog, that is.) The Dog Film Festival, founded by The Dog Bible author and Radio Pet Lady Network co-host Tracie Hotchner, debuts in Seattle later this month. It’s a one-day pooch party with two 90-minute showings of short films that’s designed to bring both film and dog lovers together….
Recipe of the Week: Peach Coconut Almond Cobbler
A classic summer sweet with a twist
The sun is here to stay – so be rid of hot and heavy desserts, and welcome light and colorful ingredients. Entertaining expert, former chef and food blogger Heather Christo, known for her allergen-free creations, puts a delicious twist on a summer staple with her peach coconut almond cobbler. Your taste buds will surely thank…
Pottery Northwest Exhibit Fuses Coffee and Clay
Upcoming exhibition displays Seattle's coffee obsession through ceramic art
Seattleites can’t get enough coffee. But the often forgotten and likely more important piece to this necessary beverage is its vessel. Pottery Northwest’s upcoming exhibit, “Coffee and Clay,” features coffee-related ceramic ware to demonstrate an intersection between seemingly separate mediums. It runs June 3 to July 1 and will celebrate 21 different artists, including work…
The Must List: PNB’s American Stories, Choc Walk & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must PliePNB Presents American Stories(6/3 to 6/12, times vary) Pacific Northwest Ballet presents three works that showcase American themes and traditions: Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, George Balanchine’s Square Dance, and Twyla Tharp’s unwieldy Waiting at the Station, which was set to music by the recently deceased jazz legend Allen Toussaint. Must SeeCherdonna Shinatra Performs at…
Recipe of the Week: Thai Turkey Burgers
Ginger-, lemongrass- and basil-infused Thai turkey burgers offer a healthy summer grilling option
Yes, the Memorial Day holiday is over and gone. We’re still mourning, too. But the end of May doesn’t mean your grill has to go back into its pre-summer hibernation. Keep it gassed up and in gear for summer meals like this healthy grilling option from Feasting at Home blogger Sylvia Fountaine. Infused with ginger,…
Instagram Inspiration: Doughy Desserts
Need a new deep-fried treat? Take a hint from Seattle Instagrammers and try an international version
We’re all about the dough. Deep-fried dough, that is. It’s National Doughnut Day, but if you’re just so O-V-E-R the traditional pink-sprinkled rings, take the hint from these Seattleites and branch out with these distinct doughy treats from around the city. From Italian zeppole to Portuguese malasadas to Mexican sopaipillas to South African koeksisters, you can be…
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