Food & Drink
5 Unusual Ways to Meet People This Year
Looking to broaden your social circle? We've got more than a few ideas to help
Expanding your social circle can be a bit daunting (see the dreaded and excessively discussed “Seattle Freeze“). And the more conventional way of connecting with others (e.g. bars) gets old. We did a little digging and uncovered a host of local groups, clubs and beyond where mixing and mingling with your fellow humans is encouraged…
Is Seattle’s Bike-Share Partnership with Pronto Worth Saving?
The city's inaugural bike-share service needs a financial bail-out after a year
News that Seattle’s pilot non-profit bike-share partnership with Pronto needs a financial bail-out after only a year was disappointing to some. The Seattle Times’ Danny Westneat said that it “deflates Seattle’s self-image.” I’m not sure anything is capable of deflating Seattle’s civic ego, but it’s a setback for a city that wants to be bikeable….
Non-Toxic Nail Salon, Juniper, Sets up Shop in West Seattle
The salon focuses on a natural nail experience with fab polish selection and charming decor to boot
West Seattle certainly has no shortage of nail salons. Take a leisurely jaunt along California Avenue SW from Morgan Junction to West Seattle Junction and you’ll encounter quite a few—even some right next door to one another—tucked in the base of office and apartment buildings. The abundance of parlors dedicated to pretty digits is clear…
Another Cat Cafe Coming and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Great news for those of you who love the furry companionship of a feline friend: Seattle’s second cat café is coming to Capitol Hill, as reported by Seattle Refined. Owner Caitlin Unsell, a native Washingtonian, realized the purpose and draw of these establishments when she resided in Japan and Vietnam, far away from her own…
Must List: Bullets Over Broadway, Buzzer Opens at ACT
What to do this weekend and beyond in Seattle
Must MarvelCris Bruch Solo Show at Frye Art Museum(1/30 to 3/27, times vary) The longtime Seattle sculptor and public artist, whose highly finished, self-contained monoliths and subtle, irony-laced smaller works have for decades discreetly responded to their often unsympathetic surroundings, is the subject of a solo show that also includes his recent photographic works. Must…
Digital Stylist Brenna Lyden on Street Style Staples and More
Digital stylist Brenna Lyden breaks down dress code via skype
Major Declared Brenna Lyden started her fashion blog, Chic Street Style (chicstreetstyle.me), as a college freshman snapping selfies in her dorm room. Now 22 years old and less than a year out of school, Lyden, whose signature aesthetic pairs polished staples with popular trends (think tweed blazers with boyfriend jeans), gets 100,000 views on her site…
University Link Extension to Open in March and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
According to the Seattle Transit Blog, the University Link light rail extension will officially open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. To celebrate the grand opening, Sound Transit is hosting a fun and festive day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including a tailgate party at the UW station and a street festival at…
Dating Horror Stories: Lice, Patch Adams and ‘Dad’ Jeans
Read 'em and weep: Great reader-submitted stories about love and dating
Last week, we put out a call for you, dear Seattle magazine readers, to email us your finest, most ridiculous and most horrible dating stories. I’m happy to report that you did it with aplomb. Behold, six stories of connections that were never meant to be (including one in Haiku form!). I’m still determining which…
Woodland Park Zoo Renovations, SAM Car Installation Removed
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The Woodland Park Zoo is bringing back its beloved Night Exhibit after it closed in the wake of the 2009 recession. According to the Woodland Park Zoo blog, there are plans to open a renovated version in 2018 that will showcase nocturnal animals. Over the next two years, the zoo will designing, renovating and opening…
Instagram Inspiration: Amazing Hair Color
Chic color that's bound to turn heads
There’s not a lot that I love more in this world than getting my hair done. Whether I’m popping into the salon for a quick blowout or planning on spending my entire day under the dryer with a full head of foils, I love the feeling of being pampered and beautified by professionals. It’s not…
6 Small-Batch Coffee Roasters We Love
Small-batch coffee roasters take an artisanal approach to Seattle’s favorite beverage
In this coffee mecca, where you can’t throw a bag of Pike Place Roast without hitting a Starbucks, we’ve moved well beyond the third wave. The growing trend among Seattle’s coffee cognoscenti is roasting in small batches. What does that mean for your morning cup? Lighter, brighter roasts that preserve more of the bean’s natural,…
Where to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Channel your inner Fire Monkey at the sixth annual Lunar New Year Celebration
It’s time to celebrate another new year, in lunar style. The Chinese New Year begins in February, and it is the Year of the Fire Monkey—a zodiac sign that only occurs once every 60 years. The character is usually regarded as clever, witty sociable and surrounded by lots of friends. Channel your inner Fire Monkey…
Recipe of the Week: Vegan Lemon Mousse with Pomegranate Flair
This dessert by Mackenzie Schieck is refreshing and easy to make
It’s a new year and after the holidays we all swore we were going to cut back on all the heavy sweets, right? Right. Still, sometimes you just can’t shake that craving for a sugary bite. Don’t worry! We have a dessert recipe for a dairy-free and gluten-free lemon mousse from Mackenzie Schieck’s Pine and…
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