Food & Drink
Aktionsart Unifies Art and Tech
The nonprofit organization supports projects where the two disciplines intersect
Julia Fryett, the director of Aktionsart, moved through the dark, graffiti-covered corridors of an abandoned school on Westlake Avenue in South Lake Union last fall. Wearing a black raincoat and holding a cup of coffee in her hand, she spoke about her current project. It was the last day the nonprofit organization would occupy the…
Seattle-based Glowforge is Sculpting the Future
Just don’t call the laser cutter/engraver a 3-D printer
Seattle startup Glowforge smashed crowdfunding records in the fall of 2015, raising almost $28 million (the original target was $100,000) in 30 days. But what the heck is it? Although it’s been referred to as a 3-D printer, the product is actually a laser cutter/engraver, says Dan Shapiro, Glowforge’s CEO and cofounder. Whereas 3-D printers…
New Filson Flagship Mixes Wilderness and Art
The new space houses the brand's production center as well as a retail shopping area
While Filson is celebrated for its outdoor heritage, the outfitter’s new flagship store on First Avenue is inviting Seattle shoppers to explore the great indoors. Opened this past November, the 6,500-square-foot store highlights the history of the retailer’s iconic, outward-bound clothing, gear and accessories with windows into the brand’s production center on the first floor,…
Top New Year’s Eve dinners
From a full-blown Roman fete to green juice and caviar parties
I’m weary of New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinners. Visions of assembly line steaks and rubbery fish give me the shivers. But, we did our homework and sifted through some of the finest restaurants to bring you this list of unique top-notch dining and foodie experiences to ring in 2016 in Seattle. We plan to…
Where to See Amazing Holiday Lights
Go forth and experience some of the Seattle area's best holiday light displays
Residents around town pull out all the stops when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Case in point: the famous (er, infamous?) Seahawks-themed spectacle known as the Hawk House in Kirkland. So here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the city’s flashiest, most fabulous and most meticulous holiday light displays that will fill…
The Best Men’s Winter Fashion Looks
We've rounded up our favorite holiday looks, from black-tie to casual Sunday
With menswear’s retail growth outpacing women’s, we keep hearing it for the boys. From black-tie trimmings to casual Sunday, we’ve rounded up the top looks for any mister to master this holiday season. : Yellow 108 “Luke” vintage wool felt fedora in “EJ grey,” $90, and Form Function Form button-stud chronograph watch, $129, Hammer + Awl (Madrona, 1137 34th Ave.;…
Painter Cable Griffith Unveils New Works at G. Gibson Gallery
The exhibit Sightings elicits awe and pleasure
Painter Cable Griffith’s landscapes bring an electronic pulse to pastoral scenes, fusing the order of human-built infrastructure with the chaos of the natural world. The smooth surfaces and rounded contours of his trees, islands, hills and rivers; the deeply saturated palette with its warm, backlit glow; and the stilted perspectives and cartoonish sense of scale…
Recipe of the Week: Homemade Aged Eggnog
Local foodie Amy Pennington offers a tasty twist on a beloved boozy classic
We’re all familiar with store-bought eggnog, the creamy, sweet holiday beverage that comes in a carton. Some of us enjoy it cold straight out of the refrigerator, some choose to spike it for a little extra cheer, while others take it steamed with a shot or two of espresso. But is there a better way?…
What Will Happen to the Seahawks’ Run Game without Thomas Rawls?
The Seahawks are coming on at just the right time, but lose their newest star
After beating the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and losing star undrafted rookie running back Thomas Rawls for the season, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the first Wild Card position if the playoffs were to start today. It’s an all important position for a team unlikely to win its division, as it means their first…
6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give this Holiday
A whiskey club, boozy advent calendar and other alcohol-fueled gifts that keep on giving
There are few things as lovely as getting a gift of bottled goodness – as long as you’re like me, a person who loves tasty spirits, liqueurs and cocktails! If you have someone on your shopping list who feels the same, we have you covered with some choice selections that’ll make you the most popular…
Instagram Inspiration: Winter Style
Seattle fashion bloggers bundle up in style
When it comes to fashion, I prioritize comfort. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that winter is my favorite season; I love any weather that gives me an excuse to bundle up and actualize my dream of looking like a walking pile of blankets. However, I often resort to the same cold weather outfit: a…
Seattle Has Changed, But Memories From Earlier Days Remain
Knute Berger reflects on the crossroads of his past
For me, intersections can be the coordinates of memory. Because I’ve lived in Seattle for most of my life, those cross streets are sometimes landmarks of my personal and family history. There’s Fourth and Pike, where I was standing when I was given five brass World’s Fair dollars to spend at the Century 21 Exposition….
Seattle Celebrates All Things ‘Star Wars’
Awaken the Jedi in you with these Seattle 'Star Wars' events
As the opening day of Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens draws near (December 18 if you don’t already know), Seattle fans, young and old, are strapping on their lightsabers and hitting the town in celebration. Whether you’re a hard-core fan or just looking to join in on the excitement we’ve compiled a list of…
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