Food & Drink
UW Researchers Find a Way to Link Two Brains Together
The power of the human mind makes brain-to-brain communication a possibility
Who would’ve thought that the old parlor game 20 Questions would help researchers link two brains together? University of Washington researchers at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences used the game to help them learn how to read minds. Who would’ve thought that the old parlor game 20 Questions would help researchers link two…
‘Come From Away’ is Entertaining, Thoroughly Absorbing
It's an uplifting look at the way a community coped in the wake of 9/11
On 9/11, 38 international flights were told they must land in Gander, Newfoundland, after the American government closed U.S. airspace. Most of us, traumatized by the events that day and glued to our screens, were unaware that nearly 7,000 people became unintended guests of this small Canadian community and several towns nearby. The theatrical production,…
Where to Shop on Black Friday
Don't forget to check out these collaborations, promos, and sales throughout the city
Holiday Collection at Opening Ceremony Pop-In@NordstromWhere: Downtown Seattle and Bellevue NordstromsWhat: Opening Ceremony’s temporary pop-up shop in Nordstrom will receive an upgrade on Black Friday. This revamp, which caters to holiday shoppers, will offer a variety of gifts for quirky recipients. New additions include emoji beauty lamps, dog-shaped rings, and—the most eclectic of all—a bar of…
WA Ranks 42nd for Love of Green Bean Casserole & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
According to a study conducted by DelMonte, Washington state ranks 42nd in the U.S. for our love of green bean casserole. DelMonte surveyed 3,000 Americans and asked them to divulge whether or not they would serve this time-honored classic at their Thanksgiving feast this year. Ranking just ahead of West Virginia, the survey showed that 21…
Recipe of the Week: Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies
Break with holiday tradition and serve up these fun and portable pumpkin pies
Looking for an alternative to a classic Thanksgiving favorite? Local food blogger and dessert aficionado, Heather Christo, has you covered with what I’m pretty sure is the ultimate holiday treat. These hand pies are fried, pumpkin-filled, AND covered in sugar. What’s not to love? Looking for an alternative to classic Thanksgiving favorites? Heather Christo has you covered with…
5 Ways to Help Those in Need this Holiday Season
Spread the joy: a little help goes a long way for those in need
If you’re looking to spread some holiday cheer this year, many Seattle organizations are offering opportunities to help those in need. We’ve compiled a list of several events and programs ranging from a dining app that’s helping to feed the hungry to Thanksgiving food drives. Not only will you help to bring comfort and joy…
Cornish Bridges the Gap Between Art and Tech
Cornish College of the Arts adapts programs and facilities to the tech-savvy 21st century
Amid the hustle and bustle of the South Lake Union tech industry, students and staff at Cornish College of the Arts are asking how they can ensure their field has a future. Much of modern art involves collaborating with technology and other artists. “At Cornish we believe in the flexibility and adaptability of art,” says…
A Visit to Amazon Books in University Village
Our arts & culture editor takes a stroll through Amazon's first bookstore
On Tuesday, November 2, online retailer Amazon.com opened its first brick-and-mortar retail storefront since it began selling books on the Internet 20 years ago. Invoking the company’s own origins, Amazon has created a bookstore, modest in size and appearance and with an actual brick-and-mortar facade, that inhabits the space recently occupied by the conveyer belt-driven…
Southeast Seattle a Symbol of New Seattle? Think Again.
The 98118 zip code's diversity has old roots
Southeast Seattle is known for its diversity. The 98118 zip code, which extends from Columbia City to Rainier Beach, is one of the most diverse in the United States. The area is often held up as a symbol of Seattle’s urbanity: diverse, multicultural, immigrant-friendly. But if you think that it’s a symbol of the new…
Richard Sherman Talks Spaghetti, Why he’s still the Best Corner in the Game
I had the lucky task of interviewing the Seahawks star during last week's AmEx Blue Friday event
The chance to interview Seahawks’ star cornerback Richard Sherman is an exciting proposition. With it, though, brings its share of questions, especially for a writer who has been at least a little critical of the man this season. Nevertheless, I was set to interview Sherman during the American Express Blue Friday event at the brand…
Is The Future Here Already For The Seahawks?
With three young stars under the age of 26, the future is bright
The three most important players for the Seattle Seahawks Sunday in their lopsided win over rival San Francisco 49ers were Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett and Thomas Rawls, three offensive players aged 26, 23 and 22, respectively. Forgive me if I’m already thinking of Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys dynasty…
Photos from FareStart’s 23rd Annual Great Food, Better Lives Gala Auction
The event raised more than $1.2 million to support the organization's culinary programs
Nearly 600 guests gathered on October 4 for FareStart’s 23rd Annual Great Food, Better Lives Gala Auction at the Skybridge at the Washington State Convention Center. It was a grand evening bringing together FareStart’s Board of Directors, auction committee, event sponsors, hospitality partners, donors, guests and volunteers who helped raise more than $1.2 million to…
TBTL Live on Nov. 28 at the Neptune Theatre
The popular podcast is set to broadcast live in Seattle
Many in Seattle have never heard of TBTL. It’s a podcast whose full title is Too Beautiful To Live and whose origins began in 2007 on KIRO radio here in town. It was a short-lived quirky radio show that, when cancelled, turned into a long-running quirky podcast. And despite the fact many have never listened…
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