Food & Drink
Laugh It Up at this Monthly Alternative Comedy Showcase
Nancy Guppy goofs off with the co-hosts of the Laugh Riot comedy showcase
If you need a break from Seattle’s unfailing earnestness, let your irreverent side fly free at Laugh Riot, the monthly alternative comedy showcase that takes place at Capitol Hill’s Chop Suey (9/2. 9 p.m. $5. 1325 E Madison St.; Facebook, “Laugh Riot”). You’ll be in good hump-day hands the first Wednesday of every month, thanks…
Why Does Portland Have the Coolest Food Festival on the West Coast?
Portland gears up for Feast PDX, the chef-centered food festival now in its fourth year
There I stood on the rooftop of an industrial building in Portland’s Pearl District, at the second after-party of the inaugural Feast Portland festival, starstruck. The man, the myth, the legend Fergus Henderson—chef at London’s St. John—stood within arm’s reach, unmistakable in his natty, navy pinstripe suit and round glasses, hands resting on his plump…
Beauty Beat: Two New Treatments to Try at Recoop Spa
The charming Bellevue spot beefs up its massage and pedicure offerings
Should you be in the mood to spa sometime soon (honestly, when are you not?), sweet and rustic Recoop in Bellevue has two new treatments worth sauntering in for. First, clear your schedule for a 75-minute Ultimoot Plus massage ($135), which includes a Swedish-style rubdown with your choice of either warm oil or cream, hot…
Map of Wildfires, ‘Amazonian Manifesto’ and more news
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Washington Wildfires: As the wildfires in our state rage on, easterly winds blew smoke from those fires into our area this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Air Quality Alerts, according to KING 5 News. The hazy skies should improve today, as winds are slated to shift to the west. To see where…
Spreading Wildfires, Sounders Most Valuable Team & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Forest Fires: According to The Seattle Times, more than 18 wildfires are currently burning throughout Washington state. The fires in North Central Washington are especially alarming, and are continuing to spread. You can see a map of the fire locations here. The combined fires in Chelan have burned more than 123,000 acres. More evacuations were called for…
Must List: Outdoor Arts Festivals, Seattle Opera’s ‘An American Dream’
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeePippin at the Paramount (Through 8/23, times vary) Directed by Tony Award–winner Diane Paulus and with choreography by Bob Fosse, this 1973 musical tells the story of a young prince on the prowl for a passionate, meaningful life. Must Go Outside Outdoor Arts Festivals (Dates and times vary) Take art appreciation alfresco with the walkable outdoor…
Airport Wages, Major Road Closure & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Working at the airport just became an even better gig. The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a voter-approved initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 in the city of SeaTac should apply to workers at the airport, reports KOMO News. Residents of SeaTac voted last November for the increased wage, but a month later…
Our Favorite Looks from the Nordstrom Designer Preview
The high-style set convened for a night of fall fashions, fabulousness
Racks and racks of beautiful garments lined the polished concrete floors at Pier 91, site of the annual Nordstrom Designer Preview Fashion Show, held on Thursday, July 23. Thirty-five models dressed in pieces from the dreamy fall collections of Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Valentino and Dries Van Noten, to name a few, strutted their stuff…
Instagram Inspiration: A Lazy Person’s Iron Man
Not quite ready for a real triathlon? These chill games might be more up your alley (and more fun)
My family is hosting its 28th Annual Triathlon this weekend. It’s a triathlon for people who would rather relax than do sprints, which is the best kind of triathlon, and for most of us, the only kind. My dad started it with some of his college friends back in the day, which makes sense considering…
I Went Crabbing and Got Outplayed by All the Crabs
Spoiler alert: the trip was not a rousing success
My first mistake was forgetting to take the tag off my ring trap. I laid everything out at the end of the Shilshole Bay Marina pier—my rope still taped into a coil, my harness and caliper both still in the packaging, a pound of raw turkey legs, and my ring trap (a contraption made of…
Three Seattle ice cream stops to dip into right now
Nutty Squirrel comes to Phinney Ridge; Hot Cakes scoops up soft-serve in Capitol Hill
It’s freaking hot. And we have no idea how much longer it will last. Between last-minute camping trips and back-to-school shopping, make some time to indulge in some new frozen treats. Nutty Squirrel, Phinney Ridge After three years in Maple Valley (26636 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE, Suite H-100), the family behind Nutty Squirrel has…
Recipe of the Week: Salted White Chocolate Lavender Cookies
Rachael Dart's salty-sweet cookies couple delightfully with a cup of tea
Seattle food writer Rachael Dart, of foodie blog Spache the Spatula, is back with a new mouthwatering cookie recipe. These morsels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They sound delicious all by themselves, but Dart suggests eating them with tea or coffee, or pairing two of them together to make an ice cream…
How to Kick Off Your Fantasy Football League in Epic Seattle Style
Tips for a successful, Seahawks-themed start to your fantasy football season
Do a Mock Draft (or seven) Mock drafting lets you try out strategies without the risk of getting stuck with a horrible team. For example, here’s the result of one ESPN mock draft I did where I tried to pick as many Seahawks players as possible. Round 1: Marshawn Lynch – RBRound 2: Calvin Johnson…
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