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It's Block Party weekend! Paint the town in these vivid prints from PNW shops
This weekend marks Capitol Hill’s 19th Block Party. It also marks my first. My expectations for the event are ranging somewhere between my experience at Warped Tour 10 years ago and my time at actual neighborhood block parties (think: barefoot kids, ping pong tables and coolers full of Keystone light). And naturally, while I’ve been…
Lululemon Beer, New Nirvana Photos & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Yogi Beer: Vancouver, B.C.-based yoga and athleticwear retailer Lululemon has announced it will be releasing its own line of beer. According to CBC, the beer, made by Stanley Park Brewing, is called “Curiosity Lager” and will be released on August 15 in Vancouver, B.C. Time magazine states that the cans will be “printed with a…
Must List: Winery Opens in Georgetown, Capitol Hill Block Party
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Party in the Streets Get Wild at the Capitol Hill Block Party (7/24 to 7/26, times vary) Stage dive into the urban music festival vibe at the Capitol Hill Block Party, featuring awesome local bands including Shabazz Palaces, The Flavr Blue, Chastity Belt, Industrial Revelation and dozens more. Must DrinkCharles Smith’s Jet City Winery Opens…
Capitol Hill Car Ban, Maple Leaf Fire & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Interactivity: Seattle and construction go hand in hand–so much so, apparently, that city officials have launched an interactive map of construction projects around the city. The handy Shaping Seattle map gives viewers full information about each project, including sketches and timelines. It’s even mobile-friendly! Neighborhood Fires: A fire in Maple Leaf damaged four homes early this morning, says…
Trophy Cupcakes now offers soft serve ice cream
Wallingford location introduces cupcake-inspired flavor combos
When it comes to treats, we don’t discriminate. And we appreciate when the city’s premier treatmakers don’t, either. Thank you, Cupcake Royale, for offering insanely delicious premium ice cream, crafted, no less, by some of Seattle’s top chefs throughout the summer. Jonathan Sundstrom’s Brown Butter with Salted Caramel Pecans is a revelation. Now, Trophy Cupcakes…
10 Quirky Seattle-Area Meetups
Time to get out and get weird. Drink while drawing, paint while dancing and much more
Whether we admit them or not, we all have our quirks. Do you worry what your buttoned-up office pals would think if they knew you practice the “Thriller” dance in your living room after work? Do you hide it from your workout friends that you’d rather spend Saturdays having philosophical conversations than doing deadlifts? Would…
Tulalip Resort’s Chef David Buchanan Talks Salmon & Humility
Make your reservations for this upcoming Guest Chef Night on Thursday, July 30
Sponsored by FareStart Chef David Buchanan traveled a long way to end up in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Minneapolis, a high school-aged Buchanan moved to Bellingham, Wash., in 1976 and he’s stayed in and around the area ever since. “I miss the stunning colors of autumn,” he says, “but not the five months of…
17 Open Mic Nights in Honor of Seattle’s Future Civic Poet
Seattle will appoint its first Civic Poet in the coming months
Pacific Northwest poet Richard Hugo, whose name is attached to the Hugo House on Capitol Hill, wrote in his poem “Letter to Kizer from Seattle,” “I’m back at the primal source of poems: wind, sea/and rain, the market and the salmon.” Seattle and its distinct surrounding scenery often seemed to be the “primal source” of…
Sustainable Seafood Week is almost here!
Seattle Aquarium gala and blue pop-up tents among seafood festivities
How many chefs, fisherman, organizations and locals does it take to raise a sustainable salmon? A-freakin-ton. Luckily, Seattle is awash with chefs and restaurateurs who are members of Smart Catch, a new sustainable seafood program designed to address and reverse the seafood crisis (that 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either fully fished or…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Salad lovers, rejoice! This grilled romaine lettuce recipe will rock your world
Anna Berman, cooking teacher, food stylist and author of the blog Snacking in the Kitchen, wants to tell us about grilled lettuce. “I had my first grilled Caesar salad a few summers ago and was hooked,” Berman says. “The thing is, I don’t have a grill at home, and spent many months without this delicious…
7 Places to Dine Outside at Pike Place Market
Here's where to go and what to order
Shopping at Pike Place Market can be high spirited in high summer, but it’s also a primo destination for outdoor dining—and many spots boast glistening Elliott Bay views. Here’s where to go and what to order. 1. Indulge in steak tartare with truffle frites and a glass of rosé while overlooking the Great Wheel on…
Inaugural Seattle Art Fair Brings an Exhibition, Lectures and More
Contemporary art from 60 local, regional and international galleries is coming this month
For a city that defines itself on innovation and creativity, Seattle is no stranger to art. Take our new rainbow crosswalks, our monthly neighborhood art walks, 4Culture’s many community art programs, and the dozens of galleries spanning the city, including the 82-year-old Seattle Art Museum. What we’ve lacked, however, has been an event assembling pieces…
Prime Day Sales, Cheap Seahawks Tickets & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Primed for Success?: Despite the mixed reaction to Amazon’s first Prime Day, including thousands of #PrimeDayFail jokes on Twitter, Amazon announced that it sold more on July 15 than it did on Black Friday last year. According to Business Wire, more people signed up to try Amazon Prime than on any other day, and sales…
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