Food & Drink
The Makers: The Artists Behind Anthropologie’s Stunning Stores
Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes at Anthropologie's gorgeous downtown Seattle location
The Makers is a new column on Seattlemag.com that explores different Seattle creatives and their crafts. These artists live to design, connect and create. Anthropologie is the Mecca of vintage-boho charm. Its two floors brim with everything from printed silk blouses to overstuffed retro armchairs–all intertwined with fanciful displays and artistic creations, turning each shopping…
Alley Makeovers, Soccer Sales & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Alley Makeovers: According to a Seattle Times article about “alley activation,” there’s a plan to renovate alleys to make them more accessible to residents. Neighborhoods with alleys that will receive a little love in the coming months include the Chinatown-International District, Capitol Hill, the University District and Pioneer Square. The plan is to add landscaping,…
Recipe of the Week: Cookie Cups with Panna Cotta Milk
You'll love this comforting dessert recipe from Rachael Dart
What’s better than cookies and milk? How about cookies filled with milk? Local food blogger Rachael Dart shares her twist on a classic dessert, and she takes it to another, tastier level. “The cookie portion is actually a great base recipe for chocolate chip cookies even without the panna cotta,” Dart says. “It’s kinda shortbread-y,…
The Must List: Outdoor Movies, a Festive Night Market
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeIt’s Time for Outdoor Cinema!(7/9 to 7/21, dusk) Summer in Seattle means outdoor cinema, so pull your picnic blanket up to any of the neighborhood series. Here are a few of our flick picks for the week: Office Space (7/9) at Redhook Brewery’s Moonlight Cinema series in Woodinville and a Christmas-in-July showing of Elf…
Help The Pantry expand
Ballard cooking school launches fundraising campaign
Great news. The Pantry cooking school in Ballard is increasing its square footage, which means more fabulous cooking classes, food swaps, potluck dinners and special culinary events. But, in order to break ground this fall, the staff needs to raise $60,000 and is asking for community donations throughout the month of July. By pre-paying for…
Gage Academy Celebrates 25 Years with Pop-up Drawing Events
Brush up on your drawing skills at a Gage Academy of Art pop-up Drawing Jam
Want to try your hand at some observational drawing? Gage Academy of Art, an independent art school that trains students in the principles of drawing, painting and sculpting, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with free pop-up events where you’ll draw a different scenic view, live model or object to your heart’s content. The ongoing summer…
Giant Water Slide, Proposed Taxes & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Slip n’ Slide: Mark your calendars–your summer is about to become waaaay more fun thanks to the folks at Slide the City. Seattle PI reports that the company is bringing its traveling 1,000 ft. water slide to Queen Anne on August 16 (!!!). The slide will be laid out on Mercer between 4th and Warren….
How a Former Techie Found His Calling for Dance
Mikey Augusta teaches a new genre of dance he calls "outlaw swing"
When Michael “Mikey” Augusta found himself drawn to Seattle’s thriving honky-tonk scene 11 years ago, he realized he had one big problem: He couldn’t dance. He started taking West Coast swing lessons, but quit after seven sessions—he found the formal moves and set-in-stone steps too contrived. “I’m just not a ‘proper’ person,” says the Wedgwood…
Who Wants to Play Some Footgolf?
Get out and give this soccer/golf combination a try
There’s an interesting new sport catching on in the Northwest called footgolf. One part soccer and one part golf, the game is played on an 18-hole course and the objective is to a kick soccer ball into 21-inch hole, hopefully under par. The holes are shortened (so the pars are around 4 or 5, not…
Pretzel bread pudding?! Knot & Twist Bakery makes its sweet and salty debut
Former Peoples Pub chef brings twisted treats to farmers markets
We’re in the midst of a pretzel renaissance, from pretzel bagels and pretzel cones to the Coyle’s Bakeshop croissant-pretzel hybrid, better known as the cretzel. But if you love the original twisted and salted doughy beauties, you should check out Seattle’s new bakery, The Knot & Twist, which is now offering their handcrafted pretzels, artisan breads and…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza
Get ready to grill with this pizza recipe from Karrie Truman
PNW mom, blogger and coupon-cutter Karrie Truman wants to make your life easier. Her blog HappyMoneySaver.com specializes in practical DIY projects and freezer-friendly recipes that you and your wallet (!!) will love. One of our favorite summer recipes is her BBQ Chicken Pizza. This one requires a little elbow grease but is so worth it–…
The Must List: Patriotism, Penguins and Where to Get a Drink Outside
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Cool DownSymphony Performs Live Score to March of the PenguinsWednesday (7/8, 7:30 p.m.) Flee the heat for cooler climes—at least as depicted in the movies. The Seattle Symphony will perform the original score from the documentary March of the Penguins while those precious flightless birds frolic on screen. Bonus: Leading the musicians is none…
Mighty-O Donuts comes to Ballard
Surprise, another fantastic food purveyor has signed a lease in Ballard. Vegan, organic Mighty-O Donuts of Green Lake fame is moving into a 2,500 square foot spot at the corner of NW Market Street and 17th Street, next to a weight loss clinic. The white industrial sign juts out onto the street, the O dangling…
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