Food & Drink
Mariners Sriracha Night is Back!
Sriracha pizza and Sriracha-lada top our list of spicy delights
What do you love more? Your sweet Mariners or spicy Sriracha? Don’t answer that. Just enjoy both at one of the best pairing events of the year. On May 28, the Mariners will take on the Cleveland Indians for this year’s Sriracha Night at Safeco Field. For $30, you get a Main Level seat, a voucher…
Shell Protest Coverage, Seattle Named 10th Most Expensive City to Rent
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The rent is really, really (like seriously) too damn high. Seattle is listed at number 10 on Zumper’s National Rent Report, joining the likes of San Francisco, Boston and New York for U.S. cities with the highest rent. Curbed Seattle reports that this is the third consecutive month Seattle has been at number 10, despite…
The Best Outdoor Events of Summer 2015
From music to movies, fun events in and near Seattle that you won't want to miss
Everyone knows how perfect Seattle summers are: the days are long, the nights are warm and the city crackles with a happy, sun-drenched energy. As soon as June rolls around, locals hit the streets ready to make the most of each postcard-perfect summer. From outdoor movies to fairs, there are a whole lot of ways…
The Polar Pioneer has a Twitter Account
The highly controversial Shell oil rig rolled into town, and it has a few things to say
Only in Seattle would you see two dozen kayakers paddling out to protest the arrival of a giant oil rig. Yesterday, the highly controversial Shell oil rig, Polar Pioneer, made its entrance into Elliott Bay from Port Angeles. The Associated Press reports it was met with protesting kayakers in Elliott Bay along with many activists…
Jokes for a Healthy Cause
Knock, knock. Who’s there? The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF), collecting kids’ favorite jokes and riddles for two joke books that will be published by the foundation and released on World Smile Day—October 2. Children 17 and under can submit their jokes online on the UHCCF website until May 31, 2015. Jokes that are chosen will…
What Kind of Festival Goer are You?
A fun quiz to get you ready for festival season
With summer fast approaching you’re probably starting to ask yourself an important question: what kind of festival goer am I? Luckily for you, the folks at MorphCostumes (creators of that monochromatic spandex wonder the morphsuit) have a way to answer that question. Take their quiz to find out if you’re a Legend, a Poser, or…
The Must List: Time to go SIFFing, Pilobolus at Meany Hall
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SIFFThe Seattle International Film Festival Returns(5/14 to 6/7, times vary) Pick up a pass and pack snacks for the long lines—SIFF is back, with miles of films you can’t see elsewhere, including two by local filmmaker Mel Eslyn. Read more about Eslyn and her films. Must RockTacocat, Chastity Belt and Cloud Nothings Play the…
Ferry Troubles, Toxic Algae & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
National Bike to Work Day While today is National Bike to Work Day, The Seattle Times reports that our city is “no longer among the ten most bikeable big cities in the nation.” We have fallen to number 13 from number seven. The Times notes that bike score is measured by how safe a location…
Oil Rigs, Cuddle Clubs & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Pronto Cycle Share announced Monday that self-serve helmet bins will become a permanent part of its bike-sharing system. Previously, the helmet bins operated on the honor system; riders will now have to enter a code to receive a helmet. Annual Pronto users will be able to access helmets…
Summer Sales, Zara Coming to Bellevue & More Shopping Events
Gypsy-inspired fashion, chic wedding couture and more sales just in time for the sun
Haute Hibou sale event Seattle native Rachel Brown was inspired to open her boutique Haute Hibou when she realized that her style needs weren’t being met in her own city. Haute Hibou carries chic bohemian-inspired clothing and accessories—anything from dream catchers to kimonos, summer-inspired maxi dresses and rompers. And in honor of festival season, it’s…
Former Whole Foods Chef Hired To Revamp Hospital Meals
Seattle Children's Hospital hires chef Ryan Garcia to improve quality of patient meals
In 2007, chef Ryan Garcia and his wife had to spend a stressful week at Seattle Children’s Hospital as the couple’s newborn recovered from the flu. During that time, he ate a lot of the hospital’s food—suffice it to say that when the chance to be on the other side of the plate came up…
Essensuals London Brings Expert Advice, Hair-Styling Skills to Seattle
The Capitol Hill hair salon is the brand's first outpost to open on the West Coast
If you’ve ever been tasked with the challenge of finding a new hairdresser, you know the struggle. It’s hard to find someone who cuts and styles your hair exactly to your liking. This Capitol Hill spot hopes to change that. The Essensuals London salon, part of the Toni & Guy London salon and haircare brand,…
SIFF Picks: Two Must-See Movies from Seattle Filmmaker Mel Eslyn
Eslyn steps into the spotlight as an up-and-coming film producer
“I’m sitting here with a busted ankle thanks to a karaoke injury last night,” says Mel Eslyn. The Seattle-based filmmaker is in LA, keeping her foot elevated and speaking via a spotty Skype connection. She’s mid-shoot for a film she’s producing called MF, the directorial debut of Robert Schwartzman, brother of Jason (Rushmore) and cousin…
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