Food & Drink
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Program
!–paging_filter–pCoveted outdoor brand, a href=”http://www.patagonia.com/us/home” target=”_blank”Patagonia/a, recently announced an expansion of their new Worn Wear used clothing program that the company launched as a pilot project in the Portland store./ppNow Seattle and seven other stores across the nation are accepting used Patagonia shells, fleece, down and synthetic insulation jackets and ski and alpine pants for…
Baby Company’s Designer Closet Sale
!–paging_filter–pOh man, this sale is not to be missed—it’s a super good one. Now in its fifth year, the a href=”http://www.babyandco.us/” target=”_blank”Baby Company/a designer closet sale spans three days and two locations, and is filled to the absolute rafters with amazing deals on amazing pre-loved clothes straight outta the closets of some of Seattle’s most…
Spa Deal: Gene Juarez
!–paging_filter–pThis month a href=”http://www.genejuarez.com/” target=”_blank”Gene Juarez/a has launched a sweet spa membership program for purposes of monthly stress relief./pp$75 per month gets you your choice of a 60-minute massage, a 60-minute facial or a spa mani/pedi. In addition, members get 10 percent off other spa services (excluding waxing) and 20 percent off select spa retail…
Sommelier David Butler Spills on Le Caviste, His Forthcoming French Wine Bar
!–paging_filter–pIt’s been almost a year since David Butler announced his plan to open a French wine bar in downtown Seattle. At last, strongthe former Le Gourmand sommelier will launch a href=”http://lecavisteseattle.com/” target=”_blank”Le Caviste/a /strong(translation: the cellar man)strong downtown at 1919 7th Avenue in October. /strong/ppButler’s hoping to recreate the romance and spirit of his favorite…
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Seattle
All the kid- and parent-pleasing nosh spots in Seattle
It’s summertime, and that means families are busier than ever. When you don’t have time to cook, take the family to dinner at these kid- and parent-pleasing restaurants.BALLARDBurger Hero [AMERICAN] Your superhero wannabe is going to love this place, where the friendly owners give the youngest diners free ice cream. At the teeny spot, which…
Where and When to Shop the Best Sales
Baby & Co.Owner Jill Donnelly shows no mercy at her annual summer sale, slashing prices by as much as 30 to 70 percent off retail and filling baskets with $25 and $50 scores. babyandco.us Barneys New YorkThis New York City–based style stalwart hosts two big sales, in May and September, with items from fashion’s heavy…
The Best Denim Shops in Town
Happiness is scoring jeans that fit from one of the best denim spots in Seattle
Sure, jeans can be expensive, but finding a pair that fits well is worth its weight in gold. Beyond that, having a good experience while shopping for jeans is priceless. Generally, we’ve found that premium denim runs no less than $100 (even Gap jeans are $70), regardless of where you shop. So if you’re ready…
Modern Kids’ Goods, Gifts and Gear at Wee Tots
One of the best under-the-radar shops for kids
This light-filled 2-year-old shop on Main Street in Old Bellevue is a one-stop shop for the modern family. From gear to games, owner and former Microsoftie Ji-Young Lee stocks the shelves with contemporary, eco-friendly and unique domestic and European brands, such as Oeuf, Plan Toys, Dwell Studio, Moulin Roty and Sevi, that appeal to kids,…
Arts Festival Picks
Three festivals provide ample arts in August—but each requires a lot of walking
Arts in Nature FestivalOrganized by the Nature Consortium, this fest takes place at Camp Long in West Seattle and emphasizes “interaction rather than transaction” (translation: no vendor booths!). Wandering around the woods, participants will encounter live music (including headlining “eco-rockers” Cloud Cult), dance performances, art installations and a fun “museum of sound” staged in the…
Nancy Guppy Interviews Seattle Opera’s Rick Araluce
Nancy Guppy gets perspective with Rick Araluce, master of small worlds and massive sets
COFFEE* DATE: Rick Araluce, lead scenic artist for Seattle Opera (see his set work in The Ring this month) and maker of tiny, haunting dioramas. His solo show, The Minutes, the Hours, the Days, opens at Bellevue Arts Museum on August 16 (bellevuearts.org).SCENE: Café Paloma in Pioneer Square, a sunny evening in JuneRICK’S ORDER: Beer….
New Album from Seattle Cabaret Band The Love Markets
A darkly comic debut CD from Seattle cabaret band The Love Markets
The first thing you notice about Seattle cabaret band The Love Markets are the slips—black, lacy and worn by singer/keyboardist Angie Louise as well as the four esteemed male musicians behind her. “It was the perfect way to express our Weimar-inspired vibe and appear decadent, severe and totally absurd all at the same time,” Louise…
New Memoir: Confessions of a Latter-Day Virgin
Seattle writer Nicole Hardy publishes a memoir of faith and fidelity to oneself
While talking with West Seattle writer Nicole Hardy about her new memoir, Confessions of a Latter-Day Virgin, I mention British installation artist Tracey Emin and her famously controversial piece consisting of a camping tent, on which she embroidered the names of 102 people she had “slept with” (32 in the sexual sense). Hardy, 41, whose…
Urban Craft Uprising
!–paging_filter–pThere are 10 million cool things to do in Seattle this weekend (Queen Anne sidewalk sale, Ballard SeafoodFest, Sub Pop’s Jubilee, West Seattle Summer Fest), including a href=”http://urbancraftuprising.com/” target=”_blank”Urban Craft Uprising/a, an artisan-tastic event at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. It’s like Christmas in July at this sale (seriously, get your holiday shopping done way…
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