Food & Drink
Funboy Watches
These sporty, neon-colored watches look good on everyone.
Embrace your inner wild child by strapping on a neon-hued wristlet from new Capitol Hill– and Los Angeles–based brand Funboy Watches. Designed by two locally raised brothers, the waterproof silicon watchbands and faces can be combined in many color combinations (splashy purple and neon orange; patriotic red and blue; suave all white) to suit your…
Seamless in Seattle 2012: The Top 13 Finalists
The judges’ votes have been tallied; the contestants have been given the word; now, see if your favorite designer made the cut. The following 13 contestants have been invited back for the second round of judging in the 2012 Seamless in Seattle contest; from these talented designers, who will emerge on top and be featured…
Shopping News: Promesse Closing Sale, the New Totokaelo, and Introducing Ligne Ballet Flats
Here’s the latest word in shopping around Seattle: In case you haven’t walked by the newest beckon glittering on the Hill, take a moment to peer at the photos of Jill Wenger’s new home for her hip fashion clothier Totokaelo. Blissful, eh? It’s just as dreamy as it appears: After seven years in Pioneer Square,…
5 Different Ways to Enjoy Salmon in Seattle
Get your fresh salmon fix with one of these five delightful local dishes.
Sushi Kappo TamuraThis Eastlake hot spot’s savory SALMON SASHIMI is as fresh as it gets, sliced and served with wasabi, soy sauce and tart lemon slices. $18. Eastlake, 2968 Eastlake Ave. E; 206.547.0937; sushikappotamura.com Market GrillThe Market Grill’s GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH is one of the best. Blackened wild coho salmon is served on a baguette…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad.
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Jar $32For dads who don’t officially wake up before drinking their morning cup of java, Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Blend with put a hop in his step. This blend is comprised of…
Best Oyster Po’ Boy In Seattle? At The Safe
No matter what’s happening on the field, going to a Seattle Mariners game is always a huge hit for me. I might even start a blog, detailing every amazing morsel of food I’ve tried around The Safe, home to one of the best food courts on the planet. On Saturday, still high after watching Friday’s…
FareStart’s 20th Anniversary Bash Resembles an ‘Avengers’ Gathering
What was originally a party featuring 20 Northwest restaurants and 20 local breweries and wineries has mushroomed well beyond the symbolic number 20, but no one seems to be complaining. About half a dozen additional restaurants just announced include Robin Leventhal of Crave Catering and Top Chef fame, Lecosho’s Matte Janke, Jeremy McClachlan of Salty’s…
Georgetown Carnival, Hydroplane Races and Other Kid-Friendly To-Dos This Weekend
With summer just around the corner, we’ve got a host of fun things to do, see, and hear around the city to get you in the mood. On our radar: a show with hundreds of games, a carnival with all kinds of entertainment, a celebration along the waterfront, an adventure in the wetlands, a hydroplane…
Queen Anne Farmers Market Debuts With Loads Of New Food Vendors
OK, so it’s not the most brilliant day for the debut of the Queen Anne Farmers Market. But come on, we’re used to buckets of rain in June, right? Slip on your Wellies, grab an umbrella and let’s go. Why? Because this market – open from 3pm to 7pm every Thursday until October – features…
8 Ways to Celebrate Tom Douglas Day
The head honcho of restaurants in this town is, without a doubt, Tom Douglas. Take it from us, this guy is good. Hence his regular appearances in our pages, most notably on our Most Influential People of 2011 list, not to mention his claiming the number one spot on our inaugural Food Establishmentt list. Oh…
Two New Must-Read Parenting Resources
Follow these local experts to find the very best for entertaining and shopping for your kids.
Tot StuffTottini, the beloved South Lake Union tot-gear shop, has a new bundle of joy: a brand-new blog for local parents, TotStuff (blog.tottini.com). Store owners Melissa Maffei and Melissa Van Flandern have recruited a cadre of local and national bloggers, such as Rebecca Woolf (girlsgonechild.net), Keli Faw (drygoodsdesign.wordpress.com), and Emily and Matt Baldwin (standardstyle.com/category/blog), to…
The Ultimate Father’s Day Pick
A personalized trinket that will make any dad feel like a rock star.
For the dad who has everything—except a recording contract—personalize a silver guitar pick. Bainbridge Island artist Carrissa Barbee imprints custom messages, kids’ names and/or birthdates onto standard-size sterling silver picks for a gift that says “You rock, Dad!”—even if all he ever rocks these days is a cradle. $35; the-silver-diva.com; allow seven business days for…
A Diaper Bag for Dads
This eco-friendly shoulder bag keeps dad equipped for all manner of duties. (Wink.)
Conquer the Father’s Day gift quandary with the coolest diaper bag in town: SoDo-based Metamorphic Gear gives new life to old sails and tarps by sewing them into sweet man-totes. Lake City dad Lindsay Lawrence makes the bags with 75 percent upcycled materials; they’re big enough to hold a 15-inch laptop (or about 15 clean…
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