Food & Drink
Designer Binh Nguyen’s Kiddo-Chic Clothing Line
A Belltown resident perfects funky, playful streetwear for kids.
Designer Binh Nguyen is a bit of surprise, even to himself. A hip-hop emcee in a previous life, the 31-year-old left music behind in 2006 when his 2-year-old niece was diagnosed with cancer. After spending months with tykes at Seattle Children’s, he dramatically shifted career focus to kids’ wear, starting off silk-screening custom hoodies and…
Going Old School at Retro Fit
This new Fremont clothing shop puts a sporty twist on vintage.
Rio Estolas has gone retro. The former owner of Ballard streetwear shop Officials Urban Clothing (which closed in 2004), Estolas has blended street and sport at his similarly named new venture, Officials Vintage (Fremont, 3602 Palatine Ave. N; 206.257.5027; officialsvintage.blogspot.com), a quaint showroom stocked with old-school sportswear. Open since last fall, the boutique’s selection of…
Bar Hop to First Hill’s Vito’s
Vito’s Restaurant & Lounge (927 Ninth Ave.; 206.397.4053; vitosseattle.com) opened its doors in 1953, serving Seattle’s power elite and, later, a sketchier crowd (which led to its closing in 2009). Last September, Hideout owners Greg Lundgren and Jeff Scott lovingly brought the First Hill hangout back from the dead. THE VIBE: The low-lit Italian joint…
Eat Big? Vegas-style Dining at Northwest Casinos
Best bets for dining at Seattle-area Vegas-style restaurants.
There was not one. Not two. Not even three or four. On the evening I dined at Terra Vista recently, there were five luxe steak options available, from the “low-end” Delmonico ($47) to the primo côte de boeuf (a shareable 48-ounce American Wagyu rib steak for $160). As surprising as the price of that rib…
Prickly Pear Cactus: It’s What’s for Breakfast
Looking for a green pepper substitute? Columnist Lorna Yee shows us a South American substitute.
What it is: Prickly pear cactus pads, also known as nopales (singular: nopal), are commonly consumed as a vegetable in Mexico and Central America. The cactus pads—the flat “paddles” that grow from the main stems—are sold both fresh and canned. Their flavor lies somewhere between green beans and green bell peppers, with a slimy texture…
Fashion + Style Friday: Locally-made, must-have essentials for 2011
A luxe calendar for the new year, the weekend’s big wedding show and save the date for our 2011 Seam
Happy New Year! You may have noticed that Seattlemag.com got a facelift for the new year, one of our office’s goals for the year. Personally, I can’t say I’m much for New Year’s resolutions normally, especially since I have a tendency to make crazy-sauce vows like giving up all sugar and caffeine (I did not…
Fashion Friday: Very Merry Weekend Holiday Sales
Urban Craft Uprising, Christmas gift picks at Momo and a very peppermint manicure
Tis’ the season for shopping (or in my case just wandering the men’s department trying to find a gift for the guy who declared he just wanted socks for Christmas, sigh) and the holiday sales and fests are in full swing this weekend, and the weeks beyond. Stay tuned each Friday as we highlight the…
Comfort Food: Best Comfort Fried Foods in Seattle
Deep-fried VeggiesYes, we’re making the argument that fruits and veggies—even those batter dipped and fried—still count toward your recommended five to nine a day. And it’s even better when it’s something unexpected, like the fried lemons at Pike Street Fish Fry on Capitol Hill. Here, slices are batter-dipped, then introduced to a quick bath in…
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks
Here are a few suggestions for how to get to Forks and where to stay.
You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies and you’re still craving more? Head to the real Forks and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Located between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the tiny town of Forks—population 3,500—has embraced its connection to Stephenie Meyers’ hit vampire book series. Once a…
Twilight Links
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These Web sites are the best of the best when it comes to breaking Twilight news. Stephenie Meyer: The author of the Twilight series doesn’t grant a lot of interviews, but she’s good about keeping her fans up to date on the things she knows are important to them. The World of Twilight: Start here if you’re…
Fashion Friday: Last-minute Gift Ideas and Sales
A local jeweler opens up shop, a cheeky piece of bling and the question of the week: Do you Rue?
Christmas approach-eth! Whether that statement throws you into fits of glee or sheer panic, we’re barreling down the home stretch towards gift-giving, family gatherings and rockin’ New Year’s parties. As you head out for the last-minute touches this weekend, take note of the new shops and sales: In this month’s issue, I had a minor…
Seattle Coffee Guide: Career Baristas
Any coffee aficianado worth her weight in coffee beans knows that Vivace’s Brian Fairbrother is the king of Seattle’s career baristas, but Seattle has a ton of other career baristas, many who started with Starbucks, one of our oldest coffee chains. Here are a few examples provided by the folks at Starbucks Corporate office, who…
Seattle Coffee Guide: Kid-friendly Coffee Shops
For parents in search of a cup of coffee and some grownup conversation—and a way to keep kids occ
Firehouse Coffee With its rustic décor and cozy chairs, this Ballard coffeehouse (which uses beans from Caffé Vita) creates a cabin-like atmosphere for parents and their energetic toddlers. Gymboree is right next door, so having a designated playroom for kids makes a lot of sense. The room has tons of toys for the kids, plus…
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