Food & Drink
SWFE 2019: Grand Tasting Game Plan
Tips and tricks for navigating the biggest event at the Seattle Wine and Food Experience
Walking through the doors at the Grand Tasting this Saturday, February 23, is guaranteed to be exciting. More than 200 vendors will be clamoring to share their food and drink with you—your challenge will be making the most out of this festival of wine and local eats. Fear not: we wouldn’t leave you unprepared in the face…
Cocktail of the Month: A Play on the Aperol Spritz at Seattle’s Cloud Room Bar
Aperitivos are all the rage, but this twist on the spritz works any time of day
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The History: We can mainly thank the Italian spritz, sometimes called spritz Veneziano or Aperol spritz (it features the slightly bitter Italian aperitif known as Aperol, together with prosecco and soda), for driving the popularity of spritzes, both in Italy and elsewhere abroad. Today, there are…
This Week Then: Looking Back on the PNW’s Worst Snowstorms
Our recent winter weather has nothing on the Big Snow of 1880
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Snowy Display This week, as most of Washington experiences the snowiest February in decades, HistoryLink invites you to curl up next to the warm glow of your tablet, smartphone, or computer screen as we take a look back at some of the region’s worst snowstorms….
Must List: Magnuson Winter Night Market, Seattle Asian American Film Festival, David Bowie Alumni Tour
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST SHOP Magnuson Winter Night Market(2/16) If you’re still looking for a weekend plan with your Valentine, Magnuson Park has you covered. This indoor market has something for everyone, with over 100 local pop-up shops showcasing everything from crafts to food, as well as DJs,…
Where to Watch the Oscars in Seattle
Time to get glammed up and spend the evening with your favorite stars
The 91st Academy Awards are finally upon us. For those who know that Vogue does better online red-carpet roundups than Buzzfeed, who have opinions on the dynamic between Giuliana Rancic and Ryan Seacrest and who wait with bated breath for Lupita Nyong’o to arrive at every awards show, next Sunday is one of the best…
Local Banker and Writer Presents a Stylish Take on the Art of Storytelling
“I’ve always wanted to dress formally and believe that doing so shows respect for my career and clients.”
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but Masoud Torabi would probably say that number is on the low side. The banker and menswear influencer, who has charm to boot, started writing movie scripts at age 5 in his home country…
Locally Produced Podcast, ‘Tides’, Explores Strange New Shores
The new podcast tells a story of an expedition to an Earth-like moon called Fons, a weird and wonderful world characterized by extreme tides and strange oceanic creatures
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. For many, the term “audio drama” might evoke the image of sitting around a radio listening to The Lone Ranger or War of the Worlds. For Ayla Taylor, it involves recording an interplanetary exploration tale with the help of an eight-person cast and crew. Taylor,…
Why We Can’t Wait for Seattle Wine and Food Experience 2019
It's almost time to indulge in four days of endless food and drink
Seattle has had a rough few weeks—too much snow and freezing wind, mostly. Thankfully, it’s (finally) almost time for the Seattle Wine and Food Experience (SWFE), where we get to indulge in the safer, warmer side of winter. Four days of bite-size feasting and high-end pours, offered by hundreds of local vendors. The raffle prizes…
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