Food & Drink
A Guide to Finding and Drinking Fresh Hop Beers in the PNW
These festivals, bars and new brews will quench your fresh hops thirst
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog It’s a magical time of year: the annual hop harvest. That means all of you hop heads are eager to quaff some fresh hop beers at every opportunity. As your beer enablers, we want to share some information about where you can find fresh hop beers. We list festivals and…
Spokane’s The Grain Shed Becomes 400th Brewery to Open in Washington State
The brewery uses Washington-grown ingredients exclusively
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog According to the Washington Beer Commission, there are now over 400 breweries in Washington. We recently hit that milestone number when The Grain Shed, a brewery and bakery, opened in Spokane as the state’s 400th brewery. It is fitting that this particular brewery is associated with such a…
3 New Books by Seattle Authors to Read This Fall
A trio of titles for your short list this month, including the latest from Moorea Seal
This article appears in print in the September 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. 52 Lists for Togetherness(Sasquatch Books, $16.95) by Moorea Seal. This writing journal—the third in Seal’s “list” series—comes with journaling exercises and “inspiration” that emphasizes the importance of building and nurturing bonds with your loved ones. It’s all set among the tasteful art, illustrations and…
Parting Words From Two Women Leaving Seattle’s Art Scene
Outgoing Northwest Film Forum executive director Courtney Sheehan and Velocity Dance Center artistic director Tonya Lockyer answer one last question
This article appears in print in the September 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. What’s next for you, and where do you think the Seattle art scene will go from here? Sheehan: From my vantage point as an administrator observing a rapidly changing city, the local arts scene will thrive if it can develop imaginative solutions for sharing…
This Week Then: Back to School in Washington State
Plus: The first newspaper in state history was published this week in 1852
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Back to School This week HistoryLink.org kicks off the new school year with a reminder to students and educators to check out our HistoryLink in the Classroom page, filled with a variety of tips on how to use HistoryLink, with textbook supplements, resources for tribal history, field-trip…
Must List: Cider Summit, Seattle Design Festival, San Gennaro Festival
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST DRINK Cider Summit Seattle(9/7–9/8) With so many beer festivals happening, it’s nice to see cider get some love. This year’s Cider Summit boasts more than 150 ciders, meads and cider cocktails, plus, double the amount of drinking tickets compared to last year (but let’s all drink responsibly). Bring your pup! This festival is dog-friendly…
A Game Plan for Feast Portland 2018
One foodie's strategy for getting the best bites from this year's biggest PNW food fest
I’m so freaking excited about going to my first Feast Portland, Sept. 13-16. I’ve never been to the mega food fest before because this epic event is OVERWHELMING. There’s just too much going on. How do you decide when you want to do everything? It’s like going to an all-you-can-eat buffet at the French Laundry. …
A New Boutique in Old Bellevue Appeals to PNW Sensibilities Without Sacrificing Style
Smith & Main opened in June
Whether you are window shopping at the mall or pinning outfit inspiration on Pinterest, there are obvious signs of change in the fashion industry aimed at making a designer’s latest collection relatable to the ever-evolving consumer. Phrases du jour range from “boho chic” and “vintage glam” to “street smart” and “rocker vibe.” And while these labels…
Exclusive Book Excerpt: Demystifying Wine Culture in “36 Bottles of Wine”
Seattle magazine wine writer Paul Zitarelli’s first book is one of the year’s tastiest tomes, highlighted by his signature clever food and wine pairings and his brilliant storytelling
Full Pregnancy Nacho recipe available in 36 Bottles of Wine, on sale September 18 and online at seattlemag.com
Fried Rice and Pastrami? Yes, It’s Really Good
This noodle house’s best dish doesn’t actually include noodles
This article appears in print in the September 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Even if you’re the sort of food fanatic who can’t overhear the word “fusion” without a lethal dose of side-eye, hear us out: Reckless Noodle House, which opened in the Central District in January, is making a wok-kissed, salty-sweet fried rice ($16) whose star…
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