Food & Drink
Q&A: ‘Doom-Wop’ Singer Prom Queen Talks About Her Work on the Original Score for the Can Can’s ‘Femme Fatale’
The Seattle singer moved to L.A. earlier this year but came back to contribute to the music for and perform in the Can Can's new summer production
A major factor in the success of Femme Fatale, the Can Can’s current dinner cabaret, are the sultry, moody original songs by Celene Ramadan, aka Prom Queen. This dance/burlesque revue is loosely based on the life and myth of Dutch WWI spy Mata Hari (1876–1917), whose name has become emblematic of the power of feminine…
City of Seattle Proclaims July 28 as Hale’s Ales Day
Hale's Ales Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Washington, is about to celebrate its 35th birthday
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog It is official. The City of Seattle has proclaimed this Saturday, July 28th Hale’s Ales Day! See the official proclamation signed by Mayor Durkan below. Hale’s Ale Brewery is the oldest independent brewery in Washington*, having sold its first keg of beer on July 4,…
Red, White & Rosé: The Best Washington Wines of the Year
All the winners from the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards
Additional research and reporting by Marne Coleman and Austin Iverson. This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. You don’t have to spend a fortune to drink well. The best, boldest and brightest sips from our 13th Annual Wine Awards will take you…
2018 Washington Wine Awards: The Winners
This year’s award-winning wines prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to drink well
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. Cheerleaders of the Washington wine scene (we include ourselves among them) have long touted Washington as a state that offers wines of incredible value, especially when compared to our two neighboring states to the…
2018 Washington Wine Buying Guide
Featuring the Washington state winners and finalists from our 2018 wine awards
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue as part of the 13th Annual Seattle Magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. BEST WINES OF THE YEAR Rosé of the YearLong Shadows 2017 Julia’s Dazzle Rosé of Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $20 White Wine of the YearEfestē 2016 Feral Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes, Evergreen Vineyard, $20 Red…
Photo Gallery: 2018 Capitol Hill Block Party
Scenes from the 22nd annual music and arts festival
We had a blast at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party! The 22nd annual music and arts festival was held from July 20 to 22 and photographer Easton Richmond was there each day of the festival to capture images from dozens of performances. Click through the slideshow above to see photos of Father John Misty,…
First Look: Seattle’s Newest Brewery, Burke-Gilman Brewing
The new brewery opens this weekend in the Laurelhurst neighborhood
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog On Saturday, July 21, Burke-Gilman Brewing opens to the public. We were there last night for a sneak peek. (See note below about the Founder’s Club if you want to get in a day early.) Located in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, the brewery is…
Summer Hotspot Alert: Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union Now Has Boozy Drinks and an Outdoor Deck
The SLU outpost for the burger joint added a drink menu that features boozy milkshakes and signature cocktails. Drink up
There are currently four Li’l Woody’s in the Seattle area, with the first opening in 2011 on Capitol Hill and other outposts in Ballard, White Center, and South Lake Union. The independent small chain is celebrated for its NW grass-fed beef burgers, which have crowned a number of best-of lists, including the Huffington Post’s Most…
Ballard Restaurant Addo Expands Pastry Offerings from a Hyperlocal Source
Seattle magazine food editor’s cakes by the slice are now available at chef Eric Rivera’s new restaurant in Ballard.
Chef Eric Rivera’s buzzy new pop-up eatery, Addo, which recently landed a permanent space in Ballard, is about to get a little sweeter. As of July 13, the hard-to-describe space (part incubator for new food businesses, part all-day restaurant) offers cake by the slice from Seattle magazine’s very own food editor, Chelsea Lin. Lin, who…
Must List: Capitol Hill Block Party, Seafair Pow Wow, Sequim Lavender Festival
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST ROCK OUT Capitol Hill Block Party & JamFest(7/19–7/22) Kick off a weekend of tunes Thursday with JamFest, a music showcase held throughout the Chinatown/International District. This year you’ll hear sounds from The Voice’s Siahna, all-girl teen rock trio Bleachbear and more. Party further on over at the annual Capitol Hill Block Party, featuring six…
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