January 2015
Kedai Makan’s Nasi Goreng Makes Prime Late-Night Grub
Malaysian diner's fried rice balances rich, fresh and sweet
Twenty-four-hour diners certainly have their merits, but in Seattle, late-night eating is where it’s at, and it doesn’t get more enjoyable than with takeout from Kedai Makan. There is something incredibly satisfying about grabbing a midnight order of Malaysian grub at the Capitol Hill walk-up window on East Olive Way (open until 2 a.m. on…
A Cozy Cabin in the Woods Encourages Relaxation
A new cabin at a classic Hood Canal retreat is a refuge for all seasons
Built in 1979, the MacRae house on Hood Canal’s Dabob Bay is considered an architectural gem not only for the feat of engineering required to plant the home on uneven and heavily forested terrain, but also for its light-filled interior that offers views, like those from a tree house, of the surrounding Douglas fir forest….
Your Guide to the Best Soups in Town
Warm up to the best house-made soups on the menu
BALLARDCioppino at Fresh Fish Co. At this small fishmonger in north Ballard, you’ll find a delightful bowl of cioppino ($3.99), a seafood stew made from a mix of fish and shellfish. Big hunks of fish trimmings and fresh catch embellish this tomato-based soup, which includes chunky vegetables. The seafood changes on any given day; one…
Dame Edna’s Final ‘Goodbye’ to Start in Seattle
Dame Edna gives Nancy Guppy the royal treatment
Known for her wisteria-colored hair, cat-eye spectacles, regal composure and biting wit, Australian comedy goddess Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) has been entertaining audiences for nearly a half-century. But sadly, the empress of satire is calling it quits; this year, she embarks on Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye: The Farewell Tour (1/15–1/18. The Moore Theatre; stgpresents.org)….
Get Moving: New Ways to Workout in the New Year
Two new methods to get motivated for a healthy new year
It’s a new year—time to engage in the annual tradition of shaking yourself out of a holiday food coma and putting down the pecan pie in favor of an exercise plan. But first you must ask yourself: When it comes to working out, are you a loner or a joiner? Do you prefer to exert…
Washington Moonshines to Drink Now
Local distillers are cooking up worthy releases of once illicit moonshine
When I think of moonshine, I think of Mayberry sheriff Andy Griffith busting stills and dealing with genial drunk Otis, who picked up his high-octane spirits from backwoods moonshiners. This idea of the illegal still, hidden back in the hills with the law trying to hunt it down, is what many associate with moonshine. But…
“Bellevue” Bathtub Design Inspired by Downtown Central Library
Hydro Systems used our prime biblioetheca's angular shape to compose this tub
With its signature angular lines and striking shape, the Seattle Public Library’s Central Library not only houses masterpieces, it has inspired one: the “Bellevue” bathtub by California-based Hydro Systems. While the name is a geographic leap for us locals, the sleek, rectangular-shaped tub takes the same high-art, high-end approach to bathrooms as our venerable landmark…
Road Trip to Salish Lodge for Invigorating New Year Getaway
Snoqualmie inn and spa offers yoga by the Falls, 'Twin Peaks' nostalgia
WHERE: Salish Lodge and Spa seated at the edge of Snoqualmie Falls (6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie; 425.888.2556; salishlodge.com. $199–$339). WHY: Start the new year off right with a mountain retreat minus the white-knuckle stress of driving over a snowy mountain pass. And Twin Peaks fans will want to celebrate the news that the iconic TV…
Will We Have an Early Spring? Find Out on GroundFrog Day
A local small-town tradition brings ‘frognostication’ to the fore
Punxsutawney Phil tends to (ground)hog all the attention, but truth be told, weather-predicting woodchucks are a dime a dozen (see Shubenacadie Sam, Wiarton Willie, General Beauregard Lee). In our rainy climate, we prefer a more amphibian take on meteorology, specifically, a revered bullfrog named Snohomish Slew. 2015 marks the 10th annual GroundFrog Day celebration, in…
How Foreign Investment is Changing our Neighborhoods
Why the Chinese want to buy Seattle real estate and why you should care even if you don’t own a home
Quick quiz: What’s the most expensive housing market in North America? If you answered Beverly Hills, San Francisco or Manhattan, thank you for playing. It’s actually Vancouver, British Columbia, a city where the median income is a relatively modest $71,000 and plain Jane single-family houses in good neighborhoods sell for more than $1 million. In…
A New Twist on Monogrammed Necklaces
This Bellevue artist uses a bold, modern font to create one-of-a-kind pieces
From royal coins to Lands’ End totes, monograms have long been deployed to add a special, personalized touch to another otherwise mundane items. It was that desire to add meaning that inspired Bellevue-based artist Maja Arnold to create distinctive monogram necklaces, cast in sterling silver, white or yellow gold, using a bold, modern font. “The…
Alliance Between Ports Signals a Shift in Regional Dynamics
There are reasons to celebrate the surprising new alliance between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma
Two historic enemies recently achieved a remarkable détente. The agreement grabbed headlines, but for many, the topic was inherently a snoozer: an alliance between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. It might sound yawn-inducing, but it could be a harbinger of a major—and positive—shift in regional dynamics. In the new deal, the two ports will…
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