Seattle Mag
Holiday events with a pandemic twist
Not everything is canceled. Consider these celebrations.
The holidays are a bit different this year, but there are still plenty of activities to choose from. Some holiday events and organizations in Seattle have switched to digital or socially distanced programming. From the annual performances of “The Nutcracker” to a stroll down Snowflake Lane, here are a few options to bring some holiday cheer while…
Seattle Retailers Slash Prices For Black Friday
Deals can be had at Amazon, Costco and Nordstrom
Retailers across the United State are offering huge discounts as Black Friday approaches. Locally, Nordstrom on average is slashing prices by 39%, Amazon by 26.5% and Costco by 22%, according to financial services website WalletHub. Department stores JCPenney, Macy’s and Kohl’s topped the list, offering average discounts of 56.7%, 56% and 51.9%, respectively. When broken down by…
Seattle Restaurants With Tents, Heat Lamps, & Fire Pits
Where to eat when staying warm and dry is a priority
If you’ve thought about stuffing a wool blanket or windbreaker in your tote bag before dining outdoors recently, you’re not alone. Since the weather started getting chillier at night (and generally more rainy overall), many Seattle restaurants have been making adjustments to keep you dry and warm on their patios through the fall and winter.In…
‘Three Worlds, One Voyage’ Depicts Seattle Resident’s Convoluted Trip Home from Antarctica During The Pandemic
Don Jorgensen and fellow passengers were stuck at sea during the pandemic's early days
Seattle resident Don Jorgensen had no way of knowing that the mounting coronavirus pandemic would make his visit to Antarctica a harrowing journey. Jorgensen’s memoir, “Three Worlds, One Voyage” recounts his journey home from Antarctica in mid-March as the United States was beginning pandemic lockdown restrictions. After walking among penguins, close-up encounters with humpback whales and…
Whole Foods Offers Early Shoppers ‘Turkey Insurance’
Grocer is offering a 'turkey protection plan'
Whole Foods and Progressive Insurance are teaming up to ensure that your Thanksgiving meal is mishap-free. Whole Foods shoppers who buy their turkeys through Nov. 22 are eligible to receive a $35 Whole Foods gift card if their Thanksgiving cooking plans go awry. Starting on Thanksgiving day, the first 1,000 “Turkey Insurance” claims will receive gift cards. …
Salt & Straw to Open Third Seattle location in North Kirkland
The newest shop, located in Kirkland’s Totem Lake neighborhood, will open Nov. 20
Iconic Portland-based ice cream company Salt & Straw is opening its third location in the Puget Sound area. The newest shop, located in Kirkland’s Totem Lake neighborhood, will open Friday, Nov. 20. The shop will have 10 Salt & Straw classic flavors, including Honey Lavender, Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Chocolate Gooey Brownie. The…
Sweet Shift
Pleasant Beach Donuts is a creative pandemic pivot
Almost every business has had to alter its approach radically since the pandemic. Fine-dining restaurant Canlis, for instance, closed its dining room and has since embraced several new concepts, including outdoor movie nights, drive-through takeout and crab feasts on its deck. Few, however, have pivoted as creatively as 22-room Pleasant Beach Village on Bainbridge Island….
Remembering Old Seattle
Ron Chew’s memoir is a deeply personal look at the tight-knit Asian American community
Ron Chew is well-known in the Puget Sound region as the former editor of the International Examiner, a news outlet focusing on the Northwest’s Asian Pacific American communities, and as the former director of the Wing Luke Museum, which documents the Asian Pacific American experience. Chew led the successful campaign to transform a historic hotel…