Seattle Mag
New Movie Celebrates Pearl Jam’s Birthday
In time for the band's 20th anniversary, Cameron Crowe zooms in on Pearl Jam’s longevity.
Those of us who remember when the whole city throbbed in the thrill of grunge rock are having a somewhat unpleasant brush with mortality of late. Not only did September mark 20 years since the release of Nirvana’s epic album Nevermind, this year is the 20th birthday of a little band named Pearl Jam, whose…
How to Throw Cool Kids’ Birthday Parties
Help for planning a kid's party with less stress, plus two local gift ideas.
Birthdays for wee ones should not be associated with nervous breakdowns. Here’s a trifecta of local talent that can assist you with planning a great celebration. PlanningMake it simple by hiring a personal concierge service, such as Honey Do (honeydoseattle.com). Eastsiders Anne Brucker (Kirkland) and Jenna Davis (Bellevue) will create a plan and put on…
Shopping and Dining in Phinney Ridge
Explore the new influx of restaurants in the otherwise quiet stretch between Woodland Park Zoo and G
With more backyards than bistros, Phinney Ridge tends to attract more dog walkers than foodies. But what started as a trickle of new restaurants has turned into a full-on food avalanche on this hilltop nabe nestled between Woodland Park Zoo and Greenwood, bringing with it a hearty selection of new shops and boutiques. SPECIAL TO…
Remembering 9/11 in Seattle
Sunday marks the ten year anniversary of the September 11 tragedy. The impact was, of course, felt around the world. In Seattle that day, thousands gathered bewildered around Seattle Center’s International Fountain, looking for answers and communal mourning. In observation, Seattle magazine editors found ourselves looking back on the honest and artful expressions of various…
The Weekend Must List: 5K Don’t Run, Fashion Night Out and Seattle Tilth
MUST NOT RUN?NEPO 5K: Don’t RunSaturday (9/10)When is a 5K not a run? When the city won’t give you a permit! No matter, it’s easier to experience art at a slower pace, anyway. Artist Klara Glosova, who opens her Beacon Hill home to the public for exhibits of local art on a regular basis as…
Updated: Tragic News about Vivace Coffee Artist, Brian Fairbrother
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news that Seattle barista Brian Fairbrother sustained severe brain trauma in a recent bicycle accident. The latest update states that comfort care will begin tomorrow (Thursday). Fairbrother is actually the general manager of Espresso Vivace in Capitol Hill. We got to know him while we assembled the…
Beer-Fuelled Memories of Seattle
Our Grey Matters columnist looks back on simpler, sudsier days
Drinking locally is a long-held tradition, though it has gone in and out of vogue. Washington was a major supplier of hops for beer and grapes for wine long before Prohibition, and during it, we avidly smuggled booze from Canada. One prominent bootlegger, featured in the new Ken Burns documentary Prohibition, which airs this month…
Red Tricycle Recommends: 10 Tips for Enjoying the Puyallup Fair
What is officially known as the Western Washington Fair, most people know it as simply, The Puyallup (is that catchy little slogan of: Do the Puyallup, ringing in your head, yet?). Not only is the Puyallup Fair the largest event in Washington State, but it is also one of the top ten largest fairs in…
Old School Lunchboxes We Carried
It’s back-to-school week in Seattle. In that spirit, our editors have been reminiscing about “old school” lunchboxes we carried as kids. Compared to the futuristic bento boxes that are in vogue now, some of the rusty, metal classics of our school days seem sort of…odd. But, oh, did we love them then. Here’s what a…
Advice for the First Day of School (or the Rest of Your Life)
For many kids in Seattle, today or tomorrow marks the first day of school. Inspired by the collective groan I thought I heard echo across the city this morning, I want to share some wisdom gained from my school days. You may find it holds water for more than just text-book-burdened texters. 1. Don’t eat…
How to Not Take Labor Day for Granted (And Still Have Fun)
I’m pretty much slathering on sunscreen as I write this. I cannot wait to enjoy that 79 degree weather I keep hearing about, preferably as close to a large floating vessel or bevy of grilled hot dogs as possible. However, considering the trends of unemployment and cutbacks that define our current historic moment, I do…
Fashion Friday: Fashion’s Night Out Preview, Plus Get Shopping Issue Goods at Local Trunk Show Sales
It’s subtle, but it’s there, that chilly shift in the air, a few leaves starting to fall and thank heavens, racks and rack of sweaters are filling the shops: It’s fall people! (Apologies to you summer bunnies, but this here editor loves her jackets and jeans). And just in time for fall’s arrival, Fashion’s Night…