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The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Margarita, SAM’s Soundsuit Parade, Thaw Fashion Show and More Top To-do’s
MUST SPICE UP YOUR STYLE Thaw Fashion Show Thursday (5/5) – A fundraiser for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, the Thaw Fashion Show features VIP cabanas, tequila lounges and blazing runway fashion from local designers, including menswear line Like a Rock Star, burlesque costume designer Mark Mitchell and Danial Webster’s sassy underwear. A preshow…
Warning: May Cause Daydreaming. Our ‘Mountain Guide’
OK, so you can't actually see the mountains today, but just knowing they're there keeps us grounded
Days like today remind me of how easy it is to take our mountains for granted. Just yesterday, driving across the lake, I got a great big mountain in my eye; Mount Rainier in all its glory, sun glancing off of glaciers, etc. etc. Today, no sign of it…except on the cover of our May…
Meet Me at the Hammering Man: DIY Nick Cave Soundsuits on Parade Downtown Today
If you’ve seen fabric sculptor/performance artist/dancer Nick Cave’s otherworldy soundsuits (on display now at the Seattle Art Museum), you’ve probably also imagined what it would feel like to wear a soundsuit of your own. Tomorrow, the public will have the chance to do just that at SAM’s soundsuit parade. Part of the museum’s community night…
June Issue Sneak Peek! Bite Into Spring with Perfect Pea Vines
We just finished up the June issue here at Seattle magazine and one story that’s sticking to my tastebuds involves pea vines, those oh-so springtime delicacies that so capably kick up plain pastas and spring bread salads into warm weather shape. Throughout the city, chefs are dreaming up tasty ways to use freshly shucked peas…
Tim Gunn on the Right Jeans for your Body and Seattle’s Notorious Jeans-All-the-Time Style
Tim Gunn stops by The Bellevue Collection this weekend to help local guys and gals with the dreaded
Hey Seattle, someone has validated your bad habit: Fashion guru Tim Gunn says it’s okay to wear jeans to work. Well, sometimes. This weekend, Gunn will explain why (plus give other great tips on how to work your denim) at a Lucky Brand denim fashion show in center court at Bellevue Square (Saturday starting at…
Three Good Reasons to Go Hiking After Work Tonight–and Two Great Places to Hike
Seattle's Soggy Spring Makes Us Desperate to Make The Most of This Rare (Non-Rainy) Day
First reason to hike tonight: It’s not raining! Second reason: Sunset isn’t until 8:25 p.m. And third, after our spring monsoon season, you know you need to move that butt! And there is no denying that the oxygen-rich air you breathe while scampering through the woods is good for your brain. Here are my two…
Best Place to Be a Mom is…Not the U.S.
Report ranks countries based on health, education, economics for women and children
I am in the midst of another crazy day of juggling work, family, volunteering, life and just came across a Twitter headline from the San Francisco Chronicle about a report ranking the best and worst countries to be a mom. The United States ranks 31st. Norway ranks No. 1. You can download the full report to…
The Ultimate Guide to Washington’s Mountains: The Name Game
Washington’s got great mountains, and some of the stories about how they got their names are just a
OLYMPIC MOUNTAINSThe Brothers, 6,565 feet; Mount Constance, 7,743 feet; Mount Ellinor, 5,952 feet In the 1850s, during his survey of Northwest mountains for the U.S. Coast Survey, Lieutenant George Davidson found the perfect way to impress his future in-laws when he named several peaks after members of the family of his soon-to-be bride, Ellinor Fauntleroy….
Sustainable seafood expert Becky Selengut’s new cookbook
Local chef’s new cookbook makes sustainable seafood accessible and delectable.
NAME: Becky Selengut OCCUPATION: Private chef, cooking teacher, author ON BEING ALLERGIC TO GARLIC: “I love garlic…it just hates me!” FAVORITE RECIPE IN THE NEW BOOK: “The scallop crudo, because of its simplicity and restraint. Made with scallop, orange, mint, good olive oil and good sea salt—it’s creamy and delicious.” BOOK BONUS: Every recipe includes…
Food News: Il Corvo Opens, Brandi Carlysle Plays Free Shows on Capitol Hill, More!
Il Corvo, an artisanal pasta bar that serves lunch and dinner, opens today inside Procopio Gelato on the Pike Place Market hill climb. The chef is Mike Easton, who worked his pasta magic at Bizarro before helping open Lecosho. Yum: Look at today’s menu! Makers of the awesome Zip Royale and one of the featured…
Seattle Farmers Market Schedule: When Does Your Local Get Going?
I’m a south-ender who can’t wait for next Wednesday, when my local Columbia City farmers market opens (3-7 p.m.). Most of the neighborhood markets open in May or early June; here’s the line-up. North-enders can shop the Wallingford market (Wed., 3-7 p.m.) beginning May 20th; the Magnolia market (Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) beginning June 18th; the Phinney Ridge…