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Fashion Friday: Buzz on new beauty finds and sales
A very sporty sale in Fremont, 12 Days of Christmas cheer at Elaia Spa and why everyone is getting “
We’re busy putting our February beauty feature to bed, so I’ve got beauty on the brain this week, further helped by the great holiday specials and new treatments stuffing my inbox. But never fear shoppers, there is a golden nugget for you as well this week. Happy blissful (and apparently very, very wet) weekend: – …
Susannah Frame wins broadcast ‘Pulitzer’
For KING 5's 'Waste on the Water' series
TV news gets a lot of bad press, so it’s nice to see really good work get recognized. KING 5 investigative reporter Susannah Frame, whom we singled out as one of Seattle’s Most Influential people in our November issue, has received the broadcasting equivalent of a Pulitzer Prize for her ongoing “Waste on the Water”…
Weekly Must List: Our Top To-do’s of the Week
Must SeeHomo for the HolidaysThrough 12/24 – Directed by boylesque star Ben de la Crème, this comedic cabaret show features a raucous lineup of local GLBT talent including Fuchsia Foxxx and the Cherdonna and Lou show. $15–$20. OddfellowsHall, West Hall, 915 E Pine St.; 206.324.7263; centuryballroom.com Must Ring in the New YearMoisture Festival 2011 New…
Comfort Food: Best Comfort Fried Foods in Seattle
Deep-fried VeggiesYes, we’re making the argument that fruits and veggies—even those batter dipped and fried—still count toward your recommended five to nine a day. And it’s even better when it’s something unexpected, like the fried lemons at Pike Street Fish Fry on Capitol Hill. Here, slices are batter-dipped, then introduced to a quick bath in…
VIDEO: Cranberry Lemon Zest Scones
Each week Seattle mag video blogger and host of Cookus Interruptus Cynthia Lair brings us selections
(Goodbye house) Holiday breakfast? Scones are a snap. These have fiber (whole grain pastry flour) and are not too sweet. Just right with a some scrambled eggs and a cup of coffee. For printable recipe, click here. Merry Christmas morning! Cookus Interruptus is devoted to educating viewers about how to cook fresh local organic whole…
Local Architects Frame Negative Space at the Border
Arts and culture editor Brangien Davis on Lead Pencil Studio's arresting new work, "Non-Sign II," th
Seattle-based architects and artists Daniel Mihalyo and Annie Han, who collaborate under the name Lead Pencil Studio (leadpencilstudio.com), have built their reputation on nothing. More specifically, their award-winning site-specific installations have focused on absence—such as in 2003’s “Stairway,” a spindly metal flight of stairs missing quite a few steps in the middle, and 2006’s phenomenal…
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks
Here are a few suggestions for how to get to Forks and where to stay.
You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies and you’re still craving more? Head to the real Forks and immerse yourself in all things Twilight. Located between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder the tiny town of Forks—population 3,500—has embraced its connection to Stephenie Meyers’ hit vampire book series. Once a…
Twilight Links
We know what you're doing when you're not on Facebook or Seattlemag.com. You're googling Twilight, a
These Web sites are the best of the best when it comes to breaking Twilight news. Stephenie Meyer: The author of the Twilight series doesn’t grant a lot of interviews, but she’s good about keeping her fans up to date on the things she knows are important to them. The World of Twilight: Start here if you’re…
Gray Weather Survival Guide
The sky may be gray, but that’s no reason to feel blue. We’ve come up with plenty of ways to survive
The sky may be gray, but that’s no reason to feel blue. We’ve come up with plenty of ways to survive—and thrive—during our long winter nights and rainy days. 1. Play ball! This town’s big on pinball—thanks to our weather, and because we’re a little geeky, says Larry Reid, curator at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery…
Candy Cane Cruisin’: Win Free Weekend at Sorrento
Let the Sorrento Santa sweeten your day with a candy cane and holiday giveaways
If you find yourself downtown early next week finishing up your shopping, be sure to keep your eye out for the man of the hour, St. Nicholas himself. The Sorrento Santa will be making his annual rounds of the city on the Candy Cane Cruise, checking up on who’s been naughty and nice and handing…
Food News: Restaurant Openings Aplenty: Revel, High 5 Pie, More
Hungry, Seattle? New restaurants are popping up in Fremont, Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Ballard and
On Wednesday, we heard that Revel, the new Korean street-eats place from the owners/chefs at Joule, is opening today! And that Scott Staples’ Uneeda Burger will open in a week or so. That’s great news for Fremonters. But that’s just for starters. On the pie front, Dani Cone (of Fuel Coffee and High 5 Pie fame) is…
The Weekly Must List: December 16-22
Our top to-do's for the week
Must Say SIFF Cinema: Labyrinth Quote Along Friday – Sunday (12/17- 12/19) – SIFF Cinema takes audiences into the magical and impossibly cool world of Jim Henson’s 1986 film, Labyrinth, starring David Bowie himself as the Goblin King. The best part of the show? this showing includes a quote-along with subtitles for all of your…