Seattle Mag
Seattle’s 48 Best Sandwiches: Bánh Mì
Global politics aside, one of the great benefits of French involvement in Vietnam has to be this ba
Crispy Drunken Chicken Baguette Baguette Box (Capitol Hill, Fremont) Maybe it’s technically not a bánh mì, but the Drunken Chicken Baguette ($6.50), with its perfectly fried hunks of batter-dipped chicken thighs set off by lettuce, caramelized onions, cilantro and soy sauce, is still one of our favorites. Pork Belly BÁNH MÌ Matt’s in the Market…
Seattle’s 48 Best Sandwiches: Gyros
Sure, the Greeks gave us democracy. But even with lots of tzatziki, democracy doesn’t taste nearly
Sage Café Capitol Hill We can’t believe how delicious the Thai Curried Gyro ($10) is. Seitan (wheat gluten or “wheat meat”) is dressed in red curry and piled onto tender naan, then loaded with griddled onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and dill mayo. Did we mention that this drippy, delicious beauty is vegan? You’d never guess. GyrosMr….
Bar Hop: The Noble Fir
Rick Weersing and Ellen Kelly wanted to celebrate their passion for the outdoors with a space where
Married couple Rick Weersing (late of REI) and Ellen Kelly (a recently retired attorney) wanted to celebrate their passion for the outdoors with a space where avid hikers and nature enthusiasts could share their experiences—with a favorite beverage in hand. So in May they opened The Noble Fir (5316 Ballard Ave. NW; 206.420.7425; thenoblefir.com). The…
Cravings: Tacos
Here are five authentic taco purveyors that will have you demanding, “¡Uno más, por favor!”
Tacos have taken the spotlight, with tortillas providing the perfect blank canvas for playing with bright colors and bold flavors. Here are five authentic taco purveyors that will have you demanding, “¡Uno más, por favor!” Taco Gringos For those late-night munchies, check out this happening spot for tiny corn-tortilla-wrapped tacos that pack in serious flavor,…
Fashion Friday: Last-minute Gift Ideas and Sales
A local jeweler opens up shop, a cheeky piece of bling and the question of the week: Do you Rue?
Christmas approach-eth! Whether that statement throws you into fits of glee or sheer panic, we’re barreling down the home stretch towards gift-giving, family gatherings and rockin’ New Year’s parties. As you head out for the last-minute touches this weekend, take note of the new shops and sales: In this month’s issue, I had a minor…
2010 Fall Arts Preview: See It/Do It
This year’s Fall Arts Preview doesn’t just tell you what to see, it also helps you channel your insp
SEE IT/DO IT If you’ve ever exited a gallery, theater or concert hall thinking, “Hey, I want to try that,” we have good news. This year’s Fall Arts Preview doesn’t just tell you what to see, it also helps you channel your inspiration into countless artful things you can do. The best art begets more…
Fall Arts Preview 2010
Our indispensable guide to autumn arts tells you what to see--and how to do it yourself
About five years ago, the advent of several new media websites brought with it much anxiety about the impact of technology on the arts. Would YouTube kill cinema? Would literature by replaced by Twitterature? Would Facebook deaden us to live, in-person encounters? We’re happy to report that in 2010, the arts are alive and well—especially…
Real World Seattle: MTV’s ‘$5 Cover’ Music Series
Local filmmaker Lynn Shelton partners with MTV to showcase Seattle's music scene in "$5 Cover: Seatt
Seattle’s pop-culture image can be described in three words: rain, coffee and grunge music. Sure, we have an umbrella-named music festival (Bumbershoot) and the city seems to run on caffeine, but grunge music? You can still find flannel, but Seattle’s music scene has evolved significantly since the Doc Martens were shelved. A web-based, music film…
Top Doctors 2011: Otolaryngology
Diseases of the ear, nose, sinus, throat and other head and neck systems
OTOLARYNGOLOGY Paul Abson, M.D., The Everett Clinic, 3927 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425.339.5441, Providence Regional Medical Center; University of Washington, 1986; nasal and sinus surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery Cynthia Anonsen, M.D., Bellevue Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 500, Bellevue, 425.454.3938, Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Minnesota, 1979; head and…
Top Docs ’10 Profiles: Jane E. Hitti
Photo by Hayley Young Jane E. Hitti, M.D., M.P.H. Specialty: Obstetrics-gynecology, epidemiology Practice and hospital affiliations: University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s HospitalMedical degree: University of Vermont College of Medicine Why this specialty and why now? When I was doing OB-GYN [training] in Vermont, a friend of a friend was working in Uganda at…
Top Docs ’10 Profiles: Kathleen C.Y. Sie
Photo by Hayley Young Kathleen C.Y. Sie, M.D. Specialty: Pediatric otolaryngology Practice: Seattle Children’s HospitalHospital affiliations: Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical CenterMedical degree: University of Michigan Medical School Why pediatric otolaryngology? It really appealed to me—the type of problems we see and the impact we can have on someone’s life. I realized…
Top Docs ’10 Profiles: George Makari
Photo by Hayley Young George Makari, M.D.Specialty: Pediatric neurology, pediatric sleep medicine and developmental disabilitiesPractice: Mary Bridge Pediatric Neurology ClinicHospital affiliation: Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center Medical degree: Cairo University, Egypt What’s the main misconception about sleep disorders? That there is magic pill that can fix it. What’s one piece of advice…