Seattle Mag
One More Week to See Intiman’s ‘Ruined’
Ruined--a magnificent exploration of power and leadership.
Ruined–a magnificent exploration of power and leadership. More than one friend has told me he or she was taking a pass on seeing Ruined at Intiman Theatre because of the subject matter. I implore you: Don’t make that same mistake. The run was extended to August 15–and you’ll be enormously rewarded if you go. Ruined…
Weekly Must List: August 5 – August 11, 2010
Our top To-Do's for the week ahead
Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead August 5 – August 11, 2010 MUST TASTEBerry Bumbershoot at Molly Moon’s8/5 – 8/11 (Thursday – Wednesday) – Get fired up for Seattle’s favorite end-of-summer arts festival with Molly Moon’s new blackberry flavor—created in honor of Bumbershoot’s 40th birthday—starting August 5th. Times and prices vary. Available at two…
First Thursday Ouch My Eye Y(art) Sale
Rummage through works by local artists at Ouch My Eye Gallery's summer Y(art) sale this First Thursd
Rummage through works by local artists at Ouch My Eye Gallery’s summer Y(art) sale this First Thursday Mostly low brow, but always fun, art gallery Ouch My Eye is hosting a summer sale for local artists at its SoDo home tomorrow. Artists were asked to clear their studios of “forgotten works” and bring them in…
Hunger Mediterranean Restaurant Opens in Fremont
Hunger opened in Fremont's old Persimmon space July 21st
Hunger opened in Fremont’s old Persimmon space July 21st Bye-bye, Persimmon; hello, Hunger. On July 21, Hunger joined other recently added Mediterranean-inspired restaurants to the Seattle scene (Cicchetti, Bisato, re-opened Phoenicia, Terra Plata) and followed the small plate trend (though they also serve entrees) and communal seating we’re seeing all over. Prepared by Jaime Mullins…
Seattle’s 48 Best Sandwiches
All hail the sandwich!
Is there anything better than a BLT on toast? A Reuben on rye? A grilled cheese on a rainy day? Sandwiches are the Barcaloungers of comfort food—and Seattle has some spectacular specimens. So sit back, relax and salivate at the prospect of enjoying one—or all—of the 48 sandwiches we’re delivering this month. Chips not included….
Bisato is Affordable Brilliance
It seemed out of character when, in January, chef Scott Carsberg closed his revered fine-dining dest
It seemed out of character when, in January, chef Scott Carsberg closed his revered fine-dining destination, Lampreia, after 18 years. Even more of a shocker: He reopened the same corner space just a month later, serving his version of an Italian cicchetti-style (small-plates) menu. Gone (and, if you ask me, not missed) are the hushed…
Restaurant Review: El Pilón
“Homespun” may have become a ubiquitous term, but at Marta Vega’s 5-month-old restaurant, El Pilón,
With the help of son Luis, Marta Vega realized her dream of cooking the Puerto Rican food her neighbors and family have loved for years. In a snug space between Columbia City and Hillman City—with room for just six red vinyl booths—families share Vega’s specialty, mofongo, a soulful, comforting mash of plantains and slow-cooked pork…
Elliott’s Oyster House Pleasantly Surprises
Does Seattle’s premier tourist-friendly seafood restaurant deserve a better reputation?
Every August, our guest room fills up with friends from out of state betting on seeing the Seattle I swear exists: the one that doesn’t require an umbrella. Planning their itinerary, they ask the inevitable: “Where should we go for the best seafood?” And…hmm. For the seafood-focused Best Restaurants issue of Seattle magazine in April,…
Eat Pray Love: Pre-Party and Advance Screening
Eat Pray Love fans, get your tickets now to the August 12th pre-party and advance screening of the m
Eat Pray Love fans, get your tickets now to the August 12th pre-party and advance screening of the movie you’ve been waiting for Local radio show Chat with Women hosts, Rochelle Alhadeff and Pam Gray, invite you to watch the movie you’ve been waiting for. They’re throwing a pre-party and advance screening of Eat Pray Love…
Weekly Must List: July 29 – August 4, 2010
Our top To-Do's for the week ahead
Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead Weekly Must ListJuly 29 – August 4, 2010 MUST ROCKThe Not-Its!7/29 & 7/30 (Thursday & Friday) – Rock concerts don’t usually feature songs about bath time or odes to sharing toys, but Seattle-based kiddie band the Not-Its pump some bass while singing about fun (“Come Play at Our…
Chilling Out at Icicle Creek
Heading east for hot temps and idyllic basecamping
Heading east for hot temps and idyllic basecamping Given that it’s summer, us chameleon-like Seattlites don’t mind embracing a little heat and sunshine for a change of pace. If you like it really dry and hot, head for the Icicle Creek drainage outside of Leavenworth. With less than three hours of driving each way, you…
Hey Marseilles at the Moore Theatre
Don't miss local indie folkestral darlings Hey Marseilles at the Moore Theatre this Thursday.
Don’t miss local indie “folkestral” darlings Hey Marseilles at the Moore Theatre this Thursday Although early-’90’s alt-rockers Toad the Wet Sprocket may technically be heading an upcoming show at the Moore Theatre this Thursday, we’re willing to bet opening band Hey Marseilles is the reason most people snap up tickets. If you haven’t yet seen…