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Blood Sausage
This ingredient—popular in European countries—delivers distinct flavor, and fun shock value.
What it is: Blood sausage, popular in many European countries, is made by cooking pork or beef blood with fillers (often meat, suet or another fat, barley, oatmeal and/or bread) until it congeals and is solid enough to hold together when cooled. It has a distinct flavor, not unlike liver (though milder)—and is sometimes accented…
Crepes, Sandwiches at Citizen
Queen Anne welcomes a mellow neighborhood eatery.
For some folks who live within stumbling distance, Sunday mornings have become synonymous with inexpensive mimosas and heartily stuffed crêpes at Citizen. This laid-back neighborhood spot, open since September, is full of charm and character, reminiscent of a New York artist loft studio: plenty of exposed brick, a wrought iron and wood staircase that leads…
Screaming Deal: Elliot Bay Used Book Sale
The upside to bidding farewell to Elliot Bay Pioneer Square location? The book shop is packing up an
The bad news: We must bid Elliot Bay’s Pioneer Square location farewell. The good news: With their move comes a screaming deal. From elliotbaybook.com: USED BOOK LIQUIDATION SALE ON NOW!40% Off All Used Books! In preparation for our move to Capitol Hill in March, we are liquidating our used book inventory. Come early to get the best…
South Pacific Sails into Seattle
Tony-Award winner Bartlett Sher returns to Seattle with the revival of South Pacific now playing at
The 5th Avenue Theatre started the year in style with the touring production of South Pacific, which sailed into Seattle last Friday and will be playing thru February 21. Bartlett Sher, former Artistic Director for Seattle’s Intiman Theatre, directed the Broadway revival of the classic 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical—and won a 2008 Tony for…
Raindrop Retreat
Kicking Back San Juan Island Style
Even without the swimming, boating, hiking and sunshine, San Juan Island is a pretty darn nice place to be in the wintertime. Cozying up to the gas fireplace in a lakeside log cabin at Lakedale Resort, doing a puzzle and reading a book, sipping on a glass of locally crafted San Juan Vineyards wine. Who…
Only four more chances to see Electra!
The Seattle Shakespeare Company's take on the classic Greek play, Electra, is directed by the always
Seattle actress and writer Marya Sea Kaminsky steals the show with her moving (and rocking, roiling, spitting, moaning, shaking) portrayal of Electra, a woman imprisoned by her own mourning and hunger for vengeance. She is riveting. But there’s lots more to like in this production–notably Sheila Daniels’ clever directorial touches, including her nods to modernity…which…
Fashion & Style: In the Closet at La Ree
We've had it with any color being the new black, but if you're into wearing neutrals this winter, Jo
We’ve had it with any color being the new black, but if you’re into wearing neutrals this winter, Joan Kelly has the scoop on how to wear gray. Seattle mag fashion correspondent Joan Kelly lends her expertise to Seattlemag.com with her “In the Closet” series, a monthly video installment on Seattle shops, looks, trends and…
Cupcake Royale
Death by chocolate? Not a bad way to go, if you ask us
Cupcake Royale’s lovingly lethal Valentine’s Day treat, the Deathcake Royale ($6.65) returns tomorrow. Made with Theo Chocolate, Stumptown espresso ganache and sinfully good chocolate cake, this deadly concoction (which weighs about a thousand pounds) is the perfect sinful gift for your sweetie (or yourself!). The Deathcake will be available at all four Cupcake Royale locations…
The Weekly Must List: January 28 – February 3
Our top to-dos for the week
MUST GROOVEGrupo de RuaThursday – Sunday (1/28 – 1/31) · Brazilian choreographer Bruno Beltrão and the nine male dancers who comprise Grupo de Rua bring their Rio de Janeiro street-influenced physical pyrotechnics to this Seattle debut. Their genre-busting music soundtrack bridges the chasm between classical and hip-hop, and their dance blends krumping, popping and floor…
A Sneak Peek at Emmer and Rye (opening Jan. 28th)
Chef Seth Caswell brings us Emmer and Rye restaurant on Queen Anne. Here's a sneak peek of what was
Emmer and Rye opens this Thursday, Jan. 28th Exactly a month after announcing that a restaurant lease has been signed for a spot on Queen Anne, chef Seth Caswell’s long-awaited Emmer & Rye restaurant is (almost) open for business. Emmer & Rye, which now occupies the Victorian house at 1825 Queen Anne Ave. N (formerly…
A Chat With Martha (Yes, THAT Martha)
What Seattle food trends do you suggest I brag about during my upcoming radio chat with Martha Stewa
Teriyaki, people. Martha Stewart wants to talk to me about teriyaki. Wha? Huh? No, I’ve got no expertise on the matter. I like the stuff as much as the next gal for everyday convenience: it’s cheap, good enough, quick. I grew up here, so I grew up on it. But no one is more dumbfounded yet excited…