Food & Drink
Rian Handbags Moves to the Big Apple
I like it better when we don’t lose our designers to New York, but it happens. And when it does, they often have a sale, so that’s a good thing. I guess. We lost Irene Wood last year and this year’s it’s accessory designer Rian Berry, whose crew is picking up and heading east soon,…
Cameron Levin is Seeing Ruby Red
Named one of Seattle magazine’s Most Influential People of 2012 for her Pink Carpet Project (a response to the Susan G. Komen kerfuffle), Cameron Levin’s Ruby collection of pretty and completely wearable tops, dresses, skirts and a legging contains some sweet options for holiday parties—both dressy and casual. I spoke with Levin about the inspiration…
Green Eileen Store to Open in Columbia City in March 2013
Eileen Fisher has been making women look chic and feel good since 1984. The downtown Seattle store has been open for 15 years—and many of the same employees who opened the shop are still working there—which is a testament to how awesome an organization it is. In addition to their high quality style and happy…
Deck Out some Classic Vans and Win $50,000 for High School Arts Programs
I was in fourth grade in 1982, the year “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” came out and while I probably didn’t understand much about the movie, I knew that Spicoli’s black and white checkerboard slip-on Vans were super cool and that I wanted a pair for Christmas, which I got and wore to shreds around…
Trend Alert: Meat and Drinks at a Slew of New Charcuterie Bars
If three of a kind constitutes a trend, then bars that serve cured, smoked and sliced meats are the new black, at least on Capitol Hill. First came Cure, the wee bar hidden in the alleyway behind Broadway on Nagle Place, which opened two years back. There, the menu features charcuterie and cheeses, olives and…
Style for Cyclists
Seattle designer Katrina Hess makes superb coats to help cyclists stay dry.
Designer Katrina Hess’ line of bespoke rain gear was inspired by the avid cyclist’s simple need to stay dry when riding during our wet and wild weather. Uninspired by outerwear she saw on the market, this intrepid former graphic designer rolled up her sleeves and made her own coat to fulfill her needs. That was…
Baby & Co.’s Big Sale and Remodel
Baby & Co. has decked out progressive-style minded Seattle shoppers in the same spot on the corner of First and Virginia in Belltown since 1976, that’s almost four decades and a ton of staying power. From now until around March 5, this iconic shop is taking up temporary digs around the corner at 113 Virginia…
Five Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve may be the most anticipated party of the year. But with so many competing soirées, wing-dings, bashes and galas, it can be hard to ensure your party stands out. The best way to shine in the crowded party pack? Step away from plain sparkling wine and step up to the easy challenge…
Holiday Sale & Good Times event at Underwood Stables
Here’s a cool thing going on this week in the holiday shopping scene: Underwood Stables (formerly known as Horses Cut Shop) at 4306 Fremont Avenue N (next door to Uneeda Burger) is opening up their (formerly super secret) space for two sales this pre-Christmas week. Thursday to Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m., shop men’s and…
Shopping Made Easy in Japantown
For the quirky and artistic on your holiday gift list, check out Momo in the Japantown corner of Chinatown-International District. Momo owner—and former Seattle magazine shopping writer—Lei Ann Shiramizu, purveys funky Asian-European apparel and accessories with potential finds including handmade bags from Japanese brand Maruka, constructed from vintage kimono fabric wrapped around a metal frame…
Why Alaska’s Pebble Mine Matters in Seattle
What happens in Bristol Bay doesn’t stay in Bristol Bay: the battle over the Pebble Mine.
Salmon spawn in our rivers, climb our fish ladders, adorn everything from totem poles to T-shirts and grace our plates. They are synonymous with Seattle. And we spend a great deal of time and effort trying to protect their habitat close to home. These days, most of our wild salmon come from Alaska, in particular,…
Live, Love, Loft
If you haven’t been for a while, Loft will surprise you. This holiday, they’re putting on the bling with sequins, feathers and bright colors—in all the right proportions—and perfect for our unique casual-chic lifestyle here in Seattle. Join me Tuesday, December 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the downtown store at Fifth and Pike…
I’m Dreaming of a Green Red Wine for Christmas
The holiday season has put me in the mood for some green red wine. Nope, that’s not a new varietal. I’ve got a hankering for wine that’s made with grapes that are grown using the latest in Old World sustainable practices. That’s such a hot button word in the world of food that we’ve kind…