Food & Drink
Has the FDA’s Crackdown on Local Farms Gone Too Far?
Rebekah Denn looks at the debate over what “safe” means when it comes to artisan products.
Contamination-related shutdowns at two beloved local cheese makers sparked outrage last year—but maybe not for the reasons you’d think. The most vocal protests weren’t about the reports of contamination—listeria at the Estrella Family Creamery and E. coli at Sally Jackson Cheeses—but about what some see as a draconian federal crackdown on small, local businesses. “Contact…
Fashion Friday: The top 12 Seamless finalists, Tim Gunn visits Bellevue, plus details on the EtsyRain craft show
Vote for your favorite Seamless designers; aspiring models get thee to our open casting next week, a
Wow, remember back in February when there was one, maybe two, fun shopping events in a week? Now my head is spinning so fast from all the happenings I can barely keep track of them all (like, hey Thaw was last night and it was just a boatload of fun!). So, let’s run down the…
Farmers Markets! Baked Goods! 5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day, Seattle Mag Style
Mother’s Day is around the corner and unless you booked those brunch plans weeks ago, you’re likely on the hunt for a surefire way to show Mom some love this weekend. We’ve rounded up five ways to remind her how much we care. Shop at Broadway Farmers Markets This Sunday marks the re-opening of the…
Round 2: Seamless in Seattle Finalists Revealed; Vote for Your Favorite Today
Vote for your favorite and come see their designs in person on June 8th at our first ever Seamless i
Drum roll please: Below are our top 12 finalists for the 2011 Seamless in Seattle competition! These talented designers will make their runway debut at the first ever Seamless in Seattle fashion show, which is just over a month away now on Wednesday, June 8th. Expect a fashion-filled evening of great runway looks, a special…
The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Margarita, SAM’s Soundsuit Parade, Thaw Fashion Show and More Top To-do’s
MUST SPICE UP YOUR STYLE Thaw Fashion Show Thursday (5/5) – A fundraiser for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, the Thaw Fashion Show features VIP cabanas, tequila lounges and blazing runway fashion from local designers, including menswear line Like a Rock Star, burlesque costume designer Mark Mitchell and Danial Webster’s sassy underwear. A preshow…
Meet Me at the Hammering Man: DIY Nick Cave Soundsuits on Parade Downtown Today
If you’ve seen fabric sculptor/performance artist/dancer Nick Cave’s otherworldy soundsuits (on display now at the Seattle Art Museum), you’ve probably also imagined what it would feel like to wear a soundsuit of your own. Tomorrow, the public will have the chance to do just that at SAM’s soundsuit parade. Part of the museum’s community night…
June Issue Sneak Peek! Bite Into Spring with Perfect Pea Vines
We just finished up the June issue here at Seattle magazine and one story that’s sticking to my tastebuds involves pea vines, those oh-so springtime delicacies that so capably kick up plain pastas and spring bread salads into warm weather shape. Throughout the city, chefs are dreaming up tasty ways to use freshly shucked peas…
Tim Gunn on the Right Jeans for your Body and Seattle’s Notorious Jeans-All-the-Time Style
Tim Gunn stops by The Bellevue Collection this weekend to help local guys and gals with the dreaded
Hey Seattle, someone has validated your bad habit: Fashion guru Tim Gunn says it’s okay to wear jeans to work. Well, sometimes. This weekend, Gunn will explain why (plus give other great tips on how to work your denim) at a Lucky Brand denim fashion show in center court at Bellevue Square (Saturday starting at…
Sustainable seafood expert Becky Selengut’s new cookbook
Local chef’s new cookbook makes sustainable seafood accessible and delectable.
NAME: Becky Selengut OCCUPATION: Private chef, cooking teacher, author ON BEING ALLERGIC TO GARLIC: “I love garlic…it just hates me!” FAVORITE RECIPE IN THE NEW BOOK: “The scallop crudo, because of its simplicity and restraint. Made with scallop, orange, mint, good olive oil and good sea salt—it’s creamy and delicious.” BOOK BONUS: Every recipe includes…
Sweet and Spectacular Youth-Made Films Now on View at NFFTY
It’s time once again for the National Film Festival for Talented Youth! Started by Seattle’s Jesse Harris (a highly talented youth himself), NFTTY has swiftly become the largest youth film festival in the world. This year, NFFTY will showcase 200 films (culled from a record-breaking 700 submissions) from 20 countries, all directed by auteurs 22…
Details on Spinasse’s Expansion and a Taste of Artusi’s Menu
The good news of Spinasse’s expansion broke earlier this year. Chef Jason Stratton, one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2010, would be doubling the seating of the current dining room, but more than that: He promised that the marble counter I so adore dining at would extend into the new space….
You’re Invited to Seattle’s Royal Wedding Virtual Viewing Party
Join Seattle Bride editor Kate Calamusa, editorial director Rachel Hart and entertaining guru Kelley
Oh boy. When Kate Calamusa, editor of our sister publication, Seattle Bride, asked our Facebook fans if they would join us if we got up early to watch the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William a few weeks ago, we were partly kidding. But the number of people who said they actually WOULD get…