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Photographer and Project 562 Founder to Speak at TEDxSeattle

lauren.mang — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:16:38 +0000

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Lauren Mang

Next month's TEDxSeattle Talk is centered around the theme Degrees of Impact and will feature a slew of speakers who will discuss and share ideas on personal, community and global influence. Most notably, Matika Wilbur, photographer and founder of Project 562 (and subject of an extensive profile in our June 2013 issue), is slated to speak at the event.

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Sunny Side Up

Seattle Dances!

Spring Arts Preview 2013

Not Your Average Lawn Sport

lauren.mang — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:57 +0000

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Molly Sinnott

If you are a middle school girl, the Seattle Rainmakers' home game in West Seattle was the place to be last weekend, seeing as the Mother’s Day crowd was made up primarily of middle school boys. It’s not a surprising fan base for Seattle’s first Major League Ultimate (MLU) team considering the growing popularity of the sport at the youth level and the fact that many of the Rainmakers themselves coach at schools throughout the city.

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TruAthlete to Host a Three-Sport Competition for Everyone

Take Me Out to Eat at the Mariners Game!

Behind the Scenes: Seattle Mariners Turn Back the Clock

Members of Modernist Cuisine Crew Compete At Memphis in May

Leslie Kelly — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:45 +0000

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Leslie Kelly

You just never know who you’ll bump into at the massive Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the 36th annual food-focused event held last weekend on a mile-long stretch of the Mississippi. This heated competition is also known as the Super Bowl of Swine and calling it EPIC would be an gross understatement.

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Felix Hernandez Loves Chace's Pancake Corral

Get Your Goat On At Corson Building's Quillisascut Fundraiser

Tour of Modernist Cuisine Lab Prompts Dreams Of Geoduck

Wishful Squatching: Seattle mag Intern Michelle Tolfa Goes to a Bigfoot Meeting

lauren.mang — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:24 +0000

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Michelle Tolfa

It’s true: There are few things that could motivate a Seattleite to leave her cozy apartment in the U District at 5 p.m. on a Friday evening, hop onto the glorified parking lot that is I-5 at that hour and head for Puyallup.

Last weekend, however, I did just that—and I did it for Bigfoot.

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Searching for Sasquatch

New to Climbing and Hiking? A 101 on Hiring the Right Guide

2011 Local Outdoor Gear Preview

8 Noteworthy Summer Restaurant Openings

allison.scheff — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:47 +0000

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Allison Austin Scheff

We're in a familiar spring lull. Seems this time every year there's a short stretch of anticipatory time just before several restaurants open, in time for high summer. This year there are several worth watching for, including a major Tom Douglas project and a hidden Ballard spot from Renee Erickson. Here's what you need to know.

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A Sneak Peek at Westward's Scratch Cocktail and Drink List

Best Restaurants for Dinner 2013

Tanakasan, Assembly Juice and Coffee: New Details on Tom Douglas' Assembly Hall at Via6

Mossback Monday: News on Earthquakes, SIFF and Salmon Mania

lauren.mang — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:46 +0000

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Knute Berger

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Mossback Monday: Knute Berger on Earth Day, the Beer Tax Rebellion, and a Memo to Vulcan

Mossback Monday: Knute Berger on the NBA's Kings, the Seattle Freeze and Making Microsoft Millionaires Pay

Seven Things (Not) to Do in Seattle This Summer

Get Your Goat On At Corson Building's Quillisascut Fundraiser

Leslie Kelly — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:37 +0000

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Leslie Kelly

Goat is No. 1, the world’s most consumed red meat, eaten by 70 percent of the planet’s population. And yet, it’s tough to find it on menus in the U.S.

Now, don’t give me that malarkey about goats are too cute to eat. (What about Porky Pig? Yes, those bacon makers are soooey adorable. And on and on about all sorts of animals we routinely find on our plates.)

No, I think the real rub against eating goat is that it’s challenging to cook. It’s extremely lean and it can taste… well… goat-y.

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Radiator Whiskey Debuts...with Pig Head on the Menu

Cooking with Lebanese Pepper Paste

Felix Hernandez Loves Chace's Pancake Corral

Watch the Hey Marseilles "Heart Beats" Video

lauren.mang — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:45:51 +0000

We reported last week about the gratis sneak peek of "Heart Beats," the new video from Seattle’s beloved indie-folk/chamber-pop/just-plain-endearing band Hey Marseilles. Our staff photographer Hayley Young wrote and directed the video. If you missed the preview, "Heart Beats" is up. Watch it here.

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Get a Sneak Peek at the New Video by Hey Marseilles

Hey Marseilles Cleans Up Nice

Spring Arts Preview 2013

2013 Feast PDX Lineup Announced, and It Is Awesome

allison.scheff — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:26:27 +0000

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Allison Austin Scheff

See that over there? That's a Velveeta Éclair. Or rather, Éclair Velveeta; its creators, chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin, hail from the legendary Joe Beef in Montreal. And they're just two of the dozens of chefs who'll grace Portland's second annual Feast PDX with their presence.

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Feast Portland's Secret to Success: Outstanding, Collaborative Chef Dinners

A Sneak Peek at Westward's Scratch Cocktail and Drink List

Does Shanik Live up to the Hype?

The Must List: Rock with the Beat Connection at Neumos, Get Your SIFF On and Nosh to Fight Hunger

lauren.mang — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:46 +0000

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Seattle Magazine Staff

Must Support
Drink for a Good Cause
Through May 31 — Several local restaurants, including Elliott’s Oyster House, Ray’s Boathouse, Ivar’s, Toulouse Petit and Ba Bar, have partnered with broVo Spirits to serve up classic cocktails throughout May in honor of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. A portion of the proceeds for each cocktail ordered goes to the Kathi Goertzen Foundation, the organization created to help raise research funds for brain cancer cures and patient support.

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Remembering Kathi Goertzen, Inspirational Role Model

Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado About Nothing' to Open SIFF 2013

Northwest Artists Shine at SIFF

Grand Opening Party: Davenport

alison.brownrigg — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:42 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

At long last Davenport, the new home and gift boutique endeavor from the Hitchcock Madrona peeps is set to open with an official grand opening party on Saturday, May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Head over and check out their amazing space and enjoy sips and nibbles while you shop.

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Davenport Opens in Madrona

Jonathan Adler to Open at University Village

Bag Crush: Thread and Loom

alison.brownrigg — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:09:10 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

I don’t know about you, but I love bags. My mom just commented the other day on how many purses, handbags and totes I have—and this is coming from the queen clotheshorse of all time. Nonetheless, it’s true, I have a ton of them, and while they’re not expensive or designer, they’re all distinctive in some way, which is what I look for specifically in my accessories, from bags to jewelry.

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Liave Closing, Going Online

Online Stationer: Dear Uncle Stu

The Perfect Leather Tote

New Designer: Karen Guh

alison.brownrigg — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:06 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

Ok, so maybe it’s not the right time of year to be talking cashmere, but I’m so in love with this new-to-me line that I wanted to share it ASAP. Plus, the press release call this line “trans-seasonal,” and then again, it’s not quite Junuary, so maybe there’ll be a need for some cozy wear soon. Also, this collection is only available for pre-order, so when your purchase arrived in September, you'll be super ready for this kind of garment.

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MMH: Fashion Innovation

Currently Coveting: Anything by Jessalin Beutler

Seth Damm's Deconstructed Rope Jewelry

A Speakeasy on Wheels and Other Spirit Release and Distillery News

lauren.mang — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:16 +0000

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A.J. Rathbun

Hello spirit, liqueur, cocktail and local distillery lover. Flowers are blooming, the sun is (at least here and there) shining and we’ve also got a host of interesting new spirit and liqueur releases and news to share.

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Thirsty? Drink Seattle App Finds the Best Bars Close to You

A.J.'s Anytime Cocktails: Drinks for Five Different Hours of the Day

Explore Seattle's Distillery Boom

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And the Winners of the Mother's Day Instagram Contest Are...

lauren.mang — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:02:59 +0000

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Lauren Mang

It was a thrill every time a photo popped up in our Instagram feed with @Seattlemag #MothersDayPics. We loved seeing our readers and social media follwers getting out around town and celebrating with Mom. (And that rain that was predicted for Mother's Day? Pshaw.)

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Seattle magazine Mother’s Day Instagram Contest

Best Restaurants for Lunch 2013

15 Best Neighborhoods in Seattle

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