April 2014
Sunny Getaway Idea: Tieton, Washington, in Yakima Valley
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE: /strongTieton, Washington, located in sunny Yakima Valley. strongWHY: /strongFor the TIETON OPEN HOUSE (4/26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. Mighty Tieton Warehouse;a href=”http://www.mightytieton.com” target=”_blank” mightytieton.com/a). strongWHAT: /strongTieton is a tiny town with big plans. In recent years, a group of boosters has worked to turn Tieton—once an agriculturally based burg—into an incubator for artisan businesses….
The 2014 Best Restaurants Issue
Two years ago, when a third stadium was being pushed hard by Chris Hansen, who wanted to bring the Sonics back home, one of the best comments I heard was from longtime local sports journalist Art Thiel. We discussed the topic at our annual Most Influential People of the Year nomination meeting, and Thiel, who…
Locally Made Cups, Bowls and Mugs from Artist Cary Lane
!–paging_filter–pThe pottery cups, bowls and mugs made by Acme, Washington–based artist Cary Lane for her business, The Bowl Maker (a href=”http://www.thebowlmaker.com” target=”_blank”thebowlmaker.com)/a, are delightful, feel-good pieces of functional art. Each piece, faithfully reproduced in Thailand, is a rounded ode to the natural world, complete with little snippets of poetry that tumble out of Lane’s artistic…
5 Things You Should Know About Saving King County Metro Bus Service
!–paging_filter–pOn April 22, King County residents will vote on Proposition 1, a measure to preserve current bus service and fund needed road maintenance projects with a $60 annual vehicle license fee and a sales tax increase of 1 cent per $10 spent in the county. Prop. 1 is on the ballot because, for nearly a…
Must-Try Cold Dessert: Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich from Parfait
The Ballard ice cream shop serves up sweet treats
!–paging_filter–pThe ice cream sandwich is a deceptively simple dessert that all too often devolves into a messy and unsatisfying disaster. Achieving just the right balance between the ice cream filling and the texture of the cookie is crucial for success—something that Adria Shimada, owner and chef of Ballard’s Parfait ice cream shop, understands deeply and…
Drinks After the Ballet? Head to Queen Anne’s Triumph Bar
Triumph Bar scores with tasty bites, cultured cocktails and a friendly ambiance
!–paging_filter–pNestled into the first floor of the Expo apartments (the new condo where the QFC used to be) directly across the street from Seattle Center, Triumph Bar (114 Republican St.; 206.420.1791; a href=”http://www.triumphbar.com” target=”_blank”triumphbar.com/a) has a Northwest modern décor that balances rough wood tables (wood reclaimed from the renovated Packard Building at 12th and Pine),…
Seattle Homes For Sale with Wine Cellars
Gorgeous to look at and fun to stock, the wine cellar is a bonus in vino-loving Washington
!–paging_filter–pUnclaimed storage space in a house is like an inkblot test: Fitness buffs see a place for the elliptical, fashion plates see a huge closet, oenophiles see a wine cellar. Happily for wine lovers, many fellow grape connoisseurs have gone before, transforming unsung corners into fabulous temperature-, light- and humidity-controlled zones where investment pieces can…
Drink Up: Washington-Distilled Italian Spirits
With a number of Italian-style liqueurs, Washington distillers are bringing la dolce vita
!–paging_filter–pRenowned Russian poet Anna Akhmatova once said, “Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life.” This sentiment is echoed by most who have visited, or even dreamed of visiting, the boot-shaped country, famous for its wine, food, art, poetry and liqueurs. It’s also the dream that recurs for many of…
Antigay Violence on Capitol Hill: Is its Booming Nightlife to Blame?
Capitol Hill confronts a dangerous side effect of its broadening mainstream appeal
!–paging_filter–pOn New Year’s Eve, growing fears that antigay violence is on the rise on Capitol Hill reached a peak as firefighters extinguished the last of the flames from an apparent arson attack at the popular Neighbours nightclub, packed with more than 700 revelers at the time. Quick action by patrons, an employee and the club’s…
Eight Gardening Solutions for Small Spaces
Small-space gardening solutions for plant lovers with tiny patches of earth—or none at all
1 Organization Station When space to grow plants and store garden tools is hard to come by, opt for one grand multitasking unit. Ikea’s Socker plant stand, (pictured above) $39.99, with a slim profile that allows it to fit just about anywhere in your abode, is constructed of powder-coated steel and supports multiple sleek and…
Where to Buy Artisanal Toothpicks, Toothbrushes and More Precious Goods
Seattle is awash in painfully precious products— why are they so appealing?
!–paging_filter–pConsider the toothpick: A sliver of wood used to liberate stubborn foodstuffs from between one’s teeth. It’s been pretty much the same design since Neanderthal times, but the current Northwest mania for all things artisanal has raised this common object to lofty status. The so-called “worthy and fulsome” toothpicks produced by Toronto company Daneson, for…
How to Make Chef Jason Wilson’s House-Made Mayo
Miller’s Guild chef/partner Jason Wilson’s recipe for Motoraioli
!–paging_filter–pstrongMOTORAIOLI/strong/ppem2 egg yolksbr2/3 cup reserved fat drippings (warmed to a liquid, if needed)br1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegarbr1 teaspoon black pepper/em/ppIn a medium-size bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until well blended. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the oil at a near trickle—just a few drops at a time. Alternate between adding the oil and the balsamic…
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