November 2018

Refresh Your Home's Look With These Bold New Wall Panels

Refresh Your Home’s Look With These Bold New Wall Panels

Renton-based Lumicor debuts a cool new product for easy interior design

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Forget the saws, the grout, the elaborate calculations, the expensive contractors. You can change the look of your walls—dramatically, at that—in just an hour, using some double-sided tape. “I jokingly tell people that a 14-year-old could install this,” says Lumicor creative director Janell Dastrup…

Seattle Cartoonist Puts Sidekicks in Spotlight

Seattle Cartoonist Puts Sidekicks in Spotlight

Cartoonist Jon Morris’ new book assembles a motley crew of unfortunately named hero helpers

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Batman’s Robin, The Green Hornet’s Kato—eventually, all sidekicks have their day. And whether they want it or not, their day has arrived with Seattle cartoonist Jon Morris’ recently released The League of Regrettable Sidekicks (Quirk Books, $24.95).  This is the third installment of his…

AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a Wooded Whidbey Island Residence

AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a Wooded Whidbey Island Residence

A couple of Seattle artists find work-life balance among the trees in this forest retreat on Whidbey Island

“V” FORMATION: Architect Tom Lenchek of Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects used floor-to-ceiling windows and a polycarbonate clerestory on the back of the main residence to let in precious light; the west wing (left) is a master suite and guest quarters, while the east wing (right) features a dining room, kitchen, living room and large outdoor…

Seattle's Best Neighborhood Bakeries

Seattle’s Best Neighborhood Bakeries

Where can you find the best croissants, kringles, cake slices and cookies? We’ve got answers

PETITE SWEETS: Each morning, Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood starts the day with a pastry case full of fresh-baked goodies, from tiny tea cookies to savory scones

The 5 Best Bakeries in Seattle

The 5 Best Bakeries in Seattle

These are our favorite spots (ranked!) for everything from delectable morning pastries to scrumptious desserts

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Rachael Coyle’s experience as a pastry chef carries over to her baked goods, which are our all-around favorites in the city

12 Bakeries Perfect for Every Occasion

12 Bakeries Perfect for Every Occasion

We combed the city's bakeries and fell in love with the sweet treats at these local spots

TREATS TO-GO: There may not be any seating at Crumble & Flake, but that doesn’t stop visitors from lining up for the bakery’s outstanding croissants, cookies and more

Seattle's Slack Key Festival of Hawaiian Music Turns 10

Seattle’s Slack Key Festival of Hawaiian Music Turns 10

The Seattle Slack Key Festival celebrates 10 years of bringing the sound of Hawaii to Seattle

Guitarist Ikaika Marzo returns to the Seattle Slack Key Festival

The Best Cookies in Seattle

The Best Cookies in Seattle

We ate many, many cookies in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Metropolitan MarketMultiple locationsThe Cookie—perfect, oversize chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.  2. Lowrider Baking Company Farmers’ markets Birthday Cake—a balanced, tangy sweet white chocolate cookie with sprinkles. Photograph…

The Best Croissants in Seattle

The Best Croissants in Seattle

We ate many, many croissants in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Cafe BesaluBallard, 5909 24th Ave. NW; 206.789.1463 Big butter flavor. 2. Sémillon Bakery and CaféCapitol Hill, 1150 11th Ave.; 206.432.9064 Ultracrispy, twice-baked ham and cheese. Photograph by Semillon Bakery 3. Crumble & FlakeCapitol Hill, 1500 E Olive Way; 206.329.1804…

The Best Baked Bars in Seattle

The Best Baked Bars in Seattle

We ate many, many bars in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Beach Bakery Rainier Beach 7820 Rainier Ave. S; 206.721.2225 Peanut butter and jelly bar—peanut cookie base with jelly and crumb topping. 2. Hood Famous BakeshopBallard2325 1/2 NW Market St.; 206.979.2253 Calamansi bar—a Filipino take on the lemon bar,…

The Best Fresh Bread in Seattle

The Best Fresh Bread in Seattle

We ate many, many loaves of bread in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Sea Wolf BakersFremont, 3621 Stone Way N; 206.457.4181 Big, beautiful sourdough boules—also sold at farmers’ markets and the Sand Point Metropolitan Market. 2. Columbia City BakeryColumbia City, 4865 Rainier Ave. S; 206.723.6023 Baguette—crisp…

The Best Cakes by the Slice in Seattle

The Best Cakes by the Slice in Seattle

We ate many, many slices of cake in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Wandering GooseCapitol Hill, 403 15th Ave. E; 206.323.9938 Yellow cake with malted chocolate frosting and Whoppers. Photography by Alex Crook 2. Coyle’s BakeshopGreenwood, 8300 Greenwood Ave. N; 206.257.4736 Dense carrot cake with dates instead of…