Fact: these days, it’s cool to own and use a bicycle. Some choose to cruise down the city streets, while others take their hobby into the rugged outdoors. All of them agree – nothing beats a bike ride on a sunny day. Plus, they give us much-needed exercise that we can’t accomplish by driving a car. And with the gas prices these days, it literally pays to go green.
This week, the subject is food that not only nourishes, but serves another, naughtier purpose. Many foods are proven aphrodisiacs – honey, almonds, avocados and chocolate, to name a few – but the granddaddy of all is the incredible, edible oyster.
Jonathan Porretta has danced ballet since he was 7 years old, and has been with the Pacific Northwest Ballet for the past 12 years. He joined the company in 1999, and moved through the ranks to become a principal dancer in 2005. He most recently danced the roles of Oberon and Puck in George Balanchine’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
In the restaurant world – where territory is as important as food – competition can be a funny thing. So, the idea of five eateries joining forces seems quite odd, and yet so refreshing. That is precisely what a quintet of downtown eateries have done, in the name of fun and games.
It’s fitting that Feral, a rocking-good 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from Woodinville-based winery EFESTĒ, is made from wild yeast. It was crafted by Brennon Leighton, a tattooed, goatee-sporting Seattleite who looks like he used to be in a bad-ass punk band. In fact, he was.
Do you know what is sexy? Foraging is sexy. You heard me right, foraging. The age-old art of gathering one’s own victuals. Except we’ve slapped our own spin on it for the modern West coast lifestyle.
Rian Handbags are as Aesthetically Appealing as they are Functional.
Fashion designer Rian Berry has carved out his corner of the international retail market for handbags. From canvas to leather, Rian bags are unique and creative works of art.
You’re a Seattleite, so chances are you’re a coffee drinker as well. Some of us find comfort in the mainstream warmth of a cornerside ‘Bucks or Tully’s, while others prefer that funky little cafe behind the neighborhood used clothing store. Regardless of where we choose to sip our drinks, we are all united in our love of coffee in Seattle — and it would appear a local champion has been crowned.
When it comes to hair accessories, what would Kate Middleton wear when she’s out among her day-to-day paparazzi admirers? According to the “Royal Looks for Less” in Glamour magazine’s May issue, probably a France Luxe L. Erickson loopy feather headband.
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