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Seattleite clinks wine glasses with Sommelier of the Year, Kristen Young.
It was raining in Seattle. The sky had opened up and released its full fury to truly embody “April Showers.” Completely unaffected, the Waterfront Seafood Grill was bustling and vibing on Pier 70 to the tune of wine glasses chiming. Much of that was due to wine director Kristen Young loading up a few glasses of sparkling wine.
Alpha Industries began as a clothing manufacturer for the US armed forces in the late 50’s. Today, the company specializes in jackets and coats that emulate both the vintage military aesthetic (think epaulets and stand-up collars) and the durability of combat wear. The following selections are some of the highlights from Alpha’s Spring 2011 men’s collection.
How Spinal Tap and Pinot Noir came together for Twelve Wine.
“The numbers all go to eleven,” Christopher Guest’s Nigel Tufnel explains in the classic rock spoof, This Is Spinal Tap. In this iconic scene in film history, Tufnel is referring to the maximum volume on his guitar’s specially-made amplifier. This punchline supposedly inspired the name of Twelve Winery. Not satisfied with a paltry eleven, John and Linda Lenyo believe their wines go up to twelve instead.
Seattle’s Finest Sushi Artisans Collaborate for Japan.
All sushi lovers should mark their calendars for May 5. That evening, a crew of Seattle’s sushi experts will converge on Pier 66 for an evening of culinary mastery. The Sushi Chef Dream Team will provide guests with wine and sake, live jazz and quite possibly the finest sashimi and hand rolls you’ve ever tasted.
If sexiness was linked to brain size, Dr. Nathan Myhrvold would be the sexiest man alive. Don’t know this wunderkind who lives just across the water in a Bellevue fortress? Take a look at his quick stats:
Had enough of the kitschy owl pendant craze? Yeah, we don’t give a hoot either. (Wa-waa.) In desperate need of a break from any animal-themed accessorizing, we’re currently loving the new collection of Lock jewelry courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
With an opening price point of just $80, you can treat yourself to a statement necklace (and that iconic Tiffany Blue box) that’s sure to stand the test of trend-ebbing time.
Gård Vintners has a new award-winning winemaker to take the winery’s award-winning wines to an even higher level.
SCT’S dinner series satisfies with an exciting, delicious lineup for 2011.
Imagine a handful of Seattle’s most highly renowned culinary masters, working together in one kitchen to prepare a meal just for you. For six separate nights throughout the year, the Seattle Chef’s Table makes this food lover’s fantasy a reality.
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