Does Your Mother Know: A Candid Discussion with Sassy Mama Donna

Mamma Mia Fox TheaterAs an 80’s baby, I subconsciously became an ABBA fan long before I could comprehend an acronym, or the impact Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Anni-Frid would have on Pop music. My parents blared that Gold: Greatest Hits on repeat throughout my childhood, and it didn’t take long for me to realize, I was THE Dancing Queen. When the MAMMA MIA! musical first went into production several years

Celebrate the anniversary with a new tasting menu for $50

Hailed with rave reviews when it opened three years ago on Bainbridge Island, Restaurant Marché has matured into a vibrant showcase for culinary excellence where Pacific Northwest ingredients are the foundation for the chef’s modern takes on French classics. Beginning today, Restaurant Marché will launch a special menu offering a pre-fixe, four-course chef’s tasting menu highlighting seasonal

Photo Courtesy of Michael Doucett
Photo Courtesy of Michael Doucett

If you’ve been on the prowl for a fun date night, or evening out with the ladies, Teatro Zinzanni offers a spiced up rendition of dinner theater unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. In production since 1998, guests will get cozy with fellow diners seated around a booth family style, and expect surprisingly satisfying cocktails and dishes throughout the three hour evening, paired with the Teatro cast carefully crafting a tale filled with many laughs,  cirque trapeze acts, festive cabaret,

Northwest Chinese food hits Capitol Hill.

Zhu Dang, which opened up this past December, offers an expansive menu of modern Chinese food. With home style favorites like Shen Jian Bao (pan fried dumplings) and Lion’s Head Meatball soup, I was excited to check out this hot new spot. Dishes to share that includes noodles, fried rice, meat entrees, soups, and seafood, there’s a lot to choose from and something for everyone. Familiar flavors

Howard Finds Himself in I Forget Where We Were

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Who: Ben Howard established himself as a prominent UK folk artist with the release of his first album Every Kingdom back in 2011, a beautiful reflection of positivity,  and collection of catchy love lyrics sure to appeal to audiences everywhere. Each song on the album felt as if you were sharing a personal moment with the artist, yet just when you thought he might dive deep and reveal something bigger, he ended the trance and brought you back up with his cute hums, whistles, and winks. The album was a quintessential catch 22; I loved everything about it, the transition from Old Pine, to Everything and what