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Culture Dose: Emerald City Search

Lace up those running shoes; a treasure hunt for adults is just days away.

Looking for an excuse to channel your inner child and return to days of carefree play? You’re in luck. After a year hiatus, Emerald City Search returns this Saturday, April 21, at 6 a.m., to kick off the first of two citywide treasure hunts taking place this year. (The second hunt happens October 21, and the two searches bookend Seattle Center’s Next Fifty celebration.) Entry to the treasure hunt is free and open to the public.

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What’s Hot: Apollo’s After Party

Meet the dancers behind your favorite performances during this backstage event.

As if the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (PNB) performance of “Apollo & Carmina” this spring wasn’t enough to satiate your love of dance, they are also throwing an after party to get you moving all night long. Apollo’s After Party immediately follows the ballet, keeping the dancers on their toes while you mingle with the town’s finest.

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Wine’ing About: April Wine Events in the Great Northwest

Say sayonara to the winter blues and get your spring on while attending these area wine events.

Spring is a lovely time of year to taste wine. Wait. I stand corrected. Any time of year is a lovely time to taste wine, especially here in the Northwest. But spring tasting is an excellent opportunity to taste and experience some of the new releases on the market.

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Happenin’ Happy Hour: Talaricos

Still miss the Sopranos?  Drop into this West Seattle joint and get your fix for Italian-style eats, drinks, and attitude.

For those who grew up in West Seattle, or at least know of it a bit, the borough’s ability to set itself apart from the rest of the city is undeniable.  Sure, the peninsula that hosts Alki and other great sunny weather spots is only minutes away from downtown, but

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Corks+Forks: Madison Park Conservatory’s Trout with German Riesling

Go German or go home with this classy establishment’s pan-fried whole trout.

Chef Cormac Mahoney was quoted by City Arts last October stating that he found the adage “farm to table” to be a “stupid term,” in more or less obscenities. Mahoney, whose stance is that all food is “farm to table” and should be sourced from the right places at the right time, is known for his audacity and bawdiness both in print and in his kitchen.

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