Dog Days: Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show is March 12-13th

Something for everyone at the city’s biggest dog event.

The Seattle Kennel Club’s Dog Show is a don’t-miss event! This is going to be an action packed, two-day affair dedicated completely to dogs. There are around 1,800 dogs expected to be entered in the shows during the weekend. There are also going to be many attractions for the public such as demonstration events, educational booths, Meet the Breed introductions and agility/obedience competitions. Some of the featured demonstrations include Olympic Disc Dogs, Emerald City K-9 Freestyle Dancers, R2Agility, national celebrity pig Amy and much more!

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Teavana is Bringing Micro-Lot Teas to Seattle

Tea is quickly becoming a favorite beverage across America, with 158 million Americans are drinking tea daily. Even at Starbucks, handcrafted tea beverages sales are up 12% over the last year. With tea on the rise, Naoko Tsunoda, Teavana’s Master Teaologist spoke with us about Teavana’s new handpicked, micro-lot teas. Have you ever tried reserve roast coffee? These micro-lot teas are the equivalent for tea. The Southcenter and Bellevue Teavana locations will be the only stores to offer these 15 micro-lot or small-batch teas.

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Win Passes: HBO to Premiere Nora Ephron Biography in Seattle on March 8th

HBO Documentary Films and Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) present the Seattle premiere of EVERYTHING IS COPY on Tuesday, March 8th at the SIFF Cinema Uptown. Seattle had a special place in Nora’s heart, especially given the success of Sleepless in Seattle, one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time. An audience Q&A with Nora’s son, Jacob Bernstein, will follow the March 8 screening. We are giving away free passes to the screening! Read below on how to enter.

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100% Whole Food at Sweetgrass Food Co.

A whole food menu that tastes good and makes you feel good too.

Sweetgrass Food Co. has partnered with local producers and suppliers to serve local, sustainable and (mostly) organic foods. Everything is made from scratch, in house. The best part is that they serve something for everyone: from sustainable, hormone and antibiotic free meat and dairy, to vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-restriction options. Sweetgrass is located in Westlake and they’re planning to open a second location in Pioneer Square later this year.

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Brew Barons: Mavenhal’s Bar Back for All Your Spirits and Bar Tools

With the boom of craft cocktail culture having moved beyond the simple Old Fashioned at the bar, the need for a portable cocktail tool kit has grown greater than ever. In comes Mavenhal, formerly Barkeeper & Co., who introduced the the Bartender Bag last year with enough success to launch the brand. The Bar Back is the perfect carrying case for your favorite bottles and bar tools. With six adjustable slots in a main pouch for shakers and bottles, you can safely transport your spirits and

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Combatant Gentlemen partners with Nordstrom for pop-in series, Heartbreakers II, March 4-5

Combatant Gentlemen, the vertically-integrated e-retailer is disrupting the menswear industry with 100% Italian wool suits starting at $160. Last month, they announced their partnership with Nordstrom for their newest Pop In@Nordstrom series, Heartbreakers II, led by the Seattle-based retailer’s VP of Creative Projects, Olivia Kim. The company will host an in-store event at the downtown Seattle Nordstrom on Friday and Saturday this week, March 4-5^th. Additionally, the line will be available online at www.nordstrom.com/pop.

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Bourbon & Bacon Fest at Seattle Design Center on Saturday, March 5th

The folks at Entercom who brought you last year’s Bourbon & Bacon event and Tequila & Taco Fest have felt the love and are opening up both an afternoon and an evening session to accommodate the hankerings of all those who desire fine whiskey with succulent treats! Don’t worry if you don’t imbibe, get the Designated Driver ticket for a discounted price and still get to stuff your face and enjoy a selection of non-alcoholic beverages!

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NARAL Pro-Choice Washington’s Chocolate for Choice Spring Fundraiser and Tasting Exhibition

Come celebrate women’s right to choose with a cavalcade of chocolate! Every year, the Puget Sound region’s best chocolatiers and bakers create delicious confections for NARAL Pro-Choice Washington supporters to sample, while a panel of celebrity judges including Stranger restaurant critic Angela Garbes, KEXP DJ Riz Rollins, and Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur choose the best of the best in local chocolates, pastries, and baked goods.

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Culture Dose [Local Heroes]: Rites of Passage, Saving Lives in Stunning Settings

We are excited to announce a new Culture Dose column subset, “Local Heroes,” to showcase do-gooders in the Seattle area and their work within our community. Our first column features Nathan and Emma Welch, who founded Rites of Passage as a way to continue their shared commitment to community advocacy, giving back and local outreach. They’ve thoughtfully designed expedition-based wilderness therapy programs for adolescents ages 11-17 and adults ages 18-30+ who struggle with such emotional and behavioral concerns as ODD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders and substance abuse. “A boot camp alternative,” they explain, “…our programs are therapeutic, not punitive.”

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Food Porn: Weekend Brunch at Super Six

Super Six is inspired by its location in a former auto body shop on Hudson Street in Columbia City. It’s the sixth concept by the Marination team, which includes Marination’s food truck Big Blue, Marination Station, Marination ma kai (on Alki Beach—my favorite Marination concept), Marination catering, and their home base commissary. Along with a full cocktail bar and beer garden, the menu at Super Six focuses on Asian flavors complementing American comfort food and Pacific Northwest staples.

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