In this edition of Grub Alert, we feature American Pie Bakery & Cafe, which just opened its second location in Wallingford in early July. From chicken pot pies to empanadas and curry sausage rolls, and array of sweet pies, you have your pick of savory or sweet. The pie crust is made daily with
For the past several months artists across various disciplines have been preparing for a showcase that will bring art, dance, music, and poetry together. It’s a collaborative performance event, dance party and fundraiser benefiting Urban ArtWorks, which empowers local youth through the creation of public art.
Terry Persun is one of the Northwest’s most prolific authors. In addition to 11 novels, he’s published three volumes of poetry, a guide to independent publishing houses, and dozens of short stories and poems in Kansas Quarterly, Wisconsin Review, and other prominent literary journals. In addition, he’s served on the Board of Trustees for the
In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Urbane Restaurant & Bar, a trendy restaurant located in the Hyatt Seattle. The restaurant features high ceilings, modern black decor, and floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the space. The service is exceptional and their farm-to-table concept brings
Chocolate! This sweet treat is 100% not chocolate-free. Now maybe it’s the impending grey of winter constantly looming in my mind, or maybe it’s just because I am a human equipped with the full range of taste buds, but whatever the reason, my chocolate tooth has been in full effect lately. And one can only eat so many 90% cocoa dark chocolate bars.
Anchors Down at Lake Union.
From September 11 though 15, a water-centric extravaganza takes over South Lake Union. Here, attendees get to dream of perhaps one day owning their own vessel—whether a majestic sailboat, an itty-bitty kayak or a palatial yacht. Boats Afloat opens Wednesday at 11 a.m. and continues into the evening with tropical-theme festivities that take place from 4 to 8 p.m.; expect entertainment by Aloha Island Treasures (Hawaiian music and dance), pupus, wine tasting and, with any kind of luck, a pastel sunset fit for paradise.
Labor Day for some is the concluding three day weekend to soak up those last summer rays, but for those of us who stick around Seattle rain or shine it’s finally time for the largest music and arts festival in the nation. Or maybe anywhere. The 43rd annual Bumbershoot Festival is nearly here, and if you’re sticking around the city it’s a must experience event for Seattleites of all ages. Over 100,000 people flock to the Seattle Center every year to enjoy the best in comedy, film, theater, and of course every
In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Lucia, a gem in the Eastside neighborhood of Kirkland. The restaurant has high ceilings, modern black decor, and full of well-dressed young professionals. However, it is also a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that many families enjoy. Patio seating on
This pun-tiful, quirky little salad shop is exactly what downtown Seattle needs. Right in the middle of food court central, Evergreens offers a beautiful variety of fresh, mostly local and organic, and
Paychi Karen Guh knows quite a lot about fashion design. Born in Taiwan, she earned a master’s degree in textile design from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now Philadelphia University), worked at Nordstrom for 15 years in various roles including textile designer and design director, and recently attended a two-week course in London and Milan put on by
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