Free Concert Giveaway Series: Empire of the Sun is Alive at the Paramount Wednesday October 23rd

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Who: After headlining several festivals this summer, Australian duo Empire of the Sun are finally embarking on a North American tour to celebrate the release of their first album in 5 years, Ice on the Dune. When Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, the electronic powerhouse men of the sun released their first

Free Concert Giveaway Series: The Paper Kites Take Down the Tractor Tavern Tuesday October 22nd

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Who: I seem to fall for anything Australian, but after listening to Bloom on repeat and reviewing their blunt autobiography via Facebook: “Hello we’re The Paper Kites. We play songs” I appreciate the sincerity of The Paper Kites   and love their new album States, recently released in the US. Bandmates Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Sam Rasmussen and Josh Bentley all played in separate bands before Christina and Sam were invited to perform at a festival and pulled the others along with them; the conversation to

A 9 Course 5 Wine Paired Culinary Journey in Washington Wine Country

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Photo Courtesy of the Herbfarm

The Herbfarm themed dining adventure is a bucket list item for many in the Pacific Northwest, and after having experienced it firsthand, I now fully understand and appreciate the foodie orgasm. Ron Zimmerman and Carrie Van Dyck, the husband and wife team behind the Herbfarm have meticulously orchestrated the perfect evening in Washington’s Woodinville wine country, taking diners on a 9 course culinary journey.

The director of Blue Ribbon Cooking School dishes out kitchen and catering tips.

All photos courtesy of Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center

We all gotta eat, but the fact is that many of us simply don’t know our way around the kitchen. Thankfully, Northwest native Vanessa Volkman is here to lend a hand. A former private chef and culinary consultant, Vanessa today oversees day-to-day operations for Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center (an institution founded by her mother, Virginia Duppenthaler, in 1995). Blue Ribbon’s weekly group classes cover everything from sharpening knives to

A Taste of Iceland brings delicious flavors and beautiful sounds.

The distance may be great between the two, yet the vibes of Seattle and Iceland might not be too far off the mark. (Think innovative cuisine and a thriving arts scene in both locales.) Check it out for yourself; from October 10 through 13, A Taste of Iceland comes here to transport Seattleites to the exotic, Nordic island.

Fabulous French pastries and custom cakes.

In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Midori Bakery, an adorable gourmet French bakery located in Redmond. They provide an array of delicious pastries in the shop, cater for Januik Winery, and other private events, but also have booths at the Saturday Bellevue farmer’s market and the Wednesday Kirkland farmer’s market. Tucked away in an office park, you’ll have to follow the signs

Another Seattle show, another chat with the talented frontman.

A year after our first Q&A, Langhorne Slim sets us straight on the band’s recent successes and future hopes. In essence? The friendly guys plan to keep on rocking out and shaking their tails, as they’ve been known to do. The group’s gradually making the Seattle rounds, hopping their way across the city’s many storied stages. This time, Langhorne Slim & The Law come to The Neptune Theatre Thursday, October 10. If you’re wise, you’ll join in on the celebration.