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.
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
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.
Now of course you are wondering, “how would she know if a staunch non-vegan would like this food? She isn’t one.” And I would respond by first commending you for being a critical consumer, and then by explaining the funny story of how I brought a plate of Veggie Grill “buffalo” wings to work, watched said staunch non-vegans chow down on them, and then received a very sincere
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.
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