From her Seattle roots and early career as a dancer with the PNB, fashion designer Amanda Brotman has brought elegance and femininity to her collection of high-fashion handbags and jewelry at Amanda Pearl.

From the sparkle and magic of the Pacific Northwest Ballet stage to the luster and glamour of specialty handbags and jewelry, Amanda Brotman expresses a style that is feminine and exquisite, but unique to her.

As one of the country’s leading cities in sustainability, it might come as a shock that Seattle has just recently got on board with the environmentally sound concept of wine on tap.

Nix the case boxes, corks and labels — bottled wine has gone by the wayside for green grape crushing minds who are now focusing their efforts in eco-friendly casks of wine, similar to the likes of Pike’s brews.

Our top spots for chowing down on easter morning.

Easter Sunday is a holiday for everyone, religious or not. Whether you choose to spend the day with family or friends — or both — there are some time-tested rules to follow. The ham needs to be tender, cloth napkins are a must for the table setting, and a semi-formal dress code is strictly enforced. With this criteria in mind, Seattleite offers up our favorite spots for the biggest brunch of the year.