Dear Seattle, It’s been really great to see you again. The last time we met, you were cold, grey, rainy and full of tents. And I was definitely in a dark space. Although I've always kinda loved your classic morose days, I must admit your blue skies have been glorious. The other day, I was …
Oh, Seattle
Oh Seattle, you ole salty dog, you. I was just nowhere near your neighborhood. But I was looking for a little fresh air, and, well, you do know how to draw a gal back in. You're always there when I need you. Refreshing sea air whispers over my skin with the sweetest kisses not even …
Multi-Love -UMO
My latest song/video obsession. Listening to this is like walking into a super sexy party while the one-who-got-away ditches the other girl and wraps his arm around your shoulder. Damn. (Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
And It Was Sunny … In May
Two weeks (sort of) back in time … Salty sea air, toes in the sand. The train screeches by. Clear, swooshing water as the boats pass along the Fremont canal. Fresh, crispy croissants and fruit pastries from Bésalu. The influx of sweet, bright, really really pretty cafés tinted a pale blue and scented with roasted …
Glenn Fleishman on Crumble & Flake’s (and my) Perils of Word-of-Mouth Advertising
The Economist comments on why people like me (who neither wake up early enough nor care to) still haven’t tasted Mr. Crumble & Flake’s already overpriced croissants. After arriving one day at 10am to find only about 5 things left in the case, I haven’t been back. Who are these people on the Hill who …
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Seattle & Its Beloved Coffee Scene via Eater
Coffee obsessives have their favorite haunts, roasters they’ll gladly travel across town for, baristas they insist pull the best shots. Just as Eater tipsters, readers, friends and family find joy and adventure in all that is good and right in the culinary world, so too should you approach the bumpercrop of fine cafes Seattle has …
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From Corso to Canlis – Latest Seattle Eats
Bang Bang Café - Cashew-Cauliflower Soup with 1/2 a Tuna Melt mmmmmmmm… The Lovely Mrs. Yuki of Bang Bang! Baguettes at Bastille Bastille’s Croque Madame Boudin Noir at Bastille Cocktails at Canlis 1 & 2 - Tasty Treats During Sunset at Bar del Corso Croquettes & Empanadas at EVO Spareribs and Lamb with Beans at …
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Preserve the Pinevue and Melrose Buildings!
Hi all!!! Many Capitol Hill residents are outraged about the recent plans to demolish the 300 block of East Pine Street. This block contains the Pinevue and Melrose Buildings, home to Bauhaus Coffee and several other thriving independent businesses. These buildings have maintained their original storefronts and show no significant sign of alteration for nearly …
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Seattle’s James Beard Winners
Looks like it’s another bright day in Seattle. This time via the James Beard Awards with the sun shining on some of our mastermind foodists. Congrats to Tom Douglas, Matt Dillon, Nathan Myhrvold and Maureen O’Hagan!!
Seattle Openings & Closings
The Funhouse to Vacate - But Looking on the Bright Side The Neighborhood Lady Moves into the CD Hood EVO Tapas Brings Cabaret to Cap Hill Crumble & Flake Due to Make Me Fatter Really Really Soon - Like May 5!!!!! Blech! Blech! Blech! - More Mixed-Use Crap Replacing Cool Stuff on the Hill in …
Biscuits + Brioche 