What We Crave
We don't know a much better way to patiently await this year's
summer-come-lately than to slip into the softly lit lounge of Licorous
on Capitol Hill and sink our teeth into a smoked white bean tartine.
By Lara Ferroni | June 20, 2008
Pet Dish
I usually wash my dogs in the backyard with the hose. It's a cold, chaotic, treat-heavy experience. But today, I turned my guest bathtub into a mini dog spa to sample one of a new line of animal skin care products recently launched by Bellevue organic chemist Adelia Ritchie.
By Lisa Wogan | June 20, 2008
Pet Dish
I'm not sure how I missed reports earlier this year of a University of Minnesota's Stroke Research Center study that found cat owners may be "less likely to die from heart attack, stroke or other types of cardiovascular disease."
By Lisa Wogan | June 20, 2008
The Saturday Knights are Seattle's premiere hip-hop party band. Add
a little punk, soul and blues to the mix and you've got an explosively
fun group. The Seattle music press has been salivating over the group's new
album, "Mingle," ever since advance copies began arriving last winter. On Tuesday, June 24, the group performs a dream gig with hip-hop star Robert Diggs, aka RZA, of hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, at Showbox SoDo.
By Gene Stout | June 20, 2008
Whether you are familiar with Ethiopian fare or adventuring for the first time, Habesha captivates.
By Providence Cicero | June 20, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
This afternoon, my kids and I hit the University Village Sidewalk Sale. Great stuff! At Village Maternity, I saw Mei-tei-style baby carriers, maternity wear and infant swimsuits, plus $10 bins of baby and toddler gear.
By Lora Shinn | June 20, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
My friend Mariah and I went to the Wing Luke Asian Museum last week with our kids, and it was fab. What I found most interesting was the museum's use of space and light, two elements toddlers and preschoolers can't get enough of.
By Lora Shinn | June 20, 2008
Daily Find
If you're looking for a greeting card worthy of a hand-written note, look no further than Portland's Old School Stationers, the creation of Arlington, Wash., native and former Microsoftie Brian Reed. The charming letterpress line features hand-drawn images of trees, animals and birds on cards ($8 each), journals ($20) and wall prints ($42).
By Kathy Schultz | June 20, 2008
