Picks for Pioneer Square's gallery walk in Seattle: happy hour at Crimson C, "Truth Sessions" at Corridor Gallery, "The Vancouver Project" at Fat Tiger Studio, "Bin Labs" at SOIL and "Animal Logic" at Howard House.
By Marian Liu | November 5, 2008
The Overnight Desk
J & D's BaconSalt introduces a new product with the biggest mayonnaise-themed party this city has ever seen. Free BLTs! Cheap tequila! Semi-pro mayonnaise wrestling!
By Geoff Carter | October 27, 2008
Sake Nomi specializes in premium sake from small Japanese breweries. Owners Johnnie and Taiko Stroud operate a combination retail store and bar in Pioneer Square.
By Georg Kern | October 14, 2008
Ivan Doig's sweeping new novel, "The Eleventh Man," follows the fates of a legendary Montana football team that enlists during World War II.
By Mary Ann Gwinn | October 9, 2008
Recommendations for October's art walk in downtown Seattle include happy hour at Mitchelli's, photographs at Benham Gallery, sculptures at Gallery4Culture, woodcut prints at Davidson Galleries and glass dinosaurs at Vetri International Glass.
By Marian Liu | October 2, 2008
Daily Find
Looking for a perfect fall wrap? How about one that's cozy but not bulky, made from natural, sustainable fibers, drapes well on a variety of body shapes, comes in several great styles and colors, and is affordable? You'll find it at Cristina Dioguardi's new retail shop, Beyond Threads.
By Kathy Schultz | September 10, 2008
Minding the Store
Art lovers can map out Pioneer Square venues and see who's showing their art there by logging on to the First Thursday Art Walk Web site which features downloadable art walk maps and recent news from Seattle's art world.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 4, 2008
Daily Find
Maybe it's the way the stars have aligned or the particular phase of the moon. Whatever it is, it's causing local folks to plan big fashionable parties on Aug. 22. Three separate events are happening in Seattle that night, collectively featuring a fashion superstar, an award-winning designer, local boutiques and deft-fingered DJs.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 20, 2008
Gentle Snark
In a way, cocktails are much like computers: Once you know what goes into creating them, it's difficult to bring yourself to pay full price for one unless you're getting something that's absolutely guaranteed to make you the smartest person in the room. To earn that seven-buck pricetag, a cocktail must be mixed well, bigger than thimble-size and served in an environment that makes you happy you didn't just stay home and drink your own booze for half the cost. These seven bars serve drinks that have those quantities nailed.
By Geoff Carter | August 13, 2008
Daily Find
Owned by former model Saki Takeuchi, Shaula is stocked with affordable clothing from Japanese designers. The store's concept revolves around girly, feminine styles that appeal to women of all ages. You won't find much casual wear at Shaula, and I'm not sure you'll really find clothing that appeals to women of all ages, but you will find pretty dresses, skinny denim, fun tops and trendy accessories at great prices.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 13, 2008
