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WEBEditor’s Note: This series is a partnership between Seattle magazine and Greater Seattle Partners, designed to recognize some of the region’s boldest Uncommon Thinkers — the inventors, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are transforming communities and driving positive change throughout the world.
The Best Fish Markets in the City - Seattle magazine
WEBTaylor Shellfish Capitol Hill, 1521 Melrose Ave.; 206.501.4321; tayloroysterbars.com > Before Taylor Shellfish had developed a reputation for its swanky oyster bars, it was first a farm—a Shelton farm known for being the U.S.’s biggest producer of farmed shellfish.
The Best Live Music Venues in Seattle
WEBAug 20, 2014 · Jewelbox Theater at the Rendezvous [Belltown] Vibe/Sound: This supposedly haunted vintage theater (built in 1927), with a tiny, red-curtained stage, is housed inside the longstanding Rendezvous Restaurant and Bar.Patterned wallpaper and soft lighting wrap audiences in old-time ambiance during live music shows by emerging bands of all kinds—recently augmented by a partnership with Neumos.
The Best Seafood Restaurants in Seattle
WEBRockCreek Everything about Eric and Christy Donnelly’s two-story Fremont restaurant is a showstopper, from the industrial-style fishing lodge design to the killer cocktails, expert service and massive, backlit scenic photos of the Pacific Northwest.
Best Seattle Suburbs for Affordable Homes
WEBEverett’s fortunes have changed; the economy is looking up for the once-distressed city north of Seattle. Signs of good times ahead: Narrative Coffee, a new, upscale coffee bar recently opened in a historic building on Wetmore Avenue in the heart of downtown; Funko, a leading pop culture products company known for its whimsical and unique items, opened its first retail store and new ...
The Twilight Tour: A Guide to Visiting Forks - Seattle magazine
WEBBefore Twilight put Forks on the map, even a lot of Washington residents probably hadn’t heard of it. Now, the logging town—population 3,800—draws tourists from around the country, especially in September during its Forever Twilight in Forks Festival (9/12–9/15), celebrating the events and characters from the book series and movies.While diehard fans may want to focus on a visit to the ...
Seattle Remembers the Japanese Internment
WEBA wrenching chapter in our region’s history was written 70 years ago this month: the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans.In 1942, in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack, amidst war hysteria, racism and fears of sabotage, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, forcing the evacuation of 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry (two-thirds of them U.S. citizens) to “war ...
Carnivore’s Guide: Best Steakhouses in Seattle
WEBJak’s Grill The Vibe: Yes, there are tall booths and the lighting is dim, but Jak’s is less a steakhouse in feel than all the others on our list.We love that it seems like a second home, and that the locals treat it as such, stopping in for dinner or lunch in casual dress.
11 Perfect Weekend Getaways Near Seattle
WEBBy Nicole Meoli Myles, Ali Brownrigg, Sheila Cain, Danielle Centoni, Jenny Cunningham, Rachel Hart, Allison Scheff, Jess Thomson August 5, 2015
Back to the Future: Why Seattle’s World’s Fair Mattered
WEBNow we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of something that is usually short-lived. World’s fairs are here today, gone tomorrow. They are fantasy towns that inform and entertain, then disappear.