The True Meaning of “Happy Hour” - Seattle magazine
WEBIn the 1920s, the phrase “happy hour” was used by the Navy for a period of scheduled athletic activity or other entertainment. The first mention in print of “happy hour” in this context came in a 1959 Saturday Evening Post article. But it was earlier, in the 1920s, thanks to the failed experiment called Prohibition, when brave citizens ...
The Hops Capital of the World is in Eastern Washington
WEBWith 75 percent of the nation’s hops grown in Yakima, this year's harvest is one of the most anticipated by brewers around the world. By Kendall Jones September 11, 2017. This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of Seattle magazine. In 1868, Charles Carpenter, a farmer’s son from New York state, moved to the Yakima ...
How Saks Off 5th Stacks Up Against Nordstrom Rack
WEBSize Matters. Size-wise, the Rack boasts over 42,000-square-feet while Saks Off 5th falls slightly short at 36,000. Nordstrom Rack has a home section, offering throw pillows, blankets and kitchenware, while Saks Off 5th does not. The Rack’s beauty section is also more extensive with more brands and products available than Saks’ travel-size ...
15 Best Neighborhoods in Seattle - Seattle magazine
WEBIn a city celebrated for its distinct enclaves steeped in neighborhood pride, it’s a tricky proposition selecting The Best. After all, choosing a place to live is an exercise in juggling priorities—affordability, schools, safety, housing, yards, amenities, walkability, views, accessibility—that change over an individual’s lifetime.
recipes Archives - Seattle magazine
WEBCooking in Quarantine: Frosted Flakes and Brioche French Toast? Yes, Please
The Best Cakes by the Slice in Seattle
WEB2. Coyle’s Bakeshop. Greenwood, 8300 Greenwood Ave. N; 206.257.4736. Dense carrot cake with dates instead of raisins and plenty of cream cheese frosting. Photography by Alex Crook. 3. Deep Sea Sugar & Salt. Georgetown, 6601 Carleton Ave. S; 206.588.1186. The London Fog, an Earl Grey cake with bergamot mascarpone cream.
Why Concierge Care is Becoming More Popular in Seattle
WEBA study in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) found that concierge care reduced preventable hospital care to the tune of $120 million in health care savings per year and a per-capita cost decrease of $2,551 per patient; more than most annual concierge program fees. In other words, concierge care saved enough money to pay for itself.
Seattle Coffee Guide: The Iconic Shops - Seattle magazine
WEBSeattle’s first coffee cart (which has since transitioned into a walk-up window), known for its allegiance to liberal causes (seriously, even more so than the average coffee place), always makes you feel like its favorite customer. Now, please, step aside, because its favorite customer is right behind you. 520 Pike St.; 206.625.0449. Caffé Vita.
Top Doctors 2021 Archives - Seattle magazine
WEBTop Doctors 2021: Covid Warrior. EvergreenHealth was the first hospital in the United States to confirm community spread of Covid-19. Name: Francis X. Riedo, M.D. Practice and Hospital Affiliation: I am EvergreenHealth’s Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention and have been with the health system for almost 30 years.
12 Bakeries Perfect for Every Occasion - Seattle magazine
WEBNov 2, 2018 — Georgetown, 6322 Sixth Ave. S; 206.763.1151. The rolling racks of pretzel-like lye rolls ($1.25), dense square loaves of rye bread ($10–$13) and overwhelmingly large cinnamon rolls ($7) at this Fremont favorite serve an important role: both as eye candy and as the menu, since you won’t find it written down anywhere.