Author Archives: Melanie Eng

Eat+Drink By Melanie Eng on January 19, 2012

DRY Soda And The Art Of Smartphone Mixology

The all-natural local favorite releases a cocktail-themed app. Seattleites can’t stop drinking DRY Soda — a locally-produced, all-natural alternative to unhealthy carbonated drinks. Not only is DRY Soda attractive from a health-conscious, groovy-organic standpoint (there are only four ingredients!), but also comes in eight delicious flavors, including rhubarb, lavender, cucumber and juniper berry. (more…)

Culture+Society Eat+Drink By Melanie Eng on December 30, 2011

Seattle Bites Food Tour At Pike Place Market

Eat your way through Seattle’s famous culinary bazaar. For more than a century, Pike Place Market has served as a cultural emblem of the Pacific Northwest. Fishmongers chant and casually toss the day’s catch through the air, colorful rows of merchants boast a variety of handcrafted gems, and eateries with scrumptious local cuisine beckon from every corner. Ah, the essence of Seattle. (more…)

An activity from last year's Winter Fishtival

Culture+Society By Melanie Eng on December 21, 2011

Winter Fishtival: Exciting And Educational

Wrap up the holiday season at Seattle Aquarium. Looking for a fun, family-oriented way to enjoy the tail-end of the holiday season? Head over to the Seattle Aquarium after Christmas for fun activities, special demonstrations and hands-on learning at its most popular annual event — Winter Fishtival. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Melanie Eng on December 15, 2011

Light The Candles: A Hanukkah Concert

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music from the Seattle Jewish Chorale. It’s virtually impossible to turn on the radio in December and not hear rendition after rendition of America’s favorite Christmas tunes. Bon Jovi rocks out to announce Santa’s arrival in town, while Bing Crosby croons about snowy white Christmas dreams — but what about those of us who celebrate the holidays with potato latkes, dreidel games and lighting the menorah? Where are all the Hanukkah songs? (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Melanie Eng on December 8, 2011

Japanese Teahouse Literary Event

Enjoy tea and discussion with an award-winning Japanese author. This weekend, take part in a multicultural experience. Expand your literary palette, sip green tea in a traditional setting, and listen to celebrated Japanese-American author Naomi Hirahara discuss her bestselling whodunnit series, “Mas Arai Mysteries.” (more…)

Photo courtesy of Cool Chicks Holiday Mixer

Arts+Entertainment Eat+Drink By Melanie Eng on December 5, 2011

Cool Chicks, Making A Difference

Head out for an evening of gab, grub and cocktails to help children in need. Whether you’d like an excuse to show off that oh-so-adorable party dress you scored after braving the crowds on Black Friday, a chance to help out a charitable cause during the season of giving or you just want to throw back a few cocktails and ring in the holidays with your girlfriends — Cool Chicks Holiday Mixer promises a little bit of everything. The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8. (more…)

Arts+Entertainment By Melanie Eng on December 1, 2011

Family Fun At Jingle Bell-evue Arts + Craft Fair

Bring the kids for crafts and holiday magic at bellevue arts museum. As you take the kids to experience the enchantment of Snowflake Lane this month, swing by the Bellevue Arts Museum for Jingle Bell-evue Blvd, a family-oriented art workshop with fun crafts, festive treats and yuletide cheer that is free for all to attend. (more…)