A verbal throwdown to determine who’ll compete at the National Poetry Slam.
When you hear the word “throwdown,” poetry isn’t generally what comes to mind. But at Seattle Poetry Slam’s Annual Grand Slam, slam poets from all over Seattle will be using their words as fists in a battle to determine who will make the four-member team to represent our city at the National Poetry Slam this summer in Charlotte, NC.
This Cat enjoys a fancy feast and this Madison Park spot serves up vegan fare with refinement.
Take a seat, place a napkin in your lap and get ready to be dazzled. Café Flora has tricks up their socially, environmentally, flavorally-conscious sleeves. This spot’s spring menu has me sprung.
Head to Belltown to curb your Latin cravings with traditional South American flavors.
No need to bring your passport on this trip south of the border. Enjoy the flavors and hospitality of Latin America, while still admiring the expansive views of Elliot Bay at Belltown’s newest establishment, Mestizo Tequila Ultra Lounge & Grill.
Treat yourself to a staycation in the Emerald City.
This time of year as trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming and the sun is shinning, staying home is more exciting than traveling. With people looking for new ways to enjoy their home city, “Staycations” have become the latest in traveling fads. Here’s your guide to setting the mood on your staycation in Seattle.
From skin, teeth to lips — when you look good, you feel good.
Just when I think I’ve sloughed with every scrub, shellacked my lids with every shadow, and smeared my body with every lotion, a whole new crop of cosmetic goodness comes out. Yay! Thankfully, I’m tasked with testing it all out for you and reporting back with just the really, really great stuff.
Fashionable shoes that fit your style!
Although flats and flip-flops are our friends, having a great pair of shoes is essential to complete a great outfit. Lucky for us designers have created a variety of shoes that will spruce up any of our spring outfits!
Passive me, naked you.
Check em Out: The Naked and Famous began as a meetcute between composer/writer Thom Powers and lyricist Alisa Xayalith at music school back in 2008. The two New Zealanders were approached by a few independent labels after feverishly sending electro pop demos around town and recruited three other Aucklandites to perform live around the country.
New arts events are opening across Seattle this spring.
Need a way to impress? We’ve got you covered. By Monday, your coworkers will marvel at how very cultured you are. In no particular order, the three best spring arts events you can see this weekend.
Ethan Stowell ventures out to keep it cool, cheap and choice with his new Ballard pizzeria.
You guessed it. Ethan Stowell and his team of culinary experts are at it again in Ballard (with more soon to come under “The Grubb Brothers” production name), this time with hand-tossed leafy salad, house-made spaghetti or gnocchi and, of course, lavishly doughy pizza.
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