April 11, 2011

You know that bridge above from the way it is on the left. There was a time not too long ago, however, when it looked a lot more like the image on the right. If you’re a regular reader of Seattle Times Sunday magazine, you’re used to seeing Paul Dorpat’s popular ‘Now And Then’ column,

April 8, 2011

This Sunday, Seattle Restaurant Week (technically, 10 days–April 10 to 14 and April 17 to 21) kicks off. Have you made your reservations yet? 35th Street Bistro and Chiso are the Fremont eateries on the final list of 100+ restaurants that will dish up 3 courses for $28. The price has risen $3 per meal

April 8, 2011

The building still looks like Nana’s Soup House. The menu still looks like Nana’s Soup House’s menu. The interior still looks like Nana’s Soup House’s interior. But it ain’t Nana’s Soup House anymore. It’s Korner Kitchen! Under new management, the baked potato and soup purveyor has merely changed names. New owners Yen Khong & Jia

April 7, 2011

No, I don’t mean that metaphorically. Don’t worry, he’s doing just fine. I mean he literally came face to face with his maker, Steve Badanes, during this KING 5 Evening Magazine newscast. For those who don’t know the history of the Troll, it’s a good refresher. Also, learn who’s nose was used as a model

April 7, 2011

Preserving Seattle’s tree canopy is a goal of the city’s (Mayor Mike McGinn spoke about it here) that can sometimes be controversial. The city is actively looking for tree ambassadors. According to Jana of the city’s Office of Sustainability: Seattle’s urban forest needs your help! Seattle has a goal to reach 30% canopy cover by