The Cooks & Books visiting chef series

April 16th, 2009 by Michelle No comments »

Check out Kim Rickett’s April 28th event “What We Talk About When We Talk About Food: An Evening with Seattle Writers” at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom!

Local authors include: Erica Bauermeister, Shauna Ahern, Molly Wizenberg, Maggie Savarino Dutton, Matthew Amster-Burton and Kathleen Flinn.


To purchase tickets…
by email: contact us
by phone: 206-632-2419
or purchase: online

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Seattle Fashion Week 4/15 – 4/18

April 14th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Local designers like Blayne Walsh, Logan Neitzal, and West Seattle’s Heart on My Sleeve take their spring/summer collections to the runway. Tickets and schedule at: Seattle Fashion Week.

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City Stimulus on TriplePundit.com

April 10th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

City Stimulus: A local Cause with Global Ambition

When attempting to connect consumers with causes, there is no greater tie than tapping into the local community. While high profile causes are important, often times, unless it affects someone directly, it is difficult to forge that compelling personal connection. And there are many types of local causes that need support, where consumers can relate in a meaningful way and be instrumental in making a direct impact that ultimately affects them personally.

Recognizing this need, Shannon Kelly, a brand strategist, “trendscaper” and founder of In Your Head, a strategic consultancy specializing in top-of-mind awareness marketing, decided to create a program to foster her Seattle community, and help local businesses thrive in a challenging economic climate. So she developed City Stimulus, an affinity-based grassroots program designed to reward participants for shopping and supporting their local retail establishments and restaurants. The goal was to…” READ MORE…

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Sunny day shoes…

April 9th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

If your pedicure needs accessorizing due to this fine sunny weather- A Mano has a great selection of new spring shoes. Just south of SAM on 1st (1115 First Ave).

And please tell Nealy City Stimulus sent you.

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Barrio happy hour

April 4th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Barrio unveils a new cocktail specials and happy hour menu available Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight; Friday through Saturday from midnight to 2 a.m. The full Happy Hour menu can be found here.

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Maison Luxe new location

April 4th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Maison Luxe is offering 30% off all orders now through April 30th! {excludes artwork and warehouse items}

Check out their new location at:
95 Yesler Way | Second Floor
Seattle WA 98104
P. 206 405.2828
F. 206 405.2888
blog: www.maisonluxe.blogspot.com

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Taste Washington! – this weekend

April 3rd, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Taste of Washington includes 200 wineries and 75 restaurants showcasing premier sips and bites and to engage the audience in an educational venture fit to please any palate April 4th and 5th.

Some of the featured wineries and restaurants will include Olsen Estates, Saint Laurent Winery, Wines of Substance, Barrio, Purple Café and Wine Bar and Waterfront Seafood Grill.

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Easter supper at Lark

April 3rd, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Lark will host a Sunday Easter Supper, April 12th from 3-7 pm featuring 3 courses served family style. The cost is $60 per person, and reservations can be made at 206.323.5275.

1st Course
Salumi and Fra Mani salamis
Rabbit rillettes on toast with mostarda di uva
Foie gras stuffed Armagnac prunes
Marcona almonds and marinated olives

2nd Course
Burrata with fava beans, mint and olive oil croutons
Blue Bird Grain Farm farro with nettles, asparagus and mascarpone
Whole roasted Branzino with lemon, fennel and green olives
Naturally raised veal crepinette with Spring onions and morel mushroom cream
Rotisserie leg of lamb with polenta, escarole, pine nuts and currants

Dessert
Vanilla pot de crème with rhubarb jam and almond croquant
Chocolate madeleines with dark chocolate sauce

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Matthew Porter- “Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide” Exhibition

April 3rd, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Matthew Porter, co-owner of Bluebottle, will be showcasing his newest monkey world collection at Frank and Dunya Gallery (3418 Fremont Ave. North) in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The show runs: April 1 – 29, 2009

All available pieces can also be purchased at: www.matthewporterart.etsy.com

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DailyCandy weekend events…

March 27th, 2009 by Shannon No comments »

Duet Spring Sale
What: Bellevue’s Posh on Main and La Ree Boutique take up to 85 percent off last season’s clothes and footwear.
Why: Shoes by Stella McCartney, Loeffler Randall, and Tory Burch; clothes by Tracy Reese, Rag & Bone, and Hanii Y.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Posh on Main, 10245 Main St. (425-454-2022); La Ree Boutique, 11 103rd Ave. NE (425-453-7868).

EAT (and DRINK)
Poppy’s Happy Hours
What: Jerry Traunfeld’s minimenu includes curry leaf cabbage strudel, cauliflower sumac spread, naanwiches, and cheap drinks.
Why: Gosh thali mighty.
When: Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m.-close.
Where: 622 Broadway E. (206-324-1108).

Check out the complete Daily Candy weekend guide here.

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