June 2010

Shopping Around: June’s Shopping Finds

This month's shopping finds.

Category: Shopping + Fashion Articles   This month’s shopping finds.Poolside Pin-UpPetite and blonde, Angela Holstrom (right), 30, may at first look out of place rummaging through muumuus at a thrift shop on Aurora Avenue. But the Bitter Lake resident isn’t looking for fit—she’s searching for vibrantly colored fabrics to repurpose for her vintage-style Angel Eyes…

Summer Guide 2010: Ballard & Greenwood/Phinney

Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a

Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a thriving art walk and farmers’ market, and, of course, the summer Seafood Fest (this year, July 10–11; seafoodfest.org), where the salmon booths pack ’em in like sardines. BallardAll-star Farmers’ MarketThe Ballard Farmers’ Market (Ballard Avenue NW between 20th…

Summer Guide 2010: Outdoor Music

Looking for more summer events? Check out our Festivals and Outdoor Movies guides. SEATTLE Seattle Peace Concert Series6/13–9/19Get out and enjoy Seattle’s city parks at these free, family friendly concerts held on Sundays featuring local and regional musicians. Canned food donations for Northwest Harvest appreciated.Must-see shows/bands: Adrian Xavier (8/29 Volunteer Park), Kuli Loach & Andy Coe…

Local Authority: Tim Miller Lowside Motorcycle T&A

Just in time for summer, Tim Miller hits the road with the only motorcycle- and scooter-specific tow

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Just in time for summer, Tim Miller hits the road with the only motorcycle- and scooter-specific towing biz in Seattle Tower Of PowerName: Tim MillerOccupation: Owner and operator, Lowside Motorcycle T&AFavorite Summer Ride: High Bridge Road in SnohomishPreferred Bikes: European, especially Austrian or ItalianBest Part of His Job: “Getting to…

The Must List: June

Our top to-do's for June

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Our top to-do’s for June Sip and Sing AlongCROSBY, STILLS & NASH Legendary folk rockers Crosby, Stills & Nash kick off Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Summer Concert Series. No, Neil Young won’t be joining the party, but the rolling lawn, the wine and the lovely amphitheater setting—not to mention the trio’s…

Seattle Summer Guide 2010

Hallelujah! Summer is finally here!

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Hallelujah! Summer is finally here! As locals know, from the first moment the sun starts showing its big yellow head, we’re in our short sleeves and aiming to spend as many hours outdoors as possible. Looking for ways to fill those gloriously long days? Our annual summer guide features countless…

Road Trip: Rainier Independent Film Festival

Mount Rainier makes a mighty fine backdrop for indie films

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Mount Rainier makes a mighty fine backdrop for indie films Rainier Independent Film FestivalWhere: The fourth annual Rainier Independent Film Festival, June 11–13 ($5–$40; rainierfilmfest.com) in the Ashford Valley, about five miles from the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Why: This intimate film fest offers the chance to…

Home: Crib Notes

Some girls grow up surrounded by fairy tales, but little Anais Canlis

Category: Shopping + Fashion Articles   Some girls grow up surrounded by fairy tales, but little Anais Canlis’ nursery has a more realistic narrative. Crib NotesBorn February 9 to glass artist J.P. Canlis and his wife, Leigh (who runs their gallery, Canlis Glass, and is also a contributor to seattlemag.com’s Balancing Act blog), Anais (pronounced…

Scoop: Friday Night Bikes

The Marymoor Velodrome Association

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   The Marymoor Velodrome Association’s track-racing series keeps legs spinning and heads turning all summer long Friday Night Bikes There’s something magical about the science of a velodrome—the way the smooth track, the steeply banked turns and the centripetal force interact to whip bicyclists round and round toward the finish line—and…

Tasting Notes: Cave B Winery

Freddy Arredondo

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Freddy Arredondo’s culinary background informs Cave B Winery’s approach to winemaking. Chef’s choiceMost winemakers aren’t lucky enough to have a vineyard right outside their wineries. Generally, they buy their grapes from vineyards near and far—sometimes staying involved in decisions on when to water and when to harvest but often deferring…

Summer Guide 2010: Waterfront & Bainbridge Island

Nothing reminds you of why you live here like a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island.

Waterfront Many locals try to steer clear of downtown during the summer months, but here are just a few reasons to venture forth among the out-of-towners. On the waterfront at Pier 66, try the mahi mahi tacos from the walk-up counter at Anthony’s Fish Bar (2201 Alaskan Way; 206.448.6688; anthonys.com/restaurants/info/pier66.html). Sitting on the patio right…

Cheap Eats: China Town’s Noodle King

A deft hand toss is Noodle King

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   A deft hand toss is Noodle King’s crowning achievement Royal TreatWhen I ordered the hot and spicy seafood noodle soup with hand-tossed noodles ($8.95; $6.95 with regular noodles) at Noodle King, the last thing I expected to see was owner Huiyu Liu making the noodles to order. I found myself…