SPL: Summer Reading

SPL: Summer Reading...

I heart the Library. I’m there probably 3-5 times a week, sometimes with no purpose at all. I just like it there. Maybe it was all my years wishing I was a dorky librarian, but alas I always get excited when Seattle libraries have free events going on. Here’s a few that caught my eye that I think every one could enjoy: Photo courtesy of shutterhacks. -DANCE at the International District Community Center, Thursday: You ...
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Out to Lunch Series: PBJ with a side of music

Out to Lunch Series: PBJ with a side of music...

Hooray, it’s here. Free music all summer long for that hour that you just need to get off your ass and do something outside. Instead of spending money at Sephora, like some people (cough cough) head to the Bank of America Plaza today for some folk-rock. Photo courtesy of Out To Lunch 2011 Summer Concert Series Kris Orlowski & The Passenger String Quartet is totally new to me, and that’s what I love about this summer...
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Viva Volterra: $30 for $50 Worth of Food and Wine

Viva Volterra: $30 for $50 Worth of Food and Wine...

Our official fine dining deal of the day comes from Volterra, a Ballard restaurant that serves up delicious food and wine in Ballard and is a huge supporter of the Seattle International Film Festival. In celebration of another successful SIFF, they’re running a special promotion for their twitter followers- $30 for a $50 gift certificate to Volterra. I know that in the age of highly-restricted,...
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A Match Made in Heaven: FREE Ice Cream Floats from DRY Soda

A Match Made in Heaven: FREE Ice Cream Floats from...

I don’t know about you, but Monday was a little rough for me. Tuesday is looking pretty good though so far- and there’s FREE ice cream involved. (from flickr user Meagan) Get to the corner of 1st and Stewart in Belltown some time between 12:00 2:00pm today because the DRY Soda Tasting Truck is teaming up with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream to hand out FREE ice cream floats. I know that you’re familiar with...
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Dinette on a Dime: Sandwich Lunch Service

Dinette on a Dime: Sandwich Lunch Service...

Dinette has been a popular Capitol Hill dining destination for a long time- it’s a small, intimate space with good drinks and an extensive menu that dedicates an entire category to their delicious, topping-laden toasts. But dinner at Dinette doesn’t come cheap, so I don’t get to devour a plate full of toasty goodness nearly as often as I’d like. Their brand new lunch service though features a rotating...
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Weekend Round-Up: 6/24 – 6/26

Weekend Round-Up: 6/24 – 6/26...

Solstice has passed, but that means that summer is just (barely) getting started. We may not be experiencing a heatwave, but I still think you should do your civic duty as a Seattlite this weekend and get outside, eat and drink delicious things, and bare your legs just in case the temperature passes 65 degrees. Here are some weekend events where we think you should do just that: Take a long lunch today and go see The...
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Ebey Farms: Meat Bruce King

Ebey Farms: Meat Bruce King...

Last year I was on the hunt, so to speak, for a farm that sells half hogs. The caveat here is I didn’t want to pay obscene prices – and in Washington that seems to be pretty hard. You see farmer’s markets these days selling eggs for $7 a dozen and I’m wondering if vendors are starting to take advantage of this new way of eating. Don’t get me wrong, I love this new way – but I ain’t...
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Fitness19: Sweatin’ to the Cheapies

Fitness19: Sweatin’ to the Cheapies...

If you live in Ballard you have lots of great gym options, but I wouldn’t call any of them cheap. From the uber pricey yoga studios that line Old Ballard Ave to the reasonably priced Ballard Health Club, what if you want to go somewhere that’s just weights, machines and doesn’t cost you $100, $50 or even $30 a month? Photo courtesy of Fitness19 Welcome to the hood, Fitness19. They are the simple approach to...
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Free Zumba and Yoga Classes at Seattle Center

Free Zumba and Yoga Classes at Seattle Center...

Okay guys, I wore a skirt to work today WITHOUT tights- that means two things: I seriously need to invest in some self-tanner and a pedicure (definitely time to hit up Stylus Salon’s happy hour) and summer has officially begun. We’ve got a good 10 weeks of decent weather in front of us now, so it’s time to maximize your outdoor time and store up Vitamin D supplies for the other 42 crappy weeks. And that...
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The Consumer’s Conflict: Fishing for Answers

The Consumer’s Conflict: Fishing for Answers...

Here in Seattle, it’s totally normal to get a little geeky about the eco-friendliness of your food. We don’t just talk about the merits of grass-fed beef, we attend social events dedicated to the subject. Well, another such soiree is happening Tuesday, June 21st at 6:00pm at The Palace Ballroom. If you’ve ever felt a wave of confusion and guilt walking through the seafood department of any grocery store, I...
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