Seattle actress and writer Marya Sea Kaminsky steals the show with her moving (and rocking, roiling, spitting, moaning, shaking) portrayal of Electra, a woman imprisoned by her own mourning and hunger for vengeance. She is riveting. But there's lots more to like in this production--notably Sheila Daniels' clever directorial touches, including her nods to modernity...which I think falls under the category of spoilers.
Cupcake Royale's lovingly lethal Valentine's Day treat, the Deathcake Royale ($6.65) returns tomorrow. Made with Theo Chocolate, Stumptown espresso ganache and sinfully good chocolate cake, this deadly concoction (which weighs about a thousand pounds) is the perfect sinful gift for your sweetie (or yourself!).
Emmer and Rye opens this Thursday, Jan. 28th
Exactly a month after announcing that a restaurant lease has been signed for a spot on Queen Anne, chef Seth Caswell’s long-awaited Emmer & Rye restaurant is (almost) open for business.
Teriyaki, people. Martha Stewart wants to talk to me about teriyaki.
Wha? Huh? No, I've got no expertise on the matter. I like the stuff as much as the next gal for everyday convenience: it's cheap, good enough, quick. I grew up here, so I grew up on it. But no one is more dumbfounded yet excited than I am to talk to her majesty Martha than I am, and if teriyaki's the topic, then so be it. Frankly, I'd talk to her about tuna casserole. I mean, this is Martha Stewart we're talking about. (Do you think she'll be nice to me?)
Need a special delivery of a dozen or two cupcakes for an office birthday? Or even just one cupcake to a friend who's feeling a little down? Now, Trophy Cupcakes will deliver their sweet treats right to your door. There's no minimum purchase, and delivery rates are based on your area code. (Approximately $10 delivery charge if you live in the Seattle or Bellevue area.)
Same-day delivery is guaranteed if you place your order by 3pm.
Word has it that after the demise of Gourmet magazine last year, their Gourmet Today cookbook sales spiked. And for good reason--the national mag has been leaving foodies satisfied since 1941. Want a chance to mourn/celebrate?
There was a ton of creative, clever (not to mention painstaking!) work on view at the NW Film Forum's showcase of short film animation, but my overall fave was The Sinking of the Huntley, by Seattleite Drew Christie, who told me after the screening that he painted and drew this whole story on the pages of 12 vintage books—mostly Civil-War themed, until he ran out of those:
Local bakeries and restaurants are celebrating Elvis Presley's 75th birthday by giving nod to the King's favorite sweets (bacon maple doughnuts!) and eats (peanut butter and banana sandwiches!). Celebrate a rock-n-roll icon with a hunka food from one of these local spots:
Bacon and Maple Raised Doughnut, Top Pot DoughnutsHead to the downtown location (2124 5th Ave.) for a sweet and salty Elvis-inspired sweet available today only! Or swing by the our Mobile Chowdown this Saturday's and get a deep-fried goodie at the Top Pot trailer.
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