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Junuary Sale at Riversong

alison.brownrigg — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:28:40 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

We've lucked out with the weather so far this June, but that hasn't stopped River Burke, designer and owner of River Song jewelery and store in Madison Valley, from embracing the traditional June Gloom with a big old sale. From now until June 28, save up to 40 percent off in-store purchases and a flat 30 percent when shopping online (use code JUNEGLOOM). We're loving her sunny fiesta of spring style.

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Hawaiian Celebrity Chef Sam Choy Rolling Into Seattle With New Food Truck

Leslie Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:35:32 +0000

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Leslie Kelly

Sam Choy is such a tease.

The celebrity chef from Hawaii has been Tweeting about rolling out a food truck in Seattle:

“Sam Choy's bringing island favorites & more for you to enjoy. We cooking up Loco Moco, Kalua Pork, lots of Poke & other great dishes. Mo Poke, Mo Betta!”

The huggable Choy is known as the Godfather of Poke and that’s going to be the star attraction and the name of the new truck, Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max.

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Mossback Monday: The Graduation Speech to End all Graduation Speeches and More

alison.brownrigg — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:03:47 +0000

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Knute Berger

Graduations:
Novelist David Guterson tells the kids of Roosevelt High School to get over their narcissism and find true happiness in selfless acts. And he got booed for it. Lucky class of '13.

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Spend Father’s Day at Butch Blum

alison.brownrigg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:38:06 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

Sunday June 16 is Father’s Day and Butch Blum is doing it up right during their Summer Solstice Stylin’ event. From noon to 5 p.m., select merchandise will be 30 to 40 percent off (with party games to win additional markdowns); there will be a drawing to win one of three Virtual Golf Experience at Hotel 1000; enjoy 20 percent off made-to-measure suits, that day only, and styling appointments with Cameron Levin (appointment necessary for both), two great opportunities to style out your recent grad.

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June Gloom: Votive Candle Holders At Sugarpill

alison.brownrigg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:02:45 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

These locally made ceramic votive holders are lovely and glow so beautifully when lit by a tea light from within.

They're also water-tight which means you can fill them with flowers. $18 at Sugarpill.

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NuBe Green Goes Mobile

alison.brownrigg — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:31:02 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

This summer Cap Hill retailer NuBe Green is taking to the streets in their new 24-foot mobile solar powered boutique fashion out of a salvaged shipping container. Its first stop is at Bellevue’s Cupcake Royale, right in the heart of downtown Bellevue and will be there from June 20 through September 15. Inside you’ll find a slimmed down inventory of the same great stuff you love at NuBe Green’s brick and mortar, all designed and manufactured in the USA, delightfully packaged in a large rectangular box.

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The Must List: The Imminent Earthquake, Jonathan Adler Rocks U Village and Bainbridge Gets an Art Museum

lauren.mang — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:18:35 +0000

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Seattle Magazine Staff

Must Visit
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) Grand Opening
Bainbridge Island welcomes BIMA, its very own art and culture haven, focusing on contemporary work by artists from the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas. Go for the museum’s striking architecture—a curve of tall windows sweeps visitors toward the entrance—and for its many opening exhibits, including work by Bainbridge Island artist and children’s book illustrator Barbara Helen Berger.

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Four Refreshing Garden-Inspired Cocktails

lauren.mang — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:04:58 +0000

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A.J. Rathbun

It’s that time of year when us gardeners move from planting and planning to watering and weeding (sadly, for most, we’re still a bit away from harvesting). But don’t forget one of the most fun steps of all is watching your garden grow. Wait, you think this isn’t actually a fun step? I suggest the next time you take a break from the watering and the weeding to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor, that you have one of the below garden-inspired cocktails. I’ll bet you’ll find the whole process more fun.

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UPDATED: Save These Drinking Dates

Leslie Kelly — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:26:22 +0000

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Leslie Kelly

Summer is awash in tasty tasting events. Here are a few to add to your calendar, with the newest noted by an (*):

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Michael Cepress is Having a Show

alison.brownrigg — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:21:10 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

One of my most fave local designers, Michael Cepress, is hosting a show on June 21 at the Century Ballroom, featuring both men’s and women’s collections. This is excellent news for those of us ladies who love his menswear so much that we’ve considered having him make us a suit just to get to work with him.

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Sarah Jessica Parker + Manolo Blahnik + Nordstrom = Your Mind was Just Blown

alison.brownrigg — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:01 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

Update 10:14 a.m. Here's what I just got from Nordstrom: The line will be called SJP (natch), will launch in January at select Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com and will include sandals, flats, pumps and boots ranging from $200-$400, "runway-worthy shoes at attainable price-points...top-notch Italian craftsmanship with luxe materials in unexpected color combinations." OMG.

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Tom Douglas's TanakaSan Opens Tonight at Via6

allison.scheff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:48:16 +0000

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Allison Austin Scheff

Sneaky, sneaky.

Tom Douglas and Co. quietly teased the opening of TanakaSan on their Twitter last night:

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Mossback Monday: Radioactive Mud and a Seattle Woman Trying to Live on Light

lauren.mang — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:45:14 +0000

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Knute Berger

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Totokaelo End of Season Sale Starts June 15

alison.brownrigg — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:38:27 +0000

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Ali Brownrigg

My fave sale is from the most aspirational (for most) shop in town is about to drop. Totokaelo's end of season sale starts Saturday, June 15, with all spring merch marked down 30 to 50 percent. That means deals on Rick Owens, Jil Sander, Uzi, Raquel Allegra, Carven, Won Hundred and many, many other coveted brands. I love this sale.

While you're shopping, head over to Totokaelo Man to see what retail brainiac, Jill Wenger has in store for the dude in your life.

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Seattle magazine Father's Day Instagram Contest

lauren.mang — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:02:17 +0000

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Lauren Mang

After our successful (and extremely adorable) Mother's Day Instagram Photo Contest, we decided to do it again for Father's Day. Starting now through Sunday, June 16, snap an Instagram photo of you and your dad (or dads: you and your kids) out and about at your favorite Seattle spot (think restaurant, park, shop, sporting event, you name it) and tag it @Seattlemag #FathersDayPics to enter the contest.

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