Seattle Stories (Ep. 1) Unveils the Monorail’s Secrets!

Theatre-folk Troy Fischnaller and MJ Sieber have just informed us of their new project, Seattle Stories. “The show is hosted by local actor Rob Burgess and will feature a new local comedic genius every week in the role of the ‘expert,'” writes Sieber. “For our first episode we’ve got Ian Bell.” And surprising news about Monorail and Space Needle’s ultimate purpose, it turns out. We are taken aback at never having heard of any of this before, but it makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Continue reading Seattle Stories (Ep. 1) Unveils the Monorail’s Secrets!

Food, Restaurant

A Short Distance to Travel to FAR-EATS

Drive down the left side of 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle, and you might not notice the “Global Food Garden” that’s grown at the intersection with Bell. That’s where Geogy Chacko has opened a number of little restaurants, most recently the flagship known as FAR-EATS. Continue reading A Short Distance to Travel to FAR-EATS

Business, News

Will Leap Leapfrog Kinect?

But the tech space being what it is, Kinect already has a next-generation competitor: Leap, from the cunningly-named Leap Motion. Boasting that it’s “200 times more accurate than anything else on the market,” Leap Motion is taking pre-orders for a $70 little slab that “can distinguish your individual fingers and track your movements down to a 1/100th of a millimeter.” Continue reading Will Leap Leapfrog Kinect?

Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts

Glimpses: “Frontyard”

Here’s to hoping this coming weekend affords at least one opportunity for Sculpture Park chair lounging. Either way, thanks for … Continue reading Glimpses: “Frontyard”

Food, Restaurant

It’s Not Switzerland Until You’ve Melted Some Cheese

I think rösti best eaten just after an Alpine excursion, or failing that, several walks up and down a small hill. In that latter case, if you’re near Thun, Gasthof Kreuz in Amsoldingen works perfectly. It’s a family-run place, overlooking Thun and frequented by locals. Continue reading It’s Not Switzerland Until You’ve Melted Some Cheese

Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts

Glimpses: “Summer Rain”

“The world, even the smallest parts of it, is filled with things you don’t know.” – Sherman Alexie Thanks to … Continue reading Glimpses: “Summer Rain”

News, Sports

All Eyes on Tacoma for Bizarre Pitching Matchup

Tonight’s mound duel between 49-year-old former Mariner Jamie Moyer and 22-year-old future Mariner Danny Hultzen is really just an odd coincidence, but what a fun one! A week ago, Moyer was part of the Baltimore Orioles organization, who had picked him up after his release from the Colorado Rockies, for whom Moyer became the oldest winning pitcher in major league history earlier this year. Continue reading All Eyes on Tacoma for Bizarre Pitching Matchup