A conversation with Seattle
This fall, the University Village shopping center welcomes no fewer than 12 new retail and dining establishments, including the grownup hipster-wear of Amsterdam’s Scotch & Soda, resort-wear from Calypso St. Barth, mom-wear (“Hello, waist!” — their quote, not ours) from Hot Mama, and eyewear from Sunglass Hut. Continue reading University Village: Have a Molly Moon Cone with Your Scotch & Soda
Today, social media is full of inevitable raves about Din Tai Fung now that there’s new confirmation that the restaurant is opening in Seattle proper. I have a different view of these beloved dumplings. Continue reading Din Tai Fung, Please Leave Me Breathless Instead of Brothless
The 2011 Champions Series rolled into town last night. As part of the 12-city tour, the city of Seattle got a rare glimpse of live, professional (or formerly professional) tennis.
Featuring tennis icons like Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg, and Jimmy Connors (who was playing in competitive tennis for the first time in eleven years), last night’s Champions Series action pitted Michael Chang against Jim Courier in the first match, followed by Pete Sampras against John McEnroe—who was making his tour debut. Continue reading Tennis Champions Play in Seattle (and Pick Their Favorite Foods)
As we take baby steps toward more Seattle street food, how about a Taiwanese night market, at least for one night? This annual event at the University of Washington’s Red Square has been growing each year. This year, to mark the 100th year of Republic of China (aka Taiwan) independence, the night market is holding a centennial celebration, with the theme “100 Bites of Taiwan.” Continue reading TOSA’s Taiwanese Night Market Returns to UW on Saturday