Quinoa, the Perfect Grain
For those who are unfamiliar with this quintessential Incan grain (the Incans referred to it as the “mother grain”) familiarize yourself. Quinoa is considered by many to be a supergrain, delicious to taste and disproportionately high in protein. A popular composite of South American cuisine, quinoa is often substituted for rice or couscous to compliment...
Turkey Day Trivia!
It’s nearly that time of year again – time to eat a week’s-worth of calories in a single sitting and then slip in a turkey tryptophan-induced food coma. Mmmm. It’s common knowledge that the religious connotations of Christmas have been shoved a bit to the wayside to make room for chocolate Santas, reindeer sweaters and...
Annual Holiday Bazaar
Annual Holiday Bazaar Presented by Bellevue Club Nov. 5 2011 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Like most, nothing ignites my holiday spirit quite like arts and crafts. With this in mind, The Bellevue Club is bringing out the hottest artists and craft-enthusiasts to exhibit and sell their holiday pieces to the public in the...
Peso’s Still Steamin’
When my sister’s boyfriend, Sam, arrived for a visit last week I was given the daunting task of choosing a good restaurant for us to eat lunch. This was daunting for two reasons. First, Sam is French, lives in Paris and knows food — quality food. Secondly, this assignment was problematic because he is a...
Girl Power Hour 4G4: The Review
FasHIOn Girl Power Hour THE REVIEW I had to take a step back; I couldn’t help but acknowledge the amount of industry talent packed in one room. The innovative young professionals that had joined together to create Seattle’s fashion movement were now gathered together for 4g4. Each end of the spectrum, from marketing to models,...
Venik Lounge
August 2011 Story by Aleko Lilly Photos by Sam Cook Venik is a neighborhood bar with an upscale hotel’s cocktail list and a spirit-enthusiast’s liquor supply. And it’s incredibly, incredibly good. “Our aim is to focus on the guest and what they wish to enjoy through a straightforward and honest approach to cocktails,” said bar...
Clementine Shoes: Celebrating 5 Years
FaSHion Join The Celebration Clementine Shoes Celebrating their 5-year anniversary in style Join us for Sunday brunch! That’s right, Clementine is treating you with in-store mimosas and delicious bites from Little Rae’s bakery. To increase your interest, each attendant will get to draw a mystery discount to use in store. In addition, each shopper that spends just $100.00...
Rene Ropas: Doll House Prom
FasHIOn Rene Ropas Presents Doll House Prom September 22 2011, 7:00 pm iMUSIC 332 5th Ave North, Seattle WA 98109 Dress to impress, and join us for an evening immersed in fashion. The prom is all about getting dolled up and showing off that dress you’re dying to flaunt. Whether you missed prom, or you’re dying...
FNO: The Bravern
FasHioN Fashion’s Night Out At The Bravern September 8th 6 pm Fashion Night Out is a global fashion event stretching from Milan to Bellevue. Created to celebrate the world of fashion, the event is held at The Bravern for the third year, establishing itself as the biggest annual fashion event Seattle has seen. Last...
Going to Church With the Queens at “Le Faux”
Spending an evening watching the drag and celebrity impersonation show, “Le Faux” is an experience that I have trouble comparing to anything else. It’s oddly similar to how I imagine a Southern Baptist church service would be, but endlessly raunchier and a tad more accepting. The congregation is often on it’s feet. There is...
Bellevue Fashion Week 2011
FasHIoN Bellevue Fashion Week Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2011 Presented by Vogue Bellevue Fashion Week will be here before you know it. These few days will be packed full of fashion trends for 2012 and top collections from The Bellevue Collection. Vogue will be providing haute coverage for the third year in a row. Their...
DList Whereabouts This Weekend . . .
DListers, our new issue is on-line and will imminently grace a stand or nail salon near you. Big thanks to Karmin for the photo shoot and interview, we wish you well on your pathway to the top. As per usual, we’re making the moves and wheelin’ and dealin’ in office. A local talent will...
