The Birth of American Vodka
If vodka is your spirit of choice, toast your next vodka cocktail to the originators of the Moscow Mule. It’s the 1940s and vodka had just been introduced to the states. Purveyors were finding it difficult to market vodka in a gin-saturated America. A Smirnoff distributor and Jack Morgan, owner of Cock ‘n’ Bull bar...
A Much-Needed OD on Hipster
DList was kind enough to get me two tickets to see ‘Twas the Night Before Deck at Neumos (brought to you by Seattle radio station 107.7!), where I experienced some incredibly sonorous indie music, all the while dancing in a sea of plaid shirts and skinny jeans. It was quite the hipster’s paradise. I’ve always...
Bar Ferd’nand
Located in the quaint and earthy Melrose Market in Capitol Hill, Bar Ferd’nand is a full-service wine bar that is open to the Market, encouraging a casual and inviting atmosphere. I’ve always found Capitol Hill nightlife to be a bit more ‘neon’ than ‘candlelight’, so it’s nice to have a low-key place to grab a...
‘Twas the Night Before Deck
Even the best musicians need to pregame before a big show. In this case, it’s the night before the ‘Deck the Hall Ball’ on Dec. 7, three groups will be performing at Neumos for ‘Twas the Night Before Deck’, a concert whose name would surely make Dr. Seuss chuckle. Showcasing their talents one night early...
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...
Diamonds Are Forever
FashiON Luly Yang Diamonds Are Forever Luly Yang bridal show was a charming display of princesses, draped elegantly with sparkly gowns. The venue was covered in extravagant décor; crystal centerpieces featuring decadent treats for the guest to indulge in. Bridal boutiques spread themselves throughout the room. From wedding photographers to gourmet catering, everything...
Rich Kids Brand Celebrates Fall With a Launch Party Next Monday!
Seattle has seen some great fashion come out of the city as of recently. One brand that has been making some serious noise is the stylish Rich Kids Brand. Rich Kids debuted this summer with a fresh streetwear appeal, sporting some fresh graphic tee’s, tanks, sweatshirts, and also showcased some great accessories in their Hooligan...
Tea Time at the Lobby Bar
For this reason I was immensely excited when I arrived at Lobby on Thursday night for “High Tea,” a $6 Long Island Iced Tea special that takes place every Thursday. As I entered the spacious, well-lit bar, meant to resemble a posh hotel lobby, I was delighted to find the entire place adorned in Halloween...
The Beautiful and the George and Dragon Ft. Lindsey Allen
Where do you go after months of adherence to a strict routine in preparation for a beauty pageant? The George and Dragon in Fremont, of course! That’s where we met our friend Justine after she placed in the top ten for Miss Washington USA Sunday afternoon. All Justine could think about was how much she...
Zebra Club Boudoir Fashion Show: The Review
FaSHioN Zebra Club Boudoir Fashion Show THE REVIEW ZC’s Boudoir Fashion Show was held at Bellevue’s Piano Bash on Sept. 30. The night was an atypical pairing of fashion and music from up-and-coming artists. ZC dared attendees to play detective, cracking the code and pinpointing the thought process behind the unique pre-show setup. When DJ Topspin...
It’s 5 O’clock All the Time for Keith Waldbauer
Now that Seattle’s weather has prompted the inevitable return of the North Face jackets and rainboots, being indoors doesn’t seem like such a bad idea — so why not take shelter from the cold and grey at Liberty in Capitol Hill? As both co-owner of Liberty, Consulting Mixologist for Kathy Casey’s Liquid Kitchen and a Vice...
