Seattle has long been known to be counterculture. From the early grunge bands of the 90s to the origination of Starbucks and heavy rains, there’s always been something indescribable that makes Seattle the great city that it is.
April 25, 2012
Brunch in the Seattle Space Needle
Built for just $4.5 million, the Seattle Space Needle is the architectural icon of Seattle shown in just about every photograph of the skyline you’re liable to see. Erected for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, whose theme was the 21st Century, the Space Needle is not just an architectural wonder, but has helped to define Seattle’s collective psyche for a generation.
April 9, 2012
Where to Find the Best Seattle Oysters
Oyster lovers rejoice! The Puget Sound and coastal flats which lie to the north and south mean Seattle’s got a stronghold on the oyster market. And though there’s plenty of availability, nowadays the oyster is shrouded in mystery. “Best not to eat them in the months containing the letter ‘R’,” some say, or the question on whether size matters is often raised, or whether or not farmed or fresh is important – all this leads to oyster confusion which doesn’t help the amateur oyster eater when it comes time to chow-down on one of the earth’s greatest foods.
March 20, 2012
The Soul of Seattle: Pike Place Market
Often referred to as the Soul of Seattle, the Pike Place Market encompasses nine acres and more than a half-century of Seattle history. Many tales, historic tidbits, and a few locals-only taverns hail from these cobbled avenues. It remains today as one of Seattle’s best (and free) attractions.
February 22, 2012
Seattle’s Georgetown
Seattle’s Georgetown has, for a while now, been off the traveler’s list of quirky, cultural Seattle hotspots due to a recessed economy and something of an edgy feel to its main boulevards. Well, that sentiment has been washed away in recent years, thanks to an influx of business-savvy artists who have spent time and made good effort to revitalize the community.
February 6, 2012
Seattle’s EMP Museum
Once known as the Experience Music Project, this shimmering, Frank Gehry-built, jellyfish-like building is a cultural icon and perhaps Seattle’s main attraction – aside from the weather, that is (snicker snicker).
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May 7, 2012
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