Everything fabulous in Washington: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
Shelby Elmore is the director of marketing and brand design of Ascend Hospitality Group, a Black- and female-led locally owned restaurant group based in Bellevue. “My job is to be the North Star of each of AHG’s 8 concepts to ensure that everything — from marketing, and advertising, to design and innovation — fits the different immersive guest experiences.”
With National Margarita Day coming up on Feb. 22, now’s the perfect time to get your plans in order for the boozy holiday and indulge in a few of Washington’s most beloved margs. Here are the 5 best margaritas to sip on the next time you’re in Seattle.
Executive Chef Tyler Rebman is the co-owner of Fireside, a new restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Burien. “It’s been fun to bring a bit of the Midwest to the PNW.”
Whitney Brown is the general manager of Thompson Seattle, a luxury and lifestyle hotel in the heart of Downtown Seattle. Brown has been a part of leading the hotel to be a three-time winner of the Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Award for best hotel in the Pacific Northwest.
The artistry that goes behind a thoughtfully crafted cocktail is a gift that few possess—though you could argue that in Washington’s thriving mixology and spirits scene, it’s one that’s proven to be pretty abundant.
Kendra Ann Sherrill is the festival director of the Children’s Film Festival Seattle, the largest festival on the West Coast dedicated to children and their families. The 17th Annual Children’s Film Festival Seattle comes to Northwest Film Forum–and streams virtually–from Feb. 11 to Feb. 20.
From Feb. 2 to Feb. 6, sibling chefs, Trinh and Thai Nguyen of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, are welcoming the Year of the Tiger with celebratory dishes and a special lion dance.
Few things in life are as sweet as freshly-made, rich chocolate. Washington is home to a lot of great chocolatiers and one-of-a-kind sweet shops to help you satisfy your craving—and get an authentic taste of the state while you’re at it.
Mary C. Ransdell is the executive and artistic director of The Seattle Series, which presents classical music by celebrating world-class musicians. “What a privilege it is for us—the board, volunteers, attendees—to hear and see such skill, passion, and energy in an intimate setting.”
Eric Anderson is the chef and owner of Samara, located in the Sunset Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Samara is a comfortable, intimate wood-fueled bistro offering a seasonal menu that celebrates local vegetables, sustainable seafood and heritage breed animals.