Brain freeze: Fresh drinks for the warmer months
BY CELINA KAREIVA
As the mercury rises around the Eastside, finding a drink that fights the temps is essential.We’ve put together a list of places to grab delicious smoothies and healthy juice for when you tire of those overly sweet blended-iced coffees or need a break from calorie-filled treats like ice cream. Of course we included...
Kids get a $230,000 helping hand
BY ROSE DENNIS
Assistance League of the Eastside Corks for A Cause was an enjoyable evening of fun, friends and philanthropy at The Newcastle Golf Club on April 27. This wine-themed event was attended by more than 350 guests who began the evening with wine tasting from five Washington wineries while bidding on a multitude of...
Exposing dance on the Eastside
BY GABRIELLE NOMURA
Don’t be fooled.
Seattle may be where people go to the ballet. It may be home to modern-dance hubs, Velocity Dance Center, On the Boards theater, and hip-hopper’s studio of choice, Westlake Dance Center. But the big city is not the place to see dance.
Enter Expose the Eastside – a dance collective with a...
Seriously funny
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Kevin Pollak has been performing stand-up comedy since he was a kid. His first act? Lip syncing to Bill Cosby’s album.
“It made my parents laugh, and at the age of 10, I’d never seen them laugh so hard,” Pollak says. “It was kind of unnerving – like the first time you see your...
All the world is a stage
Loud and About Column by Heija Nunn
Shakespeare opined “All The World is a Stage” and given the cheap, easy-to-produce reality shows that dominate the airwaves, a lot of people are getting their 15 minutes.
The popular show “America’s Got Talent” showcases classic talent while also introducing viewers to under-appreciated, but equally challenging to develop skills like...
Mott Green, Founder of Grenada Chocolate Company Tragic Accident
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news this morning of Mott Green, founder of Grenada Chocolate Company tragic accident on June 1, 2013. Grenada Chocolate Company creates pure Organic Chocolate in a factory that is located in the lush cocoa groves of the rainforest in Grenada. Grenada Chocolate Company is an Organic Cocoa Farmers and Chocolate-Makers’ Cooperative. I...
Noshing in the sun
BY LINDA BALL
It’s summertime and since everyone loves a picnic, outdoor dining is one way to enjoy one without packing up your basket. Several Eastside eateries offer outdoor seating, more than we have room for here. So get out and enjoy the sun, great food and perhaps a happy hour (or two).
Kirkland
The Slip
80 Kirkland Ave.,...
Gluten Free Spicy Breakfast Tacos
This is a childhood favorite! Gluten Free Spicy Breakfast Tacos. Hearty, spicy chorizo, potatoes, eggs and my homemade Gluten Free Tortillas! I about cried with joy when I took my first bite in the picture. This is so easy to make and well worth the effort! The aroma wafting through the kitchen will make everyone...
Gluten Free Poblano Passion Soup
I am in love … hot and spicy love … the kind that you crave and just can’t seem to get enough of … I will let you in on my secret … Gluten Free Poblano Passion Soup! The other night I just had this deep craving for something different and hot. Something that just...
Gluten Free Grilled Chop Chop Salad
Let the grilling season begin! I had to share this again with you because it is the best salad I have ever made, Gluten Free Grilled Chop Chop Salad. I love to grill everything and this salad is the perfect blend of cold, crisp to smoky sweet and hot! Grilling the vegetables allows for the...
