At long last, Salt and Straw has touched down in Seattle! The Portland-based ice cream chain has opened its first of two locations in the Emerald City. Store number one in Ballard is also the larger of the two. Spacious with gorgeous wood features including a bright outdoor mural, this ice cream shop is both warm and inviting. On the menu, Salt and Straw offers
Classic 24-hour diner 13 Coins has long been a fixture in the Seattle area. After bidding farewell to its long-time location in South Lake Union, 13 Coins received a big facelift and a new home in Pioneer Square. Now within walking distance of CenturyLink and Safeco Fields, it's sure to be a hit at all hours of the day, especially on game days. The new
If ever you need a reason to visit Bainbridge Island, let Chef Brendan McGill give you several. First, his pizzeria Bruciato is worth visiting not only for the pizza but the melt-in-your-mouth pannacotta as well. Second, Hitchcock Deli is second to none when it comes to house-made charcuterie and condiments. And finally, Hitchcock Restaurant, the one that started it all, just received a new facelift courtesy of Brendan
As Seattle continues to grow and expand, that effect has also carried over across the lake to Bellevue. Beginning with the opening of the Lincoln Square Expansion, restaurants such as Jason Wilson's heavy-hitters Lakehouse and Civility and Unrest were unveiled first. Finally, the highly anticipated Lincoln South Food Hall was unveiled at the end of 2017. This glitzy new project showcases seven fast-casual eateries all
Located just minutes away from SeaTac Airport, Cedarbrook Lodge is a little slice of heaven that often flies under the radar. It's ideal not only for work retreats, but also urban getaways and staycations. As it turns out, I photographed my first (and only) wedding here. I also had one of my first dates with my now-husband at the Copperleaf. This summer, it was an
Mutsuko Soma made a name for herself in the Seattle culinary scene with her handmade soba noodles. Guests would flock to her former outpost at Miyabi 45th in Wallingford just for a steaming bowl of soba. After taking some time off, Soma returns to the spotlight with her brand new restaurant, Kamonegi. Located in Fremont-Wallingford, Kamonegi is one of few restaurants in the nation with
This summer, I worked with Smith Tower to capture interior photos of this iconic Seattle skyscraper. The main objective was the capture photos of the updated Smith Tower Observatory, along with exhibits on the first floor. Office space for lease and available tenant amenities were also photographed. Check out the tear sheets below, along with select images from the shoot.
Get whisked away on a culinary journey to Italy at Cinque Terre Ristorante in Seattle! This modern, upscale restaurant features a take on Italian dishes, seafood, and cocktails. Located at the base of a large Amazon building, it's conveniently located on the north end of downtown Seattle. I photographed the restaurant interiors for Wilcox Construction. Check out photos below. Cinque Terre Ristorante Photos
This summer, I worked with Elliott's Oyster House restaurant to capture exterior photos. Given the restaurant's location in the Seattle waterfront, sunrise and sunset photos were needed to capture the best skies without harsh lighting. Needless the say, the approach was slightly different than my previous food photography shoots at Elliott's. Check out images of the restaurant shoots below! Elliott's Oyster House Photos
Ever since Tarsan i Jane arrived in Seattle, they've become one of the city's top dining destinations. Chef Perfecte Rocher's inventive cuisine has caught the attention of both local and national media. But one aspect of the restaurant that hadn't been personalized was the interior. The space was designed by its former restaurant tenant, Tray Kitchen. While Perfecte and his wife Alia made some design changes
