2012 was an amazing year full of travel and great events. Best of all was when these two things could combine, and luckily several of those moments were recognized in my various editorial contributions' "Best of 2012" photo roundups. First off, thanks to Paste Magazine for allowing me to photograph 2012's Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this past summer. It
Winter in Seattle is often full of overcast skies and weather that hints that it just might snow, but typically all we get is a light dusting of cold matter that's barely an excuse for snow. Upon returning home after celebrating an exotic Thanksgiving in Belize, we had no elaborate plans for Christmas, so in lieu of doing nothing in Seattle, we opted for heading east
Seattle chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough of Spur Gastropub, Tavern Law, and The Coterie Room chat with Eater Seattle about their "One Year In" success with The Coterie Room. This pair of chefs is extremely photogenic, and both win points for their warm smiles and friendly demeanor. See the full interview on Eater Seattle. One Year In: McCracken and Tough on Seattle' The
Seattle Chef Maria Hines' Agrodolce Restaurant, a Southern Italian joint in Fremont, is set to open its doors on December 21, provided the world doesn't end. Hines, of Tilth and Golden Beetle fame, will be trying her hand at pasta and Italian flair with the opening of Agrodolce. I had the pleasure of photographing the classy new space which sits in the area formerly inhabited
The Harvest Vine, a Basque restaurant in Seattle, is known not only for Carolin Messier's delicious tapas, but also an extensive collection of Spanish wines. Enter general manager Jeff Watanabe, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the 300+ Spanish wines that may be on hand any night at The Harvest Vine. Eater Seattle did a Q&A with Watanabe, and I was fortunate to do a
You are what you eat! This idea has never felt as true as it does today, now that I am on a mission to (almost) completely naturalize my diet. What I mean by ‘naturalize’ is eat primarily foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. In essence, no processed foods, unnatural additives, or other junk. Call it the paleo diet, raw food
November 6, 2012 was an epic night in America's history at President Barack Obama won re-election over Mitt Romney, and Washington state legalized two huge things: Referendum 74 which now allows for same-sex marriage, and Initiative 502 which legalizes the sale and consumption of limited amounts of cannabis/marijuana. As predicted, Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood was ablaze with local citizens who as a whole claimed a
Looking for an urban nail salon in Seattle with a great promotional deal? Your search begins and ends with Julep Nail Parlor! Conveniently located in downtown Seattle, Julep's warm and inviting interior will keep your drawn in and relaxed as you receive topnotch nail and skincare services from Julep's professional staff. I was lucky enough to swing by Julep's Seattle location and take some interior
You are what you eat! This idea has never felt as true as it does today, now that I am on a mission to (almost) completely naturalize my diet. What I mean by ‘naturalize’ is eat primarily foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. In essence, no processed foods, unnatural additives, or other junk. Call it the paleo diet, raw food
You are what you eat! This idea has never felt as true as it does today, now that I am on a mission to (almost) completely naturalize my diet. What I mean by ‘naturalize’ is eat primarily foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. In essence, no processed foods, unnatural additives, or other junk. Call it the paleo diet, raw food
