Tag Archives: Seattle
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cities, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle May 20, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter: Top Nabes for Artists Nationwide

New York: Neighborhood Spotlight on Bowery Los Angeles: Neighborhood Spotlight on Silver Lake Seattle: Neighborhood Spotlight on Columbia Cit San Francisco: Neighborhood Spotlight on Forest Hill Chicago: Neighborhood Spotlight on Oak Park Boston: Neighborhood Spotlight on Fenway Austin: Neighborhood Spotlight on RMMA

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Blog, Seattle September 17, 2010

Demythologizing Major Seattle Attractions

This post attempts to clear up common misunderstandings concerning what I believe to be three of Seattle’s most popular attractions. The information is absolutely indispensable, and soon to be broadcast to the masses in the form of a public service announcement. You, lucky readers, get it first. The Fish Ladder At the southern side of [...]

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Seattle July 19, 2010

The Oddfellows building and its intriguing and rather odd history

If you’ve driven through Capitol Hill in the last hundred or so years, you’ve probably seen it; and if you’re a Seattle local with even the vaguest interest in books, music, or ice cream, you’ve probably been inside it. The Oddfellows building on 10th and Pine has been a Seattle institution for decades, but only [...]

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Atlanta January 6, 2012

Kirkwood: Love Thy Neighbor

Kirkwood is a fast growing in-town neighborhood in eastern Atlanta, but it’s not just known for the gentrification that’s taking [...]

East Bay January 5, 2012

Oakland’s Hidden Gem

Crocker Highlands is tucked away in the hilly folds of Oakland–artists, musicians and parents alike live here. Patrick, a journalist/artist [...]

Atlanta November 15, 2011

The BeltLine Project—Atlanta’s Next Olympic Moment

When you first hear its name, the BeltLine already sounds confusing.  Are we talking about watching our weight?  Is this [...]

Los Angeles September 30, 2011

Dangerous Driving and Scenic Sights on LA’s Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Arroyo Seco Parkway, the Pasadena Freeway, State Route 110—call it what you want, but it’ll still be the most [...]

interviews September 27, 2011

What’s up with East Williamsburg? A local tells us perks and downfalls

A recent transplant (she used to be in Williamsburg proper) and owner of a handbag company, Shira gives us the [...]

Boston July 19, 2011

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Objectively speaking, there’s not much to love about dive bars—most are dingy, dark and have a lousy drink selection. But [...]