January 2009
52 Weekends
By James Ross Gardner, Jim Gullo, Courtney Nash, Lia Steakley Dicker, Jessica Voelker, Christopher Werner, and Laura Cassidy
Think of all the Saturday mornings you’ve awoken with the same question rattling in your head: What am I doing this weekend? The following pages spell an end to that quandary. What to do with the most important 48 hours of the week in the best region on the planet? The answers are all here, 52 destinations—enough to cover every weekend of the year. So pack your bags. Come Friday afternoon, the Northwest is yours.
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Invest in wearable statements, local gems, and vintage finds that’ll put a shine on every season for years to come.
Top Dentists 2009
Care for your teeth, overcome your fears, teach your children well, and even- yes- enjoy yourself at the dentist.
"Fine. Call Me A Dictator."
For 10 years, Frank Chopp has done it his way as Speaker of the House in the Washington Legislature. Now his fellow Democrats are asking whether Chopp’s way is the right way.
Departments
The Mudroom
Cornershop
Spree
Carried Away
Don’t wait for the grocery bag ban; grab a big stylish tote today
With contribution from Laura Cassidy
Asking Price
Rainmakers
Make Mine Massively Multi
Can the videogame biz grow up and stay cool? Matt Wilson thinks so.
Power Lines
Indecent Appraisal
How WaMu cut out the appraisers who were supposed to safeguard its home loans.
SeaTown Diary
The Rat King and I
Man and megarodent, face to face. The garage wasn’t big enough for the both of us.
Get Out
Eagle Eye
Getting up close and personal with bald eagles is inspiring, impressive, even a little intimidating. Best of all, though, it’s easy.
By Roger Brooks
Habitat
Fire Work With Me
Four Seattle architects heat up home design with custom hearths for every look and lifestyle.
Dish
Pour
Restaurant Review
The Green Room
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- Insider's Guide to Seattle Hair
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