The Rise of the Eastside

The Rise of the Eastside <p>East of the lake, fancy new developments and diverse populations are giving the suburbs a distinct air of urban sophistication. Should Seattle worry? Plus, a portrait of a developer with a civic soul, and discover new ways to eat, shop, and play on the Eastside. Don’t miss our Quotable Spring Arts Preview, which spotlights the season’s attractions, with a little input from the stars and the folks behind the scenes.</p>

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

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This Just In

The newest ways to eat, shop, and play on the growing, changing, morphing Eastside.

01/22/2009 By Steve Wiecking, Kathryn Robinson, and Megan Clark

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The 2009 Quotable Spring Arts Guide

We spotlight this season’s bright stars. And they had something to say about it.

01/19/2009 By Steve Wiecking and Christopher Werner

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Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition

O Come All Ye (Figgy) Faithful

01/15/2009

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Celebrate Asia! Fundraiser

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

01/15/2009

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Jingle Bell Run and Walk

Dashing Through Downtown

01/15/2009

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Show and Tell

Lehrman Cameron Studio mixes theater, design, and whatever works to turn exhibits into living stories.

01/15/2009 By Francesca Lyman

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The Royal Tennenhaus

It’s not that we don’t believe Shmuel Tennenhaus doesn’t belong among YouTube’s constellation of instant stars, right up there with lonelygirl15 or Seattle’s own dancing Matt “Where the Hell Is Matt?” Harding.

01/15/2009

Ocean vigilante

The Anti-Ahab

Whale warrior Paul Watson turns eco-piracy into reality TV.

01/15/2009 By Eric Scigliano

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Dream Scream

Robert Lepage unveils a dark empire at Seattle Opera.

01/15/2009 By Thomas May

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Safe Harbor

Far from home and family, a newcomer gives guided tours of the city over the phone.

01/14/2009 By Roger Brooks

Eat & Drink

Brew

Truffle Brewing

Dilettante’s new Mocha Martini Bar breaks one very important rule.

01/15/2009 By Jessica Voelker

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Pie vs. Pie

We came, we ’zaw, we recycled the box.

01/15/2009

Crush

The Port Man of Prosser

Wade Wolfe makes sweet wines worth waiting up for.

01/15/2009 By Teri Citterman

RECIPE

Rosemary Crackers

Recipe courtesy Daniel Ahern

01/14/2009

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Love Bites

This Valentine’s Day, declare your love with cheese.

01/14/2009 By Jess Thomson

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But Is It Art?

Minimalism goes to radical extremes at the Four Seasons.

01/13/2009 By Kathryn Robinson

Editor's Note

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A Note from the Editor

Sight Seeing

01/20/2009 By Katherine Koberg

Home & Real Estate

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Growing Pains

Heady growth, a soaring skyline, and sophisticated amenities reveal a vitality beyond the recent economic malaise. The new Eastside faces new challenges—and new opportunities. Included: Video coverage of the eastside growth, courtesy q13fox.com

01/22/2009 By Juliette Guilbert

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Suburban Soul Man

Ron Sher thought he could build a community around an ugly, failing shopping mall. Is he nuts?

01/22/2009 By Juliette Guilbert

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Eastside, Big City

In this special section we examine the Eastside’s urban and economic challenges, and the opportunities they bring. We profile a developer who can teach Seattle how to create a vital, livable city. And we spotlight the attractions— from food an

01/15/2009 By Steve Wiecking, Kathryn Robinson, Juliette Guilbert, and Megan Clark

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Home Theater

Pb Elemental built a house for two Queen Anne actors to play in. But will there be drama with the neighbors?

01/15/2009 By Jessica Voelker

Market Watch

Q & A: Bidder’s Market

A real estate auctioneer talks deals, due diligence, and accidental transactions.

01/14/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Inbox

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Mail from the Metro

01/20/2009

News & City Life

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Unnecessary Buffness

Why girls playing football in lingerie is good for Seattle sports.

01/15/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Gangland

A deadly encounter at a shopping mall has police and public clamoring to stamp out gang violence.

01/15/2009 By Eric Scigliano

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We Heart Your Patronage—Now Die

Why the Attorney General’s office is playing cupid to scorned would-be online lovebirds, and three other recent heartbreak cases from the chronicles of consumer court.

01/15/2009