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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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.

01/22/2009 By Juliette Guilbert

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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

ShmuTube attacks Seattle.

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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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 new Eastside.

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