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The Dark Roast: Mike McConnell and the Rise of Caffe Vita

He dropped out of school in the 10th grade. That didn’t stop Michael McConnell from building Caffe Vita into one of the largest independent coffee companies in the country. A few things happened along the way.

08/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Anchorhead Coffee Is Opening Its First Cafe Downtown

Cinnamon roll waffles, plus four taps dedicated to cold brew alone.

08/23/2016 By Rosin Saez

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Soos Creek Sundance Red Wine Columbia Valley 2013

A perfect example of the best of Washington wine—small quantities, high quality, and exceptionally well priced.

08/23/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Morning Fizz

Social Justice, Environmental, and Labor Coalition Signs Voters' Guide Statement Against Carbon Tax Initiative

The housing crisis, the environmental crisis, and the homelessness crisis.

08/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Slippin' into the Future

Vincero Watches Turns 2 Years Old

Founded by three Gonzaga grads, Vincero revolutionizes the idea of affordable luxury timepieces.

08/23/2016 By Colleen Williams

Editor's Note

Life, Possible

The joy of coffee lies in the anticipation.

08/23/2016 By James Ross Gardner

Coffee

10 Great Seattle Coffee Shops That Roast Their Own Beans

Some even provide the coffee you like so much at other cafes around town.

08/23/2016 By Darren Davis

IDS Vancouver, the Pacific Platform for all Things Design, Is Celebrating Its 12th Anniversary

IDS Vancouver welcomes individual designers, artists, makers and design-centric brands who have come together to showcase their current works, concepts and products, and is expected to draw 36,000 attendees this year.

08/22/2016

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 22–28

Vibrations Festival reverberates in Volunteer Park, LaMay America's Car Museum hosts a drive-in movie, and the Living End shreds at Neumos.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Trends

Seattle Is Saturated with New Restaurants But Starving for Cooks

Not enough cooks in the kitchen

08/22/2016 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alerts

Jerry Seinfeld Comes to the Paramount Theatre

The comedy icon performs standup in Seattle this November.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visit Vail for the Best Winter Ever

Ready to win big? We teamed up with The Lodge at Vail and 12 other local businesses to give away thousands of dollars worth of prizes.

08/22/2016

Morning Fizz

Herbold Looking at New Business Tax Recommendation

Trumpism in Seattle? And city hall looking at new taxes on businesses?

08/22/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Has This Restaurant Only Been with Us 10 Years?

Because the revolution it helped ignite has changed things forever.

08/22/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Questions Answered

Gene Armstrong Dispels Myths About Furries

People dismiss them as sex fetishists, but furry fandom is a diverse, worldwide phenomenon.

08/22/2016 By Jessica Voelker

Open Letter

An Open Letter to Those in Need of Affordable Housing in Seattle

I'm just worried about my exquisite view.

08/22/2016

Charitable Misgivings

If Someone in Need Steals From a Goodwill Donation Box, Is It Really Stealing?

And what right do I have to be upset?

08/22/2016 By Brian Miller

Duck and Cover

Will We Ever Tolerate the Ducks Again?

It's been a year since the fatal Aurora Bridge crash. Is there hope for Seattle’s iconic tourist ride to ever rise again?

08/22/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Books & Talks

Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Coming to Ruin Your Favorite Movies

When he isn’t busy heading the Hayden Planetarium or hosting StarTalk and Cosmos, Neil deGrasse Tyson transforms into his diabolical alter ego—Hollywood’s Wet Blanket.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Around town

What We're Eating Now: September 2016

This month’s favorites: rosé slushies, empanadas, and decadent corn on the cob.

08/22/2016 By Allecia Vermillion and Kathryn Robinson

Seattle Met

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The Dark Roast: Mike McConnell and the Rise of Caffe Vita

Anchorhead Coffee Is Opening Its First Cafe Downtown

Weekly Wine Pick: Soos Creek Sundance Red Wine Columbia Valley 2013

Social Justice, Environmental, and Labor Coalition Signs Voters' Guide Statement Against Carbon Tax Initiative

Vincero Watches Turns 2 Years Old

Life, Possible

10 Great Seattle Coffee Shops That Roast Their Own Beans

IDS Vancouver, the Pacific Platform for all Things Design, Is Celebrating Its 12th Anniversary

Cheap Week: August 22–28

Seattle Is Saturated with New Restaurants But Starving for Cooks

Jerry Seinfeld Comes to the Paramount Theatre

Visit Vail for the Best Winter Ever

Herbold Looking at New Business Tax Recommendation

Has This Restaurant Only Been with Us 10 Years?

Gene Armstrong Dispels Myths About Furries

An Open Letter to Those in Need of Affordable Housing in Seattle

If Someone in Need Steals From a Goodwill Donation Box, Is It Really Stealing?

Will We Ever Tolerate the Ducks Again?

Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Coming to Ruin Your Favorite Movies

What We're Eating Now: September 2016