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When it comes to finding a Paella pan, there’s no better place than the Spanish Table. You’ll find the perfect sized pan there – whether you’ll be serving just yourself or a crowd of 200. (That’s a 40-serving stainless steel paella pan in the photo, and it sells for $500.)
You can browse through other […]
It’s been nearly 40 years since Southcenter Mall opened, and today it celebrates is long overdue, and much needed, facelift with a Grand Opening of the re-branded Westfield Southcenter. This expansion makes Southcenter the largest shopping mall in the Seattle area.
Opening weekend will be full of special events, entertainment, and store promotions giving you […]
This weekend starts the celebration of wool meets summer with the kick off of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Offering substantial savings on fall and winter fashion selections for men, women, and children, this is the city’s biggest and best sale
The sale starts Friday, July 18th, and runs through Sunday, August 3rd. Prices are […]
It’s about time that men had a “lingerie” store of their own, and Red Drawers will fill that gap.
Set inside Salon Dewi on Capital Hill, Red Drawers has underwear for men that includes briefs, trunks, brunks (a cross between briefs and trunks, similar to boxer-briefs), lo-rise briefs, loxers, boxer-briefs, jockstraps, thongs, and swimwear. There on plenty […]
Nice weather in Seattle means picnics, barbecues, pool and beach parties, and all sorts of events where good friends and good food are destined to mingle. But what do you do when it’s your turn to host, and you want something over-the-top without being over-budget?
Head to Big John’s PFI, a hidden landmark in Seattle […]
Outlet and factory store shopping has become a popular vacation activity, and the Seattle area has four for you to choose from.
Supermall of the Great Northwest
Where it is: 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn (map it), about a half hour to 40 minutes from Seattle.
What you’ll find: Indoor outlet shopping that includes Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, […]
Get all geared up for camping and outdoor activities at locally owned Outdoor & More.
Outfitting outdoor enthusiasts for over 14 years, Outdoor & More offers up clothing and gear and darn near unbeatable prices. The staff is friendly and helpful, letting your roam free to experience all there is, or providing suggestion commensurate […]
Over 50 local designers and boutiques will be selling their goods at bargain prices at the CRAVE Party Spring Market. You’ll find lots of high-end clothes, jewelry, bags, home furnishings, bath and body treats, gourmet foods, and lots more from the best of the best of what Seattle fashion has to offer.
Other activities will […]
I was in the city for the day and had to make a stop at one of my favorite kitchen stores, City Kitchens.
This locally owned specialty store is chockfull of bowls, baskets, serving trays, cutlery, kitchen gadgets, cookware, and just about anything else any lover of cooking and food could desire. It’s a great […]
If you’re looking for the ultimate in Asian shopping, you need look no further than Uwajimaya, a family owned supermarket in the International District.
This 60,000 square foot super-supermarket had humble beginnings. In 1928 when Fujimatsu Moriguchi sold fishcakes and good from his truck to Japanese workers. He called his business Uwajima-ya after the town […]
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