Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Table

Inside Ascend Prime’s Rarest Dining Experiences Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by Courtesy of Ascend Prime At Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, an exceptional meal is only the beginning. Thirty-one stories above downtown Bellevue, the restaurant pairs some of the Eastside’s most ambitious cuisine with dining experiences designed to be as memorable as what arrives on the plate.   The sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline and the surrounding mountains may be what first...

Food + Beverage

Dessert Worth Savoring

Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Akiha Marketing At R+M Dessert Bar, dessert is not simply the final course. It is the reason to go out. Before opening their first location in Seattle, Chefs Rod and Marc were looking for a creative outlet beyond wedding and celebration cakes. Inspired by dessert bars they had seen abroad, they recognized an opportunity to create something Seattle was missing. “You can get dessert anywhere, but true dessert experiences are rare,” they say. Their...

Life + Culture

Where People Gather

Suncadia Social brings a little more life to mountain living. Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Courtesy of Suncadia There is something about a small-town gathering place that makes you want to stay a little longer. Maybe it’s the familiar face behind the counter, the neighbor you run into while grabbing coffee or the child who would rather keep playing on the lawn than head home. At Suncadia Social, that feeling is becoming part of everyday life. Opened in late May, Suncadia Social...

Travel

A Taste Abroad

Dining customs and cultural traditions to know before you go Article by Taylor Robinson | Photography by As noted The most memorable journeys are often shaped by the smallest details. Knowing when to linger over dinner, how to raise a glass, or when to simply observe can offer a deeper understanding of a destination and the people who call it home. For Maria Regis of Registry Travel, thoughtful travel begins long before departure. Beyond designing personalized itineraries, she prepares...