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...

Arts + Culture

Colors of Chloé

A storied French luxury brand inspires art, and it's dreamy Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Akiha Studios Since its inception in France in 1952, luxury fashion house Chloé has been known for “creations that bring elegance and freedom of movement to those who wear them,” ( chloe.com ). The breezy and bohemian styles offered by the brand represent the vision of founder Gaby Aghion, who famously said, “All I’ve ever wanted was for Chloé to have a happy spirit, to make people happy.” ...

Beauty

The Art of Effortless Style

Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Delilah Lovejoy At Salon 44 in Bellevue, style is not treated as a trend to copy. It is something personal, shaped by a client’s features, lifestyle and sense of self. That philosophy has guided sisters Tawny and Tia Nguyen as they have grown their family-owned salon into a destination for customized color, cutting and luxury hair services. Tia has spent 22 years in the beauty industry and opened Salon 44 in 2016. What began with the original...

Style + Beauty

Last Seen Wearing

How Two Women Are Redefining Fashion After 40 Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Scott Manthey Somewhere along the way, many women begin asking themselves the same question: Can I still wear this? The founders of Last Seen Wearing believe the better question is much simpler: Does it make you feel like your best self? For longtime friends Julie Powell and Krista Olufson, what started as a creative outlet has grown into a thriving online community helping women rediscover the joy of...

Beauty

Beauty with Intention

Expert Insight and Eight Must Have YSL Beauty Essentials to Elevate Your Routine This Season. Article and Photography by As the seasons change, so do the colors, textures and techniques that shape our beauty routines. This fall, the focus is shifting away from heavy coverage and trend driven looks in favor of makeup that feels intentional, effortless and uniquely personal. Radiant skin, softly sculpted eyes, berry toned cheeks and warm neutral palettes are taking center stage, creating looks...

Arts + Culture

From Local Roots to a National Stage

How Payam Music Is Reimagining Piano Lessons Article by Susie Naficy | Photography by As noted On any given afternoon at Payam Music, a student might be playing a pop song, a movie theme, or a melody they helped write themselves. Students seem excited, engaged, and ready to learn - a little unexpected for a piano school. They are learning technique, reading notes, music theory, rhythm, and discipline, but the first goal is simple: be excited to sit at the piano.  That idea grew out of founder...

Food + Beverage

Destination Yakima Valley 

Explore the region where agriculture, wine, and endless sunshine come together beautifully. Article by Caitlin Agnew Less than 3 hours from Bellevue, tucked between rolling sun-drenched hills, is the Yakima Valley, where 300 days of annual sunshine provide ideal growing conditions for exceptional produce and wines.  Generations of farming families have made the region one of the most productive agricultural areas in the country, and  Bellevue Lifestyle  had the opportunity to visit and...