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The Spirit of the Moment
The meteoric rise of Japanese whisky—and the culture, craft, and community behind it Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Takai by Kashiba and MICL There was a time when Japanese whisky lived quietly—tucked behind the bar, known mostly to insiders, collectors, and those who had spent time in Tokyo. That time has passed. Today, Japanese whisky isn’t just popular—it’s permanent. “It’s not a fad,” says Ed Kashiba of Takai by Kashiba in Bellevue. “It’s just… part of life now. Any place of...
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Read Well. Gift Better.
Smart books and standout finds for dads and every kind of modern gentleman Article by Lori Robinson | Photography by Laurie Swift Raisys At Island Books, we always think a book is a good idea. And when it comes to picking out a book to give to the dads in your life, ask yourself, what do you think they are looking for? Do they always want to be doing something with you? Are they interested in learning new things? Do they love escaping into a book filled with action and adventure? Are they...
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Where Community Begins Over Coffee
A Chance Encounter That Says Everything About Mercer Island Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Mercer Island Community and Event Center I stopped by the Mercer Island Community & Event Center to drop off magazines—just a quick errand. As soon as I walked in, I saw that coffee was being served. I thought to myself, "is it Monday?". Within minutes, I saw Jackie Brown of the Mercer Island Community Fund. Within minutes, we were talking about Community Coffee—one of those simple ideas...
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The Next Pitch
An Anthem for Resilience on Mercer Island Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Enrico Pozzo It starts quietly. A phrase passed from coach to player. From teammate to teammate. From one moment to the next. Next pitch. At first, it sounds like instruction. Reset. Refocus. Move on. But over time, it becomes something else. It becomes a mindset. Because baseball has a way of teaching what it doesn’t say out loud. It doesn’t promise fairness. It doesn’t guarantee outcomes. In a game where...
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