January 2016

information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College has announced an all-star line-up of participating chefs for the annual fundraising event, “Gifts from the Earth.”

The event will take place on January 23 at 5 P.M. and will be held in the heart of campus at the Brockey Center with all proceeds benefitting the South Seattle College Foundation.
Guests will enjoy a silent and a live auction and will be served a multi-course meal prepared by 19 of the Seattle’s finest chefs. Seven of the 19 chefs are South Seattle alums – a new record for the event – including 2014 Alumnus of the Year Executive Chef for SkyCity at the Needle, Jeff Mayfield.

Here is the full line-up of chefs for the event:
Chef Jolene Anderson – Sheraton Seattle, South Seattle College Alum
Chef John Armstrong IV – Sheraton Seattle
Chef Alvin Binuya – Ponti Seafood Grill, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Bruce Cougan – Harry’s Chicken Joint, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Daven Davendaran – Snoqualmie Casino 12 Moons
Chef Paul Duncan – Ray’s Boathouse
Chef Eric Floyd – Washington Athletic Club

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Persimmons are fruits that ripen late in the fall, hanging like bright orange lanterns on small trees among the autumn leaves. There are three basic kinds of Asian persimmons: the Fuyu, which looks like a pumpkin with a flattened top and bottom; the chocolate persimmon, brown on the inside and slightly spicy, sweet and creamy; and the Hachiya, which is more bulbous and heart-shaped. In my garden I have an Asian and American hybrid called Nikita's Gift. It’s the most likely persimmon to produce fruit west of the Cascades, but I am still patiently waiting. The smaller American persimmons are supposed to do better in our colder, wet climate, but most will need a pollinator.

When the Seattle Department of Transportation announced they were going to put 35th SW on a "road diet," converting the four lanes to three, and reducing the speed to 30mph, it resulted in controversy. SDOT's reasoning was that the changes would make what had come to be be known as "I-35" much safer.

The benefits SDOT stressed were:

• Reduction in crash frequency
• Lower speeds results in fewer severe crashes
• Improved parking conditions
• Addresses correctable collision patterns
• Less exposure for pedestrians
• Potential low cost crossing improvements
• Maximum capacity turn pockets
• Easier turns to and from 35th
• Transit efficiency treatments (no bus bulbs)
• Minimal impact to traffic

The first half of the road changes were begun in September and completed in October including:

• One lane in each direction
• Center turn lane

According to reports in the Italian press, West Seattle's Amanda Knox has been acquitted of the charge of slander in an Italian court. Already cleared of the murder charges in the death of her roommate Meredith Kercher last March, Knox had also been charged with slander against members of the Perguia police. Knox maintained that her testimony was obtained under duress after a lengthy interrogation session with Italian police.

Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini in Perugia had asked for two years and eight months in prison.

if the conviction had been upheld the plaintiffs, seven members of the Perugia police, would have been awarded 15,000 euros each.

The proposed Aegis Living senior living and memory care facility at 4700 Admiral Way SW is up for another design review Feb. 4.
According to the company's web site the facility will offer:

• 80 Mediterranean-inspired studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
• Grand lobby with welcoming reception area.
• World class demonstration kitchen with restaurant-style dining.
• Private dining room with private wine storage.
• Wellness and fitness center with yoga and Pilates studio, massage and acupuncture.
• Intimate concert and lecture space.
• Hobby and craft rooms.
• Sports den.
• Barbershop.
• Movie theater.
• Cozy library with reading nook.
• Rooftop panoramic lounge with outdoor seating.
• Memory Care residence garden.
• Kitchenettes.
• Laundry services.
• Housekeeping.
• Wireless Internet/cablevision.
• Pets allowed.

According to the King County Sheriff's office a shooting took place at the Heights apartments at 13700 blk of 12 SW just before 4pm on Wednesday, Jan 13.

A 36 year old man was found shot near the parking lot with potential life threatening injuries.
Shortly after officers arrived another man showed up at Highline hospital with gunshot wound.
It is not known if his shooting is related to the incident at the Heights yet.

UPDATE Feb. 5
The Marée Bistro & Bar is now open, after a grand opening on Feb. 4.

Original post 1/13/16
Marée Bistro & Bar will replace the former Cassis on the Alki waterfront in West Seattle and plans to open later this month. Cassis closed in December after operating for nearly two years.

In a press release about the change the new owners said:

Chef Andy Dekle and Megan Hartz were part of the opening team of critically acclaimed Cassis-Alki Restaurant and remained during the entirety of its two year run. The pair are formally trained chefs, having attended Seattle Culinary Academy and the Art Institute of Seattle, respectively. Although the restaurant name is new, many of the same staff will be there to offer a friendly welcome when Marée (“Mah-ray”) opens later this month.

Megan is assuming the management position and will be in charge of the wine list which has a strong emphasis on small, quality producers. The beachfront bistro & bar will feature the same seasonal, market inspired French cuisine with a Northwest flavor that guests have come to expect from Chef Andy Dekle.

The relationship between the Seafair Pirates and West Seattle goes back to 1950 when they first landed on Alki Beach to take over the city and launch the annual maritime festival. Now one of West Seattle's own has been named President. Dan Sullivan, owner of Shipwreck Apiaries Llc has been a pirate for a few years and now heads the crew of more than 58 members.

As his first official act, Sullivan chose to bring back a tradition of giving to the homeless in Seattle with a tour aboard their famous Moby Duck to various spots around downtown providing food, blankets and necessities to those in need.

By Peggy Sturdivant

At least in my circles we don’t say goals anymore, or resolutions. We set ‘intentions’ for the New Year. Some of us the moment before we plunge into Puget Sound, many while sitting on a yoga mat, others on origami paper before tossing written words into the flames. When I used to set goals I recorded them on airline cocktail napkins flying back to Seattle, now a record of my changing priorities and a retrospective on airline mergers.

For 2016 I resolved, I mean set an intention, to be more positive, to think carefully before I speak. My first efforts resulted in being asked why was I suddenly so quiet?

The effort to look on the upside rather than down was prompted in part by a teenager. Her aunt asked her to read one of my columns aloud to her while she cooked. The thirteen year-old balked because it looked too political, and by implication, negative. “I’m so tired of hearing everyone complain about Ballard,” she said, confused because how is she supposed to feel when she loves it?

West Seattle Health Club, which underwent a million dollar renovation last year will introduce a new partnership in the club as Jujubeet a Bellevue based artisan juice bar opens in their lobby this February.

Jujubeet with four existing locations in the greater Seattle area offers plant- based juices, smoothies, and healthy food options. They have locations in Bellevue, Redmond Town Center, University District and Mercer Island.

Smoothies with names like "Athlete's Fuel" and "Power Green" are suggested as pre and post workout drinks. Snacks will range from energy balls and soups to wraps, salads and raw raspberry-cashew torte.

See their full menu here.