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Craft Bazaar on Bainbridge Island

Looking for something to do after Thanksgiving? This craft bazaar on Bainbridge Island, just a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle, is just the ticket!

When:
November 27 + 28 - 10 - 5 pm

Where:
Woodland Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Rd, Bainbridge Island

There is a ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island at least once an hour
Check the schedule HERE

After you leave the ferry follow these directions:
1. Go NORTHWEST on OLYMPIC DR SE
2. OLYMPIC DR SE becomes WA-305/WA-305 NE
3. Turn LEFT onto SPORTSMAN CLUB RD NE
4. Indie Banditas Craft Show is on the RIGHT

See the artist line up and more info at: Indie Banditas Bazaar

Friday at Schmancy

Friday, the 13th, Terry and Vince Go...Way...Way, opens up at Schmancy. New work by Le Merde and John Black. Opening Reception from 6:00 to 9:00pm.

New York Cupcakes in Bellevue

The first CakeSpy visit to New York Cupcakes in Westlake Center in Seattle was not a sweet one. The display case was kind of sad, the employee was texting the entire time, and the cupcakes themselves were...well, kind of a bummer.

But since then something magical happened: they changed ownership (incidentally, location too), and the transformation is dramatic.

I was lucky enough to visit the revamped New York Cupcakes today with my friend Carrie (proprietress of Bella Cupcake Couture, a CakeSpy sponsor and all around cool company!), and I have to say, I was very impressed. Walking in to the shop, the warmth strikes you immediately: decorated with cute artwork by Everyday is a Holiday and bright pink walls and a classic checkerboard floors, you immediately sense that this is a happy place.

But rarely are sweet shops able to coast on good looks alone, so how about those cupcakes?

We picked up five just to be sure:

The "Manhattan Margarita" (pictured top);

The "Grand Central S'more";


The "Boston Cream Cutie Pie";


and a mini "Royal Red Velvet" (also pictured top) for good measure.

What can I say other than that I was very, very impressed? The cake was perfectly moist, with a perfectly tender crumb--especially on the vanilla cake. The texture was light-ish, but assertively buttery enough to make its presence known. The frosting too was quite buttery, but whipped so expertly that it practically seemed to melt in your mouth. The Margarita Cupcake in particular impressed me, with a touch of tart lime flavor beautifully balanced by a rich, buttery and just ever-so-slightly salty buttercream. I did not want this cupcake to end.

The verdict? In my mind, New York Cupcakes has not only redeemed itself, but I'd now consider it a worthy destination.

New York Cupcakes, 15600 N.E.8th Ste. A-4 Bellevue, WA, 425.283.5445; online at newyorkcupcakes.com.

Seattle Book Fest

The Seattle Book Fest is being resurrected!

The fair will feature more than 70 local authors, including poets and writers of fiction, nonfiction, mystery, romance, fantasy, and children's books. In addition, the fair will showcase over 50 area bookstores, nonprofits, and small but influential publishers as exhibitors. There is also a long list of panels, workshops and special events including a spelling bee, SCRABBLE contests, bookbinding demo, and a How-to-Write-a-Novel-in-a-Month workshop.

Of special note Seattle's Matthew Porter will be reading from his Monkey World Children's poems book at Sunday, October 25th - 1:30 - 2 pm.



Full event details:

Saturday Oct 24th - Sunday Oct 25th 10 - 6 pm

Northwest Book Fest
Columbia City Event Center
3528 S. Ferdinand, Seattle, WA, 98118

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5
www.seattlebookfest.com

Mourning Market

all info can be found here

Free Theater Week

Starting Oct 12th there is a free week of theater here in Seattle! All you need to do is sign up for an account and pick a play and then go see some great theater! We go every year and it always gets us to check out a new venue or a play we may have not gone to see otherwise!

www.seattleperforms.com