Culture
Crosscut Tout: Story of Jewish life on Rhodes
The expulsion of Jews from Spain led to development of a thriving Jewish community on the island of Rhodes, from which many people eventually came to Seattle.
Ronald Holden
Ronald Holden is a regular Crosscut contributor. His new book, published this month, is titled “HOME GROWN Seattle: 101 True Tales of Local Food & Drink." (Belltown Media. $17.95).
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An artist's last work has resting place at Shilshole
Dudley Carter grew up amid logging, getting his first job at age 6. Then he spent time among Kwakiutl and Haida, picking up themes that would be reflected in his monumental wood sculptures.
Environment
Crosscut Tout: A locavore's delight
For The Herbfarm's special "100-mile" dinner, every menu item and ingredient is local. Even the salt is made from scratch.
Environment
Crosscut Tout: Fresh sheets
The author of a new book about wild fish and their perils will be in Seattle; you can meet him over a Yukon salmon dinner.
Whistler is fun, tasty in summer, too
In summer, the Olympic ski venue is more like a Disneyland for mountain bikers. But the food can still be a peak experience.