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Commit to a tryst with the new Gene Juarez Salon & Spa at University Village

Monica Fischer — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:23:03 -0700

In the last decade, I've been a bit promiscuous when it comes to local hair salons, slipping into -- and inevitably out of -- the protective capes of Seven, Mode, Suede, Red and others.

Oh. My. Gawdo! Seattle screams for creamy gelato

Monica Fischer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:11:14 -0700

A few days ago, I learned that treat shop Chocolate Box near Pike Place Market is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. That's great news, and I offer my heartfelt congratulations, but what really has me jumping for joy is the shop's benediction of the Oh-My-Gawdo, a sublime concoction for which I would happily suffer eternal brain freeze.

Rover's celebrates six farms and one film with a five-course feast on June 17

Monica Fischer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:45:02 -0700

To celebrate the documentary "Good Food," which was shown at this year's Seattle International Film Festival, Rover's will host the film's directors, along with local farmers featured in the film, for a five-course dinner Tuesday night.

Knitters spin yarn around town June 14

Monica Fischer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:34:03 -0700

In the Seattle area, there are a handful of activities that are sure to get you noticed when you practice them in public: lesbian kissing is one, serving coffee in pasties is another.

But the one that really gets folks riled up? Knitting! Whip out a needle and cross a stitch in this town, Josie Wales, and you might as well pack a bag, kiss the kids goodbye and run for your life.

A fabulous itinerary for 'Sex and the City' Day

Monica Fischer — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:43:42 -0700

My co-workers just might poke me in the eye with a stiletto heel if they hear me mention the "Sex and the City" movie one more time, but there are others in my life who get it. Take Kim Prohaska, account manager for Suzuki + Chou Communimedia.

The Seattle Times Summer Guide: your best friend for the next four months

Monica Fischer — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:31:12 -0700

If you're a "Friends" fan, then you may remember the two-part episode where the gang travels to Las Vegas for Chandler and Monica's "vegasversary." It's the one where Ross draws an ink beard and mustache on Rachel, Phoebe is foiled in the casino by an elderly "lurker" and Joey discovers his hand twin.

Get a pedi at Julep and you could win some ridiculously expensive shoes

Monica Fischer — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:46 -0700

Even in Seattle, where Crocs line front porches like pockmarked little rubber trolls, "Sex and the City" made Manolo Blahnik a household name.

Let's talk about 'Sex,' baby: The chick flick of the century arrives May 30

Monica Fischer — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15:36 -0700

I'm not a big fan of wearing my heart on my chest, but if I chose to proclaim my true love on a T-shirt, here is what it might say:

"Big is my homeboy."
"What would Carrie do?"
"I can has Manolos."
"Vote for Stanford."
"I Heart Smith."

Shop to fight cancer at University Village

Monica Fischer — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:29:16 -0700

Let's be honest: Nine times out of 10, shopping is all about you. Sure there's the occasional gift to buy or child to clothe, but for the most part, when you set out for the mall, it's numero uno you have in mind.

This weekend, though, you can turn your self-interest into a selfless act with University Village's fifth annual Shop to Make a Difference event, a benefit for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Make tracks to Road Runner to save on shoes and gear

Monica Fischer — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:21:05 -0700

Runners in Seattle and on the Eastside are fortunate to have several locally owned running-shoe stores within miles of their homes and offices.