Last year, Seattle Times writer Tan Vinh proclaimed Bastille Cafe & Bar’s French fries “The best in the city.”

Even now, on a nightly basis Bastille is inundated with orders. Using hard-to-find Kennebec potatoes and deploying special trade secrets for preparation, chef Shannon Galusha has turned Bastille’s fries into one of the hottest commodities in town.

Recently, we captured photos of Bastille French fries in the making.

Each tray of potatoes represents 20 orders, and on this day, we witnessed 16 trays being prepped (320 orders!).

Have you tried them for yourself yet?

Happy hour goes gourmet at W Seattle’s Qwench Happy Hour, where $5 plates of Sexy fries (truffle, salt, parmesan), hummus, Dungeness crab hushpuppies, sloppy Joe trio of sandwiches, spaghetti, crispy calamari, charcuterie, harissa chicken kebabs, and pork ravioli delight sophisticated palates.

Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight, happy hour patrons can also enjoy $4 bottles of beer and $4 Mannny’s Pale Ale, Widmer Hefeweizen, New Belgium Seasonal, and Stella Atrois drafts, as well as $8 W specialty cocktails and well drinks, and $7 wines by the glass.

Want to keep the good times going past happy hour? Each Wednesday, mix and mingle during W Seattle’s SIP, when a DJ spins music live from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Every Saturday, the join W Seattle for SIN, when a live DJ entertains partiers late into the night, spinning tunes 9:30 p.m.-1 p.m.

Sayonara, summer. Autumn is on its way. But before the madness of fall sets in, indulge in a refreshing rendezvous at theKenwood Inn and Spa.

Be pampered into complete relaxation with a 
soothing, 100-minute Kenwood Hot Stone Massage followed by a luxurious body treatment or facial, specially priced for you.

Purchase a 100-minute Kenwood Hot Stone Massage and receive any 50-minute body treatment for just $85 or any
50-minute facial for only $95. As an added bonus, enjoy complimentary use of the pool and a refreshing glass of sparking wine upon your arrival.

Email or call 800.353.6966 to make your appointment.

Dogs and dog parents partied at W Seattle’s Muttmixer social event on August 25, when dog treats were as in demand as cocktails.

Photographer Julie Clegg was on hand to capture all the magic, and we’ve got some fantastic shots to share.

Enjoy!

All photos by Julie Clegg.

With 510 stores nationwide, LOFT collections are designed for value-conscious women with a more relaxed lifestyle both at work and at home. Moderately priced, the casual chic woman’s wear brand offers the latest styles and trends for women and petites, maternity, shoes, handbags and more. LOFT collections are planned with versatile styles that coordinate not only from head-to-toe, but also from season-to-season both for career and casual occasions.

The Ann Taylor brand dates back to 1954, when founder Robert Liebeskind, the son of a dressmaker, opened his first shop. By 1983, Ann Taylor had grown from a regional, primarily East Coast brand, to a national brand with 47 stores across the United States. Today, the Ann Taylor brand is represented by two brands with four channels of distribution: Ann Taylor Stores, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet.

Ann Taylor currently has a boutique in the Pacific Place shopping center at Sixth and Pine.

Soma Intimates launched in 2004 with a simple mission—to make women look and feel wonderful by offering designer quality at affordable prices through luxurious fabrics, delightful Soma touches, and highly personalized customer service.

Soma Intimates is dedicated to providing the modern woman with beautiful, innovative, and expertly fitted intimate, active, sleep and lifestyle apparel. The assortment includes the revolutionary Vanishing Edge™ panty and shapewear collection, which erases the appearance of panty lines, as well as more than 56 bra styles ranging in size from 32A to 42DDD that lift, minimize and flatter without sacrificing beauty or comfort. In addition to intimate apparel, Soma Intimates offers unique, slimming active and yoga wear, as well as sensuous sleepwear and trend-inspired loungewear.

Soma Intimates’ boutiques are organized to offer a complete wardrobing experience from the inside out, and trained fit experts offer outstanding, personalized customer service. There are 120 Soma Intimates boutiques nationwide. For more information or boutique locations, visit Soma.com.

Soma Intimates at Pacific Place will offer one free bra with any $75 purchase. Offer expires 9/22/10.

Boutique Hours:  Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Grand Opening:  September 8, 2010

Men’s lifestyle website MadeMan.com ranked Kenwood Inn and Spa amongst the 10 best luxury small hotels in the world. Kenwood is in good company, with luxury hotels in Bali, Paris, New Zealand, and Florence ranking high as well.

“The 10 best luxury small hotels of the world include a variety of accommodations in cities and remote outposts. Luxury is in the eye of the visitor, but some hotels have features that surpass all others.”

Of Kenwood, MadeMan.com says, “The 29-rooms at the Mediterranean villa offer featherbeds and private entrances. The view from each room features one of the three courtyards. The adult-only inn makes the Conde Nast Travelers’ Gold List. This tiny treasure nestled in the Napa Valley also has knock out food and a wine list that features, of course, California offerings.”

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