Is Seattle going chocolate crazy? Theo Chocolate is doing chocolate massages, meditations and barbeques. Joule is dipping chicken liver in dark chocolate. There’s even a store called Chocolopolis. Claudio Corallo Chocolate is the newest contributor to the chocolate frenzy. Actually, they’re not so new, but they just opened a store on Market Street in Ballard. A recent opening party gave us a chance to see the store, meet the trio of local employees, and sample......

"@ the movies. Milk Duds. Swedish Fish. Sour Patch." by ascheele100 Since we've already used this pic, we have to use the above as a subtle reminder to get you out to go see The Dark Knight. We've seen it - it's excellent. It's only improved by getting hopped up on candy. Post your own candy-filled (or candy-fueled) gems in the Seattlest Flickr Pool.......

If this was politics, we'd be calling spin all over King 5 for their story "Beer and candy booming in struggling economy." According to the piece, while the rest of us may be making less than usual to be taxed more than ever, folks who make and sell beer and candy are doing just fine, thanks. While we drown our woe in a beer (or three) and gorge ourselves on candy, these businesses enjoy......

If you are anything like us, you frequently read glowing recommendations of fine little eateries on the outskirts of Seattle and think: I really should check that out sometime. But the truth is--urbanite that you are--you only vaguely know where places like Kent and Burien are (south?) and rarely take the time to actually venture out of your cozy little city. But as fine a city as Seattle is, it lacks some things that are......