Today is the first Thursday in November, and the First Thursday Seattle Art Walk is taking place again this evening in Pioneer Square. The Art Walk opens from noon to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, and allows a first-dibs foray into the newest installations at participating Pioneer Square art galleries. more ›

Seattle's own enfant terrible, Gabriel Claycamp (well, not exactly terrible but kinda naughty nonetheless, what with serving wine at his Culinary Communion cooking classes without the proper licenses) finally seems to have his shit together. That would be his pigshit, just so you know. Yes, the long-awaited Swinery, Temple of Porcine Love, is now open in West Seattle. Our friend Jacqueline Pruner sends a few pix that show what seems to be a shack, but inside there's a lovingly stocked meat case. more ›