Some signs went up at the future site of the Colman Center earlier this week. Where there is currently a parking lot surrounded by Western Ave, the alleyway entrance to the Owl and Thistle, the pedestrian walkway to the ferry terminal and an on ramp to the Viaduct there will soon (2009) stand a 12-story office tower that's making the case that there is a market for "green" office space in Seattle. What's particularly......

Ask anyone who's serious about cocktails, and they'll tell you that Murray Stenson at ZigZag is Seattle's best barman. Knows his drinks, knows and remembers his customers. Seattlest was hooked from hello on our first visit. Murray introduced us to cask-strength Macallan's, Hendrick's gin, super-premium vodkas. He works fast (not for nothing is he called Murr the Blur) but never seems rushed; he dips a straw and tastes a drop of virtually every drink......

The Seattle Weekly hitting newsstands today contains their 'Best of Seattle' ballot for your voting pleasure. Vote for the best pilates studio, best local microbrew and best reason to leave Seattle. If you find the ballot confusing or that there are just too many categories to decide on you can keep the coming anxiety attack at bay with Seattlest's handy guide to The Seattle Weekly's Best of Seattle Ballot: 8. Best local website: Seattlest.com 9.......