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BY TALIA SHAPIRO two became partners in life and business, and their shared passions led to a fully realized vision—to create meaningful music/ food pairings for others to experience in their own homes.

Now, many explorative years later, Kasey and Matthew’s Turntable Kitchen Pairings Boxes are flying out the door of their thriving business, to people of all ages and across every continent. Equal parts recipe-of-the-month club and vinyl-record subscription service, the Pairings Boxes cater to those who don’t have the time or resources to explore new music or new culinary dishes on their own. Monthly mailings include a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl record by a featured artist; a digital mixtape; three seasonal recipes; one or two premium ingredients; and tasting notes. For example, one recent mailing combined music

by Local Natives; recipes for simple tomato sauce, pizza with fennel pollen, and pizza with clams, pancetta, and arugula; and ample chili flakes and fennel pollen to encourage experimentation beyond the box.

For the Hickeys, establishing Turntable Kitchen and putting down roots in Seattle have meant constantly adjusting

their lifestyle while maintaining a sense of urban life. “We’re in our 30s. We have [three] young kids. We are less focused on going out at night and we are really focused on … setting up our home so that it feels warm and inviting and cozy … a place where we can have friends over and entertain,” Kasey explains. “We still really care about staying up on hip things. We care about food; we care about music; we care about entertaining. But we’re doing a lot of these things at home.”

It’s precisely this homegrown passion that propels Turntable Kitchen’s success, as Kasey and Matt delve into the Seattle food and music scene for inspiration and new partnerships. In fact, Turntable Kitchen recently developed a curated coffee-and-vinyl pairings box featuring a sample from Seattle’s own Slate Coffee Roasters. “We are a super-small company,” Kasey says. “It feels like a very community-oriented effort.”

A unique and interactive gift idea for any lifestyle, age, or taste, Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box Subscriptions run $25/ month, with one-month, three-month, or six-month packages. turntablekitchen.com ■

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hich musical genres sound best with wild-mushroom bruschetta or agave-glazed spareribs? What creative, seasonal meal might complement the vocal harmonies of Lucius or the indie-rock chords of Tame Impala? Just ask Kasey and Matthew A. Hickey, owners of Turntable Kitchen, a curated website and subscription service that introduces food lovers to new music and music lovers to good food.

The concept evolved alongside Matthew and Kasey’s relationship. When the couple met, more than a decade ago, Kasey was a food blogger, photographer, home cook, and professional content creator. She was interested in exploring the world of music, but wasn’t sure where to start. Matthew was an avid music lover and writer (and attorney by trade) with a growing curiosity about food culture. Matthew—who, it must be noted, is not the same Matt Hickey who was recently charged in a high-profile rape case—began hand-selecting playlists to enhance Kasey’s kitchen escapades, and the two creatives started learning from each other. Ultimately, the

he holidays are busy for everyone, but few are as harried as Kevin Sur. As co-owner and promoter at Artist Home, he is currently preparing to put on the Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival in Leavenworth, where the Thermals, Lucy Dacus, the Wimps, Sloucher, and many others will warm up the crowd on January 27 and 28. We convinced him to take a break and share a few of his wants this season.

Rent Control Over a decade ago, I found myself wanting to do something good for the music industry and for artists while living in the Bay Area. The only problem was that the cost of living had led to a disturbing reality: There were no artists left there to work with. Today I watch the same forces that drove me out of the Bay Area taking hold of Seattle, driving up housing costs and rent much as they did in the Bay Area.

An NHL Team As a native Hawaiian, hockey was never on my radar as a sport.

That all changed when I saw my first Seattle Thunderbirds game. I immediately fell in love. Now I want a pro team.

Power Tools and Lumber For the first Christmas in my adult life, I’m simultaneously a father and someone who lives in a house with a garage. So it’s a requirement that I have power tools and lumber to cut for no particular reason.

Burritos God, I love burritos. Just saying the word makes me happy. But damn, Seattle, our burrito game is seriously lacking.

And before you say anything, yes, I have been to that place you think is great, and no, it is not. Only two places I’ve found in the entire Puget Sound region do it for me, but really, a good burrito should never be more than 10 minutes away. We have work to do.

Media Literacy If this election has taught us anything, it’s that we are failing as a society when it comes to understanding what is and isn’t good journalism. I wish Seattle would become the U.S. capital of media literacy by requiring that the subject be taught at the junior-high and highschool level. I would also like to see our news outlets renew their commitment to responsible journalism. There are encouraging signs, including the establishment of The People’s Press Club of Seattle. [Ed. note: The PPC is a joint venture of Seattle Weekly, The South Seattle Emerald, and The Seattle Globalist. Thanks for the plug, Kevin!] Every major news outlet in the region should be committed to educating its audience on what good journalism is, while also being an example of it. ■

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Whether you’re committing to more exercise or a rekindled sex life, the Hill has all manner of New Year’s resolutions covered, from running store Fleet Feet (911 E Pine St, 3291466) to women-owned sex toy shop Babeland (707 E Pike, 489-2252). Or maybe your giftee wants a good book, in which case The Elliott Bay Book Company (1521 10th Ave, 624-6600) offers hand-written recommendations to top any Amazon algorithm.

Capitol Hill is ground zero for music fans.

Score a record for vinyl lovers at Spin Cycle (321 Broadway E, 971-0267), Everyday Music (1520 10th Ave, 568-3321), or Wall of Sound (1205 E Pike, 441-9880). Grab your rocker friend a ticket at Neumos (925 E Pike, 709-9442) and please your favorite devotee of 4/4 beats with a night out at Q Nightclub (1426 Broadway, 432-9306).

Lastly, a potpourri of one-of-a-kind shops dots the Hill. DIY bitters kits and San Juan Islands salts beckon at modern apothecary Sugarpill (900 E Pine, 322-7455), the Naked Donald Trump statue simultaneously revels and reviles at vintage hole-in-the-wall No Parking on Pike (1102 E Pike, 3227453), and everything from kicks to jewelry at Edie’s Shoes (500 E Pike, 839-1111). ■

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apitol Hill’s condos are a lump of coal in old-timers’ stockings and the drunken weekend crowds deserve a “Bah humbug!” But the neighborhood’s bohemian and LGBT-friendly reputation still merits a holiday shopping trip, especially with the new light rail station offering easy access to the Hill’s rainbow-painted sidewalks, offbeat stores, and cutting-edge arts venues.

On Sunday, the light rail delivers you to the Capitol Hill Farmers Market (Broadway Ave. E and E Pine St.). Nosh on tamales, poffertjes, or a Washington apple, washed down with fresh-brewed kombucha and ginger beer. Then tick off someone on your list with locally-made jam or kimchi.

Depending on which direction you roam, snag a latte and a bulk coffee gift at Caffé Vita (1005 E Pike St., 709-4440), Analog Coffee (235 Summit Ave. E), or Espresso Vivace (532 Broadway E, 860-5869).

Opt for Kaladi Brothers (517 E Pike, 2571688) and you’ll also be at Gay City (517 E Pike, 8606969), an LGBTQ resource center with an intimate auditorium. Scope out upcoming shows and cop a ticket for theatre lovers. Shopping for someone who prefers the silver screen? SIFF Egyptian Cinema (805 E Pine, 324-9996) and

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veryone in Seattle knows that we have a housing crisis. Those paying close attention will see how overburdened and underequipped the shelters are to address this crisis on their own, especially as winter rolls around. Sadly, this is nothing new, but the rising numbers of the homeless have made the various organizations providing shelter and counseling all the more indispensable.

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) was founded in 1995 specifically to aid homeless youth, who are already among the most marginalized and invisible members of the homeless population.

Giving visibility and shelter to homeless and at-risk youth in our city was not always a popular mission, and PSKS has often had to move thanks to disgruntled neighbors.

Despite this, PSKS has leaned into its mission and grown over the years. Overnight shelters, laundry facilities, and provisions can be life-saving, but these things alone will not cure homelessness, especially among youth who are still trying to acquire an education or job skills. Hence, PSKS also works to lower barriers to education by covering fees for GED tests and obtaining photo IDs. The organization’s RISE program, run in partnership with Seattle Education Access and Seattle Central Community College, provides alternative schooling options for participants who have not found success in traditional education settings.

Some youth need work experience that will get them into more stable employ-

ment, and PSKS provides that through the Lasting Employment Advancement Program (LEAP). The three-month paid internship allows participants to become advocates and ambassadors among PSKS, homeless youths, and the larger community. They are even tackling the empathy gap between youth and law enforcement through their conversational Donut Dialogues program.

All this may become more important in the next few years based on changes at the federal level. Housing advocates are already bracing for cuts to programs and a greater lack of empathy between government and the homeless, with Ben Carson being tapped

by Donald Trump to run the department of Housing and Urban Development. Carson has claimed that poverty is a choice, as is one’s sexuality; the issues overlap in that a disproportionately high number of homeless youth identify as LGBT. Many became homeless after being kicked out of their homes for their sexuality or are fleeing violence.

Carson’s appointment does not bode well for federal programs addressing homelessness and affordability around the country.

Seattle will need to be very committed, proactive, and collaborative within its own borders to tackle these issues. Organizations like PSKS are helping to define and create a structure for these ongoing conversations.

More urgently, PSKS is providing vital support in the present. That’s something worth supporting year round, but especially in these colder months. PSKS.org ■

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Let’s review: You’ve had a beer, bought a comic book, thought twice about an expensive teapot, and turned your baby pictures into deck shoes. Great! Let’s keep going! Head over next to Ormolulu (Suite M1, 301 W. Holly St., 360-201-9535), where you will find delicate and angelic paper horses, prints of saints, and elegant lamps to step up your living-room game (now that your kitchen is back intact).

Since we’ve stumbled into a little redecorating theme here, stop next at Otion: The Soap Bar (301 W. Holly St., 360-676-1030), where you can get supplies or take classes in soap-, lotion-, or candle-making. Add some zest and ambiance to the scents wafting in and out of your water closet. It’s the little touches that make a home, after all.

Then make the 10-minute drive to historic Fairhaven, where you can hop into Three French Hens (1100 Harris Ave., 360-7561047), a chic boutique with books, stationery, plates, and clothing for the tasteful. And if you’re still looking to thrill the little bambinos in your life, check out the Fairhaven Toy Garden (909 Harris Ave., 360-714-8552) or Wild Blueberries (1106 Harris Ave., 360756-5100) for the cute and cuddly.

And, finally, the pièce de résistance: Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress (112 Grand Ave., 360-734-0481) back in Bellingham. We always knew you were the creative type. Once you have all these lovely experiences in the bag, write them down, print some of the cell-phone photos you took along the way, and head to Bison to turn your memories into a beautifully bound book for the ages. ■

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o experience the grandeur of Bellingham, the lovely city 90 minutes north of Seattle, the beginning of any shopping day (if you ask us) should include a visit to Boundary Bay Brewery (1107 Railroad Ave., 360-6475593) with an IPA or Scotch Ale. Hey, you have to get a good shopping buzz, right?

All right, now let’s talk shopping.

Begin your trip at Bellingham’s Greenhouse (1235 Cornwall Ave., 360-676-1161), where you can get the cookware and home supplies with which you’ve been meaning to upgrade your kitchen. Heck, you may even want to splurge on one of those fancy Le Creuset teapots in a nice aquamarine. And if you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen, chances are there are some tiny children in your life. If so, check out Along Comes a Baby (436 W. Bakerview Rd., 360-671-5523), where you can peruse nursery gear, baby clothes, stuff for baths, and a wide range of toys—like a giraffe rattle.

OK, now it’s time to get something just for you. (No more of this sharing business!) For that, check out Novato Shop & Studio (115 W. Chestnut St., 360-306-3725), which does the incredible: transform artwork (like, say, your favorite Michael Jordan print or a portrait of your grandmother) into wearable and usable pieces, including shoes—yes, shoes. So hook yourself up with some new kicks and meander down to the Comics Place (105 E. Holly St., 360-733-2224), where you can get all the graphic-novel versions of your favorite movies.

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Green Market, and The Feed Store, among others. 355-4719, saltblade.com Joule The award-winning website from Seattle’s Chef Steps features high-quality recipe videos for the adventurous home cook—and fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of its sous vide cooking instrument and app, Joule. Well, it’s finally here, and for the food geek in your life, the wand will certainly work magic (and banish overcooked food from their life forever). A sous vide implement, it allows you to perfectly control temperatures, particularly of meats, by way of a gentle water bath. The app preheats Joule, allowing your vacuum-sealed steak or chicken, or even veggies, to get to the exact desired temperature. Cook it in advance of dinner, then just give it a quick sear on the stove right before serving. $199, chefsteps.com Sweet Caroline’s Jams Made in small batches, with less pectin and sugar to allow the fruit to dominate, these jams come in delightful flavor combos such as grilled peach with cinnamon, spiced cherry, blackberry orange fennel, and, my personal favorite, pear

ginger cardamom (good on a slice of toast or as a marinade for a pork loin). New to the operation: “Beer Jam” flavors such as apricot jasmine IPA (made with Elysian’s Jasmine IPA) and raspberry chocolate espresso stout (made with Pike Brewery’s Extra Stout). You can find owners Caroline and Greg at multiple farmers’ markets throughout the summer, but they’re at the Ballard Sunday market yearround. sweetcarolines.jam.com Loaves From Sea Wolf Bakers For a present with a real personal touch, and a particularly thoughtful hostess gift, put together your own bread basket featuring the superlative doughs from this bakery, which are served on menus at Renee Erickson’s and Ethan Stowell’s restaurants, among others. Find a pretty basket, line it with some rustic burlap or a pretty printed napkin, and load it up with items like their hearty, dense rye sourdough (with a touch of coffee and caraway), ciabatta rolls, baguettes, and lye rolls (made with mushrooms and Emmental Cheese). Throw in some croissants for good measure. 3621 Stone Way N., 457-4181, seawolfbakers.com ■

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Seattle Reign Led by international soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, the Reign are a formidable team on the pitch. Though they missed the playoffs by only two points this year, the team had a respectable finish at 8-6-8. It’s proven Seattle can host a winning football club (we’re looking at you, Seattle Sounders), so it’s the perfect time to support the Reign now. How, you ask? By giving the gift of merch! We suggest a black and gray “Be BOLD” scarf from the team store.

Classic. reignfc.com Seattle Supersonics At Throwbacks Northwest on Capitol Hill, you can buy any number of Emerald City sports oddities. Perusing the shop, we came across poseable figures and the world-famous Supersonics Starter Jacket. Relive the glory days of your childhood and the 1996 (or even 1979) Finals appearances with classic Sonics toys or a jacket to keep you warm during this dreadful winter. throwbacksnw.com Seattle Riot The Seattle Riot, the city’s female professional Ultimate Frisbee team, wins awards and trophies all the time. They’re one of the most decorated teams in the whole city, in fact. They’re

a tough bunch, and they’re worth cheering on. Plus they play a sport everyone can play, though not as well—no ice rink or baseball diamond required here, just a good old-fashioned Frisbee is all. And for that we recommend the team’s official disc, with signature red flames on white plastic. seattleriot.org Tacoma Rainiers No, Rainier is not just a mountain and not just a tall can of beer. It’s also a Triple-A minor league baseball team (and an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners MLB squad). What began in 1960 still captivates hearts today. So to lend support, you should try to capture a triedand-true red Rainiers baseball cap or a throwback T-shirt with the big “R” to support our favorite dome city to the south. rainiers.milbstore.com Seattle Thunderbirds Wait, we have a minor-league hockey team? Yes! And they play in Kent, just for your information. And they also have wacky team merchandise. Like what? Like a sweet black snapback team cap, or, for the more adventurous, a stupefyingly ugly green sweater perfect for wearing Christmas morning or any other morning you’re hoping to scare your significant other.

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SASHA ROBINSON

SUGGESTED GIFTS

Jewelry from local makers and shops adds a personal touch to the holidays.

BY T.S. FLOCK

Venn Earrings

Necklaces Artist Alex Stanyon creates delicate, one-of-a-kind necklaces that demand a closer look. They are really more like mini-sculptures, made of cold-worked or carved glass and suspended on copper wire.

Some designs are more minimalist than others, with smooth surfaces and silhouettes. $180.

Find it at Vetri, 1404 First Ave., 667-9608

Ocean Jasper Earrings

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Rest Rings The smooth contours of the Rest Rings by FARIS seem spontaneously formed at first … until you realize that they’re designed to nestle each other on your finger.

In both bronze and silver, they have a warmth that makes them a gorgeous keepsake for friends, family, partners—anyone you wish you could always hug. $98–$165 each. Get them at RIZOM, 2316 Second Ave., 441-7541 North-South Bracelet The mix-andmatch shapes, colors, and textures of LUUR’s amazing North-South bracelets allow for frequent customization among those who have multiple pairs (and among friends who want to trade or share). Strong magnets bind the polished Corian halves around your wrist, making them easy to put on and take off. $75. Find them at Fancy, 1914 Second Ave., 956-2945 Ocean Jasper Earrings Mrs. Robinson’s Affair really lets the stones do the talking in its jewelry. Luscious, translucent, dendritic slabs of agate and carnelian make gorgeous pendants on simple chains. The mossy, mysterious patterns in the ocean jasper druzy sterling earrings evoke a wave breaking on a rocky shore. They are a perfect pick for someone who loves green, the sea, Seattle, or all of the above. $72. Get them at Ghost Gallery, 504 E. Denny Way, 832-6063 Venn Earrings The minimalist, affordable, Seattle-made adornments at Baleen make great small gifts and stocking stuffers. One of the line’s more distinct designs is the Venn Earrings, inspired by Venn diagrams. The large lower loop hangs independently (and can be removed for a different look) while remaining secure while the earrings are on.

Perfect for the math nerds and logic lovers in your life. $58. Get them at Baleen, 6418 20th Ave. N., werbaleen@gmail.com ■