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Gents Shaping Style, Sound, Flavor, and Design on Mercer Island
The Connoisseur, Style Authority, Music Man, Taste Makers and the Modern Creative Article by Sharon Perez & Chris Ishii | Photography by Les Lee & Jim Garner The Connoisseur | Hill Harper You may know Hill Harper as an acclaimed actor, bestselling author, and humanitarian—but step inside ASA Gathering , and you’ll meet Hill the host. Hill the curator. Hill the connoisseur of spirits who has quietly created one of the most thoughtful and inviting spaces on Mercer Island. ASA isn’t...
May 2025
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Seeing the Future Clearly
The Exceptional Vision of Gary Furukawa Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Sasha Reiko, Furukawa Family Gallery Some people see things just a little sooner than the rest of us. Gary Furukawa , founder of Freestone Capital Management , has built a career and a reputation on spotting trends early , thinking differently , and making bold moves that weren’t always the most popular at the time—but ultimately proved to be ahead of the curve. From his days on Wall Street to launching...
May 2025
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Rewriting the Neighborhood
What HB1110 Means for the Future of Our Communities Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by RSIR In neighborhoods across Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Snohomish, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Backyards, driveways, and empty side lots may soon take on new life, thanks to House Bill 1110 (HB 1110) —a bold new law reshaping residential zoning across Washington State. Passed in 2023 and now taking effect, HB 1110 requires many cities to update zoning codes to allow two to six...
May 2025
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Man Cave Plus
The New Center of the Home Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Kara, Tim, Emily It often starts as a simple idea—a comment made in passing, a room above the garage, a quiet space in the basement, or a patio just waiting for purpose. “I’ve always wanted a space of my own.” But in the homes we’re featuring here—beautifully built by Gallagher & Co. with added expert insights from Hi-Tek Group and Baklinski Home Improvement —those simple ideas become something greater: a room with...
May 2025
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