May 2013
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The Seattle Waterfront
A Walk on the Seattle Waterfront
From Burien to the North End, the Seattle shoreline reveals our rich connection to the landscape, to industry, and to our lives.
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Features
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Legends of the Fallen
A magnificent Douglas fir stood for more than 300 years at the edge of the Olympic National Forest. When Reid Johnston looked at it, all he could see was money.
By Matthew Halverson
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10 Seattle Neighborhoods Annotated
Local real estate is showing robust signs of postrecession life—and so are neighborhoods.
By Seattle Met Staff
Editor's Note
Nature and the City of Seattle
Scenic beauty and urban buzz connect at water’s edge.
By Katherine Koberg
Inbox
Toke Smart, Best Grind, and a Tiny Speed Trap
Letters to Seattle Met
Seattle Restaurants
Shanik and Awe
The hotly anticipated sister to Vancouver’s Vij’s brings South Lake Union something all its own.
By Kathryn Robinson
Seattle Restaurateurs Open Food Trucks
Four-wheelers from Plum, Ezell’s, Brass Tacks, and more hit the road.
By Christopher Werner
Alaskan Spot Prawns at Ray’s Boathouse
Chef Wayne Johnson talks us through one of his new seafood creations.
By Allecia Vermillion
Biodynamics Explained
As the organic farming offshoot expands, brush up on its very stringent requirements.
By Karen Taylor Quinn
Michael Pollan Preaches to the Choir
A Q&A with the food chain chronicler who speaks in Seattle in May.
By Allecia Vermillion
Entertainment
Twinline Motorcycles Hits the Small Screen
The custom bike builder revs up for an appearance in the Velocity Channel’s Cafe Racer TV.
By Matthew Halverson
Perfect Party
Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.
By Allison Williams
Discover Your Superpower
Inspired by Free Comic Book Day (May 4), when participating shops will be giving out, you guessed it, free comic books, we present this guide for wannabe superheroes.
Nothing and Everything Is Sacred in Saint Genet’s ‘Paradisiacal Rites’
Warning: This performance art is not for the faint of heart.
By Laura Dannen
The Top Things to See or Do in May
Fela! Sasquatch! SIFF! Events with exclamation marks!
By Laura Dannen
Seattle’s Secrets Are Revealed During ‘Seattle Confidential’
Ian Bell’s social theater gets locals talking about sex, crime, love, and the afterlife.
By Laura Dannen
The Graffiti Defense Coalition Finds Beauty in the Bending of Rules
And this summer Justin Hart’s organization is commissioning four public murals in Capitol Hill.
By Matthew Halverson
Fashion & Shopping
Must-Haves for Kids
Our favorite local goodies, gear, and gadgets.
By Amanda Zurita
Gabe Johnson, Horses Cut Shop
A conversation with Horses Cut Shop curator, T-shirt maker, and small-town icon enthusiast Gabe Johnson
By Laura Cassidy
Getaways & Trails
A Walk on the Seattle Waterfront
From Burien to the North End, the Seattle shoreline reveals our rich connection to the landscape, to industry, and to our lives.
By Lawrence W. Cheek
Big City, Big Nature
The view from Seattle waterfront designer James Corner
By Lawrence W. Cheek
Whale Watching in the San Juans
Orca tours turn Friday Harbor into a wildlife mecca, even in the off-season.
By Allison Williams
Eat, Play, and Stay on the Waterfront
Restaurants with views, parks with beaches, and hotel rooms right on the shore—find 43 ways to play on our waterfront.
By Allison Williams
News & Profiles
The Seattle Times Paywall
The last daily standing now charges for its web content. Will that prove its worth to readers and critics?
By James Ross Gardner
A Microsoftie Helps Moroccans Keep Their Government in Line
Govpinion.com is like Yelp for politicians and public institutions.
By Alexis Rehrmann
Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Transportation Spending
Mayor Mike McGinn and challenger Tim Burgess have vastly different ideas for fixing Seattle’s dated infrastructure.
By Erica C. Barnett
Meet the Candidates: Tim Burgess
Seattle City Council member and mayoral candidate Tim Burgess traces his journey from conservative to born-again progressive.
By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit
Legends of the Fallen
A magnificent Douglas fir stood for more than 300 years at the edge of the Olympic National Forest. When Reid Johnston looked at it, all he could see was money.
By Matthew Halverson
Bars & Nightlife
Mezcal in Seattle
The smoky spirit has some ardent fans in Seattle. Two of them explain the magic.
By Allecia Vermillion
Home & Design
Killer Antique Finds
Seattle antique curator Kassie Keith delivers advice on how to find and feature salvaged goods.
By Karen Taylor Quinn
Health
Brain Changers
Does neuroplasticity make it easier for therapists to earn their money?
By Kathryn Robinson
Real Estate
10 Seattle Neighborhoods Annotated
Local real estate is showing robust signs of postrecession life—and so are neighborhoods.
By Seattle Met Staff
Real Estate 2013
Our most detailed annual real estate review ever covers 138 neighborhoods in and around Seattle.
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