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Marcus Lalario Is Behind Every Scene

Music. Food. Streetwear. It’s hard to find someone who’s had a bigger influence on local culture, even if he likes to stay in the shadows. Seattle’s homegrown entrepreneur never does it alone.

07/20/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Chona Kasinger

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Best Waterfront Restaurants

Where to celebrate a birthday—or have a beer—with glorious water views.

07/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Expansion Mode

Kirkland's Getting a RockCreek Seafood Restaurant of Its Own

Chef Eric Donnelly has big plans for a bigger space near Lake Washington.

07/12/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Summer's Best New Food Spots Aren't Brick-and-Mortar

Behold, the brewery burger collab, the seasonal soft-serve window, and the waterside food truck and cocktail shack that guarantee alfresco good times.

07/11/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination 425

The Eastside Dining Guide

The wonders of the suburbs, from waterfront dining and destination dumplings to glamorous new Mexican restaurants.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants on Mercer Island

From burgers to forbidden duck.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants in Redmond

From Indian pizza to Korean barbecue.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

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Chuck Shin, Man of a Thousand Beers

The founder of Chuck’s Hop Shop built a formidable house of craft beer. Then he invited the rest of us inside.

06/21/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Everything All at Once

Seattle's Beloved Mt. Bagel Is Back

A city's prayers are answered.

06/20/2023 By Allison Williams

Field Notes

These TikTok-Famous Dumplings Deserve the Hype

E-Jae Pak Mor in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District makes a Thai street food you won’t find anywhere else in town.

06/13/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Awards & Accolades

Seattle Shut Out at 2023 James Beard Awards

Seattle had a hefty number of nominees this year, but no winners.

06/05/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Up and Down Aurora

A Restaurant District That Hides in Plain Sight

In between the fast food, first-time business owners offer plenty of vibrant menus.

05/31/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

11 Shops for Sandwich Greatness: From Pastrami to Po' Boys

Warning: This list includes excessive amounts of meat.

05/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer Week 2023

A Six Pack of: Family-Friendly Taprooms

Most breweries are great for kids (and dogs). A few go above and beyond.

05/26/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Eric Nusbaum

Seattle Beer Week 2023

A Six-Pack of: Taprooms with Great Food

You've gotta eat if you're gonna drink. From popups to drinking snacks to a (literal) in-house food truck.

05/25/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer Week 2023

A Six-Pack of: Great Local Lagers

IPAs are great, but we're entering pilsner season.

05/24/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer Week 2023

A Six-Pack of: Great New Breweries

Really good beer is cropping up all over town.

05/23/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer Week 2023

A Six-Pack of: Great Local Beer to Grab at the Store

Stymied in the beer aisle? Consider these your go-tos.

05/22/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Sobering News

Fremont Brewing Releases Seattle's First Craft Nonalcoholic Beer

It's an IPA, of course.

05/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Bagel Maneuvers

The Baker Behind Rubinstein Bagels Launches a Solo Project on the Eastside

Right now, Hey Bagel exists mostly on Instagram. But its future involves fresh-baked bagels and bialys.

05/11/2023 By Allecia Vermillion