10 Destinations One Flight Away

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

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The Rites of Spring: Spring Arts Preview 2013

We celebrate all that’s classical and avant-garde, traditional and trendsetting in Seattle’s spring arts season.

02/20/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

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The Top Things to Do in March 2013

It’s APRIL in March. Plus: Michael Chabon and Sherman Alexie search for meaning at Seattle U.

02/20/2013 By Laura Dannen

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Italian Design and Photography Take Over BAM

Studio Ballo travels to the Bellevue Arts Museum with 300 images and 70 iconic design works from the 1950s on.

02/20/2013 By Laura Dannen

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Mike Tyson Has Mellowed Out

A Q&A with the onetime heavyweight champion who brings his one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, to Seattle in March.

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Perfect Party

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

02/20/2013 By Allison Williams

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My TV Friends

When it comes to meaningful relationships, there’s nothing like a good television recap.

02/20/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Eat & Drink

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A Health Care Surcharge on Seattle Menus?

Chefs are bracing for a backlash as they consider adding a menu surcharge to pay for employee health plans.

02/20/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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4649’s Chan-Chan Yaki

Two Sapporo natives serve up a classic Hokkaido fisherman’s plate.

02/20/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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St. Patrick’s Day, Updated

Where to find the best possible versions of the beverages people guzzle every March 17.

02/20/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Review

Seriously Syrian Dining

For such a shiny Capitol Hill hot spot, Mamnoon has an old soul.

02/20/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Editor's Note

The Riot Stuff

Seattle Met’s March 2013 issue samples revolutionary arts, Seattleites’ favorite getaways, and very potent marijuana.

02/20/2013 By Katherine Koberg

Health & Wellness

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How To Turn Your Dog into a Viral Video Star

Inspired by the 75th Annual Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show, held March 9 & 10 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center

02/20/2013

Home & Real Estate

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The Cycle House

A Mount Baker couple builds a home big enough for their bicycles.

02/20/2013 By Giselle Smith

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Spring Cleaning and Organizational Must-Haves

Our favorite local goodies, gear, and gadgets.

02/20/2013 By Amanda Zurita

Inbox

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Steelhead Debate, Orange Crush, Props for Props

Letters to Seattle Met

02/20/2013

News & City Life

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Michele James Is Securing the Homeland

The Tacoma native keeps the bad guys out so you can sleep easy.

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Meet the Candidates: Bruce Harrell

Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell, jumping into the mayor’s race, says incumbent McGinn “doesn’t have a clue.”

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

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Inside Seattle’s Waterfront Tunnel Project

The largest-diameter tunnel-boring machine in the world arrives in Seattle this spring.

02/20/2013 By Karen Taylor Quinn

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Baked Bed Bugs

The ZappBug oven cooks unwanted pests away.

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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How the SoDo Arena Could Decide the Mayor’s Race

Chris Hansen’s $490 million proposal has become an issue of civic pride versus fiscal responsibility.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Mars Hill’s Pastor Wants to Save President Obama

Mark Driscoll tweets an inauguration prayer.

02/20/2013

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Wait, How High Am I?

Now that I-502 has legalized marijuana, there are a few enterprising chemists out there who want to help us all get stoned with confidence. (Okay, and educate us along the way.)

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Beard-Grooming Tips for Mike McGinn

To commemorate March’s Beard and Stache Fest, we suggest facial hair options for the embattled mayor.

02/15/2013

Style & Shopping

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Hip-Hop Duo THEESatisfaction

The young musicians of THEESatisfaction reveal their approach to fashion.

02/15/2013 By Abiola Akanni

Travel & Outdoors

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The Flight Experience

What it’s like to fly on a Dreamliner, in high luxury, or 12 inches from a floatplane pilot.

02/20/2013 By Allison Williams

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Sea-Tac Airport Secrets

Tips and tricks for making your terminal time bearable—and, dare we say it, educational

02/20/2013 By Harriet Baskas

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One-Flight Vacations from Seattle

The whole world is just one flight away from Sea-Tac airport: Seoul, Paris, Puerto Vallarta—even Phoenix, Arizona. We asked Seattle’s jet-setters where they go, and what they do when they get there.

02/20/2013 By Allison Williams

Web Exclusives

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Where Are You Going?

Notable Seattleites tell us their 2013 travel plans.

02/15/2013 By Anna Chatilo

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Top 10 Galas and Parties of Seattle Spring

Or: Where to wear your fancy pants this season.

02/15/2013 By Laura Dannen