Big-Time Fun in Small Towns

Main Street shopping, reimagined hotels, spa getaways, vintage ski vibes, and more. Also in this issue: a deep dive into the tech bro, a roundup of this year's best Washington wines, and our annual fall fashion shoot.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Monthly Planner

11 Seattle Events to Catch This October

Big Thief touches down with an intergalactic album, Dracula gets a new (local) adaptation, and femme glass artists take over CoCA.

09/24/2019 By Stefan Milne

Top Five

The Top Things to Do in Seattle This October

Patti Smith has a new memoir, Italian art emphasizes the body, and Nick Kroll takes the stage.

09/24/2019 By Stefan Milne

Eat & Drink

March of the Half Pints

When Did Seattle Breweries Become Baby Hangouts?

Emotions ran high when one Seattle brewery stopped welcoming kids. Because this town increasingly views drinking local as a family activity.

09/24/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Wineries, Aged

Instrumental Washington Winemakers Through the Decades

From Quilceda Creek in 1979 to Prospice in 2019.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

Bubbles, Au Natural

The Old-School Sparkling Wine Pet-Nat Is Back

Move over Champagne.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

To the Edge

Michael Savage Is Pushing Local Wine in Wild, Accessible Directions

The winemaker has a growing reputation for audacity, but you can still grab a bottle for $20 at the store.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

Chug This Now

3 Very Good Washington Wines Under $20

These bottles prove that ubiquity and quality aren't always at odds.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

If Only

Great Washington Wines to Wish For

You can lust after them—or join a massive waiting list.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

Oeno Files

30 Washington Wines to Drink Right Now

This state’s wine industry is still evolving. But that means exceptional variety and quality.

09/24/2019 By Sean P. Sullivan

Review

Taneda Is Broadway Alley’s Sushi Secret

The high-end omakase brings two Japanese traditions together under one unlikely roof.

09/24/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Side Bar

Erik Hakkinen’s Roquette Tempers the Tropics

The Belltown cocktail den balances cognac cocktails with moody flourishes.

09/24/2019 By Stefan Milne

Greasy Gems

The Best Seattle Restaurants to Fend Off a Hangover

Or perhaps you’re just in the mood for something gloriously unhealthy? Behold, our favorite grease-driven indulgences.

09/24/2019 Edited by Jaime Archer

Taste Trend

Plant-Based Proteins Are Getting Real and Seattle Is Here for It

From the Impossible Burger to a local startup’s “chicken” nuggets, vegan meat substitutes are serious business.

09/24/2019 By Jessica Voelker

News Feed

Seattle Restaurant News October 2019

This month: oyster festivals, new-ish Jewish delis, and the prettiest gluten-free cookbook you ever did see.

09/24/2019 By Rosin Saez

Home & Real Estate

Habitat

A Sunset Hill Family Chooses Renovation Over Wrecking Ball

The Youngs shrink their living space to be in the neighborhood they love.

09/24/2019 By Karin Vandraiss

News & City Life

Feature

Who Will Mourn the Tech Bro?

The subculture you love to hate is tough to define. It will be even tougher when it’s gone.

09/24/2019 By James Ross Gardner Illustrations by Ryan Snook

Explainer

The Wolves of Washington Continue Their Comeback

A look at how the native predator has bounced back from near extinction.

09/24/2019 By Rosin Saez

Let Us Propose a Toast

October’s Perfect Party: A Salmon Savior and Nickelodeon Slime Royalty

Plus, the accomplished composer, programmer, and viral video guru who round out the month’s most distinguished locals and visitors.

09/24/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Snap Judgment

Should Amanda Knox Crowdfund Her Wedding?

The West Seattle native, who was exonerated from her Italian murder conviction, is seeking public donations to help pull off her big, space-themed wedding in 2020—a move that tests the general etiquette of requesting funds for your nuptials.

09/24/2019 By Lily Hansen