Above All

A Summer-Ready Guide to Rooftop Patios

Our growing number of elevated bars and restaurants let you spend the summer on high.

05/11/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Arts and Minds

In the Public Eye: A Look at Seattle Through Art Installations

As we return to public spaces, having lived through two years of isolation, we can see them with new clarity.

03/18/2022 By Sophie Grossman Photography by Chona Kasinger

GO GREEN

Seattle Plant Shops We Love

Decor that grows with you.

02/01/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Take Me to Church

What’s Up with That House Next to I-5?

You know the one.

01/21/2022 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Chona Kasinger

Year in Review

Our 15 Most Read and Memorable Stories of 2021

The articles (and lists) that captured the attention of our city this year.

12/17/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

In Memoriam

Seattle's Most Storied Headstones

A photo essay bearing witness to some of our city's most memorable residents and the markers memorializing them.

11/01/2021 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Sophie Grossman

Enclaves

The Curious Case of the British Telephone Booth in Madison Park

Why is there a vestige of London on a Seattle street?

10/07/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Ikea Hacks

Ikea Kitchen Specialist Brave Element Puts the Art in Particleboard

Turning ready-to-assemble cabinets into custom creations.

09/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Shots

After 15 Months, Here's What a Real Seattle Concert Looks Like

We headed to reopening night at Neumos to take in live music’s return.

07/08/2021 By Stefan Milne Photography by Chona Kasinger

BIRD'S-THIGH VIEW

The World According to Fried Chicken

A guide to our most universal comfort food.

06/03/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Chona Kasinger

Scrolling Spree

Seattle Small Businesses Are Popping Up on Instagram

From the Properly Organized and Orderly Pop-Up to vintage furniture, the app provides a platform for more than just social media.

03/29/2021 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Chona Kasinger

#HellaRice

Herschell Taghap's Favorite Spots for Seattle Dim Sum

Nearly all in Chinatown–International District.

03/26/2021 By Herschell Taghap

TRAILBLAZERS

Fat Fashion Won't Be Ignored Any Longer

Retail often treats plus-size clothing as an afterthought, but some locals are making it big.

10/27/2020 By Zoe Sayler

Beacon Hill Neighborhood Guide

Where to Eat (and Drink) on Beacon Hill

This corner of the city takes tacos and pizza as seriously as its higher-end dining.

09/16/2020 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

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A Marcus Lalario Timeline

Marcus Lalario’s entrepreneurial capacity makes it hard to keep track of all his business ventures. Here are some highlights from the past three decades.

07/20/2020 By Allecia Vermillion

Fairly Forever

This Year, Visit the Washington State Fair in Photos

The fair, like so many other major events, is canceled this summer. So celebrate its 120th anniversary in sight.

07/15/2020 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Stefan Milne

Mapped

Every Neighborhood in Seattle in a Nutshell

From Broadview to Belltown to Rainier Beach.

04/08/2020 By Stefan Milne, Benjamin Cassidy, Zoe Sayler, and Allison Williams

Quote Unquote

Film Director Lynn Shelton Will Always Pick Seattle Over Hollywood

"I love Seattle so much. I much prefer the green here, the gray, the skies, the clouds, the water, a new vista. Seattle sort of ruined me for anywhere else."

07/23/2019 By Allison Williams

How to Score

Quirky Seattle Team Sports to Play in Summer

From boozy mini golf to bike polo, the season starts now.

05/29/2019 By Jaime Archer

Brainy Beach Reads

10 PNW Books to Bring to the Beach

Recent releases with Northwest bona fides.

05/29/2019 By Stefan Milne