Art Director

Jane Sherman designs covers, features, and various departments in Seattle Met. One of her many joys in life is working closely with talented illustrators and photographers to create images that enhance and complement the magazine’s editorial content.

She was born in Minneapolis—it’s a lot like Seattle but flatter, and decidedly snowier—and lived there until moving to Seattle in 2007. She cut her teeth in editorial design doing the weekly grind, first as associate art director at City Pages in Minneapolis and eventually producing hundreds of covers—one a week for several years—at Seattle Weekly (some of them even won an award or two). 

In her spare time you might find Jane at the dog park with her coonhound Watson, taking a pottery class, drawing, or more likely taking a nap.

Friday Feed

Off Alley Ends Reservations and Thai Siam and Pam's Are Back

Plus more matcha, again, and double-track sushi on Queen Anne.

05/16/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Yoka Tea Is Pouring, De La Soil Is Cooking, and the Wayland Mill Is Baking

The matcha café wave is on its way.

05/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

When Will the Wayland Mill Open? Which Reuben's Will Close? And More Answers to Your Food News Questions

Bothell gets a bonus inside its bakery and a banana pudding matcha latte draws very long lines.

05/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

A Goodbye to Shanghai Garden's Green Noodles, Hello to Gao Lhao, Pizza Ritual, and International Lobster Rolls

Two new hotels, two new grocery stores, and a sad farewell to some local favorites.

04/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky

THE OLYMPICS

Insider's Guide to Visiting Washington State's Olympic National Park

What to do, where to hike, and where to camp under the stars in Washington's most diverse national park.

04/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Seattle’s University District

An ivory tower of funky shops and cheap outdoor fun.

04/14/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

Friday Feed

Duke's on Alki, Eden Hill, and Thai Siam Closing and More Food News

Nanking Ramen, Harry's smashburger window, and Trader Joe's Greenwood are all open now.

04/11/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Child’s Play

25 Things to Do with Kids in 2025

The best places to climb, ride, laze, fly, and have fun in Seattle right now.

04/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by James Clapham

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Look past the crowds to the new speakeasy and hidden mural.

04/07/2025 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

Tacos La Cuadra Carves Out Space in Ballard and Six More Local Restaurants Expand

We would like fewer fires and more beer, please.

04/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Pidgin Lands, Aslan Roars, and More Exciting Restaurant Openings

Forget March Madness, we're taking bets on how long the line will be for the new cake vending machine.

03/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Thirst Trap

Whose Fault Is It That Seattle’s Water Fountains Are Tapped Out?

Elegant, old-school street-style drinking fountains dot the city.

03/26/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Beacon Hill

This part of South Seattle is a buffet of good taste.

03/24/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Friday Feed

Who Bought Westman's, Shark Bite Ceviches Comes to Stumbletown, and More Food News

Also, Kenji takes teriyaki out to the ball game.

03/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in West Seattle

The wild west is buzzier than just its beachfront.

03/17/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Friday Feed

Taku, Tio Baby's, and the Cheesecake Factory to Close and Some Good Food News, Too

Also, why we don't cry over spilled ink about chain restaurants.

03/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Ballard

Cheap movies, craft classes, and a secret beach hidden in plain sight.

03/11/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Friday Feed

Three Favorites Return in This Week's Food News

And three more much-anticipated new restaurants open their doors.

03/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Puff Piece

The Pita Is Poppin’ at Alida’s Bakery

Everett’s hottest oven has it all: fluffy bread, Kurdish baking traditions, and a heartwarming backstory.

02/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

That Famous Taco Cart Rolls to a Stop and More Food News

We also welcome a new Korean BBQ, say good-bye to a dimmed-sum, and wave hello to another H Mart.

02/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky