Fond Farewell

Groundbreaking Syrian Restaurant Mamnoon to Close in September

After 13 years of unwavering commitment to Middle Eastern cuisine on Capitol Hill, the oven will bake its last flatbread.

08/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Freeze

The Big Giant List of Seattle’s Best Ice Cream Shops

A quadruple-scoop, triple-swirl helping with all the extras of the city’s best soft serve spots, scoop stops, and sundae haunts.

06/20/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants

Whatever term you use, these spots embrace flavor and avoid animal products entirely.

09/25/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Fresh Chapters

Marcus Lalario and Ben Kirschner Will Take Over the London Plane Space

The project in Pioneer Square doesn't yet have a confirmed name. But it does have sneakers, streetwear, and pasta by Jason Stratton.

03/14/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Noooooooo

The London Plane Will Close in December

Seattle's loss is both culinary and civic.

11/18/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Noooooooo

Kedai Makan Will Close This Month

Few Seattle restaurants incite joy like this ode to Malaysian street food.

10/05/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

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

Opening Dispatch

The Wandering Goose Flies South

Plus five more restaurants that just opened in Seattle—it's a banner week if you like fried chicken.

11/04/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Epochs

A Farewell to Thierry Rautureau's Luc

The Chef in the Hat closed his final restaurant Saturday night. But his influence lives on in so many ways.

08/30/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Miracle Miles

8 Best Road Trips from Seattle

Washington’s eight most impressive drives, from mountain passes to sand in the tires.

04/06/2021 By Allison Williams

Outbreak Outing

Seattle Restaurant Support Is a Supper Club for a Time of Crisis

A Seattleite started a Facebook group on Monday to meet at local restaurants and “inundate them with love and tips.”

03/13/2020 By Stefan Milne

Shifts & Shakeups

The Week in Restaurant News: The Tallulah's Saga, and An(other) Institution Closes

Your Friday dispatch from Seattle Met’s food team.

12/20/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Best of the City

Seattle's James Beard–Winning Restaurants

Every May, the James Beard Foundation announces the latest winners of America’s most prestigious culinary awards. Until then, you can dine your way through our region’s past honorees.

03/05/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Recommendations

Special-Occasion Dining Season Is Upon Us

15 feasts of fancy because indulging starts…now.

11/20/2018 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Rosin Saez

Dining Guide

16 Restaurants That Define Seattle Dining

Our food scene is equal parts high-end and handheld. In a town rife with incredible meals, these are the pizza slices, tasting menus, and indispensable favorites to check off your list, stat.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff