Fattening Up

The Secret Ingredient in Roquette’s Latest Cocktail: A Dick’s Milkshake

The Coco Richards is but one of the endlessly imaginative ways local bartenders apply the technique of fat washing.

12/23/2021 By Sophie Grossman

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

Unabashedly Modern

Realtor Confessions: Heidi Ward of 360 Modern

Seattle's queen of modern homes talks powerful feelings, thoughtful design, and cozy blankets.

12/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

House Hunters

Washington Is Home to Some of America's Most Expensive Zip Codes

Of course, the full list is dominated by California, but a couple of King County neighborhoods show up too.

12/10/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Power Players

Seattle's Famous, and Not-So-Famous, Philanthropists

The donations of the Gates and Bezos clans are scrutinized around the world. Can you name other members of the city's moneyed elite?

12/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: What Doomed Zillow’s Home-Flipping Biz?

Plus: Wayfair is opening an office in Seattle, and a prenup startup with local ties appears on Shark Tank.

11/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Bandwagon, ho

A Seattleite's Guide to Being a Gonzaga Men's Basketball Fan

Turns out Washington has the best men's college hoops team in the nation.

11/23/2021 By Allison Williams

Hoops Heartache

Are the Sonics Really Coming Back This Time?

You have permission to get your hopes up. But you may have to keep them there for a while.

11/22/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

PLATE-ONIC

Make Friendsgiving a Tradition Worth Starting

Locals tell us how to ensure things go smoothly—and why you should laugh it off when they don't.

11/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

State of Real Estate

Hazy Return-to-Work Policies Mean the Suburbs Are Still Hot

People are still moving out of town. Where are they going?

11/19/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Art House

Realtor Confessions: Pearl Nelson of Pearl Nelson Real Estate and Skyline Properties

A Seattle musician talks coffee, making space for artists, and relatable puppy problems.

11/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Blackout Days

How to Survive a Power Outage in Seattle

Grab a flashlight and don't panic.

11/15/2021 By Allison Williams

2021 Election

Seattle May Be Progressive, But Its Voters Weren't This Election

Despite a late push from the left, the more moderate candidate prevailed in three of the four citywide races. Why?

11/15/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

The Truth is Out There

D.B. Cooper Con Convenes to Solve the 50-Year-Old Mystery

Washington's biggest crime enigma gets a two-day symposium in Vancouver.

11/12/2021 By Allison Williams

Puck Drop

PacSci's Newest Exhibit Is a Crash Course on Hockey

There are no more excuses for being the sports noob.

11/10/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Lease Peeping

Seattle's Rental Climate Has Changed, Even If Prices Haven’t

New laws have buoyed renters and irked landlords.

11/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Hardball

The Mariners Are Taking Losses without Even Playing

The team may have just won 90 games for the first time in 18 years, but it sure doesn't feel that way.

11/08/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Jazz Club

A Legendary Seattle Performance by John Coltrane Comes to Light

A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle is one of the year's most important releases.

11/05/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Helping Hands

How to Help Afghan Refugees Coming to Seattle

Ways to volunteer, donate, or organize aid for those arriving from Kabul.

11/03/2021 By Malia Alexander

Pop Tort

A Seattle Pop-Tart Expert Weighs in on the $5 Million Lawsuit Against Kellogg

Hana Yohannes of Shikorina Pastries ponders a sticky situation.

11/03/2021 By Sophie Grossman