Brown Bags Ready

Seattle’s First Bloomingdale’s Location Has an Opening Date

A more compact Bloomingdale’s concept, known as Bloomie’s, arrives November 2 at University Village.

10/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Spooky Fun

Seattle Halloween Events for Kids and Families

Tricks and treats for every little ghoul.

09/29/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Sugar High

A Pair of Dentists Opened a Candy Shop in Madrona

The tiny space has classic sweets, artisanal chocolate, culty Danish licorice—even custom piñatas. Just remember to brush after you visit.

09/27/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Lit Life

Here Are the 2023 Washington State Book Awards Winners

Consider this your fall reading list.

09/26/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Asked/Answered

Why Is It Called Capitol Hill?

A story of real estate speculation, creative self-promotion, and one man's failed effort to move the state government to Seattle.

09/18/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Members Only

Bulk-Size Feelings About Costco’s 40th Anniversary

The Issaquah-based company began as a no-frills warehouse in SoDo. Today, it’s a full-on lifestyle choice.

09/05/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Members Only

The Best Stuff to Buy at Costco According to Seattle Met Staff

From base layers to the basic food groups (chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, naan).

09/05/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Ohana Strong

How to Support Maui Fire Victims from Seattle

Where to donate, and how to support our local businesses that are pitching in.

08/16/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Asked/Answered

Where Did the Term "Seattle Freeze" Come From?

A conversation with the person who coined the term in the first place.

08/14/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Love Letters

The Directions Menu at Monorail Espresso Is Peak Seattle Snark

“Where Is Pike’s Place? $2.”

08/07/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

Asked/Answered

Why Does Alki Beach Have a Tiny Statue of Liberty?

She's been there for more than 70 years—and still, she surprises people.

07/31/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Deluxe

Every Dick's Drive-In Location, Ranked

Most of the time, the best Dick's is the one closest to you. But where's the fun in that?

07/25/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

asked/answered

Where Do All Those Exits in the SR-99 Tunnel Lead?

Those giant green stick figures have to be sprinting somewhere.

07/17/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

JU-LI-O

Julio Rodríguez Adds to His Legend at the Home Run Derby

What could be more Seattle than a spectacular performance ending in a mere moral victory?

07/11/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Hey Now

Your Guide to MLB All-Star Week Festivities in Seattle

The All-Star game is back for the first time since 2001. Here's a rundown of what to do and where to eat.

07/05/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Destination 425

The Eastside Dining Guide

The wonders of the suburbs, from waterfront dining and destination dumplings to glamorous new Mexican restaurants.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants on Mercer Island

From burgers to forbidden duck.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants in Redmond

From Indian pizza to Korean barbecue.

06/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Victory lap

Seattle Met Takes Home General Excellence Prize

It was a good week for Seattle Met at the City Regional Magazine Association awards.

06/12/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

30+ Mom-Owned and Run Local Businesses

These Seattle-area moms have human children—and entrepreneurial ones, too.

05/12/2023 By Seattle Met Staff