Larger than Life

The Lego Awesome Exhibit Comes to Seattle Center

Yes, Lego Certified Professional is a real job.

10/29/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Obsession

Dr. Martens and Blundstones Are Seattle’s Anti-Obsession

Our city’s longtime love affair with a pair of boot brands fits our sustainable psyche.

10/27/2021 By Sophie Grossman

On View

Packaged Black Bridges the Gap Between Inner and Outer Beauty

Barbara Earl Thomas and Derrick Adams collaborate on Packaged Black to tell stories of joy and pleasure.

10/26/2021 By Sophie Grossman

The Science of Fiction

The New Dune Is the Best Yet—and It's Not That Great

Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece is brusquely sensical.

10/25/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Terror Fix

Seattle’s Best Halloween Haunts

Delve into our city’s sordid past on a ghost tour, pull into Frighthouse Station in Tacoma, or calm your nerves with a horror flick–inspired cocktail at Navy Strength.

10/14/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Progress Bar

How Seattle Became the Hollywood of Video Games

A timeline of how Microsoft, Nintendo, and a fleet of talented indie developers placed Seattle at the center of the gaming industry.

09/17/2021 By Sophie Grossman

From Horror to Hygge

Why Cozy Games Triumphed During the Pandemic

The video games that brought us together (and helped us hold it together) are here to stay.

08/24/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Pinkies Down

The Best Breweries and Distilleries in Walla Walla

A wine-hater’s guide to the famous wine region.

08/13/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Court in Session

Seattle Pickleball Guide

Where to play, what you need, and how the strange sport was invented right here.

07/13/2021 By Sophie Grossman and Malia Alexander

Bone Class

There’s a Bone Factory on Vashon Island

How a local company recast the future of medical education.

06/28/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Star Crossed

Meet Seattle’s Elite Yelp Reviewers

For these covertly anointed superusers, reviews are a way of life. Even during a pandemic. 

06/23/2021 By Sophie Grossman

City of YA Lit

11 Local Reads for Kids and Young Adults

Everything from narwhals and robots to summer flings.

06/18/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Wholesome Wholesale

Costco Hires Twitter User's Lovable Dad

You've heard of Alex from Target, but have you heard of Jeff from Costco?

06/14/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Seattle Standouts

Our Favorite Everything in Seattle

From an unbeatable bar bathroom to the best setting for a tantrum, our editors dove deep into what they love about our city.

06/04/2021 Edited by Allison Williams By Nate Bullis, Benjamin Cassidy, Sophie Grossman, Sarah Nipper, Zoe Sayler, Allecia Vermillion, and Erin Wong Illustrations by Stevie Shao Photography by Kyle Johnson

CENTRAL SOUL

Simply Soulful Heads to the Central District

Jackson and 23rd is about to become a hub for local artists and sweet potato pie.

04/20/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Egg Hunt

Where to Easter Brunch in Seattle: Takeout, Patio, or Dine In

What better way to celebrate the season of rebirth than a return to Sunday brunch?

03/26/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Noteworthy Menus

3 Seattle Food Events to Safely Satisfy the Desire for a Night Out

The return of ambitious culinary events offers a wistful preview of post-Covid normalcy.

03/18/2021 By Sophie Grossman