Hang Around Town

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

Where to embrace the city sights, the great outdoors, or a rainy afternoon.

09/21/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Grocery Games

A Pike Place Market Shopping Crawl

Yes, locals do buy stuff here.

09/21/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Libation Listicle

5 Essential Seattle Bars

Think Seattle is all Rainier and aquavit? Well, maybe—but we're home to craft beer and destination cocktails too.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Caffeine Culture

Seattle's 4 Archetypal Coffee Shop Experiences

A user's guide to our city's favorite obsession.

09/21/2018 By Darren Davis Illustrations by Mike Holm

Freshly Lit

New Hugo House Opens Tomorrow

The writing center returns to Capitol Hill and christens its new home with a party.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

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

Must-See Movies

A Beginner's Guide to Seattle Film

A bingeworthy list of Seattle-set rom-coms and indie flicks.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

News Fresh From the Oven

South Seattle College's Pastry Program Is Closing After All

“It is unfortunately no longer fiscally responsible to continue running the program.”

09/20/2018 By Grace Madigan

OMFG Yes

Restaurant Homer Is Open

Former Sitka and Spruce chef Logan Cox and his wife Sara Knowles (interior designer, soft serve server, all-around badass) have finally opened their Beacon Hill restaurant.

09/20/2018 By Rosin Saez

Low & Slow

A Cowabunga Preview: Beer 'N BBQ

A look at the 'cue gods and beer masters suiting up for our annual food festival.

09/20/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do September 21–23

Alternative rock from Essex, a Seattle painter's mesmerizing mazes, and a road trip at 12th Avenue Arts.

09/20/2018 By Gwen Hughes

State Suits

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over Hanford Worker Safety

The U.S. Department of Energy will pay the state and organizations $925,000 and start testing a new system to eliminate vapors.

09/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Healing Arts

While the Frye’s Group Therapy Isn’t a Cure-All, It’s Worth a Session

The museum’s new 12-artist show is, unsurprisingly, a bit of a grab bag.

09/19/2018 By Stefan Milne

King County

King County Council Approves $135 Million Funding for Safeco Field

"I think it’s going to feed into the cynicism of the public toward elected officials."

09/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner September 19–25

The week in which: Mkt. celebrates five years, Mr. West says farewell to the season of rosé with a tasting party, and a University District restaurant explores Brazil's Bahian cuisine.

09/19/2018 By Rosin Saez

What’s New on O‘ahu

There’s always something new and exciting to discover and enjoy in The Heart of Hawai‘i

09/18/2018

Midterm 2018

Primary Republican Candidate Endorses Carolyn Long in Third Congressional District Race

Michael Cortney said he endorsed Long because she believes in climate change.

09/18/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Out-Of-State Dining

Our Favorite Moments From Feast 2018

We went to Feast in Portland this weekend. Here are some highlights from the four-day festival but be warned, this recap may induce food-related FOMO.

09/17/2018 By Allecia Vermillion and Rosin Saez

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work September 17–20

An all-female Richard III, some psychedelic jams, and an audience-directed play.

09/17/2018 By Aly Brady

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Cocktails, Pasta, and Long Live the Queen (City)

Linda Derschang’s Belltown spot is serving up classic cocktails and the Smith burger with your name on it as of today.

09/14/2018 By Cassie Sawyer