Editor's Note

Pike Place Market Is Seattle's Best Idea

But it almost wasn't.

06/19/2018 By James Ross Gardner

Explainer

Let the Special Olympic Games Begin!

The 50th annual Special Olympics descend upon us this summer. It’ll be the largest citywide sporting event in Seattle history.

06/19/2018 By Rosin Saez

Snap Judgment

Is Amazon Good for Seattle?

As the retail giant’s influence rises, so does the question.

06/19/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Dino Deja Vu

Could This Be Dino Rossi's Last Chance?

The Sammamish politician is running for Congress. And the Republican party is holding out hope that this time, he pulls a win.

06/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Newsmakers

Perfect Party: July 2018

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

06/19/2018 By Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by David Wilson

Domo Arigato, Mr. Robata

Robots Now Work at a Capitol Hill Restaurant

Junkichi Robata Izakaya is the second Seattle restaurant to employ AI-powered Sota robots.

06/19/2018 By Stefan Milne

Civil Society

The Battle Over the Burke-Gilman Trail

Decades of fighting, lawsuits, and an altercation on the Ballard waterfront: How one little path divides a neighborhood.

06/19/2018 By Allison Williams

Ale Accolades

Here Are the Winners of the 2018 Washington Beer Awards

Consider this your summertime imbibing agenda.

06/18/2018 By Rosin Saez

Sales & Events

Wear What When June 18–25

This week E. Smith Mercantile throws one last ice cream social, Armoire dishes expert style tips, and more.

06/18/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work June 18–21

A massive cinematic undertaking, storytellers on Juneteenth, and the current state of ballet.

06/18/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Changeups

Revolution Wine Evolves Into a Fully Fledged Wine and Cocktail Lounge

Its new iteration, The Belmont, is officially open.

06/15/2018 By Rosin Saez

Culture Fix

What to Do This Weekend June 15–17

Those naked Fremont cyclists are back, along with a SIFF encore.

06/15/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi Opens Today in Bellevue

Plus, iconic farm-to-table dining destination, the Herbfarm, is up for sale.

06/15/2018 By Cassie Sawyer

Eat the World

The FIFA World Cup Is On. Here's Our Guide to International Eats.

As the 21st World Cup commences on June 14, we look to 16 places that serve up food from around the globe to get in the sporting spirit.

06/14/2018 By Grace Madigan

Ticket Alert

Nicki Minaj and Future On Sale June 15

The hip-hop heavyweights team up for the NickiHndrxx Tour.

06/14/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Coming Soon

Vendemmia Chef Is Opening a Doughnut Shop in White Center

Erik Jackson will depart the Madrona restaurant at the end of the month to bring his crullers and sourdough-yeasted doughnuts to a longtime neighborhood bakery.

06/13/2018 By Rosin Saez

Psst: He's Good on Neckties

What to Get Dad for Father's Day 2018

Let us gift guide the way...

06/13/2018 By Katheryn Grice and Rosin Saez

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner June 13–19

The week in which: Neko Cat Cafe hosts a wine and kitten night, Rooftop Brewing gets bendy with yoga and beer, and Wood Shop BBQ runs a barbecue boot camp.

06/13/2018 By Grace Madigan

Fiendish Conversation

Parisalexa Talks About Her New Mixtape and Seattle Soul Music

The 19-year-old R&B singer-songwriter is at the start of a whirlwind summer.

06/13/2018 By Stefan Milne

Progressive Taxation

Seattle City Council Repeals the Head Tax

Council member Lisa Herbold said "there's so much more to lose between now and November."

06/12/2018 By Hayat Norimine