Checklist

Things to Learn About Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of museums, historic sites, and oddities.

08/13/2025 By Allison Williams

She’s Got Big Bowls

She Sells Xiao Long Bao by the Seashore

With Happy Crab on Shilshole, Lily Wu’s unflagging ambition brings Chinese cuisine and so much more to one of the city’s premier restaurant spaces.

08/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Checklist

Things to See in Washington Before You Die (or Leave)

Our bucket list of sights you can’t miss.

08/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

Stateside Closes, Tomo's Future Sibling Goes Underground, and More Food News

Mojito is on the move and a restaurateur-turned-novelist turns restaurateur again.

08/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Brake Time

The Best Pit Stops on I-90 Between Seattle and Montana

Pull over, there's something good over here.

08/07/2025 By Allison Williams

Travel Biz

How the Airbnb Tax Could Change Washington Travel

A new law didn’t make it on the books this year, but it’s poised to shift vacation rentals and destination communities.

08/06/2025 By Adam Willems

Vax Americana

This UW Doc Was Fired from the CDC’s Vaccine Panel

Helen Chu learned about her termination from an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal.

08/05/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Anniversary

Is There Any Magic Left at Disneyland?

The first mega theme park is turning 70. The OG charm that remains might not be where you'd expect.

08/04/2025 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

Varsity Benched, Little Red Hen Quieted, and More Food News

Middle Eastern cafés come in hot this week.

08/01/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Sponsored Content

The Lounge is the Room Where It Happens

Get to know the new lounge menu at Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi

07/31/2025 By Cara Strickland

Seafair Shenanigans

Seafair's Ridiculous New Event Is All About Imagination

Can You Ride It? Saturday's competition is exactly what it says it is.

07/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Planner

What to Do in Washington in August

There's lots of summer left at a UFO event and a floating music festival.

07/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Green Scene

The Hottest Club in Town Is the Line for Matcha

Farhan Mustafa has a revelation about why the kids are all in line for tea.

07/29/2025 By Farhan Mustafa

Local Rooms

Pioneer Square's Newest Hotel Is Almost Too Cool for Us

Populus Seattle gives the Railspur development a killer rooftop bar.

07/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Excerpt

I Lived with a Fruit Fly Infestation. It Was Totally Worth It.

If you want to make wine, fruit flies are part of the deal.

07/28/2025 By Nicholas O'Connell

Friday Feed

Homer Reopening, Backyard Bagels Coming to U Village's Backyard, and More Food News

Two local restaurant families recover from misfortune.

07/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky