The Valley’s Greatest Lakes

Where to swim, paddle and relax in the high country.

08/17/2017

Quote Unquote

Claire Dederer Is a Troublemaker

The author dishes on sex and death and middle age.

08/17/2017 By Jessica Voelker

Essay

The Great Divide: Growing Up in Rural Washington as a Muslim Immigrant

What being an outsider taught me about race, class, and politics today.

08/17/2017 By Hayat Norimine

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 17–20

An evening food festival at the revamped Pike Place Market, a not-so-mini block party in Capitol Hill, and a whole lot of tattooed people around Seattle Center.

08/17/2017 By Darren Davis

Lit Hits

Hugo House Announces 2017–18 Season

A new season at Hugo House welcomes the "place for writers" back to its revamped Capitol Hill location, along with a local legend, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and many more.

08/16/2017 By Jaime Archer

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: August 16–22

The week in which: Pike Place Market wines and dines locals, Ballard proves that the burrito is king, and Rick Bayless has fun with the michelada.

08/16/2017 By Jaime Archer

Mayor's Race 2017

Nikkita Oliver: Despite Third-Place Finish, "We Declare This a Victory"

Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon both said they would work hard to earn the support of those who didn't vote for them.

08/15/2017 By Hayat Norimine

SECRET SUPPER 2017

Slide Show: Seattle Met's 5th Annual Secret Supper

Five incredible courses and several Campari cocktails later, that's a wrap! FlintCreek Cattle Co. is Restaurant of the Year and we'll be hard-pressed to beat last Thursday's dinner.

08/15/2017

Behind Bars

Industry Haunts: 4 Bartenders Pick Their Favorite Bars

Ever wonder where Seattle bartenders like to drink when they're off the clock?

08/15/2017 By Stefan Milne

Treat Beat

Hey, Ballard: Frankie and Jo's Is Bringing Plant-Based Ice Cream Your Way

Come 2018, Autumn Martin and Kari Brunson will open a second location housing their frozen creations.

08/15/2017 By Rosin Saez

The Dating Life

How to Fix Seattle's Single Tech Bros, According to a Dating Coach

Marina Lavochin has an easy recipe for turning the city's hesitant, single newcomers into viable dating material.

08/15/2017 By Allison Williams

City Council

Council Bars Landlords from Using Criminal Records

"Regardless of my criminal history, I deserve housing. We all deserve housing."

08/14/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Wine-Soaked Concerts

Yacht Rock Comes to Seattle: Michael McDonald at Chateau Ste. Michelle

The legendary singer's still got it after 40 years.

08/14/2017 By Alison Klein

Caffeine Compilation

7 Coffee Shops That Take Cold Brew to a New Level

Plain old cold brew is so last year. Make way for the drink's new pals: tonic water, hops, and cannabis.

08/14/2017 By Jaime Archer

Food For Thought

Weekday Culture Fix: Aug 14–18

A Japanese film collective makes its U.S. debut, Matthew Zapruder from the 'New York Times Magazine' preaches poetry, and a traveling poster exhibition pops up at the Piranha Shop.

08/14/2017 By Isabel Boutiette

Sales & Events

Wear What When: August 14–20

This week: Garmentory comes to Belltown, Pipe and Row's summer sale forges on, and a heavenly vintage popup at Beats and Bohos.

08/14/2017 By Rosin Saez

News Roundup

Week in Review: Election Results, Seattle's Gun Tax, and Westlake Rallies

A wrap-up of last week's news in politics.

08/14/2017 By Liz Weber

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Brunch Changeups and More Beer

Plus, Stumptown’s Pine Street location shutters.

08/11/2017 By Jaime Archer

Drumroll Please

And Seattle Met's 2017 Restaurant of the Year Is...

...the whole package. Great food, superb service, and a beautiful room.

08/11/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Awards and Accolades

The 2017 Restaurant of the Year Is...FlintCreek Cattle Co.

In a moment where casual, familiar dining prevails, one chef transforms bison, boar shoulder, and venison into polished plates, served with easygoing grace. All this—plus a devastatingly stylish dining room—await at FlintCreek Cattle Co.

08/11/2017 By Allecia Vermillion