Coming Soon

The Duo Behind Melt and Central District Ice Cream to Open a Burger Joint

Happy Grillmore will land next door to Nate's Wings and Waffles in the Central District.

06/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

Local Legends

After 22 Years, Carrie Imler Says Goodbye to Pacific Northwest Ballet

Days before her final performance, the longest-tenured principal dancer at PNB reflects on her storied career and what it means to retire so young.

06/07/2017 By Darren Davis

City Hall

City Is Proposing Changes on Inspection Program for Rental Units

The ordinance would require private inspectors to submit failed inspection results to the city.

06/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 7–13

This week, drink for a cause during Negroni Week, Dine with Pride for Pride Month, and take your pup to an al fresco dinner.

06/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Hall

Mandatory Affordable Housing Bill for International District Moves Toward Council Vote

The council vote is slated for July 17 after the legislation was passed out of committee Tuesday.

06/06/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Secret Playfields

5 places to get your game on—without the crowds.

06/06/2017

Cheers

Where to Toast During Negroni Week

A drink so good it gets its own week.

06/06/2017 By Rosin Saez

Summer Festivals

Capitol Hill Block Party Announces Full 2017 Lineup

You already know about Run the Jewels, Diplo, and Angel Olsen. Now check out the other 60-plus acts rounding out the fest.

06/06/2017 By Darren Davis

City Hall

City Council Approves Soda Tax

Mayor Ed Murray will be signing the ordinance into law on Tuesday.

06/05/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Fun With Listicles

Here Are 4 Local Restaurants With Drive-Thrus

You're busy. We get it.

06/05/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Mayor's Race 2017

Council Members Divided on Endorsements for Mayor

Mike O'Brien contributed $250 to both Nikkita Oliver and Cary Moon, their campaigns said.

06/05/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 5–11

The indomitable Erik Blood performs at Neumos, Lisa Ko reads from her award-winning debut novel 'The Leavers,' and Fred Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sensory overload.

06/05/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Fashion and Events

Wear What When June 5–11

This week head to a fashion fundraiser, floral classes at the London Plane, and a lesson on essential oils.

06/05/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Literary Libations

Mr. Darcy’s Will Take Over the Former Clever Bottle Space

The Belltown bar will become a...Belltown bar.

06/05/2017 By Rosin Saez

Profile

Michael Foster Is Defiant

The Seattle climate activist who turned off the North Dakota Keystone Pipeline gave up his livelihood, his family, and quite possibly—after the upcoming trial—his next two decades of freedom. What drives someone to risk it all?

06/05/2017 By Kathryn Robinson Photography by Mike Kane