Literary Libations

Where to Drink Like Ernest Hemingway on His 117th Birthday

“Got tight on absinthe last night. Did knife tricks.”

07/21/2016 By Rosin Saez

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 21–24

Steve Martin and Martin Short team up for comedic revelry, Malala Yousafzai spreads her message of hope and determination, and Kenny Chesney brings a boatload of country hits to CenturyLink Field.

07/21/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Going, going, gone

The Spanish Table (As We Know It) Says Adios

After 21 years, the Pike Place Market–adjacent boutique will close its doors. The good news: It lives on inside Paris-Madrid Grocery.

07/21/2016 By Grace Qian

Morning Fizz

Council Pushes Limits on Airbnb as Hosts Say Tax Us Instead

Debate over Airbnb centers on affordable housing stock.

07/21/2016 By Josh Feit

Elements of Style

Valerie Nethery Belongs to Seattle’s New Throng of Eco-Friendly Jewelers

Welcome to the new world of sustainable bling.

07/21/2016 By Colleen Williams

Critic's Notebook

The James Beard Foundation Food Conference Looks Amazing This Year

Subject: Why do some trends last while others fizzle?

07/21/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Get Groomed

Suitsupply’s Nish de Gruiter Gives Good Groom Advice

Looking to get wedding ready? Suitsupply’s VP lets us know how grooms can get started.

07/20/2016 By Colleen Williams

Beachy Creatures

What the Wild Things Are

Keep an eye out for these coastal critters on your next beach visit.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Breaking Waves

Meet the Makah Surfers Who Shred in Their Own Backyard

Which just happens to be one of the state's best surf beaches.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Sunsetology

What Makes Our Coastal Sunsets So Gorgeous?

There’s no such thing as a sunset expert, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences and geophysics professor Steve Warren is pretty close.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Get Out

The State's Best Beaches Are Hard to Reach...But That’s What Makes Them Great

Getting to the good stuff: The journey makes the destination even more rewarding.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Uniquely Northwest

The 4 Kinds of Washington Beach Days

Illustrations by the Brave Union

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Eat Here Now

What We're Eating Now: August 2016

This month’s favorites: crunchy salad, spicy noodles, and, wow—those crinkle-cut fries.

07/20/2016 By Allecia Vermillion and Kathryn Robinson

The Sporting Life

Watch Ken Griffey Jr. Go Into the Hall of Fame This Sunday

The Kid takes his rightful place in baseball's hallowed halls.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Beering Alfresco

Bar Harbor’s Huge South Lake Union Patio Is Open

Local beers for now. Lobster rolls and oysters are coming soon.

07/20/2016 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alerts

Temple of the Dog (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam Supergroup) Announces Its First Tour Ever

The band finally hits the road (and plays the Paramount) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its lone album.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 20–26

This week: Sake slushies and shuffleboard at TanakaSan, wall to wall mezcal at The Barrel Thief, and Le Petit Cochon hosts a Holy Mountain Brewery beer dinner.

07/20/2016 By Rosin Saez