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Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

Hawai'i Island, November 4–13

05/20/2016 By Kathryn Drury Wagner

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35th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

Maui, June 9–12

05/20/2016 By Kathryn Drury Wagner

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6th Annual Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival

Maui, O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, October 14–30

05/20/2016 By Kathryn Drury Wagner

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Meilani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range

Hawai'i Island, September 9

05/20/2016 By Kathryn Drury Wagner

It's Official

Steak 'n Shake Will Open May 25

The wait is finally over for a Seattle first.

05/20/2016 By Darren Davis

Retail News

Louis Vuitton Moves to Nordstrom

The iconic French brand relocates to the iconic Seattle retailer.

05/20/2016 By Colleen Williams

Ticket Alert

Feast Portland Releases Its 2016 Lineup

It's a food festival worth crossing state lines—and events sell out fast.

05/20/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

A Real Civic Square

Saving city hall's front yard, building in your backyard, and running for Congress.

05/20/2016 By Josh Feit

Film Fest

SIFF 2016 Picks: Opening Weekend (May 19–22)

Start the festival out right with street cats, disgraced politicians, Cuban ballerinas, and more.

05/19/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 19–22

The Piano Man comes to Safeco Field, EMP boldly goes where no man has gone before, and Bill Burr brings his pummeling comedy.

05/19/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Dessert Alert

Two New Dessert Spots Open in International District

Time for fresh coconut juice, taro smoothies, and Thai iced tea shaved ice.

05/19/2016 By Rosin Saez

Morning Fizz

Improved Traffic Times Continue to Contradict Anger About I-405 Tolling

Despite political rhetoric, WSDOT data shows I-405 tolling program is working and commuters are satisfied.

05/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Phad Thai May Be More Interesting Than You Think

A little talk with Wiley Frank.

05/19/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm stalwart begins a new WNBA season surround by an influx of exciting young talent.

05/18/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Getting Fit

Pure Barre University Reopens in U District

Sami Sweeney brings back the popular studio workout in Seattle.

05/18/2016 By Colleen Williams

Opening Dispatch

The New Third Place Books and Its Restaurant, Raconteur, Open This Weekend

Literature, cocktails, tacos, and waffles—all under one beautiful barrel-vaulted roof.

05/18/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

Seattle High School Student Passes Transgender Resolution at Democratic Legislative District Meeting

Nova High School teen pushes state Democratic party to be more inclusive.

05/18/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 18–24

The week in which: the International District hosts happy hour, Cupcake Royale serves up free ice cream, and Yalla brings Middle Eastern cuisine to Marjorie.

05/18/2016 By Rosin Saez

Passing Through

Q&A: Chef Dan Barber's Seattle Stopover

The Blue Hill chef and author of The Third Plate is a big fan of the Skagit Valley.

05/17/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Style Exhibit

BAM Celebrates 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

Explore the history of the iconic traveling fashion show and how it redefined beauty, style, and empowerment.

05/17/2016 By Aoife Reilly