Walls Out

What Will Happen to Capitol Hill's Magnificent Russian Murals?

The menus will change in the old Cook Weaver space, but the neighborhood's loveliest fairy tale remains.

01/27/2026 By Allison Williams

Destination Guide

Guide to Spokane

The Palouse capital finds its own character in history, art, and one hell of a city park.

01/26/2026 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Inspiration

Winter Road Trips from Seattle

Crank up the car heater and pack the hot chocolate to go.

01/23/2026 By Allison Williams

Encrusted

Eat This: Chicken Pot Pie at Fireside Burien

Midwest chic, minus the mayonnaise salads.

01/23/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Feature

The Battle for the Soul of the Churro

It’s a Spanish icon. A Mexican tradition. A uniquely American canvas. One Seattle-area company also wants you to remember where the churro came from.

01/22/2026 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Awards & Accolades

These Are Seattle’s 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

New chefs snagged awards attention this year, and Seattle bars made a French connection.

01/21/2026 By Allison Williams

Sweet and Savior

Natoncks Metsu Soda Syrups Makes Drinks That Sparkle—and Smudge

Jason Vickers’s sobering journey inspired him to create drink mixes infused with Indigenous plant medicines.

01/21/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Destination Dossier

What You Need to Know About a Trip to La Conner

Like a quilt made of a few perfect pieces, this Skagit County town blends the right things together.

01/20/2026 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

Milpa Masa Closing, Palestinian Restaurant Opening, and More Food News

Itsumono is up for sale and GH Pasta & Pizza is coming to Phinney Ridge.

01/16/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Lunch, No Rush

Seattle’s Best Lunch Spots

Our favorite restaurants for a sit-down midday meal—the kind that doesn’t involve paper wrappers or to-go bags.

01/15/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving

Exhibit Highlights Coast Salish Wool Weaving

01/14/2026

Hawks Best

The Seattle Seahawks Weren't Supposed to Be Here

Here's how Seattle overcame modest expectations to put together a spectacular season.

01/13/2026 By Christopher Crawford

Local Rooms

Woodinville’s Wine-Themed Hotel Achieves a Good Blend

It’s a little cheesy. But the Somm also packs in a rooftop bar, interactive wine fun, and a restaurant from a respected Seattle chef.

01/12/2026 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

18 Restaurant Openings and 7 Closings, Including Baker's, Waterwheel Lounge, and Greenwood American Bistro

Plus two long-running classics return to the local restaurant landscape.

01/09/2026 By Naomi Tomky

City Hall

Can New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Build a Movement?

Wilson is ambitious, progressive, and…deeply practical.

01/08/2026 By Josh Cohen

Feast of Dreams

My Seattle Restaurant Wishes for 2026

All I wanted for Christmas was creativity, cooperation, and pkhali.

01/06/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Experience the Magic of Downtown Seattle

There’s never been more to SEA and discover.

01/05/2026

Outbound

Where to Travel from Seattle in 2026

New routes, new art, and reasons to explore in the new year.

01/05/2026 By Allison Williams

Planner

Things to Do in Washington in January

The new year begins with Sasquatch and winter festivals.

01/02/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Prime Grocery

Property Watch: A Historical Central District Shop, Reimagined

This former neighborhood grocery store gives new meaning to the words ‘housing market.’

12/31/2025 By Zoe Sayler