It Went

The Best Places I Traveled in 2025

The best destinations of the year, plus some of the stories they inspired.

12/30/2025 By Allison Williams

Farewell, 2025

The 10 Best Things I Ate This Year

I made you a to-do list for 2026, and it involves eating french fries.

12/29/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Know Your Place

The Livingston Baker Building Has Tales to Tell

The home of the Virginia Inn and Le Pichet has a few skeletons in its closets and ghosts in its walls.

12/23/2025 By Meg van Huygen

Social Paces

Your Guide to Seattle’s Running Clubs

Some will take you to a PR, others will take you to a brewery.

12/22/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Ciao Chow

37 Hellos and 23 Goodbyes: Seattle’s Biggest Restaurant Moves of 2025

This year in food, empires rose and fell, ice cream with eyes went viral, we said goodbye to green noodles, and we ate a lot of pizza.

12/19/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Northern Exposure

The 2025 Culinary Suburb of the Year Is Bothell

Top o’ the lake to you!

12/18/2025 By Naomi Tomky

In Memoriam

Remembering the Local Food and Beverage Legends We Lost This Year

Pouring one out for some of the big names in the local restaurant and bar scene who passed away in 2025.

12/17/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Resolute Revelry

New Year’s Eve Dinners in and Around Seattle

Say goodbye to 2025 with a big meal and a glass of champagne.

12/16/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Wine Country is Always in Season

Walla Walla, Washington is the winter escape you didn’t know you needed

12/15/2025

Cellar's Market

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s Largest Winery, Gets New Local Ownership

It's good for local grapes, but no word on the long-term fate of Steely Dan shows for area dads.

12/15/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

New Vintage

The Canlis Leadership Change That Didn’t Make Headlines

Amid the excitement of a new chef and ownership, Ally Lanoue quietly took over the vaunted wine program—and has some holiday bottle recommendations.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Renee Erickson’s New Restaurants Open Sunday and More Food News

Plus details on closing dates for Cook Weaver, Slim’s Last Chance, and Copine.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Just for fun

The Seattle Dentist Who Doubles as the Tooth Fairy

Move over, Sasquatch—there’s been a confirmed sighting of Dr. Purva Merchant, who keeps the magic alive for gap-toothed grinners.

12/11/2025 By Haley Shapley

In Memoriam

Remembering Ms. Helen Coleman, Queen of Seattle Soul Food

The storied Central District chef and restaurateur leaves behind a legacy of oxtails and sweet potato pie.

12/10/2025 By Naomi Tomky

After Hours

Vintage Shopping Shifts to Late Night

Can Seattle finally tap into its nightlife potential with retail?

12/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Yule Fuel

The Seattle and Eastside Guide to Christmas (Eve) Dining

From dinner to brunch, festive options abound for December 24 and 25...and beyond.

12/09/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In Memoriam

Prince of Pork, Scion of Charcuterie, Armandino Batali Dies at 88

The founder of Salumi turned his retirement project into a beloved local business.

12/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

DeLille Cellars Brings People Together for Memorable Moments

Visit DeLille Cellars in Woodinville or in Seattle at University Village

12/08/2025

Shine Bright

Christmas Lights Road Trips

Get in, we're going on a twinkle hunt.

12/08/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Match Play

Here's Who Is Playing in Seattle in the World Cup

Get ready for group action with the USMNT, Belgium, Egypt, Iran, Qatar, and a mystery team.

12/06/2025 By Seattle Met Staff