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Seattle’s Thai Cuisine Is on Fire at Larb, Roy, and Gao Lhao

With flaming hot pots and sizzling street food, three new restaurants redraw the map of Seattle’s Thai food scene.

11/10/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Hardhat Days

My Life in the Shipyards

I didn’t expect to be a union ship scaler. But after graduating college in the 1970s, that’s exactly where I found myself.

11/10/2025 By Mike Nolan

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Fran's Chocolates Holiday Gifts

Festive Delights & Pure Chocolate Surprises

11/07/2025

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SAM Shop & Gallery

Unique gifts for everyone on your list

11/07/2025

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Make Artful Memories at Pratt

Brighten up your winter with an art workshop!

11/07/2025

Naan Stop

Eat This: Gas Station Goat Curry

Find your après ski stew at North Bend’s tastiest convenience store.

11/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

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Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season in Lake Chelan

From twinkling lights to local wine and winter fun, discover the joy of the season in the Lake Chelan Valley.

11/06/2025

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Seattle’s Spirit of Exploration Meets New Horizons

Discover travel that goes deeper; guided by experts who blend science, story and soul to help Seattleites see the world anew.

11/06/2025

Explainer

How to Rent an Apartment in Seattle

It’s not cheap. It’s not easy. We’re here to help.

11/06/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Time-Tested

Seattle’s 50 Best Restaurants

From tasting menus to taco counters, and all points in between.

11/05/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Pit Crew

Building a Better Luau

How one organization is flipping the dynamics of an exploited tradition.

11/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Protest Songs

The New Documentary WTO/99 Looks Terrifyingly Familiar

Ian Bell’s film is both a time capsule and a sneak preview.

11/03/2025 By Chase Hutchinson

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Seattle’s Premier Private Dining Destination

The Butcher’s Table offers stunning private dining options and a full-floor event space

10/31/2025

Friday Feed

Culinary Empires on the Move with Openings from Brendan McGill and Renee Erickson

Plus an intriguing correction and six more new restaurants to get excited about.

10/31/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene this season.

10/31/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Planner

What to Do in WA in November

Skating season begins, crafts in the Tri-Cities, and festivals pop up across the state.

10/30/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Detained

Taken by ICE

More people than ever are being held in Tacoma’s ICE detention center. Fewer are leaving.

10/30/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

Warm Up

Where to Sauna in Seattle

The city has gone crazy for heat, and we're not mad about it.

10/29/2025 By Allison Williams

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Why Seattle Should Pay Attention to Newport’s Seafood Scene

Seattle knows seafood.

10/29/2025

Well Well Well

What It’s Like to Truly Be Sleepless in Seattle

Life with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder.

10/28/2025 By Haley Shapley