Lease Peeping

Despite a Second Monthly Decline, Seattle Rents Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Despite the seasonal slowdown, rental prices are still way up from last year.

12/02/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Best New Restaurants 2021

Communion: Our Restaurant of the Year

Chef Kristi Brown brings Seattle together—and expands its definition of soul food.

12/02/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

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Love People, Love Music, Love Life, Love More

Breathtaking landscapes, Sagecliffe Resort & Spa is one of the Northwest’s finest, offering fine dining, live music, spa treatments & luxurious lodging.

12/02/2021

Arches for Days

Property Watch: Mediterranean Style and Original Details in Madison Park

Come for the period style, stay for the rooftop with Lake Washington views.

12/01/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: What Doomed Zillow’s Home-Flipping Biz?

Plus: Wayfair is opening an office in Seattle, and a prenup startup with local ties appears on Shark Tank.

11/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Filling Festivities

The Seattle Guide to Christmas (Eve) Dining

From takeout to dine-in, dinner to brunch—festive options for December 24 and 25.

11/30/2021 By Malia Alexander

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Capture Christmas Cheer in McMinnville, Oregon

Get into the holiday spirit like a wine country local.

11/29/2021

Habitat

Sundaes and Swear Words Star in a Madrona Home’s Colorful Art Collection

After a massive makeover, this midcentury home revels in rainbows.

11/29/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Decatur Destiny

Property Watch: A Turnkey Island Lifestyle on Decatur Island

A general store, a cafe, a vacation rental, and more. Welcome to your new life.

11/24/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

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We've All Got to Eat

The United Way of King County is committed to a just recovery.

11/24/2021

Good Stories

The 10 Best Long Stories about Seattle

We gathered our most recent and favorite longform articles from Seattle Met's award-winning writers.

11/24/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

Bandwagon, ho

A Seattleite's Guide to Being a Gonzaga Men's Basketball Fan

Turns out Washington has the best men's college hoops team in the nation.

11/23/2021 By Allison Williams

Winter Report

Northwest Travel Winter 2021–22: Where to Go, What to Know

We're drinking and dancing our way through snow season.

11/23/2021 By Allison Williams

Group Chat

Why Are Women Leaving the Workforce?

A trio of occupational experts discuss what’s causing millions of women to exit their jobs.

11/23/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Your Roadmap to Great Gifts. Shop Local!

11/22/2021

Literary Gates-Keeping

Here’s What Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read This Year

The Microsoft founder's selected reads reflect a predictable thematic overtone.

11/22/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Field Notes

The Pastry Case's Next Chapter

A pair of Canlis alums bring new life, a cookie for the ages, and a classic bacon-egg-cheese to Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry

11/22/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Hoops Heartache

Are the Sonics Really Coming Back This Time?

You have permission to get your hopes up. But you may have to keep them there for a while.

11/22/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

PLATE-ONIC

Make Friendsgiving a Tradition Worth Starting

Locals tell us how to ensure things go smoothly—and why you should laugh it off when they don't.

11/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Tickets to Ride

Guide to Skiing in Washington State

Ready to drop into deep Pacific Northwest powder? First you'll want a ski pass—and we have the lowdown on all the options.

11/22/2021 By Allison Williams