Winter Weekend on the McKenzie River

Oregonians know how to make the best of every season, and winter on the McKenzie River is the perfect time to explore.

12/29/2024

Year in Review

Seattle Met’s Most-Read Longform Stories of 2024

These are the features our readers loved this year.

12/27/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Tickets to Ride

Seattle-Area Ski and Snowboard Shops

Where to gear up for a wild, snowy winter.

12/26/2024 By Allison Williams and Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In Memoriam

Remembering the Local Culinary Legends We Lost This Year

Pouring one out for some of the big names in food who passed away in 2024.

12/23/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Year in Review

11 Hellos and 10 Goodbyes: Seattle’s Biggest Restaurant Moves of 2024

We lost classics, gained a celebrity chef; mourned the end of innovators, and welcomed an incredible class of restaurants this year.

12/20/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Prime Seats

Paju Is Opening For Lunch (And Keeping It Casual)

Come hither, kimchi.

12/19/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Health Tips to Help You Thrive in 2025

How you can take control of your health in the new year.

12/18/2024

Toe pick

Where to Go Ice Skating in and near Seattle

Where to rent skates, take a class, or even play broomball on the ice.

12/18/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Essay

What It’s Like to Date a Serial Cheater

Jake seemed too good to be true. He was.

12/17/2024 By Haley Shapley Illustrations by Peter Ryan

California Style

Catalina Island Is Dreamy. Especially When You Get Out of Town

It's an easy escape a few hours from Los Angeles, but it takes a little work to find the best corners.

12/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

This Week's Food News and My Holiday Wishlist

Watson's Counter, Eldr, Plus84, and more restaurant openings and closings.

12/13/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Weather Blog

We Can (Probably) Look Forward to a Snowy Winter

And not just because of La Niña either.

12/12/2024 By Justin Shaw

Poetic

Three Poems by Seattle Writer Laura Da’

The latest in Seattle Met’s poetry series.

12/11/2024 By Lauren Da’

Resolute Revelry

New Year's Eve Dinners in and Around Seattle

Say goodbye to 2024 with a big meal and a glass of champagne.

12/11/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Explainer

Where Does the Snow Go?

How Seattle and surrounding cities keep their streets and freeways plowed.

12/10/2024 By Allison Williams and Eric Nusbaum

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.

12/09/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Best Chinese Restaurants

Our favorite spots for noodles, dumplings, dim sum, and hot pot, featuring food from Shanghai to Xinjiang.

12/09/2024 By Hsiao-Ching Chou and Naomi Tomky With Allecia Vermillion

Visit Seattle

Seattle Museum Month Provides Access to the Area’s Top Museums

Downtown hotel guests receive half-price museum admission in February

12/06/2024

VISIT AGUA CALIENTE

A CULTURAL DESTINATION

12/06/2024

silver medal status

Vancouver, BC: The Backup City

How our urban neighbor serves as Seattle’s plan B for Taylor Swift, sports, flights, or a night at the craps table.

12/06/2024 By Allison Williams