Sales & Events

Wear What When December 24–30

If all that Christmas cash is burning a hole in your pocket, this week's roundup of events will help.

12/20/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

You GUYS!

Ummm, Salumi Is Making Cookies Now

A classic chocolate chip gets a salty assist of pancetta.

12/20/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do December 21–23

A Seattle comedian, a German synth-rocker, and a gesture-centric art show.

12/20/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Sanctuary City

Seattle City Council Approves $12 Million in Grants It Rejected on Monday

Earlier this week, a council member's opposition to an ICE reimbursement inadvertently sank a routine bill.

12/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

'Tis the Season

Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Don't panic. There's still time. And we've rounded up a few ideas for the food lovers, bibliophiles, and self-care aficionados in your life.

12/19/2018 By Rosin Saez With Elizabeth Podlesnik

'Tis the Season

Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Don't panic. There's still time. And we've rounded up a few ideas for the food lovers, bibliophiles, and self-care aficionados in your life.

12/19/2018 By Rosin Saez With Elizabeth Podlesnik

Year in Review

Seattle Met's 6 Most-Read Stories of 2018

From an unclaimed Seattle rock star to a world-changing card game to a decades-old murder, these were our most poplar long-form articles of the year.

12/19/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner December 19–25

The week in which: Fried chicken ramen night takes over the Runaway, Hot Stove Society serves cake for lunch, and Sitka and Spruce throws another bitter brunch—morning amaro for all!

12/19/2018 By Rosin Saez

Local Talent

Kassa Overall and Stas THEE Boss Are Throwing a Hip-Hop Holiday Party

Overall, a Seattle-born jazz artist, returns for a collaborative genre-bending show at Barboza.

12/19/2018 By Stefan Milne

Public Transit

Durkan Nominates Sam Zimbabwe as New SDOT Leader

If approved, the transportation director would take the helm as SDOT faces a range of upcoming challenges.

12/18/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Holiday Bummers

Some Growing Pains for Sun Liquor's Eggnog

The company won't sell a portion of this year's batch due to some thickness issues.

12/18/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Eat With Your Eyes

Froot Captures the Woes of Online Dating and Millennials' Penchant for LaCroix

Artist Genevieve St. Charles returns to the FoodArt Collection gallery on Capitol Hill.

12/18/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Growing Pains

Here Are the 10 Affordable Housing Developers That Just Got Funding from Durkan

The mayor announced a plan to spend $75 million and create 1,200 new affordable housing units Monday.

12/18/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Casting in the Tide

Tides Is Defining Seattle Audio Drama

Jesse Schuschu and Ayla Taylor created an alien world through podcasting—and now they're spreading the artform.

12/18/2018 By Aly Brady

Slope Stories

A Short History of Washington's Bygone Ski Hills

Over the years, some of the state’s ski mountains proved as ephemeral as snowflakes.

12/18/2018 By Christina Ausley

Slush Advisory

How to Build a Seattle Snowman

Constructing a classic sculpture in this town is not child’s play.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Dog Sleigh Afternoon

Meet Washington's Only Dogsledding Operation

There’s just one place in the state to rent a dogsled ride. Imagine the Iditarod, but a thousand times shorter.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Snow Days

7 Ways to Survive a Seattle Winter

A brief guide to school cancellations, bad weather driving, and cozy indoor escapes.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Winter Wear

Locally Made Snow Gear for Your Next Adventure

Northwest companies lead the industry in creative ways to ride the snow and protect us from the elements.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Slip Slide Away

10 Ways to Ride the Snow without Skis

Sledding, fat biking, and more ways to enjoy the snow, no skis required.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Rami Niemi