Potable POTUS

President's Day Drinking: Where to Grab a Patriotic Pint

The state of the union is strong...ly in need of a libation.

02/19/2018 By Rosin Saez

Olympia Dispatch

State Won't Eliminate the Statute of Limitations on Adult Rape

The substitute bill approved by the Senate committee would eliminate the statute for only first-degree child rape and child molestation.

02/19/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Culture Fix

Things to Do After Work: February 19–23

Artist Marilyn Montufar transcends identity, Northwest Film Forum questions capitalism with Kshama Sawant, and author Ruth Ozeki meditates on craft.

02/19/2018 By Kaelan Hicks

6 Reasons Why Washington’s Wine Scene Is the Real Deal

Don’t miss your chance to experience it first hand at Taste Washington’s 21st Anniversary this year.

02/19/2018

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Year’s Red & White Party

Taste Washington’s elegant waterfront affair at AQUA by El Gaucho is sure to delight.

02/19/2018

Murray Allegations

Delvonn Heckard, Man Who Accused Murray of Abuse, Found Dead

Heckard was found dead in an Auburn motel, The Seattle Times reported.

02/16/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Top 10

No Relief for Dreamers After Senate Rejects Immigration Bills

Senators on Thursday struck down immigration proposals and are back to the drawing board.

02/16/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Almost There

Babirusa Ramps Up to Its Belltown Debut With a Series of Dinners

Mark your calendars for a pig roast at Navy Strength. Plus, Damn the Weather executive chef Ryan Miller join Charles Walpole in the new Babirusa kitchen.

02/16/2018 By Rosin Saez

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream and Roux's Last Stand

Plus, Oberto may be up for sale, and Loulay and Rover's alum Rob Sevcik gets his own place.

02/16/2018 By Trevor Keaton Pogue

Feature

Ricardo Rios Is an American Dreamer

In 1991, his parents carried him across the U.S. border at four months old. Now, as he awaits a permanent solution, Ricardo Rios fears expulsion from the only country he’s ever known.

02/15/2018 By Hayat Norimine

The Weekend Starts...Now

Top Things to Do This Weekend: February 15–18

'Figuring History' opens at Seattle Art Museum, the Noir City film festival revisits some genre classics, and pianist Garrick Ohlsson plays Beethoven, Scriabin, and Schubert.

02/15/2018 By Darren Davis

Shadow Play

How One Theatre Troupe Keeps Shadow Puppetry Alive in Seattle

Sgt. Rigsby and His Amazing Silhouettes pays tribute to shadow puppetry's ancient traditions with topical (sometimes raunchy) performances that often dissect themes of trauma and loss.

02/15/2018 By Manola Secaira

Awards & Accolades

And Seattle's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2018 Are...

Wow, we've got us an impressive crop of rising star talent.

02/15/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Amazon's Wandering Eye

What Does HQ2 Mean for Seattle?

Amazon is being wooed by cities across the country, and it’s giving us a case of Boeing deja vu.

02/14/2018 By Ciara O'Rourke

Air Fare

Skillet, Sunset Fried Chicken Sandwiches Destined for Sea-Tac Airport

Plus Filson and Elliott Bay Book Co.

02/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: February 14–20

The week in which: Filipino brunch comes to Bar del Corso, Wood Shop BBQ schools us in the ways of brisket, and Ba Bar serves Valentine's Day pho for two .

02/14/2018 By Diane Stephani

Olympia Dispatch

A Bill Would Decriminalize Sexting for Minors

"This is a bill that is about 10 years overdue."

02/13/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Barstool Dispatch

Drink This Here: No Rules Moscow Mule at Phở Bắc Súp Shop

This pho-ified take on the Moscow Mule is just what you want in mid-winter.

02/13/2018 By Stefan Milne