Hidden Gems

Best Pike Place Market Dining: Proper Sit-Down Meals

The town’s grand master of sushi and one of the most atmospheric dining rooms in town are both hidden within the maze of the Market.

06/27/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Best of the City

The Insider's Guide to Pike Place Market

85 farmers. 240 stalls, shops and restaurants. At least a dozen languages spoken. 10 million visitors per year. Welcome to Pike Place, destination for visitors and locals alike—and for very good reason.

06/27/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Noodle News

Soba Dreams Do Come True: Mutsuko Soma to Open Restaurant in Fremont

And it's happening in the former Art of the Table space.

06/27/2017 By Rosin Saez

Police Accountability

Family of Charleena Lyles Won't Attend Public Hearing, Spokesman Says

"We appreciate city council but question the value of this and who it is really about," Andre Taylor wrote.

06/27/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Policy Wonk

What Should We Make of the UW Minimum Wage Study?

UW researcher Jacob Vigdor responds to criticisms of his team's analysis.

06/26/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Air Fare

9 Questions Answered About the Restaurant Situation at Sea-Tac

While Ivar's battles to retain its spot at the airport, travelers gear up for some cool new food options.

06/26/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Market Dining

Best Pike Place Market Dining: Quick and Casual

Looking for a snack? Here’s where locals grab lunch. Or eclairs. Or biscuit sandwiches.

06/26/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 26–July 2

A farewell to Town Hall (as we know it), a new beginning for Pike Place Market, and cutting edge hip-hop by Taylar Elizza Beth.

06/26/2017 By Isabel Boutiette

Pastry Transitions

The Owner of Niche Gluten-Free Cafe and Bakery Just Bought Crumble and Flake

"After hundreds of 12+ hour days, 32,144 cream puffs, 41,289 croissants, 50,746 smoked paprika croissants, 57,590 kouign amann, 63,850 macarons and thousands of other pastries, I am quite frankly burned out."

06/26/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Fashion and Events

Wear What When: June 26–July 2

Men in suits, mom makeovers, and a cactus sale to kickoff summer.

06/26/2017 By Nicole Erickson

News Roundup

Charleena Lyles, Government Shutdown, and Health Care

A roundup of three top stories to watch out for this week.

06/26/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Police Accountability

5 Questions Unanswered About the Shooting of Charleena Lyles

Here's how officers are already supposed to handle mental health crises.

06/23/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Make your wedding celebration a memory you will always cherish at The RUINS

Glamour, romance and Seattle style mystery.

06/23/2017

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Tapas and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Pintxo opens its new Fourth Ave location, 8oz Burger brings grilled cheese to Uwajimaya, and Sitka and Spruces's chef heads to Beacon Hill.

06/23/2017 By Amber Wright

Coming Soon

Cheese Meats Bread Meets Uwajimaya's Food Court

Kevin Chung of 8oz. Burger and Company heads to the International District—grilled cheese sandwiches, Full Tilt milkshakes, and kimchi fries in tow.

06/23/2017 By Rosin Saez

Sadness

Sun Liquor's Pike/Pine Bar and Restaurant Will Shutter on June 25

The Sun Liquor Lounge on Summit Ave, thank the heavens, will remain.

06/22/2017 By Rosin Saez

Fresh Out the Oven

Sitka and Spruce Chef Is Opening His Own Spot on Beacon Hill

Logan Cox will depart the Matt Dillion restaurant to play with Middle Eastern flavors, wood-fired pita, soft serve, and more.

06/22/2017 By Rosin Saez

Fiendish Conversation

SassyBlack Is More Than a Throwback

In her new record, "New Black Swing," the prolific Seattle musician steps away from the mysticism of Sun Ra and into the pop songwriting of New Edition and TLC.

06/21/2017 By Darren Davis

Taste the Rainbow

It's Pride Weekend: Here Are the Restaurants Coming Out to Play

Eat, Drink, Love. Repeat.

06/21/2017 By Amber Wright

Mayor's Race 2017

KING 5 Poll: McGinn, Durkan Are Frontrunners for Seattle Mayor

Another poll puts Hasegawa in the top two. But a large chunk of voters are still undecided.

06/21/2017 By Hayat Norimine