Seattle Dining Guide

Best Seattle Pizza by Neighborhood

Delicate pies. Sturdy slices. Everything in between.

09/18/2024 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff Photography by Amber Fouts

Field Notes

A Sazón-Scented, Rum-Soaked Ode to Spanish Harlem at Belltown’s Lenox

Chef Jhonny Reyes did not just fall out of a coconut tree.

09/17/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Sky high

Property Watch: Penthouse Life Is the Ultimate Seattle Staycation

The show-stopping 39th floor of a downtown hotel makes city living look like a dreamy escape.

09/17/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Sunken Treasure

China Harbor Closes Its Iconic Westlake Doors

What really went on inside the giant, shiny, black building (good food).

09/16/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Destination Gude

Mount St. Helens: The Big Boom

Welcome to nature at its most dynamic.

09/16/2024

Destination Guide

Leavenworth: Bavaria Meets Bacchanal

Dismiss this mountain town as pure kitsch and you miss the luxury (and the thrill ride) that lies beyond main street.

09/16/2024

Guide to Leavenworth

Best Places to Eat in Leavenworth

Fine dining and Bavarian bratwurst in Washington's goofiest mountain town.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Asked/Answered

What’s the Deal with Tolo Dances?

And why are we the only region with this particular school dance tradition?

09/16/2024 By Bess Lovejoy

Guide to Leavenworth

The Best Places to Stay in Leavenworth

Cozy hotels of every type, from luxury to family friendly.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Things to Do in Leavenworth

Best Things to Do in Leavenworth

Hikes, nutcrackers, and a mountain roller coaster keep this Bavarian wonderland lively.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Under the Pyramid

Climate Pledge Arena Concert and Event Guide

The biggest artists, acts, and special events to grace the Seattle Center stage this year.

09/13/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

The Big House

Secrets of the Washington Governor’s Mansion

The old, the new, and the skeleton in the attic.

09/12/2024 By Allison Williams

Requiem for a Rerun

Almost Live! Is Almost Back! at MOHAI

Almost an Exhibit honors the 40th anniversary of Seattle’s own late-night sketch comedy show.

09/11/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Strange Brew

Is There a Better Combo for Seattle than Ramen and Beer?

A labyrinthine path brings a smorgasbord of Japanese food to Figurehead Brewing’s Fremont Taproom.

09/11/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Recounted

How Washington’s 2004 Election Made History

The story behind the epically close, record-breaking race for governor.

09/10/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Obsession

Musician Tomo Nakayama Shares His Favorite Seattle Spots

The Tractor Tavern, Asian markets in White Center, and day trips to Bow-Edison.

09/10/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Explore Seattle’s Local Glass Art Scene at Refract!

Seattle's premier glass art festival returns: Oct 17-20, 2024.

09/09/2024

Top Dogs

The Wildest Moments in the History of Washington’s Governors

Some strange things have happened in Olympia.

09/09/2024 By Allison Williams

Know Your Place

The Once-Decrepit Saint Edward Seminary Now Lives the Lush Hotel Life

In Kenmore’s St. Edward State Park, this Romanesque Revival school has shed its liturgical vestments and dedicated itself to luxury.

09/09/2024 By Meg van Huygen

Columbia River Maritime Museum’s New Indigenous Exhibits Highlight Artist Voices

Honoring the unique cultures, history, and traditions of Indigenous tribes.

09/08/2024