Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: December 19–25

The Neptune transforms into an EDM snow globe for Manatee Commune on Ice, West of Lenin screens an abominable Christmas film, and Sugar Plum Gary comes to comedically haunt your holiday dreams.

12/19/2016 By Jane Kidder Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Festive Foods

Chef Mutsuko Soma Greets 2017 with Toshikoshi Soba Noodles

The chef's handmade soba noodles are a New Year's Eve tradition in Japan.

12/19/2016 By Jane Kidder

Morning Fizz

In Dramatic Letter, City Arts Commission Makes Radical Recommendation to Mayor

Two radical proposals and a hate free state.

12/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Sales and Events

Wear What When: December 19–25

Last-minute finds with Kate Spade, cocktails and candles with Moorea Seal, and discounts at Nordstrom.

12/19/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

Sun Peaks Guide Proves You’re Never to Old to Learn New Sticks

12/16/2016 By Crai Bower

Spirits Advent Calendar

Heritage Distilling Co. brings you the Spirits Advent Calendar featuring 24–50ml bottles (airplane shot size) of award winning vodkas, flavored vodkas and whiskeys including the region’s hottest craft spirit. Available for $49.99 plus tax.

12/16/2016

EAT, BE MERRY

10 (Local) Stocking Stuffers for Food Lovers

‘Tis the sesason to spread the joy of salsas, sauces, and other locally made condiments.

12/16/2016 By Rosin Saez

Morning Opinion

7 Tips for Highly Effective Advocates

An outline for making change happen.

12/16/2016 By Gordon Padelford

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Southern Sandwiches; Day-to-Night Mediterranean

Plus, farewell to an Eastlake favorite.

12/16/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Holiday Dread

David Bazan Is Dreaming of a Dark Christmas

The singer-songwriter explores the beautiful sorrow of the season on 'Dark Sacred Night' and attempts to cope with the Christian right in the age of Trump.

12/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: December 15–18

'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' puts on an earsplitting rock musical spectacular at the Paramount, Tig Notaro shows off her mastery of soft-spoken comedy, and Seattle Symphony and Chorale performs Handel's 'Messiah.'

12/15/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

This Seattle Neighborhood Is Seeing a Restaurant Explosion

Yeah…and it's not Capitol Hill. Or Ballard.

12/15/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

After Raucous Hearing Last Week, Council Majority Doubles Down on Pro-Union Position for Uber Drivers

Council sends letter to mayor favoring full-time driver status in Uber debate and Jayapal to hold Seattle Center hate free Washington event.

12/15/2016 By Josh Feit

Ice Cream Dispatch

Now Open: Central District Ice Cream Company

Home of creative ice cream sandwiches and candy by the pound.

12/15/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Festive Foods

L’Oursin Toasts the New Year with a French Réveillon

The Central District newcomer translates France's tradition of champagne and luxury foods to the Northwest.

12/14/2016 By Jane Kidder

TV Talk

'Real World Seattle' Recap: Family and Opportunity

Welcome to a week of Italian meatballs and tearful goodbyes.

12/14/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 14–20

The week in which: Charles Smith throws a holiday bash at his eponymous Georgetown winery while Santa stops by both Linda's Tavern and Chuck's Hop Shop.

12/14/2016 By Rosin Saez