Editor's Note

Return to the Double R

Rediscovering Twin Peaks in North Bend.

09/15/2016 By James Ross Gardner

Getaways

27 Perfect Day Trips from Seattle

Explore the wonderful, nearby corners of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle will be here when you get back.

09/15/2016 By Allison Williams

Ingredients in Focus

Season Peak: Eggplant Escabeche with Charred Eggplant Puree and Yogurt at Sitka & Spruce

Chef Logan Cox creates an ode to the humble eggplant.

09/14/2016 By Stefan Milne

Shellfish Sadness

Xinh's Clam and Oyster House Is Closing

The Taylor-owned Shelton shellfish destination bows out in October. But Xinh Dwelley's oyster stew and geoduck chowder live on.

09/14/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Three Campaign Kicks Off with Big Agenda and Nagging Footnote

Progressive coalition comes together at dynamic kickoff. But will the region sign off?

09/14/2016 By Josh Feit

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: September 14–20

The week in which: we prost to Oktoberfest, Thai rolled ice cream pops up in the International District, and a poke contest is a real thing that's happening.

09/14/2016 By Rosin Saez

Back Fence

Light Rail Is Remaking Seattle. But into What?

Seattle, famously tortured by growth, may be starting to grasp connection. But there are swerves in our learning curve.

09/14/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Laissez F'Airbnb

Is AirBnb Making Matters Worse For Affordable Housing?

The city council wants to regulate Airbnb more aggressively. A real affordable housing solution—or just real political theater?

09/14/2016 By Josh Feit

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with SketchFest's Randall Cleveland

The festival's new artistic director discusses "Comedy Christmas" and why the Seattle's sketch scene is "the quietest explosion you’ve never seen."

09/13/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Kerloo Cellars Syrah Blue Mountain Vineyard Walla Walla Valley

Ryan Crane's latest syrah drinks like a wine twice its price.

09/13/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Guest Opinion

Seattle Uber Ordinance Continues Seattle's Role as Worker Rights Leader

Council shouldn't water down strong call for Uber drivers' right to unionize.

09/13/2016 By Danielle Franco-Malone

Advanced Edibles – Cannabis Infused Gazpacho

The best late summer soup, for any adult dinner party.

09/12/2016

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: September 12–18

CenturyLink Field hosts the Adult Swim Drive-In and a 'Frozen' sing-along, and the Seattle Mini Maker Faire brings creative tinkerers to EMP.

09/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Coming Soon

China Pie Brings Dumplings and Wood-Fired Pizza to Fremont

The Pomerol chef is topping pies with fish sauce caramel pork belly.

09/12/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

SDOT Shoots Down Parking Reform Recommendation

Urbanists push back against SDOT decision to pass on Parking Benefit Districts.

09/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Countdown to Runway

IDRS 16 Files #4: Be Confident with Designer Devon Yan

Devonation brings designs inspired by Hong Kong to men’s and women’s fashion.

09/12/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

Critic's Notebook

How Restaurant Criticism is Done

This week’s New Yorker profiles Pete Wells.

09/12/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Sales and Events

Wear What When: September 12–18

Find J.Crew favorites at Nordstrom, go back to school in style with La Ree, and mark your calendars for Bellevue Fashion Week.