Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 1–7

A 'Hamilton' star gets his rap group back together, Seattle Art Fair returns for year two, and SAM hosts a Bike Night at Olympic Sculpture Park.

08/01/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Opening Dispatch

Josh Henderson’s Vestal Opens in South Lake Union This Month

Come mid-August the prolific restaurateur makes his long-awaited return to the kitchen.

08/01/2016 By Rosin Saez

Sales and Events

Wear What When: August 1–7

Slashed prices at Blue Owl Workshop, discounted baseball attire at Ebbet's, and trunk shows at Butch Blum and Fox's Seattle.

08/01/2016 By Kyle Kuhn

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Dischord Records and Art Theory with Malcolm Gladwell

Plus, Team USA singalongs, Tacocat GIFs, and Werner Herzog's Pokémon.

08/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Morning Fizz

Regional Report: Rent and Traffic Delays Way Up

A data snapshot from the Puget Sound Regional Council.

08/01/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Seattle Restaurants That Named Their Neighborhoods

Can you name four?

08/01/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Habitat

How to Create Your Dream Patio This Summer

Deck out your outdoor space for hosting, dining, or just soaking up the long days.

08/01/2016 By Darren Davis

Guest Opinion

A Tangible Solution to the Housing Affordability Crisis

Downtown Seattle Association director makes case for housing levy measure.

07/29/2016 By Jon Scholes

Election 2016

Pro-Palestinian Rights Sign Pulled Down During Washington State Delegation DNC Roll Call

Video captures tense moment at convention.

07/29/2016 By Josh Feit

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: Super Shandy at Mollusk

Brewmaster Cody Morris layers a boozy backbone into the classic shandy.

07/29/2016 By Stefan Milne

Popups

3 Not-to-Be-Missed Popups

Vif, the Atlantic, and Fat's Chicken and Waffles are hosting.

07/29/2016 By Rosin Saez

Morning Fizz

Herbold Amendment to Grand Bargain Spooks Developers and Urbanists

Herbold amendment would add fees to account for demolition of existing housing.

07/29/2016 By Josh Feit

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Paseo Opens in SoDo, Manu's Bodegita Is Here, and Seven Beef Adds a Patio

Plus, Dick's Drive-In lifts their plastic ban.

07/29/2016 By Rosin Saez

Afternoon Jolt

Deputy Mayor Joncas Gets New Job Description in Latest Murray Office Shuffle

FAS director stepping into mayor's office to take on oversight of city departments.

07/28/2016 By Josh Feit

Guest Opinion

Why I'm Supporting Seattle's Housing Levy

Targeted spending on affordable housing.

07/28/2016 By Mike O'Brien

Opening Dispatch

2 New Sweet Spots for Pastries and Ice Cream

Beach Bakery and Shelby’s Bistro and Ice Creamery are here.

07/28/2016 By Rosin Saez

Get Styled

Your Closet Needs to Meet Cuniform

A personal styling duo in Seattle sets out to overhaul your wardrobe and the way you shop.

07/28/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

Greenways Group Denied Membership at Recent District Council Meeting

District council votes no to pedestrian group, community council says yes to upzones, and Department of Neighborhoods presents the numbers.

07/28/2016 By Josh Feit

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 28–31

Modest Mouse and Brand New team up at KeyArena, the Seattle Transmedia and Independent Film Festival expands the reach of cinematic storytelling, and BAM ARTSfair celebrates its 70th anniversary.

07/28/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

Which 2 Seattle Restaurants Showed Up on This National List?

Plus: Throwing a little gas on the age-old Portland vs. Seattle rivalry.

07/28/2016 By Kathryn Robinson