Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Biscuits, Poke, and Scott Staples in the Central District

Plus pasta on Capitol Hill and a new identity for the Tray Kitchen space.

05/06/2016 By Grace Qian

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Ridership Spikes During Viaduct Closure

Sound Transit polling and ridership numbers, Jayapal fundraising numbers, and Macri council endorsements.

05/06/2016 By Josh Feit

Pacific Science Center

Slide Show: Foundations of Science Breakfast

Pacific Science Center’s 13th Annual Foundations of Science Breakfast: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators featured an engaging conversation with Grammy Award winning artist, innovator, and entrepreneur Ryan Lewis.

05/05/2016

Afternoon Jolt

Vance's Political Consultant Is Trump Delegate and Staffer

GOP U.S. senate candidate distanced himself from Trump today, but his main consultant is all in for Trump.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jesse Link

The Seattle artist chats about his colorful animal paintings, street art, and 'American Majestic.'

05/05/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Homecoming Queen

Style File: 5 Questions with Robbie Turner

We ask Drag Race alum and Seattle native Robbie Turner where to shop.

05/05/2016 By Colleen Williams

Opening Dispatch

Tarsan i Jane Brings Valencian Cuisine to "Scandinavian" Seattle

A wood-fired grill, paella Sundays, and gin and tonics aplenty.

05/05/2016 By Emma Engelfried

Morning Fizz

Feminist Celebrity Contribution

Campaign contributions and timely condemnations.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 5–8

Sail the ghostly seas with Seattle Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman,' take in the social commentary of Spectrum Dance's 'A Rap on Race,' and catch the last weekend of Kehinde Wiley at SAM.

05/05/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2016

Head out to discover spectral dresses, adventurous animals, the calm of rust-infused panels, and more.

05/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Afternoon Jolt

You Say McDermott, I Say McDermott: Pollsters Claim Joe McDermott's Winning Numbers Aren't Sign of Voter Confusion

According to his pollsters, Joe McDermott's lead increases when voters know he's not Jim McDermott.

05/04/2016 By Josh Feit

Film Fest

SIFF Releases Its Full 2016 Lineup

Viggo Mortensen, Kate Winslet, Werner Herzog, and more: let the annual cinematic indulgence begin.

05/04/2016 By Scott Johnson

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 4–10

The week in which: Rumba turns into a Star Wars cantina, La Carta de Oaxaca and Mezcaleria Oaxaca celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and Bottleneck Lounge welcomes horse-sized hats for a Kentucky Derby party.

05/04/2016 By Rosin Saez

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise

Compression Socks Get a Makeover with VIM and VIGR

Accessory line tackles big issues with big style.

05/04/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

Formal Complaints, Angry Emails, and Novel Ideas

The Democrats file a campaign complaint against GOP gubernatorial candidate, sexist email jars city hall, and lidding I-5.

05/04/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Why Renee Erickson Won the James Beard Award

And why it should've been in the name of one of her worthier restaurants.

05/04/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Meals for Mom

Some Options for Mother's Day Brunch 2016

Benedicts aplenty.

05/03/2016 By Grace Qian

Behind Bars

5 Questions for the Bartender: Cara Stuber of Bar Noroeste

Let her pour you a sip of mescal or send a michelada your way.

05/03/2016 By Sophia Lizardi

Hi Mom!

Last Minute Mom's Day Gift Guide

Nothing says "I love you" like these gifts for mom or guardian.

05/03/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

In Dramatic Vote, Council Rejects SoDo Sonics Deal

Maritime interests win out over new sports arena in 5-4 vote.

05/03/2016 By Josh Feit