Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Sandwiches from Momofuku Alums, Something New from Stateside

Plus, liquor-infused cupcakes.

01/22/2016 By Sophia Lizardi

Morning Fizz

Judge Rules Eyman Measure Unconstitutional, Mayor's Office Responds to Wallingford Meeting, and Showdown in the 43rd District

Judge accuses Eyman of bullying, mayor's office defends housing plan, and trans rights and homelessness advocates queue up for the state house.

01/22/2016 By Josh Feit

TV Recap

Top Chef California Episode 7: Back in the Day

Trout hubris, celery, and sadness.

01/22/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Never Tell Us the Odds

Handicapping 2016's Seattle Grammy Nominees

Will this be Death Cab for Cutie's year?

01/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Politics

Extra Fizz: Murray's Grand Bargain Gets Reality Check in Wallingford and Another Democrat for Charters in Olympia

Upzone faces stiff resistance at neighborhood meeting and charter fix passes in Olympia.

01/21/2016 By Josh Feit

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: January 21–24

Rat City Rollergirls lace up the skates, 'Really Really' shows the dark side of campus life, and Children's Film Festival Seattle delivers family friendly features.

01/21/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

What’s Wrong with Tourist Restaurants?

Or: Should you dine at Orfeo?

01/21/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

Jayapal to Announce She's Running for Jim McDermott's Seat

The state senator is set to jump in to the U.S. house race.

01/21/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Inslee, GOP Spar Over Department of Corrections Scandal

GOP subpoenas documents, Inslee appoints former federal prosecutors.

01/20/2016 By John Stang

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Charles Smith Velvet Devil Merlot Washington 2013

And his new production facility is the second largest urban winery in North America.

01/20/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Morning Fizz

Sawant: Maybe Next Year on Rent Control?

Sawant gets the bad news on rent control, city pushes pot delivery, bipartisan bill would preserve affordable housing.

01/20/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Skeptical Council Evaluates Mayor's Homeless Sweeps

City policy to clear homeless encampments comes under fire from council.

01/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Theater Review

Seattle Rep's 'Disgraced' Has a Humanity Problem

None of the characters seem vaguely realistic in this unbearable and forced Pulitzer winning contemplation on American Islam.

01/19/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Culinary Literature

Behold: A New Local Oyster Cookbook

A briny biography, if you will.

01/19/2016 By Karin Vandraiss

Beauty Secrets

6 Skin Saviors for the New Year

Refresh your skin care routine with these locally sourced beauty buys.

01/19/2016 By Aoife Reilly

Morning Fizz

Protesters Confront Pot Shop Owner, Legislator Confronts Teens, and Council to Confront Mayor

Pot, gentrification, virginity, and homelessness.

01/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

The Diner’s Dilemma When Tip Is Included

With more restaurants tucking the gratuity into the bill, what to do when the service is lacking?

01/19/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Sales And Events

Wear What When: January 18–24

Major winter deals at Velouria, a Chanel fragrance event, plus Jonquil and Mr. Black's birthday studio sale.

01/18/2016 By Agazit Afeworki

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week January 18–24

Awaken your inner folk fan with Langhorne Slim, mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Lindy West, and spend a family weekend with Children's Film Festival Seattle and Math Moves!.

01/18/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

From Our Media Partner

Crackdown Coming on Seattle Black Market Marijuana

Legal retailers say the black market is undercutting legitimate sellers.

01/18/2016 By Jake Whittenberg, KING 5 News