Bah Humbug

Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My Home

The holidays are hard enough without inviting this creepy interloper into our lives.

12/06/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

PNW Pantry

Linda Miller Nicholson Chases the Gnocchi Rainbow

The hometown pasta artist known as Salty Seattle now sells boxes of colorful make-at-home gnocchi.

12/06/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Essay

The Quiet Part Loud

The toll of my husband's hearing loss can be invisible—even to me. But a new wave of tech could change everything

12/05/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Lincoln Agnew

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Looking for adventure or a cozy escape? Find both at Surftides Hotel in Lincoln City

Discover the winter wonders of the coast at Surftides Resort in Lincoln City.

12/04/2023

Throne of Lies

Are Malls Dead? Maybe, but Mall Santa Isn’t

Eighty years after a Seattle photographer snapped the first Santa picture, the tradition still feels like magic.

12/04/2023 By Zoe Sayler

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Explore Winter on the Oregon Coast

Spend time in Florence, Oregon this season to unwind on an uncrowded, relaxing coastal getaway.

12/04/2023

Snow Bound

What's New This Season at Washington's Biggest Ski Areas

New lifts, new lodges, and a lot more tacos—change is afoot at Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, and Summit at Snoqualmie ski areas.

12/01/2023 By Allison Williams

Basics

How to Learn to Ski in Seattle

The tricks, tips, and techniques for getting into the Northwest’s snowiest sport.

11/30/2023 By Allison Williams

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Intiman Theatre’s Black Nativity Invites Guests to Raise Their Voices

Experience the magic of music and community December 12th through 30th at Intiman Theatre.

11/29/2023

Field Notes

Pancita Is Seattle's Spectacular, Unexpected New Mexican Restaurant

Janet Becerra nixtamalizes her own corn for a menu of tostadas, tortillas, and cocktails.

11/29/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Join Us

How Ski Clubs Made Skiing a Sport

The social organizations that built Seattle’s snow sport culture have a new form today.

11/29/2023 By Allison Williams

Indie Cred

These Are Washington’s Independent Ski Areas

Small and locally owned mountains offer character—and affordability.

11/28/2023 By Allison Williams

Snow Bound

Skiing Is Stupid. Do It Anyway.

The sport is expensive, hard, and dangerous—but it’s a dreamy way to spend a Northwest winter.

11/27/2023 By Allison Williams

Asked/Answered

Are Houses on Candy Cane Lane Required to Put Up Lights?

Seattle's favorite neighborhood Christmas destination got its start after a newspaper contest in the 1950s.

11/27/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Oeno Files

Four Great Sparkling Wines from Washington

Holiday-ready picks from local wineries that specialize in bubbles.

11/22/2023 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Unleashing Motion: Calder’s Timeless Innovations at SAM

Experience the artistic revolution of Alexander Calder at the Seattle Art Museum, a journey through kinetic mastery and inventive brilliance.

11/21/2023

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Westland Flagship American Single Malt Whiskey

2022 Sustainable Distillery of the Year

11/21/2023

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Give the Gift of Glamping

Retro trailers, pink flamingos, and wine await.

11/21/2023

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These Candles Help People

Support Young Men with Periods of Incarceration

11/21/2023

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Something Silver

Unique jewelry for your holiday giving.

11/21/2023