Queries

Hey, John Richards, Tell Me about Your Last Great Meal

A few of our most fascinating locals dish on the restaurants they love.

10/11/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Scary Good Hospitality

How the Founder of Spirit Halloween Became a Small-Town Hotelier

Joe Marver’s attention to detail shines bright at the Twisp River Suites—especially around Halloween.

10/11/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Opening Dispatch

Melissa Miranda's New Spot, Kilig, Opens in Chinatown–International District

The Musang chef has a new fast-casual spot that's all about bulalo (plus some other soup and noodle excitement).

10/10/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Ice Bold

Matty Beniers: Kraken Superstar and Budding Restaurant Critic

Last season’s NHL rookie of the year has confidence in a Seattle team he thinks can go all the way.

10/10/2023 By Allison Williams

Arch Madness

Property Watch: Old Seattle's Finest

This Capitol Hill condo boasts its original layout, hardwood floors, and mahogany millwork—and has a cute little home office, too.

10/10/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Spinster Chic

Practical Magic Is a Washington Movie

Witches and '90s fashions: The movie was Pacific Northwest at its heart.

10/09/2023 By Allison Williams

Love Letters

Youth Soccer Is My Family's Benevolent Fall Overlord

It's wet, it's time-intensive. Here's why we do it anyway.

10/09/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Broad Strokes

Vancouver Art Gallery Ponders the Question of Emily Carr

Few Americans have heard of her, but she's one of Canada's most famous painters.

10/06/2023 By Allison Williams

Boo!

The Official Rules of Halloween According to Seattle Met

There's a right and a wrong way to trick-or-treat in Seattle.

10/06/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Essay

Megan Rapinoe Taught Me How to Fail

Seattle was uniquely suited to support Megan Rapinoe. She needed us. And, it turns out, I needed her.

10/05/2023 By Brittney Bush Bollay

Chef’s Day Off

How Kamonegi Chef Mutsuko Soma Hacks Ramen

The internet’s mad noodle genius turns regular pasta into ramen noodles.

10/04/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

G.O.A.T.

These Seattle Brands Make Sweaters Better

Sskein and Paychi Guh use cashmere and alpaca wool to craft knitwear that looks good, feels good, and isn’t so hard on the environment.

10/04/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Poison Apple Not Included

Property Watch: Live in a Storybook; Walk to the Bars

Frederick Anhalt residences tend to resemble tiny slices of original Disneyland. This Capitol Hill condo is no exception.

10/03/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Turn Around Bright Eyes

Another Solar Eclipse Is Coming to the Northwest This Month

But it's not quite the same as the 2017 blockbuster.

10/03/2023 By Allison Williams

Explore the City with the Seattle Restaurant Week x Seattle Restored Passport

Pair your SRW dining event with a visit to a nearby Seattle Restored art or boutique pop-up and earn points for prizes.

10/02/2023

Brown Bags Ready

Seattle’s First Bloomingdale’s Location Has an Opening Date

A more compact Bloomingdale’s concept, known as Bloomie’s, arrives November 2 at University Village.

10/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Asked/Answered

Which Towns Are Officially Part of the Eastside?

The colloquial term for our eastern suburbs is less a formal definition, more a state of mind.

10/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Spooky Fun

Seattle Halloween Events for Kids and Families

Tricks and treats for every little ghoul.

09/29/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

DESTINATION GUIDE

Tacoma: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

Enough unique eats and lively museums that we might be a little jealous.

09/29/2023 By Allison Williams

Bad Guys Win

Remembering That Time the Mariners Were Movie Supervillains

Before they ever made the real MLB playoffs, Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson crushed the dreams of the Minnesota Twins in the movie Little Big League.

09/28/2023 By Jack Ross