Field Notes

Three New Arrivals, Three New Takes on Sushi

Takai by Kashiba, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, and Uminori couldn’t be more different. But they have a place along our spectrum of great sushi.

12/16/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

It’s Snow Secret - Winter In Oregon Is The Best

Whether you love the snow, or would rather be inside, Mt. Hood Territory is the perfect destination for a winter adventure.

12/15/2022

Itty Bitty Boat Life

Property Watch: A Cute and Classic Houseboat in Eastlake

This adorable 560-square-foot, two-bedroom home on the water has only had one owner.

12/15/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Sick SZN

RSV in Seattle: Symptoms, How Long It Lasts, and Treatments

Why the typical winter cold season is anything but typical this year.

12/14/2022 By Spencer Brown

Best New Restaurants 2022

Seattle Snacks We Loved This Year

The portable, hyper-palatable heroes of our newest bakeries and cafes.

12/13/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Suburban State of Mind

Real Estate Market in Seattle Suburbs Finally Slows

Year-over-year price growth dropped noticeably on the Eastside, where the median sale price easily tops $1 million.

12/13/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Ticket Alert

Lark Marks 20 Years with a Rad Reunion Dinner Series

The landmark Northwest restaurant is gathering up alumni like Sawyer's Mitch Mayers and Off Alley's Evan Leichtling for some cool remix menus.

12/12/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Group Chat

Does Seattle Need Social Housing?

Three wonks mull whether a ballot initiative to create a tenant-run public developer would really cap more rents.

12/12/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Shop Local, Shop Special! Your Gift Guide to Pike Place Market

Find homegrown treasures, handmade delights and memorable entertainment unlike any other in this vibrant historic district.

12/09/2022

State of Real Estate

Home Prices Went Up in Seattle—except in This One Neighborhood

Despite a cooler housing market, the year-over-year price growth remained strong.

12/09/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Chef’s Day Off

Recipe: Daisley Gordon’s Pasta in Fried Tomato Sauce

One simple step transforms the Cafe Campagne owner’s after-work pasta into an umami powerhouse.

12/08/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Talk About a Freeze

We Heart the Big Dark: Seattle's Top Winter Activities

Cold-weather fun starts right...now.

12/08/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

'TIS THE SEASON

Make Holiday Shopping an Event at These Local Markets

Romanticize your holiday shopping with Seattle's most festive fêtes.

12/07/2022 By Zoe Sayler

A is for Adorable

Property Watch: A Pretty Cedar A-Frame near Mount Baker

This cute-as-a-button cabin, constructed from old-growth cedar, has all the comforts of home in a little rustic package—and enviable proximity to the slopes.

12/07/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Resolute

New Year’s Eve Dinners around Seattle

Bid this year farewell over a lot of oysters and champagne. A few spots also serve brunch on New Year's Day.

12/07/2022 By Sophia Struna

'TIS THE SEASON

Our Favorite Gifts from Nordstrom's Holiday Pop-In

Including a pick from this very cute dog.

12/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

GIFT GUIDE

7 Classic Seattle Gifts

Give them something that says Seattle (without screaming it).

12/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Rent Report

Good News for Apartment Dwellers—Seattle Rents Keep Falling

We saw the second-largest monthly decline in the nation.

12/05/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Feature

The Day City Hall Became a Same-Sex Marriage Cathedral

Ten years ago, scores of couples descended on the municipal building after the legalization of same-sex marriage in Washington state. Pictures of the newlyweds went around the world. But their nuptial journeys didn’t end there.

12/05/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Latkes and Lights

Where to Order Food for Hanukkah

Brisket by the pound. Latkes by the dozen.

12/05/2022 By Seattle Met Staff