Dining Events

Where to Eat and Drink April 17–23

The week in which: gin gets scholarly, eggs benedict goes vegan, plus cheese and meat get the festival treatment.

04/17/2019 By Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Dining Events

Where to Eat and Drink February 20–26

The week in which: Comfort food gets the recognition it deserves, a sour beer master picks your pizza toppings, and things get sparkly at Cafe Presse.

02/20/2019 By Haley Gray

In and Out

Farewell to Old Ballard Liquor Co and Hello to Skål

Raise a glass—or, better, an ale horn—to Ballard's shuttered aquavit oasis, but also to a Viking-inspired beer hall opening this spring.

02/19/2019 By Haley Gray

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner February 6–12

The week in which: We learn to make molé, appreciate fine chocolate, and get our food waste under control.

02/06/2019 By Haley Gray

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 9–15

The week in which: Shellfest kicks off at Ray's Cafe and Chinese street food on sticks pops up at Dynasty Room.

01/09/2019 By Rosin Saez

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do November 30–December 2

A winter beer fest, comic folk, and English goth-pop.

11/29/2018 By Gwen Hughes

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner November 7–13

The week in which: Molten chocolate floods the city, turkey bootcamp commences, and Cuoco sprinkles on the parmesan.

11/07/2018 By Christina Ausley and Rosin Saez

Fall Festivities

Where to Hoist a Stein for Oktoberfest

It's time to prost with a pint.

09/21/2018 By Christina Ausley

Libation Listicle

5 Essential Seattle Bars

Think Seattle is all Rainier and aquavit? Well, maybe—but we're home to craft beer and destination cocktails too.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner September 12–18

The week in which: Jerry Traunfeld's Poppy turns 10, Sugar Hill hosts a benefit night market, and a Greek festival returns to Montlake.

09/12/2018 By Rosin Saez and Jaime Archer

Brew News

Magnuson Cafe and Brewery Is the Place to Be in the Waning Days of Summer

Dexter Brewhouse's sibling spot is an instant lakeside go-to.

09/04/2018 By Rosin Saez Photography by Katheryn Grice

Autumn Preview

35 Events to Catch This Fall

A guide to getting your arts and culture fix this season.

08/14/2018 By Stefan Milne

Beer, Views, and Elbow Room

10 Reasons to Love MarketFront

The long-awaited new wing adds much, and yet the spirit remains the same.

06/19/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Best of the City

A Handy 5 Step Plan for Exploring Seattle's Local Beer Scene

A beer lover's guide to the local landscape.

04/30/2018 By Allecia Vermillion, Rosin Saez, and Stefan Milne

Guide to Seattle Beer

Women in Beer: Robyn Schumacher and Annie Johnson

Since beer is typically a bastion of dudes, the women who make or even drink it encounter some pretty tired tropes. Recently, over a pint of pilsner, the pair unpacked what it means to brew while female.

04/30/2018 By Rosin Saez

Trend

The Rise of the Bare-Bones Taproom

Bars aren't going anywhere, but the brewery taproom has made a clear shift from novelty to norm.

04/30/2018 By Stefan Milne

Step 5: Bring Snacks

7 Taproom Temples for Fresh, Flowing Beer

Midway between beer bar and bottle shop lie these no-frills watering holes.

04/30/2018 By Rosin Saez and Stefan Milne

Step 4: Have One With Dinner

9 Great Restaurants with Equally Impressive Beer Lists

There’s a world of food-friendly beer out there. Explore it in these local restaurants, which take just as much care with their beer menu as their kitchens.

04/30/2018 By Allecia Vermillion and Rosin Saez

Step 3: Just Pop a Top, Already

10 Local Beers You Should Buy Right Now

More great brews, in bottles an cans, from Seattle and the immediate vicinity.

04/30/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Step 2: Check Out the Latest

Here's Who's Shaking Up the Seattle Beer Scene in 2018

Meet the newcomers and track the latest developments expanding the city’s beer landscape.

04/30/2018 By Allecia Vermillion, Stefan Milne, and Rosin Saez