Relative Style

Property Watch: Authentic Modern Home from the Canlis Architect

Seattle architect Roland Terry’s star rose alongside the famous restaurant he designed in 1950. This North Capitol Hill home predates both.

05/27/2025 By Zoe Sayler

BULLITT PROOF

Property Watch: Capitol Hill’s Bullitt Mansion Broadcasts Seattle History

The home of a TV news pioneer, and one of Seattle’s most decorated woman entrepreneurs, is up for grabs.

04/29/2025 By Zoe Sayler

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Look past the crowds to the new speakeasy and hidden mural.

04/07/2025 By Allison Williams

Giving Shades

Property Watch: A Craftsman Embraces Color in North Capitol Hill

Traditional styles deserve an interesting palette.

01/07/2025 By Zoe Sayler

It’s Toast

Eat This: Toast at Cafe Suliman

Embarrassingly messy, blushingly delicious.

09/05/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Here's the Beef

Sam’s Tavern’s Small Burger Is the Perfect Size

Sometimes a little is more than enough.

06/03/2024 By Allison Williams

Polished Pedigree

Property Watch: A Midcentury Marvel from the Designer of the Space Needle

Living in Victor Steinbrueck's unusual Capitol Hill home is what architecture nerds’ dreams are made of.

04/16/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Black History Through Food

Seattle's Black Chefs and Restaurateurs Have Endless Stories

So we asked five of them to share in their own words.

02/12/2024 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Jordan Nicholson

Black History, Black Chefs

La Spiga's Sabrina Tinsley on Making Pasta and Holding Space

In her own words: an Alaska-born powerhouse of Italian cooking.

02/12/2024 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Jordan Nicholson

This Sucks

What a Week for Capitol Hill Restaurant Closings

Two 30-year favorites, Machiavelli and Coastal Kitchen, both said farewell this week.

02/08/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Late Knights

Chess Is Taking Over Seattle Bars

The grassroots phenomenon may already be in a neighborhood near you.

01/25/2024 By Benjamin Cassidy Photography by Chona Kasinger

Lofty Looks

Property Watch: An Exposed-Brick Apartment across from Cal Anderson Park

This cute, well-maintained cooperatively owned apartment is just a stone's throw from the Capitol Hill light rail station.

10/31/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cinema Paradise

A Guide to Seattle’s Independent Movie Theaters

The best places to find highly curated cinema—and also screenings of The Room.

10/17/2023 By Eric Olson

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

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

Not Afraid of Color

Property Watch: A Historic Foursquare with Its Own Lego Room

A well-known local architect went to town on this classic home, adding custom storage for your books, your dog, and your all-consuming hobby.

09/26/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Asked/Answered

Why Is It Called Capitol Hill?

A story of real estate speculation, creative self-promotion, and one man's failed effort to move the state government to Seattle.

09/18/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Asked/Answered

Whatever Happened to Capitol Hill's Mystery Coke Machine?

For 75 cents, you could buy a moment of irreverent wonder.

08/28/2023 By Allison Williams

Minimalist Bliss

Property Watch: Industrial Chic on Capitol Hill

Warehouse aesthetics meet a stacked parking system and walnut built-ins.

03/15/2023 By Haley Shapley

Festival Szn

Capitol Hill Block Party's 2023 Lineup

Three days, nine stages, 25 years.

02/28/2023 By Seattle Met Staff