Lark 3.0

After Two Long Years, Lark Returns

One of our most influential Northwest restaurants reopens its dining room...with a few notable changes.

03/08/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Remembrance

The Legacy of Cafe Pettirosso

A Capitol Hill favorite recently said farewell after 27 years. Pettirosso was never a flashy place, but the longtime spot for coffee, brunch, and doggy biscuits nurtured a neighborhood ecosystem.

02/18/2022 By Ann Karneus

Take Me to Church

What’s Up with That House Next to I-5?

You know the one.

01/21/2022 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Chona Kasinger

SHOE IN

Australian Brand Frankie4 Brings Comfortable Shoes to Capitol Hill

Cute shoes or comfortable shoes? Why not both?

01/14/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Seattle in the Movies

Is Singles the Ultimate Seattle Movie?

Much of what the Cameron Crowe classic says about our city still holds true.

12/27/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Home Sweet Home

These 3 Buyers Survived Seattle’s Wild Real Estate Market

Here’s what it takes to close a deal.

11/02/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd Photography by Kyle Johnson

Mansionesque

Property Watch: A Little Slice of Mansion Life in Capitol Hill

This condo conversion in a 1908 building has reverence to its original era—and a lofted suite.

09/29/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

FORE PLAY

Macklemore’s Golf Line Bogey Boys Makes Us Want to Hit the Fairway

“Shout out to all the dudes that sell insurance,” Macklemore says, “But I just don't want to dress like you guys.”

09/17/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Kiki Culture

Inside Passage Is Enchantment (and Cocktails) Under the Sea

Enter the sliding door to Rumba’s new sibling cocktail bar and find yourself in an underwater lair that gives tiki a Northwest do-over.

09/17/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Work of Art

Property Watch: A Cute and Stately Co-op by Cal Anderson Park

Thoughtful maintenance meets original cabinetry in this former part-time art gallery.

09/08/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Capitol Hill Neighborhood Guide

The Best Restaurants on Capitol Hill

An entire city’s worth of great food, crammed into one lively (slightly sprawling) area.

08/27/2021 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

CAPITOL GAINS

16 of Our Favorite Capitol Hill Shops

From housewares to high-tops, find it all in Seattle's retail paradise.

08/26/2021 By Chelsea Lin, Rosin Saez, and Zoe Sayler

Bucket Brigade

Here’s What (and How) to Order at Taku

Shota Nakajima preps mass amounts of karaage, or Japanese fried chicken, for the crowds at his Capitol Hill bar.

08/20/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

4 Great New Bars and Restaurants Open(ed) This Week

Pizza! Banh mi! Enchantment (and cocktails) under the sea!

06/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Tiny Tudor

Property Watch: A Cozy Vintage Condo in Capitol Hill

This small space is warm in every sense of the word.

06/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

ANARCHIST JURISDICTION

What Really Happened in CHOP?

One year ago, protesters transformed six blocks on Capitol Hill and captured the nation’s attention. Nobody knew where this would go.

06/08/2021 By Marcus Harrison Green

Enclaves

The AIDS Memorial Pathway Is Capitol Hill's Latest Call for Action

A new art installation celebrates the response to the AIDS crisis in what was once Seattle’s undisputed queer hub.

06/07/2021 By Christy Carley

Best in the biz

King of the Hill Grocery Owner Abraham Aklilu Rules with Benevolence

He's seen it all on Capitol Hill.

06/04/2021 By Allison Williams Photography by Kyle Johnson

Saying Their Names

A Capitol Hill Light Project Honors Washingtonians Killed by Police

Through June 8, victims' names will appear on the west facade of Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

05/27/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Breakfast Updates

Canlis Alums Fill the Pastry Case at the New Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry

As next chapters go, it's hard to imagine a better one for this cherished cornerstone of north Capitol Hill.

05/18/2021 By Allecia Vermillion