Holiday Spirits

Here Are 10 Bars Open on Christmas

...and, for good measure, some on Christmas Eve too.

12/18/2015 By Rosin Saez

'Tis the Season

Where to Dine Out This Christmas

You’ve put up lights, stuffed stockings, put creepy elves on shelves...maybe for dinner you sit back and relax.

12/14/2015 By Rosin Saez

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lily Verlaine

The cocreator of 'Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker' discusses the show's origins and 10th anniversary.

12/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Back Fence

Into the Cold

My uncle left us too soon, but Christmas brings him back.

12/04/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Food & Drink Events

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 2–8

The week in which: Christmas dinner gets a Sicilian twist, SMooCH holds a benefit concert, and we celebrate aquavit all week long.

12/02/2015 By Agazit Afeworki

'Tis the Season

Seattle Christmas and Holiday Event Guide 2015

A roundup of the city’s festive arts festivities.

11/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Week: December 23–28

Traditional Christmas favorites, comedy from Mike Lawrence, music from Chris Staples, and the Seahawks.

12/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 17–23

Birthday parties, ugly sweaters, and a special pre-Christmas brunch

12/17/2014 By Rosin Saez

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: December 15–21

Christmas music with slide guitar, a winter wonderland at Seattle Center, and Scrooge gets the improv treatment: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

12/15/2014 By Darren Davis

'Tis the Season

Where to Dine Out This Christmas

These restaurants are going big for Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner (or both).

12/10/2014 By Darren Davis

The Holiday Spirit

Seattle Does Christmas Music Better

Songs for the season from Kris Orlowski and Hollis, Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Death Cab for Cutie, Mary Lambert, and more.

12/09/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Back Fence

Take Christ Out of Christmas

Can we please stop pretending Christmas is a religious holiday?

12/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

'Tis the Season

Christmas and Holiday Event Guide 2014

A roundup of the city's festive concerts, theater, dance, and more.

11/20/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 30–August 5

This week: Drink beer at the site of Bruce Lee's funeral, or let Taichi Kitamura regale you with albacore.

07/29/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Oeno Files

Hey, Cordon Selections' Amanda Balo, What Should I Drink Tonight?

"Bubbles pair with everything."

12/23/2013 By Genie Leslie

Sugar and Spice

5 Baked Goods for Christmas Morning

When you've wakened from a slumber of sugar plums dancing in your head, make sure you have one of these delicious treats on hand for breakfast.

12/20/2013 By Chelsea Lin

So Much Awesome

5 Reasons to Get Excited About 19th and Mercer

Just in time for the holidays—the new home to Tallulah’s, Hello Robin, and Cone and Steiner opens before New Year’s Day.

12/20/2013 By Chelsea Lin

Oeno Files

Hey, Aragona's Chris Tanghe, What Should I Drink Tonight?

A savory Syrah that compliments "roast meats of all colors."

12/18/2013 By Genie Leslie

'Tis the Season

Where to Eat a Festive Holiday Meal on Christmas

When you've got a full plate of activities on Christmas, the last thing you want to do is the dishes.

12/18/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Holiday Boozing

5 Bars Open on Christmas Day, Part 3

Merry drinking to all, and to all a good night.

12/17/2013 By Sara Hendrickson