After Hours

Vintage Shopping Shifts to Late Night

Can Seattle finally tap into its nightlife potential with retail?

12/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Quote Unquote

Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

You can thank him for the Fremont Troll Chia Pet, and a lot more.

11/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Lettuce Rejoice

A New Generation Blossoms at MacPherson’s and Rising Sun Produce Markets

Despite retirement, fire, and rising costs, things are just peachy at these storied corner shops.

10/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Love Letters

Ballard's Creepiest Curiosity Shop Reminds Us to Be Weird

Fancy stuffed roadkill, glowing uranium dinner plates, and a real human skeleton? This is the place.

10/23/2023 By Allison Williams

PRIDE GUIDE 2023

Support Seattle’s LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

It's always a great time to proudly support Seattle's queer community. Right now it feels especially crucial.

06/05/2023 By Zoe Sayler

OPENING DAY

Seattle Brand Brings Super Soft, Sustainable Basics to Bellevue Square

Consider Proto101 your intro to a better wardrobe.

05/26/2023 By Zoe Sayler

SEATTLE SHOPPING

Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses

Celebrate the AAPI Seattleites who shape our city's retail scene. And maybe buy something cool, too.

05/26/2023 By Zoe Sayler

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

30+ Mom-Owned and Run Local Businesses

These Seattle-area moms have human children—and entrepreneurial ones, too.

05/12/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

EASY BEING GREEN

The Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants, According to a Local Plant Shop Owner

Neil Silverman of Peace Love and Happiness Club shares his top picks for newbies, forgetful waterers, and more.

04/26/2023 By Daniel Sheldon

Fresh Chapters

Marcus Lalario and Ben Kirschner Will Take Over the London Plane Space

The project in Pioneer Square doesn't yet have a confirmed name. But it does have sneakers, streetwear, and pasta by Jason Stratton.

03/14/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Frost Yourself

Seattle's Best Jewelry Stores for Unique Looks

From statement necklaces to shoulder-grazing earrings, these independent boutiques specialize in one-of-a-kind accessories.

03/01/2023 By Chelsea Lin and Seattle Met Staff

Love Local, Buy Local

Welcome to The Shops at Seattle Met

The best local shops, all in one place.

01/01/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

RUN THE WORLD

Women-Run Activewear Brands in the Seattle Area

If your New Year's resolution involves supporting local businesses and being more active, we've got the list for you.

12/27/2022 By Zoe Sayler

GIFT GUIDE

7 Classic Seattle Gifts

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

12/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

WARM AND FUZZY

We Needed This: Sskein Makes Luxury Knitwear Worth the Investment

Sustainable knits meet serious fashion design credentials.

11/23/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Enclaves

Old Seattle Lives at the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall

Vintage Airstreams in a dusty parking lot bottle the city's creative eccentricities.

11/21/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Buy Online, but Make It Local with the Shops at Seattle Met

Forgive our shameless plug...but we're pretty excited for you to start shopping.

11/11/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Love Local, Buy Local

Introducing...the Shops at Seattle Met!

We're bringing dozens of local businesses together all in one place—this is online shopping, Seattle style.

11/09/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

GIFT GUIDE 2022

The Seattle Gifting Game

Finding the perfect present for everyone takes strategy, luck, and a big list of local favorites.

11/07/2022 By Zoe Sayler

BOOKISH

Outfitting a Rory Gilmore Fall

Autumn means books, candles, and lots of coffee.

10/28/2022 By Spencer Brown