smooth operator

Yasuaki Saito’s Hospitality Hides in Plain Sight

The low-key genius of the man behind Seattle’s favorite restaurants.

03/30/2026 By Harry Cheadle

Pastry Case Worship

Saint Bread, a New Destination Bakery, Alights on Portage Bay

Chocolate chip cookies and okonomiyaki tortillas arrive on a working waterfront.

04/28/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Picks

The Best Restaurants in Pioneer Square Right Now

Seattle's historic district lays claim to long-lived institutions and newcomers alike.

09/16/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

Flower Power

Groundbreaking Florals for Spring

Stop and smell the roses (or peonies) at a London Plane floral workshop come June.

05/23/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Shift Change

2 New Chefs (and Some Changes) at London Plane

These guys have impressive backgrounds...and plans for dinner.

02/02/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

Breakfast and Lunch Now Easier at London Plane

Boxed lunches, baby.

05/26/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Sales and Events

Wear What When: May 9–15

Bespoke shirts, stylish winter clothes, and a fashion show.

05/09/2016 By Kyle Kuhn

Sales and Events

Wear What When: April 11–17

A Butch Blum trunk show, Beyonce's new athleisure line, and DIY wedding bouquets.

04/11/2016 By Kyle Kuhn

Restaurants

Festive Lunches for the Holidays

Midday meals for celebrating and catching up.

12/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

In Real Life

Nest | Gather Popup at Little London Plane

Seattle's new naturalist-chic e-shop comes to life inside one of the prettiest spots in town.

09/09/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Slide Show

Mother's Day Ideas from 11 Cool Seattle Moms

We get inside the minds—and the homes—of some of Seattle's smartest, chicest, funniest moms to bring you a boatload of gift-giving and shopping ideas for Mother's Day and more.

04/25/2014 By Laura Cassidy Photography by Kelsey Kaufman

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week In Restaurant News: Big Names, Big News

No big deal, just new spots from Matt Dillon, Ericka Burke, Joshua Henderson, Dani Cone, and the Marination ladies. And good news for vegans and meat lovers alike.

02/28/2014 By Malcolm Griffes

Shop Sweet

Two Top Valentine's Day Tips: Sinclair and Moore Events and London Plane

The journey is the destination, the experience is the gift. But don't worry, both include flower bombs and decadent chocolate indulgences.

02/05/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Tis the Season

Here Are Even More Spaces to Book a Holiday Party

A final installment of spaces both classy and casual.

11/08/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups: Week of August 5

Pioneer Square gets a beer and brat haus courtesy of Hitchcock, a Cafe Lago alum opens a pizzeria, and London Plane is open for business.

08/09/2013 By Shelly Le