Love Letter

There’s No Place like Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

An ode to Seattle’s most unlikely spot for humans (and young salmon) to chill.

02/02/2026 By Eric Nusbaum

Love Letters

The Washington State Fair Is Too Expensive

The fair has a vibe no other place can match. But prices are getting out of control.

09/02/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

A Good Infestment

Daria Whettam Makes Lice a Laughing Matter

Greenwood’s Lice Clinic eradicates itchy insects—and the stigma around them.

09/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Fancy Freeze

A Dessert with Culture

Hellenika churns out an obsession-worthy frozen treat at Pike Place Market.

05/30/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Love Letters

Seattle Biscuit Company Perfects Southern Nostalgia

It’s like my childhood brunch spot up and moved to Fremont, for heaven’s sake.

11/04/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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

Love Letters

Loak Toung Is the Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

This mom-and-pop Thai joint in a Tacoma strip mall is everything you could ask for.

11/06/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Love Letters

Seattle Spider Season Is Good, Actually

Think of them as pest-eradicating artists in residence.

09/25/2023 By Allison Williams

Love Letters

My Favorite Sea-Tac Airport Breakfast

It comes from a salad chain that doesn't usually serve food in the morning.

08/21/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Love Letters

The Directions Menu at Monorail Espresso Is Peak Seattle Snark

“Where Is Pike’s Place? $2.”

08/07/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

CROWD IN

Love Letters: Seattle's Best Beaches Are for Everyone All at Once

No room to spread out? No problem.

06/27/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Electric slide

Love Letters: I’m Obsessed with Seattle’s Shareable Scooters but Hope They Don’t Kill Me

I didn't want to love these ugly hunks of metal, but they're just so dang convenient.

06/13/2023 By Allison Williams

Borrowed Time

Love Letters: SPL's Libby App Has a Hold on Me

Seattle Public Library's e-reader platform is low-key, free, and makes my life immeasurably better.

05/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Tacoma Aroma

Love Letter: The Muskoxen at Point Defiance Zoo Are Smelly and Steadfast

Somehow, the muskoxen of Point Defiance have become this writer’s personal shorthand for stability.

05/16/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Exhaust Yourself

Love Letters: Seattle's Gnarliest Hiking Trail Is Punishing and Beautiful

The Cable Line Trail in Issaquah is basically a Stairmaster that smells like the forest.

05/02/2023 By Allison Williams

In Style

Love Letters: Tina Hair and Nails Salon Is a Kid-Haircut Revelation

French braids and lollipops for them; way less hassle for me.

04/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion