Field Notes

Down a Madison Park Alleyway, Sushi Suzuki Has Great Fun with Serious Sushi

A 10-seat sushi bar presents omakase down the rabbit hole.

04/06/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Living On the Hedge

Property Watch: Box Gardens and Spanish Style in Broadmoor

There's a golf course nearby, but opulent gardens and formal spaces make this Broadmoor home in Seattle a stunner.

03/16/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Pier Pressure

Property Watch: A Pier Condo Built Around a Fireplace

A pier condo has a brick pillar hearth and some 1960s detailing.

12/15/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Arches for Days

Property Watch: Mediterranean Style and Original Details in Madison Park

Original details like archways and a Batchelder-style tile fireplace preserve the period vibe, while modern upgrades bring the convenience.

12/01/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Enclaves

The Curious Case of the British Telephone Booth in Madison Park

Why is there a British phone booth in Madison Park?

10/07/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Epochs

A Farewell to Thierry Rautureau's Luc

The Chef in the Hat closed his Madison Park bistro, Luc, and will not reopen Loulay, downtown.

08/30/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Habitat

A Madison Park Deck Receives a Colorful Makeover

This roof is on fire.

07/01/2015 By Angela Cabotaje

Retail Spotlight

Meet the Shopkeeper: Red Ticking

The East Madison store features French-influenced housewares and unique finds.

07/16/2012 By Amanda Austin

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Restaurant Zoë and St. John’s Bar and Eatery open in Capitol Hill, Ballard has a new pizza food cart, and more.

02/17/2012 By Anne Larkin

Happy Hour

Happy Hour News: Combos at Samurai Noodle, Late Night Tequila Shots at Little Water Cantina

The latest in HHs around Seattle.

09/15/2011

Happy Hour

Happy Hour Is Back at Madison Park Cactus

A very good HH has returned.

04/07/2011

Reviews

Madison Park Conservatory: “Best Restaurant Real Estate in Seattle”

Seattle Met’s restaurant critic reviews the Cormac Mahoney dinner house.

03/30/2011 By Christopher Werner

Openings

Belle Epicurean Parisian-Style Bakery to Open Madison Park Location

Nobody rents movies from a brick and mortar much anymore. But they still eat croissant sandwiches like crazy.

03/21/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Feature

Best Places to Live 2011

An insider’s guide to Seattle’s best neighborhoods—from Burien to Vashon to Laurelhurst—now and in the future.

03/15/2011 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Are You Already Thinking About This Weekend’s Brunch?

No shame in it. Let’s talk options.

02/11/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Valentine’s Day Survival Stuff

No need to hate on V-Day. There are some good things like wine dinners and double-ganache cakes.

02/10/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Openings

What The Weekend Hath Wrought

Grim’s and Barge Bar: Two Notable new drink spots for your consideration.

12/06/2010

Openings

Cormac Mahoney: Next Stop Outer Space

An update on forthcoming restaurant the Madison Park Conservatory.

10/08/2010 By Christopher Werner

Article

Meet the Shopkeeper: Canopy Blue

It’s a boho summer on Madison Street

07/23/2010 By Kelly Robinson

Openings

Independent Pizzeria Opens in Madison Park

A new wood-fire pizza place takes over Impromptu Wine Bar’s former space.

05/03/2010 By Jessica Voelker