Awards & Accolades

Seattle Goes Home Empty-Handed from 2025 James Beard Awards

If you want to taste this year's award winners, you'll have to travel.

06/16/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Salish Sea Style

Where to Stay and What to Do on Washington's Idyllic San Juan Islands (and Beyond)

Scenic escapes, empty beaches, and a farm-to-table way of life: The San Juan Islands are waiting.

07/08/2021 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Levi Hastings

Island Time

Property Watch: A Lofty Orcas Island Home

This quintessentially Northwest home is decked out in cedar.

04/28/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Destination: Orcas Island

Diametric Dinners at Hogstone and Ælder

From alfresco pizza to lengthy tasting menus, Jay Blackinton finds balance in two unlikely companion restaurants.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Getaway Guides

Guide to the San Juan Islands

The San Juans are Washington’s special, secluded archipelago, a tiny realm barely tucked into Puget Sound’s pocket. And they’re ripe for exploration.

05/25/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Travel Dispatch

Northwest Travel News, Summer 2015

Where you’ll want to go, and what’s happening there.

06/10/2015 By Allison Williams

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Add a Touch of Green

Today's picks for civic nerds.

10/09/2014 By Darren Davis

Travel Dispatch

Northwest Travel News Fall 2014

Where you’ll want to go, and what’s happening there.

10/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Slide Show

A Weekend at Doe Bay Fest 2014

A visual recap of Orcas Island's quintessentially Northwest music festival.

08/12/2014 By Allison Williams

Post

Slide Show: Doe Bay Fest 2014

08/12/2014

Guide to the San Juans

Helen Loggie, the San Juans' Most Famous Artist

A house-turned museum on Orcas Island, dedicated to island art.

08/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Guide to the San Juans

Secret Pho on Orcas Island

A Vietnamese pop-up on Orcas Island, single-handedly crafted by a Saigon native.

08/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Guide to the San Juans

Orcas Island: What to Do and Where to Eat

The biggest San Juan island has an artsy heart, a mountain that dominates half its clam-shaped mass, and views that can't be beat. Swim in a millionaire's basement pool and shuck your own clams.

08/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Openings

Lily Opens on Orcas Island

Sweets and treats, now on sale in the space below Allium on Orcas.

03/18/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Food News

Sweet News: Herbfarm Pastry Chef Joins Lisa Nakamura in New Orcas Island Venture

Anna Harlow will serve up homey desserts at Allium.

05/06/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Openings

Herbfarm Chef de Cuisine Takes Over Christina’s on Orcas Island

Lisa Nakamura’s new restaurant will be called Allium.

05/03/2010 By Jessica Voelker