Summer Festivals

Upstream Music Fest and Summit Bolsters Its Lineup

The full slate now includes Dinosaur Jr., the Thermals, the Long Winters, Jay Park, Metz, and over 300 total acts for the fest's three-day premiere.

04/06/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Upstream Music Fest and Summit Reveals Its Debut Lineup

The first year of Paul Allen's answer to SXSW features Flying Lotus, AlunaGeorge, Shabazz Palaces, and a glut of local bands.

02/23/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Looking Fresh

Rudy's Barbershop to Open (and Serve Beer) in Pioneer Square

Get a buzz on with a buzz cut at Rudy's eighth Seattle location.

06/07/2016 By Darren Davis

Review

At Nirmal’s, Seattle Finally Gets Its Destination Indian

Chef Nirmal Monteiro brings playful, precise Indian cuisine to Pioneer Square.

04/22/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: March 2016

Check out hyperrealistic paintings that emulate kids' crafts, the indigenous Alaskan sculpture tradition, and gothic cartoon acid trips.

03/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Explainer

Seattle’s Gold Rush, Then and Now

Seattle’s population influx—nearly 15,000 newcomers per year since 2010—is fast approaching gold rush rates. But this time around, a whole new breed of prospector is coming ashore, one that covets tech opportunities over gold.

12/08/2015 By Karin Vandraiss

Review

Kraken Congee: Crackin' Comfort Food

Kraken Congee is global, smart, and cozy in the extreme.

09/22/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Surprise!

Out of Nowhere, a New Slate Coffee Opens in Pioneer Square

With a University District location to follow next week.

09/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Retail Spotlight

Meet the Shopkeeper: Calisea

From boldly printed stationery to eclectic children's toys, the Pioneer Square store has all kinds of everything.

08/18/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Drinking Games

Flatstick Pub Will Bring Miniature Golf (and Lots of Local Beer) to Pioneer Square

And really, what else does one need?

07/20/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

What Privilege Looks Like from a Restaurant Seat

Race and class privilege are top of mind these days, across the country and in “15Now” Seattle. So yeah, it’s uncomfortable when activity right outside a restaurant window reinforces one’s sense of the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.

06/15/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Design It Yourself

Jonquil and Mr Black Popup at Clementine Shoes

Create a one-of-kind accessory with help from local designer Jordan Christianson.

06/12/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Critic's Notebook

It’s Baseball Week in Seattle: New Places to Eat in Pioneer Square

Amid lots of good bars, there’s only one Good Bar.

06/01/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Caffeine Buzz

Mmmhmm Coffee lands a permanent home, and the ubiquitous green siren finds a way through your front door.

02/20/2015 By Caroline Ferguson

Designer Spotlight

Behind the Scenes: Fresh Tangerine

With an eye for geometry and pops of color, Kim Kogane handcrafts simple, stackable jewelry from a cozy Pioneer Square studio.

01/27/2015 By Conor Romack

Woodwork It

DIY Earring Workshop with Local Artist Julia Harrison

Get your craft on as local artist Julia Harrison visits Velouria to teach you a thing or two.

01/26/2015 By Olivia Tinsley

Opening Dispatch

Casco Antiguo Opens in Pioneer Square

Tacos and tequila await.

01/14/2015 By Caroline Ferguson

Remember When

Style Rewind: Local Designers, Seattle Shopping, and the Style that Shaped 2014

Deborah Roberts, Zara, Laura Cassidy, Suk Chai, Far 4, Your Feast Has Ended, Gary Howse, and dozens of other people, places, and things that defined last year

01/06/2015 By Amanda Zurita

Critic's Notebook

What’s the Deal at Quality Athletics?

Apparently there’s some sort of football game in Pioneer Square this Sunday. You may be interested in the sports bar down the street.

12/11/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurant Review

Quality Aesthetics

Josh Henderson’s ironic vision comes to Pioneer Square.

12/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson