Life at the Top

Property Watch: Penthouse Panoramas in South Lake Union

Paul Allen’s former clubhouse atop the Pan Pacific hotel is now a pretty posh place to live.

02/22/2023 By Haley Shapley

Sushi Intrigue

A 10-Seat, Michelin-Starred Sushi Bar Is Coming to Seattle

This 17-course omakase concept earned a Michelin star in California. The South Lake Union location opens September 1.

08/01/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

News Wire

Where Does Amazon's New Remote Work Policy Leave Seattle?

The company's CEO, Andy Jassy, has said team leaders can decide how often corporate employees work remotely.

10/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Expansion Mode

Ethan Stowell Opens the Victor Tavern By the Amazon Spheres

The Denny Regrade area gets a new option for lunch and happy hour.

08/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

TAP THAT

Seattle’s First Self-Pour Taproom to Open in SLU

Chicago-based Tapster is opening its first West Coast location in South Lake Union this summer.

02/27/2020 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege

YESSSSS

Rachel's Ginger Beer Opens at the Spheres

Snappy ginger beer. Cocktails. And some of the best fiery fried chicken in town.

11/11/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Summer Events

Seattle's Biggest Street Food Festival Happens This Weekend

On July 6 and 7, four blocks of South Lake Union will host food trucks and booths, local craft vendors, and live music.

07/03/2019 By Rosin Saez

"Amazon's Choice"

The Best Restaurants in South Lake Union Right Now

Trust us, braving the lunch and happy hour crowds is worth it at these 21 spots.

06/03/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Dock Watchers

Where to Spot Seattle's Most Venerable Vessels

These seven boats have illustrious histories.

05/29/2019 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Jane Sherman

Opening Dispatch

Wallingford's Beloved Poke Shop Expands to South Lake Union

Poke is dead. Long live poke!

04/18/2019 By Rosin Saez

Opening Dispatch

Homemade Mexican Fare Is Coming to SLU

La Palmera opens its third location in the heart of Amazonia. Brace thyself for street tacos on fresh-made tortillas and margaritas.

03/05/2019 By Anne Dennon

Ascent South Lake Union

Ascend to Ascent

This past December Seattle Met hosted an exclusive holiday rooftop reception, “Ascend to Ascent,” at South Lake Union’s first high-rise residential tower.

01/21/2019

Almost Friends

How a New Private Club Crafts Full-Service Social Lives

The Collective, a self-proclaimed "urban basecamp," neatly packages and optimizes leisure time. Is this what finally melts the Seattle Freeze?

10/16/2018 By Sydney Parker

'Cue News

Now for an Update on Jack's BBQ Expansions

First up: a downtown location in the Columbia Tower, then a South Lake Union outpost in the fall.

05/25/2018 By Rosin Saez

Seattle Met’s Cowabunga! Descends on South Lake Union

America’s largest festival of beef is seared with chef competitions, demos, and tastings celebrating all things meat. Get tickets now!

09/21/2017

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: August 9–15

The week in which: Ray’s Boathouse toasts Julia Child, Theo Chocolate grills up s’mores, and Tacoma’s Peaks and Pints channels the groovy '60s.

08/09/2017 By Jaime Archer

Reopening Dispatch

Take Two: Vestal Reopens in South Lake Union Today

Josh Henderson sums up the new casual cafe rather appropriately: “I'm more club sandwich than I am foie gras.”

05/22/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Hall

Developers for 7 Projects Opt Into City's Mandatory Housing Program

The projects will raise an estimated $25 million for affordable housing.

05/18/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Market Matters

The South Lake Union Saturday Market Is Back

New location, new popups, same food lover’s paradise. It kicks off May 6.

05/04/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Hall

Seattle City Council Mandates Affordable Housing in South Lake Union, Downtown

The ordinance fell short for many activists who showed up to the council meeting Monday.

04/10/2017 By Hayat Norimine