Wine, Beer, & Cocktails

Sweet and Savior

Natoncks Metsu Soda Syrups Makes Drinks That Sparkle—and Smudge

Jason Vickers’s sobering journey inspired him to create drink mixes infused with Indigenous plant medicines.

01/21/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Know Your Place

The Livingston Baker Building Has Tales to Tell

The home of the Virginia Inn and Le Pichet has a few skeletons in its closets and ghosts in its walls.

12/23/2025 By Meg van Huygen

Cellar's Market

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s Largest Winery, Gets New Local Ownership

It's good for local grapes, but no word on the long-term fate of Steely Dan shows for area dads.

12/15/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

New Vintage

The Canlis Leadership Change That Didn’t Make Headlines

Amid the excitement of a new chef and ownership, Ally Lanoue quietly took over the vaunted wine program—and has some holiday bottle recommendations.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Hey Mr. KJ

Seattle's Best Karaoke Bars

Cue the vocal warm-ups and songbook flipping. Here’s your guide to the best karaoke around the city—no skill required.

09/05/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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I Lived with a Fruit Fly Infestation. It Was Totally Worth It.

If you want to make wine, fruit flies are part of the deal.

07/28/2025 By Nicholas O'Connell

One Cork Town

The Massive Charm of Wine Country’s Smallest Towns

Checking in to the state’s most stylish new rural retreats that make Walla Walla seem like the big city.

07/08/2025 By Allison Williams

Bottoms Up

Washington’s Wine Tasting Rooms Have a New Flavor

They’re not where—or what—they used to be. The recipe for success for local wineries is changing.

07/07/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Always in Style

Washington Red Wines to Try Right Now

Our wine expert picks the top five reasons why the state still has red on lock.

07/03/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Wine, Eh

The Okanagan Valley Hides a Charming, Sun-Splashed Wine Region

Just head for Canada’s desert. (Really.)

06/24/2025 By Allison Williams

Shade of Pale

Washington’s White Wines Are Having a Moment

Move over, cabs and syrahs.

06/23/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Friday Feed

Aslan Brewing Tangletown and Human People Beer Start Pouring, Redhook Brewlab Stops

Tacos Extranjeros slows its spin, Molly Moon moves west, and more of this week's food news.

06/13/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Trivial Pursuit

The Seattleite's Guide to Bar Trivia

Fire up your brains and grab a beer. Here's your guide to dozens of trivia nights around the city.

02/20/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Tea Party (Not that Kind)

Where to Have Afternoon Tea in Seattle

From kid-free sophistication to on-site hats and fascinators. With lots of champagne in between.

11/18/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Tip Jar

Don't Be That Bar Patron

Some bar-going etiquette for our current moment: how much to tip, what qualifies as a dive, and why dogs are complicated.

08/21/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Another Round

What Makes a Good Bartender? An Expert Weighs In.

It’s not about memorizing drinks.

08/19/2024 By Andrew Bohrer

Coming Right Up

Bartenders Share Their Least Favorite Drink Orders

At least all that shaking doubles as a workout, right?

08/14/2024 By Meg van Huygen

Bar Guide

A Neighborhood Bar for Every Neighborhood

Our favorite dives, die-hards, and cozy hangs, by neighborhood.

08/07/2024 By Meg van Huygen With Seattle Met Staff

Drinking Guide

The 25 Best Bars in Seattle

Served straight up: our favorite places to kick back, splash out, and order just one more round.

08/06/2024 By Meg van Huygen and Allecia Vermillion With Allison Williams and Eric Nusbaum

Behind Bars

How NA Cocktails Went from Afterthought to Main Event

At Seattle bars of a certain caliber, at least.

08/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Met

Wine, Beer, & Cocktails

Natoncks Metsu Soda Syrups Makes Drinks That Sparkle—and Smudge

The Livingston Baker Building Has Tales to Tell

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s Largest Winery, Gets New Local Ownership

The Canlis Leadership Change That Didn’t Make Headlines

Seattle's Best Karaoke Bars

I Lived with a Fruit Fly Infestation. It Was Totally Worth It.

The Massive Charm of Wine Country’s Smallest Towns

Washington’s Wine Tasting Rooms Have a New Flavor

Washington Red Wines to Try Right Now

The Okanagan Valley Hides a Charming, Sun-Splashed Wine Region

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