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The Art of Driving in the Seattle Rain

The Art of Driving in the Seattle Rain

As the soggy season returns, a few tips on how to safely navigate the city’s roadways

SPLISH SPLASH: With a yearly average of 152 days of rain, it’s important to know the rules of the road when things get wet

Forage for These Underrated Mushrooms on Your Next Hiking Trip

Forage for These Underrated Mushrooms on Your Next Hiking Trip

Got milk caps? Seek out these underappreciated wild mushrooms

Milk caps are identified by their orange color and well-defined gills

Henry Art Gallery's New Senior Curator on the Role of Art in Challenging Times

Henry Art Gallery’s New Senior Curator on the Role of Art in Challenging Times

Her first installation, Edgar Arceneaux’s "Library of Black Lies," explores "how history is constructed—for and by whom—and the multiplicity of 'truth'”

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Shamim Momin arrives at a time when many artists, arts administrators and museums are feeling a new sense of urgency in the face of the country’s political and cultural divide. Now more than ever, she says, an arts organization’s role is to directly ask…

This Week Then: Looking Back on the End of World War I

This Week Then: Looking Back on the End of World War I

Plus: Washington state turns 129

Armistice Day parade in Pierce County in 1918

Must List: Northwest Chocolate Festival, Seattle International Comedy Festival, Seattle Winter Ciderfest

Must List: Northwest Chocolate Festival, Seattle International Comedy Festival, Seattle Winter Ciderfest

Your weekly guide to Seattle’s hottest events.

MUST INDULGE The Northwest Chocolate Festival(11/10–11/11) This delicious festival bills itself as “the best show in the world for artisan chocolate,” which, to us, sounds pretty sweet. Learn about the chocolate industry, meet cacao farmers, watch demos by world-famous chefs and, of course, taste chocolate to your heart’s content. Times and prices vary. Smith Cove…

Seattle Cartoonist Puts Sidekicks in Spotlight

Seattle Cartoonist Puts Sidekicks in Spotlight

Cartoonist Jon Morris’ new book assembles a motley crew of unfortunately named hero helpers

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Batman’s Robin, The Green Hornet’s Kato—eventually, all sidekicks have their day. And whether they want it or not, their day has arrived with Seattle cartoonist Jon Morris’ recently released The League of Regrettable Sidekicks (Quirk Books, $24.95).  This is the third installment of his…

Seattle's Best Neighborhood Bakeries

Seattle’s Best Neighborhood Bakeries

Where can you find the best croissants, kringles, cake slices and cookies? We’ve got answers

PETITE SWEETS: Each morning, Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood starts the day with a pastry case full of fresh-baked goodies, from tiny tea cookies to savory scones

The 5 Best Bakeries in Seattle

The 5 Best Bakeries in Seattle

These are our favorite spots (ranked!) for everything from delectable morning pastries to scrumptious desserts

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Rachael Coyle’s experience as a pastry chef carries over to her baked goods, which are our all-around favorites in the city

The New Online Washington Jewish Museum Makes Room for Jewish History and Culture in an Increasingly Intolerant World

The New Online Washington Jewish Museum Makes Room for Jewish History and Culture in an Increasingly Intolerant World

And it offers a purpose and mission that calls to us from history

Rebecca “Becky” Benaroya, pictured here as a child with her family (first row, middle), is one of 20 honorees included in the virtual museum

12 Bakeries Perfect for Every Occasion

12 Bakeries Perfect for Every Occasion

We combed the city's bakeries and fell in love with the sweet treats at these local spots

TREATS TO-GO: There may not be any seating at Crumble & Flake, but that doesn’t stop visitors from lining up for the bakery’s outstanding croissants, cookies and more

Seattle's Slack Key Festival of Hawaiian Music Turns 10

Seattle’s Slack Key Festival of Hawaiian Music Turns 10

The Seattle Slack Key Festival celebrates 10 years of bringing the sound of Hawaii to Seattle

Guitarist Ikaika Marzo returns to the Seattle Slack Key Festival

The Best Cookies in Seattle

The Best Cookies in Seattle

We ate many, many cookies in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Metropolitan MarketMultiple locationsThe Cookie—perfect, oversize chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.  2. Lowrider Baking Company Farmers’ markets Birthday Cake—a balanced, tangy sweet white chocolate cookie with sprinkles. Photograph…

The Best Croissants in Seattle

The Best Croissants in Seattle

We ate many, many croissants in our research to find the city’s best bakeries—these are our favorites

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Cafe BesaluBallard, 5909 24th Ave. NW; 206.789.1463 Big butter flavor. 2. Sémillon Bakery and CaféCapitol Hill, 1150 11th Ave.; 206.432.9064 Ultracrispy, twice-baked ham and cheese. Photograph by Semillon Bakery 3. Crumble & FlakeCapitol Hill, 1500 E Olive Way; 206.329.1804…

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