It’s been a strange mix lately—a little wildfire haze plus maybe some fog in the mornings, warm afternoons, and skies that turn cinematic at dusk. The smoky sunsets and that weird red glow at dinnertime are both gorgeous and a little creepy. The season feels like it’s starting to tip, with school back and October on the horizon (my favorite month), but there’s still plenty of time to get the last wiggles of summer out.

Here’s what’s happening around town…

This queen always looks flawless—see for yourself. You should also read this.

Seattle’s best egg tart lives at Pike Place Market, courtesy of Lands of Origin.

Filson’s fall women’s line is so rugged. It makes me want to shoe horses or at least pretend I’m fly fishing.

Indian ribs at Spice Waala are something to write home about.

KEXP had Gordi live in the studio, dreamy electro-acoustic pop at its finest.

I can’t stop thinking about Dan Pelosi’s new book—he’s hilarious and makes everything feel fun.

Halloween’s coming, which means it’s time to hit up Goodwill. I’m leaning “lady who panic-bought a cape.” Don’t you love the “mundane costumes” that surface in Japan every year?

R-Day is tomorrow! Head to Georgetown to celebrate the beer that put Seattle on the beer map—always best with a lime.

George Saunders is coming to Seattle this spring. I could hang on every word he says—so much earned wisdom.

Loving these hot and sweaty Caffe Vita throwbacks.

A Labubu doll bust in Seattle recovered $500,000 in fakes.

Schilling Cider’s Excelsior Imperial Mango is now the only climate neutral fruited cider in the U.S. Cheers to that!

Doechii’s coming to WAMU Theater.

And if you’re dreaming about outdoor kitchens, this Argentinian quincho is swoony.