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Game On
Sports bars are booming, and Seattle’s getting more of them
Turns out, people really love yelling at TVs together. The sports bar market is projected to grow from $22.6 billion in 2023 to $34.3 billion by 2030, according to a report from For Insights Consultancy. What’s fueling the boom? A combination of more leagues, more live events, nonstop streaming, and a growing appetite for screen-filled,…
Oregon Wine Country’s New Luxury Hub
Wine, food, and small-town charm combine in McMinnville to create a memorable experience
We’ve been coming to the Oregon Wine Country since the aughts, making the trek from Seattle to visit family near Hillsboro. Back then, McMinnville was a sleepy little town — a convenient stop for coffee or a quick bite on the way to somewhere else. Fast forward to today and it’s transformed into a destination…
Pushing for Social Change
Seattle’s Fox Whitney seeks fellowship to amplify his work
A Seattle artist is among 50 finalists in a prestigious national Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists program. Fox Whitney, a multidisciplinary artist working in dance, music, film, video, theater, writing, and visual art, is seeking to be among 25 artists who receive an award of $31,000 to use at their discretion. Sixty-one artists have received the…
Downtown PCC Returns
A smaller-format grocery store reopens July 15 at Fourth and Union
PCC Community Markets is returning to downtown Seattle with its first-ever small-format store, opening July 15 at 1320 Fourth Avenue. Called PCC Corner Market, the new 6,500-square-foot space is much smaller than the original 19,000-square-foot downtown store, which was open for two years before closing in January 2024. The new store will feature grab-and-go offerings…
Heartbeat: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights
Why resilience, advocacy, and empowerment are more important now than ever
I am old enough to have experienced several “firsts.” I was admitted to Yale graduate school before it admitted undergraduate women. I was one of the first two women hired by the University of Washington’s Department of Sociology that were eligible for “ladder positions” (the possibility of tenure). I was one of the first three…
The Pulse: Bloom Watch
Cherry trouble and a cosmic double bill
After all those sunny days, the rain came back, and it feels good. The garden’s thriving. Everything smells fresh. It’s nice having to water less. You can feel it elsewhere too. Something’s blooming in bookstores, in community centers, in the way people are showing up for each other. The world still feels heavy, but growth…
Restaurant Roundup: James Beard Drought, Beacon Food Forest, a Monastery Buffet
New offerings bring a taste of the world to Seattle
Seafood boils, chocolate bars, and meat pies, oh my. Seattle’s summer restaurant openings are coming in hot, bringing a diverse range of bites to the city. If you’re jonesing for English standards such as sausage rolls and Sunday roasts, desperate for Southern dishes, or have a sweet tooth only cocoa can satisfy, then you’re in…
Emerald City Wins
Seattle’s latest title? The most beautiful city in the U.S.
June arrives and the city feels like a vacation postcard. Ferries sparkle across Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier shows up in all her majestic beauty, and we locals find ourselves asking, “Do we really live here?” Truth is, Seattle wears all seasons well — but I’ll argue the skyline is never more handsome than on a…
Celebrate Octavia E. Butler Day
Lake Forest Park honors the sci-fi pioneer who once called the city home
Before The Parable of the Sower became a staple on syllabi across the country, Octavia E. Butler was quietly living and writing in Lake Forest Park. From 1999 until her death in 2006, she made her home there — so quietly, in fact, that some longtime locals are still surprised to learn she once lived…
Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Celebrate Juneteenth, catch a dreamy live show, and solstice-party your way through Fremont
Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re marking the day, NAAM’s Juneteenth celebration is a great place to be. Here’s what else is happening: Black Night Market June 20, 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Waterfront Park Seattle Free DJs, local makers, food trucks,…
MoPOP Gets a Menu Upgrade
The Lounge reopens with Northwest flavors after a $2.5 million refresh
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) turns 25 this year, and it’s marking the occasion the way we all would — with good food and festive drinks. The Lounge, MoPOP’s full-service restaurant, recently opened after a $2.5 million renovation. The space feels airy and more inviting, with new seating and framed artwork pulled from the…
The Great B.C. Escape
Enjoy a culinary weekend getaway just a few hours from Seattle
A memorable meal is one of the best incentives to travel. These three tempt the short drive from Seattle to British Columbia. The reward: a world-renowned Royal Thai experience; a Michelin starred Japanese/Italian fusion; and an impeccable aburi sushi bite — each paired with a complementary hotel — make for a delectable culinary weekend getaway….
Kevin Kwan Isn’t Making This Up
The 'Crazy Rich Asians' author talks about his new novel and how the world of extreme wealth has evolved since his debut
When Kevin Kwan made his literary debut with Crazy Rich Asians in 2013, he introduced readers to the world of — as the title implies — crazy rich Asians. While it may not have been the first book to tell a story about the Asian diaspora that wasn’t rooted in trauma, it was the first…
Where History Repeats Itself
Populus Seattle features more than 300 original works of art
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the hotel’s new name, Populus Seattle. It appeared in print as Hotel Westland. Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic sent Pioneer Square on a downward spiral — shuttered businesses, closed restaurants, a dearth of people — things are looking up for the city’s first historic district….
Seattle Smashes World Record
The city kicks into the record books with a massive soccer lesson
Seattle officially holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest soccer lesson. On Sunday, June 15, 1,038 people gathered at Pier 62 on the Seattle Waterfront for a 30-minute class led by Sounders and Reign FC alumni, including former Sounders player Brad Evans. Participants practiced footwork and headed the ball under a bright afternoon…
Can We Be Friends? Yes We Can.
Evergreen turns to THRED to help students with disabilities form bonds
When Aaron Chasan isn’t running around Seattle wearing a bear suit giving out hugs to help quell the Seattle Freeze, he’s busy running THRED, a company that helps people develop meaningful relationships based on shared interests. Among his favorite and most important clients is the Evergreen Transition Program, a public school that provides services to…
The Pulse: Choppy Waters
Teeth made of beads and transit-themed fashion
It’s a heavy time in the country. ICE raids in L.A. continue. Trump has federalized the National Guard — a move a federal judge has called illegal. A military parade in D.C. this weekend feels more about power than patriotism. The House just passed a bill to defund public broadcasting, targeting NPR, PBS, and local…
Restaurant Roundup: Service Charges, Drone Pizza Delivery, and Down Under Dessert
Lively Seattle food scene adds Eggslut and New Zealand-style ice cream
Between stories of wage theft, feuding business owners, and demands of 7% to 20% on top of your bill, Seattle’s food scene is starting to feel like the Wild West. Hope you’ve polished your fork and knife, because here are some of the latest bulletins. Please egg-scuse the mess Construction of a new breakfast sandwich…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle
Where to take Dad this week
It’s Father’s Day weekend and the school year’s winding down. Congrats to all the graduates, and if you’re still scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a Father’s Day guide to help. Also this week: Some very fancy Swiss chocolate is headed to Tukwila and Bellevue, and we’re ready to indulge. We caught up with the…
Gorge-ous Getaway
Luxury camping hits the Columbia River Gorge
High end camping, or glamping, has been popping up next to national parks for a while now — pretty canvas tents, real beds, bathrooms that don’t require braving the woods in the middle of the night. Now a major national brand has made it to Washington. Under Canvas, the Denver-based company known for luxury camps…
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