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A Seattle Barista's Perspective

A Seattle Barista’s Perspective

This has been quite a brewed awakening

As a barista of three years, I’ve come to admire the many different types of coffee and the people who drink them…

Our Best Kept Secret? It's Right Outside

Our Best Kept Secret? It’s Right Outside

Seattle named most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S.

Seattle was found to be the most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S., beating out places like Denver, Portland, and Grand Rapids…

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Sips, tats, and laughs

Seattle’s buzzing with all kinds of news this week. Starbucks just brought in a new CEO, and everyone’s wondering what changes are coming. With Husky games kicking off later this month, sailgating is the talk of the town — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. On the food scene, two West African spots…

Belltown Blooms 

Belltown Blooms 

Celebrate Seattle’s creative core at the Mural Festival

Stroll down the streets of Belltown over the next five days, and you’re likely to see scissor lifts and cherry pickers hoisting local artists up the sides of buildings, with paint cans tucked around the corners of alleys, and a new bloom of vibrant color throughout the entire neighborhood…

Seattle’s Hidden Haunts

Seattle’s Hidden Haunts

A look at a few of our favorite speakeasies

With secret passwords, personalized cocktails, and an atmosphere rooted in history, these establishments are not like typical bars, but experiences that capture the essence of a bygone era, where excitement begins right at the door…

Do Women Really Need Men?

Do Women Really Need Men?

Just asking the question could spark a fierce debate

OK, I know that’s a provocative question, but…

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Trend hurts cities, culture, and personal growth

While the benefits of remote work are evident, including broader access to talent, enhanced family flexibility, and reduced commuting, it is crucial to confront the drawbacks…

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Sailgating has never been more popular

During a preview of last year’s University of Oregon-University of Washington football battle, ESPN analyst and talk show host Pat McAfee marveled at the view of Lake Washington outside of Husky Stadium…

The Houses That Fufu Built

The Houses That Fufu Built

Two Seattleites turn culinary holes in their hearts into popular West African restaurants

Fufu, the shared starch of West African cuisines, is a soft pillow of slightly stretchy dough from which eaters pull chunks to use as a utensil and blank canvas for spicy soups. It represents the long traditions of pounding tubers — plantain, cassava, taro, or others, depending on where and by whom — even when prepared from flour on the stove top. For the West African community in Seattle…

Top Docs: Richard Ries, M.D.

Top Docs: Richard Ries, M.D.

UW Medicine, and Harborview Medical Center

Dr. Richard Ries, Professor of Psychiatry and Director,  Addictions Division, Department of Psychiatry, has been named one of Seattle magazine’s Top Doctors for 2024…

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Beats, bites, and books

As always, we’ve got some great stuff to do if you’re kicking around this week…

Opera’s New Maestro

Opera’s New Maestro

Seattle Opera announces new general and artistic director

James Robinson is set to become the fifth person to lead Seattle Opera in its 61-year history…

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

A source of cultural pride and community identity

Over a small dinner party with moms from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, the conversation turned to the Olympics. To my surprise, two of the moms were Olympians…

The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry

The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry

Last year, the auction drew more than 1,000 guests and raised $4 million

Victor de la Luz was once a beneficiary of Seattle Children’s. Now, nearly two decades later, he has come full circle and is a benefactor to the pediatric care institution. De la Luz will be among dozens of Washington winemakers donating their time and wine to the Auction of Washington Wines during a three-day affair…

Top Docs: Andrew Ross, M.D.

Top Docs: Andrew Ross, M.D.

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Dr. Andrew Ross, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, gastroenterologist, has been named one of Seattle magazine’s Top Doctors for 2024…

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A staycation for the design-inclined

Hidden among the thicket of cranes and spheres, Seattle contains an array of architectural marvels that deserve exploration. From historic treasures to contemporary masterpieces, here’s a curated itinerary to immerse yourself in Seattle’s fine design.

Top Docs: Meghana Doreswamy, M.D.

Top Docs: Meghana Doreswamy, M.D.

The Polyclinic

Dr. Meghana Doreswamy specializes in epilepsy/seizure disorders, stroke, dementia, and peripheral neuropathy, and has been named one of Seattle magazine’s Top Doctors for 2024…

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Researchers aim to capture the transformative and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment

Susan Kopka tried everything. Through trial and error with several different medications and treatment options, Kopka came to learn that her mental health struggles were treatment resistant, meaning her conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medications…

Summer of Aquatic Bliss

Summer of Aquatic Bliss

Dive into diverse delights

To celebrate this summer of aquatic bliss, we rounded up providers that deliver all the nautical thrills at a fraction of the overhead. Along the way you can also encounter indigenous lands, marine mammals, and distant islands…

Top Docs: Charles W. Meredith, M.D.

Top Docs: Charles W. Meredith, M.D.

Psychiatric Medicine Associates

Dr. Charles W. Meredith specializes in addiction, substance abuse, and bipolar mood disorders, and has been named one of Seattle magazine’s Top Doctors for 2024…

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