Food & Drink

Seattle's Best Burgers, Ice Cream and Oysters

Seattle’s Best Burgers, Ice Cream and Oysters

Bucket list-worthy burgers and bites you need to try at least once

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Grab a bowl of chili ($5‒$20) from Mike’s Chili Parlor and load it up with cheese and onions (50 cents each) while you soak in the classically Seattle dive-bar vibe. Ballard; Facebook, “Mikes Chili…

Backstory: The Man Behind the Music at Seattle Center's International Fountain

Backstory: The Man Behind the Music at Seattle Center’s International Fountain

A local landmark comes alive thanks to its own DJ

HEY MR. DJ: James Whetzel, in front of the International Fountain at the Seattle Center; he’s responsible for the fountain’s playlist

Seattle's Top Bucket List Attractions

Seattle’s Top Bucket List Attractions

What to see, hear and do when it comes to pop culture, amusements and the arts

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue, as part of the 150 Must-Do Summer Experiences cover story. Click here to subscribe. > Catch an action thriller or a cinematographic masterpiece at the Cinerama, the 1963 movie theater that has seen major upgrades both technological and edible; among the top-notch concession treats is its famous chocolate popcorn….

Find the Perfect Local Booze for Father’s Day

Find the Perfect Local Booze for Father’s Day

Struggling to find the perfect gift? It's as simple as picking up a bottle

Find the perfect bottle to buy dad this Father’s Day, no matter his favorite drink is.

7 Must-See Seattle Museums

7 Must-See Seattle Museums

Notable works and artifacts at must-visit museums

John Grade’s “Middle Fork” at the Seattle Art Museum

Hood Famous Opens New Location in CID

Hood Famous Opens New Location in CID

The couple behind Hood Famous expands beyond the darling, delicious purple cheesecakes

FILIPINO FLAVOR: At the new Hood Famous cafe, ube lattes and fruit-topped butter mochi waffles make an excellent meal for any time of day

La Cabaña Is Seattle's Central American Food Hub

La Cabaña Is Seattle’s Central American Food Hub

A Greenwood restaurant acts as a community hub for local Central Americans craving a taste of home

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. On days of big soccer games, La Cabaña owner Selvin Oseguera often answers phone calls from people of a half-dozen Central American nationalities to reassure them that the game will be shown on the television at his restaurant. Oseguera is Honduran, but the…

William Shatner, 88, Is Still Boldly Going Everywhere

William Shatner, 88, Is Still Boldly Going Everywhere

The TV icon’s current enterprise is Monday night’s talk at McCaw Hall

Half a century, almost to the day, since the last episode of the original Star Trek series aired, the show reigns unchallenged, in its continuing pop-culture reach, as the single most influential TV series ever. (Sure, you loved The Sopranos, but there haven’t been 13 Sopranos movies, have there?) Its lead, William Shatner—the creator of the…

This Week Then: Five Washington Towns Celebrate Birthdays

This Week Then: Five Washington Towns Celebrate Birthdays

Plus: Significant fires in Washington history

Snoqualmie, home of “Twin Peaks,” turns 116 this week

Must List: Sheepdog Classic, SIFF Closing-Night Gala, Furry 5K

Must List: Sheepdog Classic, SIFF Closing-Night Gala, Furry 5K

Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events

Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST HERD Sheepdog Classic(6/6–6/9) Catch the ferry to Vashon Island for the 10th anniversary of this national sheepdog herding competition. Watch herding demonstrations, learn about dog behavior from specialists, shop for wares from Vashon’s local artisans, enjoy local food and more—this fest is as much…

Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: Local Seafood, Craft Beer and Cuban Sandwiches

Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: Local Seafood, Craft Beer and Cuban Sandwiches

Plus: best U Village restaurants, burgers in Magnolia and brunch in West Seattle

Looking to try something new? It can be hard to sort through the endless dining options in the Seattle area to find the true gems, but there are some spots worth hunting for. If you’re in the mood for outstanding Laotian, Filipino or Burmese food, or just can’t contain your cravings for a Cuban sandwich,…

Why Many Seattleites Now Use a Personal Concierge

Why Many Seattleites Now Use a Personal Concierge

The popularity of personal concierge services is skyrocketing as busy professionals and harried parents seek to free up their schedules

A HELPING HAND: Mom and dance studio owner Maygan Wurzer (foreground) says that her part-time personal assistant, Peggy Padua of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, gives her more time to invest in her work and family

Move Over Coffee Shops: Seattle Breweries Are the New Third Space

Move Over Coffee Shops: Seattle Breweries Are the New Third Space

As Seattle’s brewery scene continues to grow, some taprooms are getting playful. Here’s where to find some fun with your cold one

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Back to ClassPonder life’s big questions at Peddler Brewing Company (Ballard, 1514 NW Leary Way; 360.362.0002), where event programming runs from Astronomy on Tap (featuring talks by astronomers and other scientists, including some from the University of Washington) to Pun Slams and outdoor movie…

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