The biggest change with the new waterproofing actually involves getting it more wet, specifically in the washing machine. “As dirt and oil come in contact with [the new] finishes, they just don’t work ...

The Washington Middle School cafeteria, circa 1997, served the best french fries in the world. I’ve been chasing that exact medium-thin, fresh-from-the-fryer, extra-salty high for almost three decades ...

Cluck No More: Redmond Korean fried chicken shop Third Place has been temporarily closed, but made that closure permanent this week. The owners also previously had Yeon’s Chicken in Kirkland and still ...

Last year, South Lake Union’s Pizza by Ruffin and Métier Brewing Company teamed up for a “First of the First” dinner, featuring—per Pizza by Ruffin’s Instagram —the first Black-owned brewery and the ...

A new participation report shows the Pacific Northwest leading the country in tennis growth — and Seattle residents have more year-round ways than ever to get on the court. Presented by USTA February ...

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Since the first version of our list, restaurants have closed, chefs have moved on, and—most importantly—new gems have emerged. As our editors continued to bounce from the Columbia River to the ...

Hungry for news? Welcome to our Friday Feed, where we run through all the local food and restaurant news this week—and maybe help you figure out where to eat this weekend. Renee Erickson’s Sea ...

Hear that sound? The British Columbia town of Whistler was named in 1965 for the whistling call made by marmots, but these days the resort town itself makes a bigger ruckus. There's the whir of ...

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene this coming season.