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Seattle Holiday Outings Full of Comfort and Joy
From living Christmas trees and lantern-lit walks to local art and cozy gatherings, five ways to make the season a little more special.
You can put a lot of work into making the holidays feel special, and often the best parts end up being the unexpected moments surrounding the main event. Guests lingering around the table long after dinner. Stepping outside into the quiet of a cold December night. Comfort and joy have a way of finding us…
United Nations Honors Seattle’s Urban Forests
Green Seattle Partnership earns World Restoration Flagship status, highlighting the city’s role in global ecosystem recovery.
Last week, the Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations recognized Green Seattle Partnership as a World Restoration Flagship for its urban restoration work in Seattle’s forested parklands. The designation honors large-scale, long-term ecological recovery initiatives that embody the 10 restoration principles of the UN Decade on Ecosystem…
Rearview Mirror: Godzilla, Cork, and a New Sushi Spot
Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).
POPPING OUR SENSES I don’t think I’ve ever given much thought to a wine cork beyond the satisfying pop it makes when opening a bottle, but after spending a morning at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville with about 50 other people, I have a new appreciation for it. The occasion was “(Pop) Open Your Senses,” a…
How can a good person believe that?
If you knew who someone voted for, would you know everything about them? We asked dozens of everyday Americans, split evenly between red and blue, one question: What perspective that’s different from yours are you most curious to understand right now? As the midterm dust settles, this short, special episode introduces you to a liberal…
Best Fitness Studio/Gym: MVMT/MTHD
MVMT/MTHD opened in Lower Queen Anne in 2025 with a workout philosophy that’s pretty easy to understand: build a body that will serve you well for a long time. One side of the studio offers Lagree, a hardcore, high-intensity, low-impact workout performed on a MegaPro machine using slow, controlled movements and resistance to build strength…
Best Instagram-Worthy Location: Smith Tower
Smith Tower has been ready for its close-up since 1914. Head to the 35th-floor open-air observation deck, where there’s no glass between your phone and 360-degree views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay—and, on clear days, Mount Rainier gets in the shot. Even the ride up is photo-worthy, thanks to the tower’s historic Otis elevators….
Best Park: Discovery Park
Seattle’s largest park covers 560 acres on Magnolia’s northwest tip. With more than 10 miles of walking trails—including the 2.8-mile main Loop Trail—there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and explore new territory with each visit. Additional highlights include a children’s play area, tennis and pickleball courts, the West Point Lighthouse (built in 1881),…
Best Spa: MoonRise Spa
Relaxing at the MoonRise Spa starts before your appointment with a trip to the indoor pool and lounge. Continue the journey in the Western red-cedar dry saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, and an outdoor hot tub on a deck overlooking the valley below. Treatment menus are nature-inspired and cover plenty of ground, with stone massages, skin-enhancing…
Best Salon: Gene Juarez
In the 1970s, a stylist from Wapato, Washington, went to London to study at the famed Sassoon Academy. After a month, he returned to Seattle with pioneering handheld-hair dryer styling techniques—and went on to launch a hair salon empire. That stylist was, of course, Gene Juarez, and his namesake brand still has a dozen salons…
Can a Sound Bath Wash Away Stress?
A first-time experience at the Washington Athletic Club offers a different way to unwind during the busy holiday season.
The sound of the singing bowl vibrated in my ears so strongly that I felt it traveling through my body. Next came the Kenari shaker—the noise fluttering throughout the room like leaves rustling in the wind. A gong sounded, keeping me awake and aware, connecting me to the floor I was lying on, next to…
The Magic’s in the Making: Theo Chocolate Co-Founder Joe Whinney Finds His Next Act
After stepping away from the chocolate industry, he never thought he’d return. Now, he’s launched his second chocolate company with history-making treats.
For years, Joe Whinney was Seattle’s own Willy Wonka, complete with his own chocolate factory. One of the cofounders of Theo Chocolate, Whinney applied his passion for social and environmental justice to the brand, using organic ingredients and fairtrade practices that ushered in a new era for the industry. He remained at Theo’s helm until…
Rearview Mirror: Flying in Style, A Caviar Martini, and Wine to Start the Week
Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).
SWEET SUITES Last week, I went on a trip to Rome with my mom. I had been once before, about six year ago, but it was my mom’s first trip ever to Europe. I will be writing about the experience in the Travel section of the January/February 2027 issue of the magazine, so stay tuned…
Braving the Midterms: Your Playbook for Whatever Comes
How do you get through a midterm season this tense with your integrity intact, whatever the results bring? Moni and April Lawson, your politically red and blue co-hosts, bring a survival guide: practical, evidence-backed tips for the anxiety, distrust, and exhaustion so many of us are carrying into this election. Don’t go it alone, whether…
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