Ben McBee

Water is really good for you. Admittedly, when it falls from the sky for weeks on end, it can be more taxing than relaxing, but the health benefits of hydrotherapy, or simply being near blue spaces, are well-documented. It’s shown to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, while also promoting an overall feeling of peace.

As fleeting as summer can feel in Seattle — we know, it only just officially started — the same can be said about the city’s pop-up scene. So, with the aim of ending your FOMO (that’s the fear of missing out), here are three that you shouldn’t miss while the sun is shining: Cafe Lolo, Pop Pop Pizza and Wine, Stacked.

Portland is the City of Roses — and it wears its floral heart on its sleeve. As late spring blooms into summer, hundreds of miles of sidewalks explode with pink, white, red, and yellow, inviting onlookers to stop for a sniff or two. But to find the crown jewel, visitors must follow their nose up to Washington Park and wander the International Rose Test Garden. Roots run deep there, making it the best place to fully grasp (just watch out for thorns) the significance of the rosy moniker around ...

You wake up, a long week of work behind you. The sun is out and the songbirds are providing the perfect playlist for your morning. This is why we love the Pacific Northwest. That, and our incredible farmers markets.

Spending your Saturday or Sunday strolling the booths to load up on locally grown fruits and veggies is a beloved pastime. With the addition of hot food vendors, craft alcohol producers, florists, and more artisanal makers, the appeal extends to people visiting from out of town.

Whether you belong to a country club or only dust your clubs off once or twice a year, chances are there’s a golf course that you call home — a familiar fairway and greens that go easy on your approach game (most of the time).

But if you’re looking for a change of scenery, not to mention some of the best public courses in the Puget Sound, try these four. Oh sorry, FORE!

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 luck.

Let’s dig into some other food news.

On the shelves at Zupan’s Markets, you’ll find plenty of items that took time to reach their prime, like the Parmigiano Reggiano, aged for 24 months, or the diverse selection of fine wines from vintages long ago. So, next time you’re perusing the aisles, spend a moment or two to fully appreciate the longevity of a celebrated grocer with loyal clientele that has been serving the Portland area for 50 years.

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.

From the mountains to the lake, top-class food and art, you really could say Zurich speaks Seattle’s language (even more so if you understand German). And with the addition of a new direct flight from SeaTac to Switzerland’s largest city, courtesy of Edelweiss Air, easy travel translates to a summer of exploration in one of Europe’s most beautiful and cult...

The best salads are a bit like summer: filled with bright and flavorful produce and definitely not soggy. If you’re looking to toss that questionably healthy hodgepodge you made at home, lettuce point you in the right direction. And while we’re at it, here are some other fresh Seattle food finds to stick your fork into.

June starts this weekend and with it comes Pride Month, a time for celebration of love in all forms throughout the city. That includes food, of course. If you’re looking for somewhere to revel, Rhein Haus Seattle will host a “Bear-Garten” all month, offering poolside fun, photo-ops, frozen drinks, and more for all ages. Join the patio party on Saturday, June 7 — there’ll be music from DJ Alfonso Tan and rainbow Jell-O shots.

Here are some other bits of food news you’ll adore.

Relaxation and unique recreation await on the water with Seattle Sauna and Lake Union Hot Tub Boats.

Some would say Seattle’s food scene is at its best when the impact stretches beyond the immediate benefits of nourishment and taste.
That’s certainly the case at Cherry Street Farm, where Hip Hop is Green founder Keith Tuckets uses a shipping container hydroponic farm to help feed Seattle families, with future plans to educate kids about climate justic...

Summer on the Puget Sound is filled with certainties, like extra daylight for outdoor adventures or telling your friends “oh, I’ve always wanted to go to that” — the week after that happened. This year, it’s time to drop that all too common refrain and check out our favorite summer festivals in Seattle and beyond before the season runs out.
Explore our city’s rich cultural tapestry at Seattle Center Festál, a series of 25 free festivals that run through January, with celebrations including th...

The food scene in Seattle is fast-paced, and in the age of instant gratification the attention often shines on what’s fresh. But everyone has that favorite diamond in the rough, where the menu has been phenomenal for decades and the service feels like home, even though the appearance could use a little polish.

That’s where the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” (BHSR) grant program comes in. Members of the public and eligible owners can nominate a local business for exterior public-facing i...