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The Best of Seattle in 2019
A few of our favorite things
By Lauren Alexander, Andrew Hoge, Daria Kroupoderova, Chelsea Lin, Jorn Peterson, Ariel Shearer and Gemma Wilson December 23, 2019
This article originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the December 2019 issue as part of our Best of 2019 cover story. Click here to subscribe.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens… just kidding. This account of our 2019 highlights features none of Julie Andrews’ favorite things (though crisp apple strudel sounds like the perfect antidote to most of the year’s doom and gloom). What we’ve put together is a collection of top hits that includes everything from our favorite museum opening and best meals to the coolest innovations and Seattleites to make the news this year. Add your favorites to the conversation by tagging us on social media @seattlemag.
Favorite Light Show: September 7 Lighting Storm
Favorite Restaurateur: Melissa Miranda
Favorite Dishes: Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Lin’s 10 Best Bites of 2019
Favorite Way to Chill: CBD Trend
Favorite People: Seattleites We Love
Favorite Museum Opening and New Art Space
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