Marmite Marks the Triumphant Return of Seattle’s French Cuisine King

Thankfully, Bruce Naftaly of Le Gourmand couldn't stay out of the kitchen.

Spring radish soup with radish-top pesto and watermelon radishes.

Chelsea Lin

Seattle Storm’s Crystal Langhorne Has Serious Style On and Off the Court

The WNBA player and fashion blogger dishes on her fashion faves.

Crystal Langhorne of the Seattle Storm didn't fall for college life's sweatpants trappings.

Nia Martin

The Northwest Lakes and Beer We Love

In our July issue, we celebrate two of the Northwest's greatest treasures.

The cabins of Ross Lake Resort (seen in the distance) literally float on this lake in the North Cascades.

Rachel Hart

Gambling and Prostitution Might be Gone, But This Oregon Town is Still a Wild West Getaway

Saddle up for a weekend in a Western-themed town.

The Western-themed Hamley Steakhouse.

Max Rose

Seattle Libraries Reinvent Themselves in Digital Age

Today’s library system is reaching out to touch patrons in new ways, keeping our local libraries more relevant than ever.

Seattle librarian Toby Thomas, right, helps Ralph Cross, a resident of Tent City 5, with a Wi-Fi hot spot that’s available for check out.

Ambreen Ali

How the Ballard Locks Changed Seattle Forever

As we celebrate 100 years since the construction of the Ballard locks and ship canal, we look back on how carving out Seattle’s waterways forever reshaped our landscape and economy.

The site where the Ballard locks were to be built needed to be kept dry, so a cofferdam was erected around the construction area, seen in this photo taken in 1915.

Niki Stojnic, In partnership with Jennifer Ott, David Williams and the staff of HistoryLink

26 Best Lakeside Getaways in the Northwest

On both sides of our mountains, east and west, our Northwest lakes are inviting playgrounds perfect for a day trip or extended stay.

Diablo Lake at sunrise. The water's turquoise hue is the result of rock particles, ground into a fine "flour" by surrounding glaciers, that are suspended in the water and reflect light.

Seattle Magazine Staff

Fourth of July Fireworks Can be Terrifying for Dogs. Here’s How to Help

5 ways to keep your dog from freaking out over fireworks.

If you have a dog, you may already be worrying about the snap, crackle and pop that inevitably come with our Fourth of July holiday and send dogs cowering. “Dogs are afraid of the fireworks simply because they don’t know what they are,” says Aly DelaCoeur, a Seattle-based dog trainer and founder of the dog…

Max Rose

Hot New Installation at SAM Explores the Void

Tickets for the wildly anticipated exhibit lasted less than 24 hours.

Infinity mirrors explores the work of avant-garde artist and activist Yayoi Kusama, and the huge impact her infinity rooms have had during her career. These immersive spaces, lined with mirrored glass and reflecting light, give viewers the illusion of perpetually floating in space. Tickets sold out in a day. While Kusama’s infinity mirrors are at…

D. Scully

How Seattle Libraries Are Helping the Homeless

A new Seattle library service connects the homeless with resources.

The Central Library has a social service provider on site.

Ambreen Ali

For Creative Virtuoso Robin Layton, Home is Where Her Art Is

The Pulitzer-nominated photographer's Mount Baker Craftsman is an ode to her art.

A converted garage in her Mount Baker home is the setting of Robin Layton’s rustic studio where she crafts her found object art. The room is decked out in antique finds such as a leather mail bag and American flag

Nia Martin

The Best Washington Beers: Seattle Magazine’s Inaugural Beer Awards

Winners show it pays to think small as Washington’s beer scene goes big.

Icicle Brewing Company’s Crosscut Pilsner is a standout.

Kendall Jones

July 2017