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Seattle lifestyle, issues, and opinion. Editor’s Note: This series is a partnership between Seattle magazine and Greater Seattle Partners, designed to recognize some of the region’s boldest Uncommon Thinkers — the inventors, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are transforming communities and driving positive change throughout the world.
Best New Restaurant - Seattle magazine
2 days ago · Acclaimed fine-dining establishment Canlis is among only a dozen restaurants across the country on a new, exclusive list aimed at high-end travelers who enjoy upscale dining experiences. The Seattle restaurant, led by executive chef Aisha Ibrahim, is part of Taste Club, a first-of-its-kind dining and global luxury travel club. Memberships ...
Seattle Earns Place on ‘America’s Best Cities’ Ranking
Jul 4, 2024 · Seattle has landed at No. 9 on a prestigious ranking of America’s Best Cities for 2024. Branding and advisory company Resonance analyzed extensive economic data, user-generated reviews, social media, and online activity in determining the “livability, lovability, and prosperity” of 100 cities across America. The study is focused on ...
Seattle: Again The Place To Be - Seattle magazine
Mar 27, 2024 · Tourists are slowly returning to King County. Visit Seattle released preliminary figures for 2023 at its annual meeting Wednesday, and found that the region hosted 37.8 million visitors last year, an 8.9% increase from 2022. That’s just 10% less than in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. “We expect that 2024 will be the year where we see overall volumes return to or exceed 2019 ...
Seattle Culture - Seattle magazine
A roundup of Halloween-worthy movies and video games set in the Pacific Northwest. There’s a reason horror loves the Pacific Northwest — Seattle’s gloom turns every downtown street and quiet suburb into a scene from a thriller. From the dark, hidden passageways of the Underground to ferry rides one fog bank away from a nightmare, here’s ...
Arts & Culture Archives - Seattle magazine
After more than 50 years of screenings in the U District, the Grand Illusion Cinema is losing its lease. The historic arthouse, which has been a staple of Seattle’s film scene since 1970, will have to move from its 1403 N.E. 50th St. location by February 2025 — but it’s not the end of the story…. Sarah Stackhouse.
It Starts Here - Seattle magazine
Jan 11, 2024 · Seattle has momentum heading into 2024. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2024 issue of Seattle magazine. At a recent event, a woman who had just returned to Seattle after years away lamented what she saw: Tents serving as shelter for those without homes. Cardboard houses. Fires and trash in the street.
Seattle’s Neighborhoods: Creating Purpose and Place
Mar 8, 2024 · In more than three decades as a journalist, I’ve never yelled “stop the press.” But I will say “hot off the press,” which leads me to the new issue of Seattle magazine.. In our March/April issue, we continue on our mission to elevate and celebrate Seattle’s position as a world-class city by emphasizing one of our unique strengths: our neighborhoods.
The Numbers Point to a Downtown Seattle Recovery
Sep 20, 2024 · Downtown Seattle continues its recovery from the pandemic. Visit Seattle says downtown Seattle hotels sold 403,000 rooms in August, the second-highest monthly total since March 2020. More than 3 million unique visitors came downtown — that’s 96% of August 2019 numbers, and a 6% increase year over year. The Downtown Seattle Association also ...
The Upside of Downtown Seattle
According to the State of Downtown report, more than 336,000 jobs are based downtown, or 54% of the city’s total employment.Weekday worker foot traffic averaged about 80,000 per day last year, 33% higher than in 2022. A record 1.7 million passengers passed through downtown during last year’s cruise season on 291 sailings.