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From Sharpie to Skin: Chloe Tyler's Artistry Transforms Monroe's Tattoo Scene

In downtown Monroe, Chloe Tyler has carved out a unique space where art and community come together to create something truly special. Since opening Medusa's Mark Tattoo in April 2024, Chloe has brought a distinctive blend of creativity and warmth to the local tattoo scene. But this isn't just a story about a shop; it's about a journey fueled by passion and a deep connection to the community.

Monroe, WA · 7d

Seattle magazine

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Best Seafood Restaurant: Ray’s Boathouse

Rooted in Ballard’s longstanding fishing community, Ray’s Boathouse captures everything that makes Northwest dining unique. Known for championing regional seafood such as Copper River Salmon, singing scallops, and Olympia oysters, Ray’s was the first Seattle restaurant to obtain its own wholesale fish-buyer’s license (in 1976), allowing it to purchase the freshest catch directly from local… The post Best Seafood Restaurant: Ray’s Boathouse appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Seattle, WA · 6d

425magazine.com

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Fragrance Boutique Planned for New Downtown Kirkland Condo Development

A niche fragrance boutique has signed a lease to open at the Central Peak Residences condominiums under construction in downtown Kirkland, the housing project’s developer and shop’s founder announced Tuesday. The Drydown, which was founded in Carlsbad, California, by University of Washington alumna and Seattle-area native Shaya Assareh,...

Kirkland, WA · 7d

hoodline.com

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Homegrown Sandwich Chain to Shutter Last Two Seattle-Area Shops, Ending 17-Year Run

Homegrown is preparing to close its final two sandwich shops, shuttering its downtown Seattle and Mercer Island locations and ending a 17-year run as a Seattle fast-casual chain. The company is also ending its catering services, which it had once planned to lean on as its stores business shrank. According...

Seattle, WA · 8d

Seattle magazine

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Best Sandwich Shop: MEAN Sandwich

Fresh mint on a corned beef sandwich tells you everything you need to know about MEAN Sandwich. It’s playful, creative, and not particularly interested in doing things the expected way. The Ballard shop’s namesake layers thick-cut griddled corned beef with house- made yellow mustard, pickled red cabbage, and mint. There’s also a Hama Hama oyster… The post Best Sandwich Shop: MEAN Sandwich appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Seattle, WA · 6d

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This Washington Bookstore Hides A Cozy Café Where Families Eat Lunch Surrounded By Thousands Of Used Books

A neighborhood bookstore where you can sit down for a full lunch in the back, then wander out to hunt for a new mystery? Yes, please. It also stays open from 9 am to 9 pm, every single day of the week. The shelves mix new titles with used ones....

Seattle, WA · 8d

hoodline.com

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J-Pod Orcas Spotted Off West Point While Heading South

A group of Southern Resident killer whales from J-Pod cruised past West Point on Wednesday afternoon after a long stretch swimming south. The sighting put the endangered orcas right at the edge of Elliott Bay, within view of Seattle's waterfront. Whales Spotted Steadily Southbound Before Reaching West Point. Naturalist Kersti...

Seattle, WA · 6d

southsoundmag.com

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13 Northwest Dining Options for Thanksgiving

Wanting to avoid the hassle of at-home cooking on Thanksgiving and make the most of either takeout or dine-in options? Here are 10 choices in the area — a handful here in the South Sound and a few others elsewhere — worth considering. Woven Seafood & Chophouse. Skip...

Woodinville, WA · 8d

travelmag.com

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10 Washington Bakeries Baking Fresh Bread, Flaky Pastries And Cinnamon Rolls Every Morning

One Washington bakery unlocks its doors at 5:30 a.m., and its cinnamon rolls make beating the sunrise feel completely reasonable. That’s a state that takes breakfast very seriously. A mountain-town bakery works out of a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. Then there’s a spot selling sourdough cinnamon rolls big enough to...

Washington · 7d

hoodline.com

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Mercer Island's Award-Winning Crawlspace Gastropub Expands to Woodinville

Crawlspace Gastropub, the Mercer Island spot known for its Korean fried chicken wings and wagyu burgers, is expanding with a second location in progress at The Yard at Harvest Woodinville. The restaurant, owned by Jason and Robin Farrish, has racked up a string of local awards since opening, and the new Woodinville space is expected to do double duty as both a dining room and a central kitchen for the growing operation.

Woodinville, WA · 8d

The Stranger

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The 10 Best Things I Ate in the Seattle Area in 2026

I keep this ongoing list in a 42-page Google doc all year long. It’s really just a personal food diary, and it’s for my own pleasure that I curate it and share it with you. What does best mean in this application? Delicious, sure! But also brilliant, astonishing,...

Seattle, WA · 7d

Chronicle

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Sound Transit launches new pet policy for light rail, Sounder trains

Pets are now allowed on Sound Transit rides, including the agency's light rail and Sounder trains, during a new pet policy pilot program. During the pilot, which will last through spring, riders will be able to bring their dogs on a short leash — if they are well behaved — or in a carrier, the transportation agency said. Cats and other small pets must be in secure carriers.

Seattle, WA · 8d

KOMO News

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Seattle's oyster season is here, and there's a lot to shell-ebrate

As fall arrives and the air turns crisp, it's prime time for PNW oysters. While farmed oysters are available year-round, Washington’s wild oyster season traditionally peaks from September through April, the classic months with an R. In Seattle, those months feel like a celebration. Oyster bars brim with cold...

Seattle, WA · 8d

westseattleblog.com

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Scenes from West Seattle Thriftway’s 2026 Holiday Taste

It’s the tastiest day of the year at West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor) – the Holiday Taste event, to help you decide what to serve for holiday meals and celebrations. Until 7 pm, the store welcomes you to try samples from not only visiting vendors but also...

Seattle, WA · 6d

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This November, Sugo Hand Roll Bar opens a 54-seat Lynnwood flagship; in December 2026, the Seattle-born concept will add a private 12-seat omakase room

If you’ve queued for a hand roll near Pike Place Market, Sugo Hand Roll Bar is about to make the trip north worthwhile. The Seattle-born concept opens its biggest location yet in Lynnwood on Saturday, November 7, with a 42-seat hand roll bar that the restaurant bills as the largest of its kind in the world.

Lynnwood, WA · 8d

KOMO News

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Alaska Airlines plans permanent job cuts in Renton, SeaTac and Spokane

SEATAC, Wash. — Alaska Airlines is set to reduce its workforce at several Western Washington locations at the end of the year. According to a federal notice dated Oct. 30, the airline informed the Employment Security Department that job cuts are planned at its facilities in Renton, Seattle, and Spokane.

Seatac, WA · 8d

PNW is for Adventure

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Portland’s biggest bookstore covers a full city block, and two other West Coast shops win the rainy day another way

A bookstore the size of a city block, a former truck garage lined with cedar shelves, and a seaside shop on the Mendocino coast: three places to wait out the rain. The post Portland’s biggest bookstore covers a full city block, and two other West Coast shops win the rainy day another way appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Seattle, WA · 7d

Yahoo!

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The Seattle Restaurant Anthony Bourdain Called 'A Holy Place'

Anthony Bourdain spent many years of his life highlighting underrated restaurants across the globe, but some of his favorites were closer to home in the United States. While his frequent visits to restaurants up and down the East Coast led Bourdain to discover that the best cheesesteak isn't from Philly, his visits to the Pacific Northwest caused him to find a restaurant that he considers to be a one-of-a-kind sandwich shop in the heart of Seattle: Salumi.

Seattle, WA · 12d