Good Dim Sum is Rare in Seattle, But This Suburban Strip Mall Joint Nails It

Discover tasty (and adorable) dim sum in Edmonds.

Instagram-ready dim sum from Fashion Dim Sum.

Chelsea Lin

New Bellevue Arts Museum Exhibition Shows the Plight of Refugees

Artist Humaira Abid kicks off her first solo American art exhibit.

Humaira Abid with works in progress to be featured in her BAM solo exhibit.

Brian Miller

Tired of Closings? These Restaurants Are Here to Stay

Join us in celebrating big anniversaries for these local favorites.

This kind of view never gets old.

Chelsea Lin and Callie Little

Northwest Distillers Borrow European Traditions for Fall-Flavored Fruit Brandies

Local distillers are taking advantage of our state’s bounty by producing an array of fruit brandies.

Washington distillers are using local fruit to craft brandies including: (left to right) It’s 5 Artisan Distillery’s Cherry Brandy, Sidetrack Distillery’s Strawberry Brandy, Orcas Island Distillery’s Pear Brandy and San Juan Island Distillery’s Apple Eau

A.J. Rathbun

Fight for Artistic Freedom Against Government Repression Takes Seattle Stage

The Belarus Free Theatre’s "Burning Doors" is a portal to a world where art is a crime.

Maryna Yurevich, Maria Alyokhina and Siarhei Kvachonak in “Burning Doors,” September 28–October 1 at On the Boards.

Jim Demetre

Make a Statement in Your Home With These Stylish, Washington Barnwood Doors

Barn doors come gliding in from Gig Harbor.

Don Rees is your sliding-door man. Founder of Real Carriage Door Company (Gig Harbor, 9803 44th Ave. NW; 253.853.3815), he’s been in the home-building business for more than 30 years and has a knack for constructing impressive entrances. In today’s door world, reclaimed barnwood is the new black; some doors even come with a certificate…

Nia Martin

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Banff & Lake Louise

With two major events happening this fall, there’s plenty to eat, see and do in this charming town north of the border.

Photos courtesy of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism

Seattle Mag

These Are the Best Views in Seattle, So of Course They’re Stunning

Seattle looks even more beautiful from these incredible locations.

The sunset view from the Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center, the tallest building in Seattle.

Rebecca Ratterman

How Top Seattle Chefs Survive the Notoriously Brutal Restaurant Industry

Five chefs making creative contributions to the region's booming restaurant economy.

Shota Nakajima grew up in Seattle but moved to Osaka, Japan, at 18 to train under Yasuhiko Sakamoto. Nakajima appeared this season on Food Network’s Iron Chef Gauntlet, finishing fourth.

John Levesque

Thanks to a Direct Flight, This Breathtaking Wine Region is Within Easy Reach From Seattle

Make a quick getaway to surfing and wine paradise San Luis Obispo.

Wine country near San Luis Obispo brushes up against the central California Pacific coastline.

Jessica Yadegaran

New to Seattle? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

For the city’s thousands of new residents, Knute Berger offers a few tips on how to better enjoy life here.

Get a good view of the city from one of our parks, including Gas Works Park on Lake Union.

Knute Berger

The Breathtaking Scenery (and Exceptional Wine) of British Columbia

Duffey Lake Road takes you from Whistler to the Okanagan Valley, with natural beauty along the way.

Get an eyeful of Matier Glacier from Joffre Lake.

Jess Thomson