Seattle-Based Service Helps Quiz Your Way to Beautiful Home Decor

A local startup aims to take the stress out of outfitting your home

EASY LIVING: Attention indecisive types: Spruce Up will help you put together a cohesive, stylish home look

Sydney Gladu

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

This hike takes you from a beginner hiker to alpine expert

It’s the peak of summer—all those spring and early summer hikes prepared you for the main season of hiking. This month, try Denny Creek to Melakwa Lakes for a hike that takes you from beginner hiker to alpine expert in just under nine miles round trip. The first part of the hike is flat and…

Hilary Meyerson

Must List: Fourth of July Celebrations, Seattle Street Food Festival, Search Party

Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events

There’s plenty of flag-waving at Bainbridge Island’s July 4 parade

Lauren Alexander, Gavin Borchert & Sydney Gladu

Your Seattle Restaurant Questions Answered: First Date Spots, Best Bakeries and Bagels

Plus: Wineries, Central American food and quintessential Seattle spots

Bakery Nouveau’s delicious treats

Seattle magazine Staff

Best Summertime Drinks for Everyone

The top 10 refreshing beverages, with and without alcohol, to enjoy now

One of Rachel’s Ginger Beer floats

A.J. Rathbun & Chelsea Lin

5 Seattle Food Vendors You Must Try This Farmers’ Market Season

Now that we’re in the thick of farmers’ market season, these are the food vendor bites you shouldn’t miss

Sam, Zachary and Seth Pacleb of the sibling-run Brothers & Co. have earned a reputation for creative takes on ramen and tacos

Lena Beck

Seattle’s First Plant Truck Is Cruising the Streets All Summer Long

Move over, food trucks. The next big thing is a plant shop on wheels

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE: Look for Pili the plant truck at fests and markets this summer

Sydney Gladu

AIA Home of Distinction: Couple Makes Light the Focal Point in This View Ridge Remodel

A View Ridge couple rebuild their hillside home to let the sunshine in

ALL DECKED OUT: Homeowners Tom and Amy Gaffney rebuilt their 1939 home to bring more light in; the deck, which looks over Lake Washington, is one of the couple’s favorite spots to hang out in the summer

Jennifer Pinto

Eastern Oregon Offers Backcountry Bliss at Minam River Lodge

The lodge is open from late May through mid-October

EASY RIDERS: Guests at Minam River Lodge can arrange for horseback rides; it’s also one way to get to and from the lodge

Danielle Centoni

This Week Then: Six Seattle Area Bridges Celebrate Birthdays

Plus: All aboard the Suffrage Special

University Bridge, 1927

Alan Stein

ArtsWest’s ‘The Last World Octopus Wrestling Champion’: Review

Justin Huertas’ latest is a coming of age tale that wraps you up

From left to right: Rachel Guyer-Mafune as Lee, Tyler Rogers as David, Christian Quinto as Lee’s brother Todd, Porscha Shaw as Nia, and Corinna Lapid Munter as Grace, Lee’s mom in ‘The Last Octopus Wrestling Champion’

Niki Stojnic

Must List: Seattle Pride Celebrations, Arts in Nature Festival, Negroni Week