Welcome to the weekend! From new foodie finds to the return of a beloved cinema, here’s the latest on things to do in the Seattle area.
Eats and drinks
- A Burien slice shop, which has earned rave reviews from customers, pizza geeks and Seattle food celebrity J. Kenji López-Alt, is expanding to Seattle on Friday. Be one of the first to try it out!
- Try one of these five new notable drinking spots on the Eastside, including a mega sports bar by the waterfront, a nanobrewery and wine-tasting rooms.
Movies and TV
- It’s a new year and a favorite movie house is back: Cinerama, now known as SIFF Cinema Downtown. Here’s what it’s like to revisit it, then dine out at another Seattle classic just a few blocks away.
- Whether you’re heading to Cinerama or another theater, check out what our reviewers thought of the book industry satire “American Fiction” and other recent releases.
- From Marvel Studios’ latest limited series to international cinema, here’s what to watch on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu this month.
Books
- January brings a number of splashy new-in-paperback releases, including two romance novels, a memoir and a thriller. Here’s what to read next.
Outdoors and travel
- You’ve likely heard the hype around Seattle over “The Boys in the Boat.” If you’re a crew newbie who wants to try rowing, here’s how to get started in Seattle.
Lifestyle
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