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Let the Springtimes Roll: Recipes for the Season

It’s time to celebrate Spring and all the bounty that comes along with it.

A Perfect Seattle Stopover for Cruise Lovers

Hello Seattle cruise people! It’s time for Love this? Try That: Seattle edition.

Your Epic Guide to a PNW Summer Road Trip

Here’s our guide for the coolest places to stop on a road trip in the PNW.

8 Music Festivals Locals Love

Need some live music in your life? This is our number one festival list for the spring, summer, and fall months ahead from EDM to NOLA’s best brass bands.

Seattle for Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts

From mountaineers to tech whizzes, Seattle draws ‘em all in. Our newest hit list speaks to the extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts among us.

The Best of Belltown: A Neighborhood Spotlight

The Belltown neighborhood in Seattle shines with a distinctive personality.

The Best Summer Destinations in America

Here are the best cities to visit this summer for perfect weather, outdoor activities and beaches.

How to Visit Europe Without Leaving the States

Europe is always on the mind but the next best thing could be in your home state or a short flight away. These U.S. destinations have the flavors, sounds and history of Bavaria, France, Italy and Spain.

Cozy Up to Chef Applin’s Duck Bolognese

Looking for a comfort food with a gourmet touch? Try this hearty duck bolognese recipe courtesy of Outlier's Executive Chef, Shawn Applin.

4 Essential Cocktail Recipes to Try

Get ready to mix, shake and stir with these 4 essential cocktail recipes from our bar team pros.

Five Engagement Party Trends We’re Falling For

Here’s how to celebrate your engagement in style.

Seven U.S. Metros Having a Moment

Garnering national attention for reasons artistic, innovative and delicious, these seven U.S. cities rise to the top of our 2020 travel bucket list.

Coolest Places to Travel with Kids

From the best beaches for families to family spring and summer vacation ideas, the best places to travel with kids come in cool shapes, sizes, and destinations.

Kimpton Directors of Pet Relations: It’s a Dog’s Life

Some of our most popular employees have a tendency to drool and lie down on the job. But that's only because our Directors of Pet Relations are canines.

6 of the Coolest Women-Led Businesses

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a visit to these amazing women-owned and run businesses.

One Perfect Weekend: Girlfriend Getaway to Seattle

Looking for some quality time with your gal pals? From boutiques to bars, clubs to spas, here's a fab weekend itinerary for a girlfriend getaway to Seattle.

A Taste of History in Downtown Seattle

Get up close and personal with Seattle’s fascinating past.

5 Self-Care Tips to Keep the Spirit of Pride Going Year-Round

Here are five tips for year-round self-care, self-love, and self-celebration.

Tastemaker Spotlight: Q&A with Marcia Kimpton, Director of “Bardo Blues”

Daughter of founder Bill Kimpton debuts her first feature film.

Cooking with Aphrodisiacs: 3 Valentine’s Day Recipes

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and there’s no better way to win hearts than through the tastebuds. Get in the mood with these 4 ingredients that are all-star culinary aphrodisiacs.

Northern Lights: Fresh Nordic-Inspired Recipes

Delicately smoked fish, hints of caraway and flavorful bursts of dill... here are a few ways to incorporate Nordic flavors into your cuisine.

Well-Traveled: Global Recipes + Rising Spices

Make your cuisine as worldly as your bucket list with flavors and ingredients that span the globe.

Recipe: Oysters with Champagne Mignonette

Learn how to make the quintessential oyster toping, champagne mignonette, with this recipe from Shaker + Spear's Executive Chef, Carolynn Spence.

4 Ceviche + Poke Recipes You Need this Summer

Turn tonight's dinner prep into a no-cook affair with our chefs' best fresh ceviche and poke recipes. Just dice, mix, chill... and dinner's done!

Standing Apart: Outlier Opened in Downtown Seattle

Global flavors come to life in fresh ways at Seattle's new hot spot, Outlier.

6 Can’t-Miss Races

Shorter than a marathon but long enough to get your sweat on, these 7 fun runs will keep you moving even when you're on the road.

Beautiful Expressions: Arts & Theater in Seattle

Seattle is a powerhouse of arts and culture. From dance and theater to galleries and museums, the options abound - here are our suggestions.

Car-less in the PNW

No car, no problem: in the eco-friendly Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of other options for both urban and natural exploring.

How to Find Alternative Souvenirs

T-shirts and postcards are classic, but we think it's worth going the extra mile to find something special on your next trip.

3 Cocktails to Spice Up Your Holiday Party

Turn up the volume on your next holiday party with these crowd-pleasing cocktails and punches. Spiced grenadine, vermouth or apple cider - it's up to you!

Chefs’ Picks: Kitchen Essentials

Kimpton chefs spill the beans on the tools that make their kitchens flexible, creative and fully pro.

4 Bachelor Party Ideas That Aren’t Vegas

Alright fellas, time to think beyond The Strip. Today we’re coming at you with tips for planning a unique bachelor party.

Music to Our Ears: Summertime Fests in the PNW

Summer’s here in the PacNW! We're heading outside to get down to a curated roundup of Portland and Seattle music festivals.

A Kid-Perfect Seattle Summer: From Science to Starfish

Plan a trip that will launch your family into Seattle's urban excitement and natural beauty.

At the Helm of Shaker + Spear: Welcoming Chef Carolynn Spence

At Seattle’s Shaker + Spear, we’re elated to welcome Executive Chef Carolynn Spence to the Kimpton team.

A Cheerful & Heartwarming Holiday Tradition

We at Kimpton believe in extending kindness whenever we can. In the spirit of sharing the warm-fuzzies, read all about a tradition that our hotels in Seattle and Portland always do this time of year.

6 Holiday Eggnog Recipes That Wow

These festive concoctions are anything but traditional and will win over skeptics and fans alike. Cheers!

Let It Glow: Best Holiday Lights From Coast to Coast

It isn't the holidays without that dazzle. You don't need to look far to find it. Holiday lights shows are springing up everywhere, from the Alexandria harbor to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

#WineWednesday: Best Under-the-Radar Wine

You don't know it yet. But you'll love it. Get introduced to the unsung hero of wines. Hint: It's dry, fruity and comes from France.

4 Healthy Recipes With Fall & Winter Veggies

Veggies are having a moment. Our chefs show you how to do magic with Guinness and leeks in a soup, dial up the comfort factor with sweet potato gnocchi, and evoke the flavors of fall with a squash, zucchini, corn and asparagus salad.

Martinis 101 — More Boozing Like Bond + Recipes

In Part II in a series, Kimpton's National Manager of Bar Education Mike Ryan serves up more martini goodness -- from ordering advice to serving etiquette to the answer to the old gin-versus-vodka debate.

How to Host an Elevated Potluck — So Easy!

Football season is back -- and parties should be more than chips and dip. Wow your company with unexpected apps, beyond-ordinary spreads, and lots of cheers. These recipes from Kimpton chefs will up your potluck.

The Wildest Places to Take Yoga Classes in the U.S.

"Om" on a boat? Child's pose in a church? In honor of National Yoga Month and our love of yoga, we show you 6 weird, wild and wonderful places where you can take a class.

Biking Seattle: Pedal Power Rules in the Emerald City

Biking Seattle is a safe, efficient way to explore the city. Check out these handy resources from our expert at PUBLIC bikes for the latest on Seattle's two-wheeled revolution.

#WineWednesday: Sending Wine Back at a Restaurant

All eyes at the table are on you as the server pours you a sip of wine. So what happens if you don't like it? We ask one of our experts: When is sending wine back at a restaurant OK?

Beyond the Treadmill: Unique Travel Workouts at Kimpton

Finding time to exercise when you're on the road can be hard. That's why many of our hotels offer unique travel workouts that just might be a high point of your trip.

Burger Bucket List: 5 of America’s Best Burgers

Don’t settle for a mediocre burger when traveling. Check a perfect patty off your list with a collection of America’s best burgers.

Sipping in Seattle: 6 Spots for Washington Wine Tasting

Washington State has cellars, tasting rooms and wineries galore but where do you start? Hotel Vintage's wine concierge, Lara, has her top picks.

Healthy Eats: Summer Superfood Recipes

Empty calories and junk food lurk around every corner this time of year. So check out these summer superfood recipes starring some of the season's tastiest ingredients.

Simple Summer Recipes to Wow Your Party Guests

James Beard Award–winning chef Caprial Pence from Seattle's Bookstore Bar & Café keeps it fresh and easy with these simple summer recipes for your patio party.

Fitness Meets Fun at Alexis Hotel in Seattle

Break a sweat at Kimpton's Alexis Hotel with a bouldering wall, kettlebells, monkey bars and jump ropes in their new Functional Fitness Room.

Welcoming the Summer Solstice

When summer solstice beckons, there's creative ways to celebrate from party-planning to free-spirited street fairs.

Bar Educator Mike Ryan Drafts His Fave Spring Beers

Mike Ryan is Kimpton's National Manager of Bar Education, and no, you can't have his job. But he will share with you his favorite spring beers this season.

Kimpton Palladian Hotel – A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Seattle

Set in a historic building with modern amenities and inspired design, our new Kimpton hotel in Seattle is open for business. Say hello to Palladian.

Six Under-the-Radar, Cool Neighborhoods to Explore

Looking to avoid the tourist crowd? Check out these six cool neighborhoods from around the country where you can hang with the locals.

Introducing our #WineWednesday Videos

Welcome to our #WineWednesday video series. The first Wednesday of every month, we’ll be uncorking a video that will offer a quick tip on the world of wine.

Chef Walter Pisano: The Great Grappa Guide

Don't know your pomace from your grappa? Chef Walter Pisano of Tulio Ristorante in Seattle is a grappa guru, sharing his knowledge of this uniquely Italian drink.

America’s Best Urban Running Trails

Discover a local perspective while traveling — and burn calories — by going for a jog on one of these five top urban running trails.

Whisky Tasting at Seattle’s Bookstore Bar & Café

With 70 single-malt Scotch whiskies and more than 50 American bourbons and whiskies on hand, whisky tasting at Seattle’s Bookstore Bar & Café is definitely a top-shelf experience.

Popping the Top on a New Hotel Vintage Seattle

After a top-to-bottom renovation, Seattle’s Hotel Vintage Park is uncorking a whole new look — and a new name.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Carless in Seattle

When visiting any city you want to act like a local, right? In Seattle, that means getting outside.

A Toast to Love: Valentine Cocktails

We know the importance of chocolate … and of a great cocktail. So our bar stars have whipped up some chocolaty creations that could have come straight out of an Oompa Loompa test kitchen.

Denver vs. Seattle (Monaco Edition)

Excitement is building, nerves are jangling, pulses are pounding. It’s Denver vs. Seattle for all the marbles in the Big Game

The Votes are In

Nearly 80,000 discerning travelers voted in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers’ Poll and we’re thrilled to let you know that a bunch of our properties made the cut.

Holiday Helper — Thanksgiving Recipes

Part 1: Appetizers and Side Dishes
We asked some of our chefs for a few recipes that will have all eyes focused on your fabulous meal and not on the dust bunnies in the corner.

Seattle, Here We Come (Again)

Let’s face it — any city that can produce both Jimi Hendrix and Nordstrom has to have something special going on. Must be something in the water, because there’s a lot of it there … or maybe it’s the coffee.

Fave Flavors for Fall

Sure, summer gets all the attention with its gaudy fruits and bountiful produce. But what about the fall season?

The Sporting Life

If you can’t get enough of batting, base running, tackling, passing, swishing, swooshing and checking, this is truly the most wonderful time of the year.

Dive Into National Aquarium Month

You travel in summer to hit the beach. This June, take a break from sandcastles and build plans around another kind of water adventure: National Aquarium Month.

Seattle’s Tulio Restaurant is Sweet on Grappa

Got grappa? Tulio restaurant in Seattle does. In fact, it has a grappa list 40 varietals strong.

Cozy Up to Kimpton Fireplaces

Winter is in full swing and we thought you might appreciate a warm-up. So gather ’round – Kimpton fireplaces are at your roasty-toasty service.

Jason McClure’s Beer Salted Caramels

New Year’s diet or no diet, we think everyone deserves a sweet treat now and then.

Walter Pisano Chats About 20 Years of Tulio

In honor of our latest spotlight about knife skills, we caught up with a pretty sharp cookie: Executive Chef Walter Pisano of Tulio Ristorante in Seattle.

Hotel Monaco Seattle Gets a Stunning New Look

We never doubted that Hotel Monaco Seattle and its fun amenities had staying power. And today, with the unveiling of a stunning renovation, its future is so bright you’ve got to wear shades.

Mother’s Day Brunches from Coast to Coast

If you’re still looking for a way to make the occasion special, you’re in luck: Here’s a sampling of what we have happening.

Let’s Celebrate Earth Week!

During Earth Week – which starts today! – our hotels and restaurants show the environment even more affection with everything from eco-focused events to sustainable-minded menus.

Cruise Concierges Debut in Seattle

When Disney Cruise Line announced it would begin sailing from Seattle to Alaska, we decided to step in and do a little cruise control.

An Artful Package at Seattle’s Alexis Hotel

When it comes to matters of the art, Alexis Hotel in Seattle could go on and on.

Cocktails We Love for Valentine’s Day

These cocktails – gathered from Kimpton’s lounge, bar and restaurant menus across the country – are festively red and known to set the mood for romance.

Jason McClure’s Garlic-Sherry Mushrooms

The appetizer is inspired by Chef Jason’s trips to Europe, where Spain has quickly risen to the top of his favorite places to explore and dine.

Bright Lights, Big City: Seattle

Sky’s the limit when it comes to Seattle’s brilliant holiday lights display.

Why Our Chefs Can’t Wait for Fall

It was nice knowing you, summer. While we hate to cut our relationship short (we know you aren’t over until September 23), we are already turning our thoughts to what the next season will bring.

How to Make “The Last Word” Cocktail

If you’re looking for a change from the old Long Island iced tea routine, Damien Lynch, the cocktail crafter at Library Bistro & Bookstore Bar in Seattle, is here to punch things up.