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Gabe Guarente

Senior City Editor

Gabe is based in Seattle (originally from New Jersey), and has previously been a food writer at Eater, a sports reporter, and a YA graphic novelist. You’ll probably find him scouting out the latest restaurant in town on the weekends, or strolling around the streets of White Center with his feisty pup, Armando.

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City
Your Guide to the 2024 Primary Election in Seattle
We’ve compiled all you need to know — from where to find ballot boxes to how register to vote — with a round up of what is featured on the ballot.
August 5, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
The 32 Bar and Grill in Northgate's glass-covered bar filled with different kinds of pucks.
Food
Themed bars in Seattle that will spice up your night life
These themed bars and clubs in Seattle take “dress to impress” to a whole new level.
July 25, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of attendees looking at a Seattle Art Fair gallery
Culture
What to look for at the 2024 Seattle Art Fair
Check out local artists’ new works, network with other creatives, and celebrate art works with the annual Seattle Art Fair.
July 22, 2024
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The front of Chief Sealth high school in Seattle, WA with the school's color and logo on the facade.
City
15 school districts in the Seattle area
From Bellevue to Bainbridge, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the districts in and around Seattle.
July 11, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of a hot dog with onions, relish, ketchup, and cream cheese
Culture
History of the Seattle Dog
Cream cheese and meat go together like peanut butter and jelly.
July 3, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A colorfully plated vegan dish topped with flower petals
Food
Where to find great vegan and vegetarian eats in Seattle
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Seattle.
June 30, 2024
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London Gibson
Ridgewood Bottle and Tap has frosés all day.
Food
11 Seattle spots to get refreshing boozy slushies
Stay frosty, my friends.
June 24, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
People attending the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade commandeering a large leopard-like puppet
Culture
Dos and Don’ts for the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
From local vendors to nude cyclists, the Fremont Fair draws visitors from near and far to kick off the start of summer.
June 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
An artist emerges from a body of water cloaked in a red chador
Arts
New Seattle Asian Art Museum exhibit has ‘mythic’ proportions
‘Hybrid Skin, Mythical Presence’ are performance works from Tacoma-based artist Anida Yoeu Ali.
May 31, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
Farmers markets in and around Seattle
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets across King County.
April 30, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
Variety of chickens in their pen
Real Estate
How to raise chickens in your backyard
Fresh eggs, every day.
March 29, 2024
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Ben McBee
The sign outside Mutual Fish Co. on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle
Business
Answered: Which closed Seattle businesses do you miss the most?
Gone, but not forgotten.
February 26, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
The Pike Place Market sign at sunset with street lights on and a man walking toward the market in a hooded sweatshirt.
Culture
City Editor Gabe’s favorite stories from SEAtoday
From red goo in Wallingford to Sue Bird’s swan song.
February 26, 2024
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Culture
Emerald City Comic Con is ready to geek out
Here’s what to do and who to see.
February 26, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
More than a dozen razor clams laid out on a beach as someone displays two in their hands next to a shovel
Travel and Outdoors
What to know about razor clam digging in Western Washington
Clam guns are a-blazin’ now.
February 22, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
An old fashioned car carries Seattle SuperSonics coach Lenny Wilkens during a victory parade in 1979
Sports
Mayor Harrell and Kevin Durant get Sonics comeback talk going again
Let’s check the buzz-o-meter.
February 22, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A black and white photo of Quincy Jones in a jacket and tie surrounded by members of the Garfield High marching band
Culture
All that jazz: How Quincy Jones got his start in Seattle
The Garfield High alum played for the likes of Billie Holiday when he was a teenager.
February 20, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Two roller derby skaters get close to each other on the track
Sports
Seattle’s Rat City Roller Derby celebrates 20th anniversary
The Rat is back and playing in Edmonds.
February 20, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A king cake with yellow, purple, and green sprinkles and white icing.
Events
Celebrate Mardi Gras at these local events
Join these restaurants, bars, and businesses around Greenville, SC to celebrate Mardis Gras, from New Orelans-inspired food and drinks to live music.
February 18, 2024
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Kyle Steadings
A view of two small gray buildings on a wooden patio space. The building on the right has a sign that says "Estelita's Library," with a raised fist lined with pink
Culture
Estelita’s Library finishes up expansion project
Sawhorse Revolution helped build a new restroom and storage space for the community library.
February 16, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A Light Rail train sits at a station near landscaping and construction above a garage on a clear, sunny day. In the background is the skyline of Bellevue, WA.
City
The Eastside’s Light Rail line plans to launch on April 27
It will run from South Bellevue to Redmond Technology.
February 16, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A locker room with the Sounders FC logo on the ceiling in light green and purple lighting around the lockers
Sports
Sounders reveal fancy new training digs in Renton
The Sounders FC Center at Longacres will contain all of the franchise’s soccer operations.
February 14, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A sign that shows an llustration of a large building — underneath, lettering says "Seattle Inscape: History. Arts. Culture."
City
How locals can show a landmark building some love
Historic Seattle’s Heart Bombing event is at the Inscape Arts and Cultural Center this year.
February 12, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Pedestrians walk around the street near Pike Place Market with the famous red sign in the background
Culture
Walking trends in Seattle
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Seattle compares.
February 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A king cake with green, purple, and gold decorations.
Food
Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Seattle
King cakes, crawfish, and party music.
February 9, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A rainbow appears in the sky above buildings in the downtown Seattle area with an area that has scooters and orange traffic cones
City
Seattle hops up Milken’s Best Performing Cities rankings
We’re now at No. 24, leaping up 10 spots from 2023.
February 8, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A poster for the Black History Month Museum on the front of the Columbia City Theater
History
The Call to Conscience Black History Month museum has a message
Rainier Avenue Radio is hosting the pop-up throughout February at the Columbia City Theater.
February 8, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of a bar with dark green paint and a TV showing Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm in action.
Bars
Where to party in Seattle for the Super Bowl
Get specials and cheer along with Taylor.
February 6, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A grassy playfield sits in the middle of an urban area in the Central District, Seattle with residences and other fields around it.
City
Why the Garfield Super Block project means thinking big
The Central District’s community gathering space could be a model for the rest of Seattle.
February 6, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Three employees at Ezell's Famous Chicken hold up biscuits and a pie in front of the restaurant's menu.
Food
Ezell’s Famous Chicken celebrates its 40th anniversary
The restaurant is giving to charity and bringing back retro unis to mark the occasion.
February 2, 2024
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