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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Real Estate

Hot Homes: Amazon’s birthplace highlights area’s vast change

Jeff Bezos launched a little online bookselling biz from this Bellevue pad’s garage in 1994 — and the home is for sale again.

February 2, 2024

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What new Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald needs to do right away

We have tips to get in the good graces of locals.

January 31, 2024

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Events

What to see at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle

There are features, indies, and workshops for all ages.

January 31, 2024

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Real Estate

2024 predictions for Nashville real estate

Real estate experts explain what Nashville home buyers should know and predict whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2024.

January 30, 2024

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Business

New and coming-soon businesses to Seattle

As Seattle continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.

January 29, 2024

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City

How Seattleites can train to be a Master Composter

We’ve got all the dirt.

January 25, 2024

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Culture

Bridge Artists in Residence program goes to new heights

Local artists created data visualizations while working at the Fremont and University bridges.

January 25, 2024

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Food

Tampa Bay boasts one semifinalist in the 2024 James Beard Awards

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. Webb’s City Cellar from St. Pete was named to the list.

January 25, 2024

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Food

2024 James Beard Award semi-finalists from North Texas

The semi-finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24.

January 25, 2024

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Food

Seattle’s 10 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2024

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24.

January 24, 2024

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Food

Ramen del Barrio, Bufalina, and six other Austin restaurants nominated for a James Beard Award

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. Here are eight Austin spots that made the list.

January 24, 2024

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Restaurants

2024 James Beard Award semifinalists from San Antonio

See which Alamo City chefs and restaurants made the list

January 24, 2024

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Food

Lakeland’s local restaurant picks for the James Beard Awards

Lakeland’s restaurants are deserving of recognition — see who our readers think deserves a prestigious James Beard Award next year.

January 24, 2024

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Food

2024 James Beard Award semifinalists from Columbia

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. City Limits Barbeque, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, and Lula Drake Wine Parlour from Columbia were named to the list.

January 24, 2024

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Play

New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego

Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

January 23, 2024

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Live

2024 Predictions for Lexington Real Estate

Learn about current trends in Lexington’s real estate market.

January 23, 2024

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City

How to report potholes in Nashville

Help out the city by reporting these street blemishes.

January 22, 2024

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Culture

The Seattle Wedding Show struts down the aisle again

Local businesses — from florists to DJs to videographers — are ready to brainstorm ideas for that special bash.

January 19, 2024

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City

What’s up with the oranges on the shores of Gas Works Park?

A Reddit mystery deepens.

January 19, 2024

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Tourism and Hospitality

Your ultimate guide to tours of Seattle

Explore the Emerald City through its history, food, drink, and nature on these tours.

January 18, 2024

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Real Estate

SLU’s wavy new apartment high-rise ready to open soon

Skyglass offers a unique addition to the city’s skyline and stunning views.

January 17, 2024

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Weather

Remembering Seattle’s coldest day on record

The city saw temperatures drop to zero in January of 1950.

January 11, 2024

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Sports

Pete Carroll out as head coach of the Seahawks

The team announced that he would remain with the organization in an advisory role.

January 10, 2024

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Retail

Where to find the coveted Stanley cups in Seattle

The brand has its headquarters in town.

January 9, 2024

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City

Seattle is first US city using Google AI tool to improve traffic flow

Project Green Light analyzes traffic light timing at intersections.

January 9, 2024

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Where to eat during Charlotte Restaurant Week

Queen’s Feast arrives in late January.

January 9, 2024

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Sports

Where to cheer on UW in the national championship game

The Huskies are going for their first college football title since 1991.

January 5, 2024

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City

Major Seattle street projects planned for 2024

Look for construction on these to start soon.

January 3, 2024

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Music

Why Seattle’s so passionate for the classic rock band Heart

The legendary group returns to Seattle for a New Year’s Eve show.

December 20, 2023

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Small Business

How Eighth Generation empowers Native artists

The shop near Pike Place continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

December 14, 2023

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