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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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New and coming-soon restaurants in Boston
Dining in Boston is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 19, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A bucket filled with Jollibee fried chicken and the fast food chain's mascot on the container
Food
Filipino fast food fave Jollibee plans first Seattle location
The franchise plans to open the location in late 2024 on Rainier Avenue.
October 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Mount Rushmore of San Antonio: winners
And the winners are ...
October 19, 2023
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Adriana Christian
A hand holds up a package of Kit-Kat Fruity Cereal
Food
Where to find retro and rare candy around Seattle
‘Tis the season for stocking up on sugary treats.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering that shows the site where Seattle's Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center will go in 2026.
Nonprofits
New Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center is on the way
The Friends of Little Saigon have secured a site for the Landmark Project, which includes affordable housing.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
15 new and coming soon restaurants in Columbus
Browse through 15 different restaurants, bars, and breweries in Columbus, Ohio that have opened recently, or are coming soon.
October 17, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
A view of the Georgetown Steam Plant from the mid-20th century
City
Take a stroll through Georgetown’s haunted history
From a ghostly steam plant to a creepy castle.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
An acrobat at Teatro ZinZanni balances on a table in front of a dinner theater audience
Culture
Teatro ZinZanni makes a grand entrance at the Lotte Hotel
The cirque show is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A screen shows the logo for Intentionalist Awards against a graphic of Seattle in a darkened Seattle Public Library auditorium
Small Business
Standing ovation for the first-ever Intentionalist Awards
The awards honor community-driven small businesses in Seattle.
October 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Three large calveras sculptures (gray, red, and yellow) side-by-side outside Westlake Center in Seattle, WA
Culture
What’s up with the new giant skulls around Seattle?
SEA Giant Skulls are part of the Catrinas Festival celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
October 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A large video monitor at Climate Pledge Arena shows an animated eye of a Kraken at the Seattle NHL's team's playoff game.
Sports
Seattle Kraken drop the puck on the 2023-24 season
Last year’s surprising playoff squad has high expectations.
October 9, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
How to prep for earthquakes in Seattle
Lock in those alerts and learn to how to take cover.
October 9, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A still from the movie "The Boys in the Boat" showing a USA rowing team on the water
Culture
First stills revealed from ‘The Boys in the Boat’ movie
George Clooney’s adaptation is coming out on Christmas Day.
October 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A man plugs in a cord leading from an AMC Gremlin with signs that say "Electro Park" and "Passenger Load Only/No Parking"
City
Charged Up: A brief history of Seattle’s electric vehicles
We’ve been plugging in cars since the original Tesla (Nikola) was still around.
October 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
Dining in the Soda City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 5, 2023
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David Stringer
Cans of Mac & Jack's beer in a cooler filled with ice.
Culture
Mac & Jack’s Brewing sold to Seattle company Ackley Brands
Plans call for a merging of wine and beer.
October 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A Southern resident killer whale breaches in the Puget Sound with two other orcas nearby and a cruise ship in the background
City
Quiet Sound Program helps local orcas find peace and quiet
The program asks vessels to voluntarily reduce speeds and shut off ultrasonic mechanisms.
October 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Megan Rapinoe runs on the field in a Black Future Fund OL Reign kit.
Culture
Party Goals: the OL Reign celebrate legend Megan Rapinoe
Rapinoe will play her last regular season home game at Lumen Field on Friday, Oct. 6.
October 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A hand holding a plate over a table that is also covered in dishes.
Play
Stay in the know with 21 new and upcoming Austin restaurants
Dining in Austin is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 2, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the newly renovated Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Culture
Bainbridge Island reveals newly renovated performing arts center
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts opens Saturday, Sept. 30.
September 29, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Sound Transit considers changes to fare and parking prices
You can weigh in via an online survey.
September 27, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A cocktail on an iron patio table with a Zig Zag beverage menu visible
Culture
Late bartending legend Murray Stenson’s most famous drink
The Last Word epitomized what Stenson was all about.
September 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The exterior of a white-painted mansion in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood overlooking the Space Needle
Real Estate
Hot Homes: One of Seattle’s oldest mansions is for sale
The Queen Anne home has breathtaking views and an absurd amount of chandeliers.
September 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
An image of Mt. Rushmore with questions marks replacing the faces of the four boulders.
Culture
Who would be on your Mt. Rushmore of Nashville music?
Send in your picks to help carve out our poll.
September 25, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Volunteers at a Seattle park roll wheelbarrows through autumn leaves
City
Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks nominations for its Denny Awards
The awards recognizes exceptional local volunteers.
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A golf course overlooking the Seattle skyline with a white flag on the green
Sports
Tee it up at these Seattle area golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Seattle are sure to make for a good round
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A graphic that advertises the collaboration of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" with the Seattle Aquarium displaying characters from the game
Culture
Seattle Aquarium gets wild with new ‘Animal Crossing’ experience
Let’s go fish.
September 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The view of Cedar River watershed in Washington with a flowing reservoir of water near a wood splintered shore
City
Seattle Public Utilities asks locals to conserve water, please
The dry summer season is catching up to us.
September 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The views from the UW campus include Mount Rainier and nearby Union Bay.
City
Pro tips for Seattle college students and families
The first quarter is about to start 📚
September 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle's historic Labor Temple in the Belltown neighborhood with the Space Needle in the background
City
How the Labor Temple became a retro co-working space
The 81-year-old building is now the Labour Temple, with a “u.”
September 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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