By now, Seattle is well aware that the culinary mastermind behind the award-winning Indian eatery Vij's will open a new restaurant in South Lake Union. But why this neighborhood? Vij's co-owner tells us why she chose SLU for her newest endeavor. READ MORE

Kids in the city? A South Lake Union resident and mother of two talks about the pros of raising children in the heart of the city, and what "family friendly" means to her. READ MORE

May marks the beginning of yet another summer of weekly sailboat races and over-the-top shindigs on Lake Union. Learn how you can get involved in the rambunctious Tuesday night tradition known as Duck Dodge. READ MORE

Duke's Chowder House owner Duke Moscrip talks about a new happy hour special coming in May, his passion for great food, and the energy that comes from being in SLU. READ MORE

SLU businesses are partnering with InterConnection, a local nonprofit, to bring free electronics collection events to the neighborhood. Many of the donated devices get new lives when they are refurbished and donated to charity. READ MORE

Cornish Theater's junior class is about to give the SLU community a dose of drama. Don't miss the players' free outdoor performances of "The Bacchae" at Amazon's headquarters later this month. READ MORE

Eleven of the neighborhood’s top restaurants are coming together to showcase their food at “Savor SLU” on Thursday, April 5. The event benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and is dedicated to sampling and celebrating the local dining scene. READ MORE

After working to bring an off-leash area to SLU for over a year, an Enso resident joins dog lovers in celebrating the area’s new dog park, which opens Friday. READ MORE

It has been 10 years since Vulcan Real Estate began developing in South Lake Union – and what a difference a decade makes. To commemorate 10 years of success in South Lake Union, Vulcan Real Estate recently launched SLU10.com, a new website that helps you stay informed about the vision of the neighborhood’s future. READ MORE

When you’re walking around South Lake Union today, it’s easy to forget the area’s industrial past. That’s why Vulcan Real Estate is working on yet another adaptive re-use project that will rehab a historic laundry building and give it a second life. READ MORE

On the hunt for a new lunch spot? Thai Curry Simple opened up in South Lake Union on Monday. At this cozy restaurant, you’ll find owners who treat you like family, and quick and simple dishes that are out-of-this world. READ MORE

When they’re not accumulating fine paintings and sculptures, what do gallery owners and renowned artists collect? A new show at the Wright Exhibition Space takes an amusing – and personal – look at collecting. READ MORE

What is it like to live in South Lake Union? Resident Wendy Simons describes a life where the activities are endless, the neighbors are invested, and the convenience is unrivaled. READ MORE

They say jumping into Lake Union in February feels like getting stabbed with a knife – a thousand times. But for 600 brave souls who plunged into Lake Union’s bone-chilling waters this weekend, the fleeting agony was worth it. Their antics raised $120,000 for a great cause. READ MORE

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and nothing says "be mine" like rich truffles and gourmet macarons. Step into the world of South Lake Union's Marie & Frères, where the decadent chocolate will make you swoon. READ MORE

A new theater company in SLU is hosting a 12-week performance blitz of original scripts, ideas and experiences. No Shakespeare, no Broadway – it's 100 percent new work. READ MORE

Each year, millions of gallons of gunk-laden stormwater flow into Lake Union. A creative team is working on a system that not only treats the stormwater, but also makes local streets more attractive. It’s completely genius. READ MORE

Einstein Bros. Bagels just opened a new shop on Westlake Avenue this week – the chain’s very first Seattle store. Doors open at 5 a.m. on weekdays and those fresh bready concoctions come in all sorts of flavors. READ MORE

A new Starbucks next to the Amazon headquarters has the SLU community buzzing – and not just from double tall doses of caffeine. The décor is one-of-a-kind, and in a few months it will become one of the few Starbucks stores in the world to serve beer and wine. READ MORE

Fitness gurus in the South Lake Union area say waning willpower is inevitable — but there are plenty of ways to beat the post-resolution blues. READ MORE