Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Homer is the current darling of the Seattle foodie scene. I wish I could eat there- but there are lines out the door even during the winter! Friends have told me it's amazing!
authentic french pastries-the best in town! Their pear danish thing is out of this world, as well as their croissants, they also have items with a japanese twist, like green tea shortbread cookies (after 5:00pm everything is half off)
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Fresh Flours Beacon Hill
1624 S McClellan Stauthentic french pastries-the best in town! Their pear danish thing is out of this world, as well as their croissants, they also have items with a japanese twist, like green tea shortbread cookies (after 5:00pm everything is half off)
This may be the heart of Beacon hill! A great place for lunch, happy hour, they have a diverse menu and great coffee
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The Station
1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival StThis may be the heart of Beacon hill! A great place for lunch, happy hour, they have a diverse menu and great coffee
We like to pickup dinner and take home to eat. We think its a bit above the rest of all this citys Thai restaurants
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Thai Recipe Restaurant
2609 S McClellan StWe like to pickup dinner and take home to eat. We think its a bit above the rest of all this citys Thai restaurants
This place is close to the apt. I like their lasagna, but may only be available in the winter. Everything is good here. It's in a beautiful art deco brick building across from a park with a playground/tennis courts.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan StThis place is close to the apt. I like their lasagna, but may only be available in the winter. Everything is good here. It's in a beautiful art deco brick building across from a park with a playground/tennis courts.
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StOur favorite restaurant period. Vietnamese
This area was settled by Italians, and was called The Garlic Gulch. This is a great little deli, bakery, grocery, coffee shop, specializing in european items, some hard to find. They also have frozen meatballs that are yum. It's old school here with old timers having coffee......
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Borracchini's Bakery
2307 Rainier Ave SThis area was settled by Italians, and was called The Garlic Gulch. This is a great little deli, bakery, grocery, coffee shop, specializing in european items, some hard to find. They also have frozen meatballs that are yum. It's old school here with old timers having coffee......
After a day of checking out the Pike Place market, stop in here for cocktails and dinner. Sit out on the patio if it's nice, or inside to catch some live music. It's decoration is kind of fanciful, whimsical baroque- it's wonderful. It's a Seattle institution!
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyAfter a day of checking out the Pike Place market, stop in here for cocktails and dinner. Sit out on the patio if it's nice, or inside to catch some live music. It's decoration is kind of fanciful, whimsical baroque- it's wonderful. It's a Seattle institution!
Another Seattle institution in the Pike place market, best for breakfast lunch or snack, avoid crowded weekends. It's old school at its best! Great views of Elliot bay
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Lowell's Restaurant & Bar
1519 Pike PlAnother Seattle institution in the Pike place market, best for breakfast lunch or snack, avoid crowded weekends. It's old school at its best! Great views of Elliot bay
WOW the view of Seattle from Salty's is amazing!!! We always bring out of town guests here-it is the best view in town from a restaurant. It's a comfortable place and very nice, the kind of place you would take your mom for mothers day brunch, not hipster.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWWOW the view of Seattle from Salty's is amazing!!! We always bring out of town guests here-it is the best view in town from a restaurant. It's a comfortable place and very nice, the kind of place you would take your mom for mothers day brunch, not hipster.
http://www.cookweaver.com/tale-of-tsar-saltan/
Incredible murals in this historic building....We feel grateful to be making our home in the historic Loveless Building– originally called the Studio Building, designed by Arthur L. Loveless (1873-1971) & built in 1930 as a place for Seattle artists to live and work. In 1931, the Russian Samovar (the original tenant of the space we occupy) commissioned the muralist Vladimir Shkurkin to paint the murals we enjoy to this day– depicting the story of a tsar, three sisters & of course, a swan-turned-princess.
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Cook Weaver
806 E Roy Sthttp://www.cookweaver.com/tale-of-tsar-saltan/
Incredible murals in this historic building....We feel grateful to be making our home in the historic Loveless Building– originally called the Studio Building, designed by Arthur L. Loveless (1873-1971) & built in 1930 as a place for Seattle artists to live and work. In 1931, the Russian Samovar (the original tenant of the space we occupy) commissioned the muralist Vladimir Shkurkin to paint the murals we enjoy to this day– depicting the story of a tsar, three sisters & of course, a swan-turned-princess.
Now a coffeeshop, worth a visit......The internment had an especially large impact in Seattle’s Japantown, where Japanese-Americans, many of them US-born citizens, were forced to abandon their homes and businesses almost overnight.
Before they were led away to the camps, some stashed their belongings in the basement of the Panama Hotel for safekeeping. At the time, the hotel served as communal gathering place, guest house, and sento (Japanese-style bath house).
Amazingly, many of those trunks and suitcases are still there and on view, waiting for owners that never came back.
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Panama Hotel and Tea House
605 South Main StNow a coffeeshop, worth a visit......The internment had an especially large impact in Seattle’s Japantown, where Japanese-Americans, many of them US-born citizens, were forced to abandon their homes and businesses almost overnight.
Before they were led away to the camps, some stashed their belongings in the basement of the Panama Hotel for safekeeping. At the time, the hotel served as communal gathering place, guest house, and sento (Japanese-style bath house).
Amazingly, many of those trunks and suitcases are still there and on view, waiting for owners that never came back.
pumped up southern food-so good!!! Fried chicken, monster sized cakes and biscuit sandwiches like this one.....AUNT ANNIE'S $11.50 fried chicken, bread & butter pickles, house mustard,, Heather's honey
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The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave Epumped up southern food-so good!!! Fried chicken, monster sized cakes and biscuit sandwiches like this one.....AUNT ANNIE'S $11.50 fried chicken, bread & butter pickles, house mustard,, Heather's honey
BEST japanese restaurant. This restaurant is, quite literally, one of Seattle’s hidden gems. It’s just down the hill from the ID's historic Panama Hotel Tea House, which is worth a visit on its own, but even given that clue, there’s no sign, no website (although Google can help), and you probably won’t find it without being brought there once. It is like a modern day version of Robin Hood’s hideout, albeit one that serves excellent sushi, tempura, chirashi, and a lunch combo that features a mini katsudon and a mini tanaki udon. Happy hunting! (from the Stranger)
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Tsukushinbo
515 South Main StBEST japanese restaurant. This restaurant is, quite literally, one of Seattle’s hidden gems. It’s just down the hill from the ID's historic Panama Hotel Tea House, which is worth a visit on its own, but even given that clue, there’s no sign, no website (although Google can help), and you probably won’t find it without being brought there once. It is like a modern day version of Robin Hood’s hideout, albeit one that serves excellent sushi, tempura, chirashi, and a lunch combo that features a mini katsudon and a mini tanaki udon. Happy hunting! (from the Stranger)
I mostly love the decor, it's like your eccentric Victorian uncle's hunting lodge. In a charming part of Capital hill.
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Smith
332 15th Ave EI mostly love the decor, it's like your eccentric Victorian uncle's hunting lodge. In a charming part of Capital hill.
The pizza oven was flown in from Italy! The pizza is great, but I really like the daily appetizer specials. They have a bar with good cocktails too.....from the Stranger..."This convivial neighborhood pizzeria is perpetually packed with Beacon Hill locals getting their wood-fired pizza fix. (If there’s a wait, avail yourself of one of the bar’s excellent Negronis.) Those blistering pies are indeed delicious, but the Italian small plates, such as grilled octopus or burrata with rapini, are what gives this place the edge. The specials board is always a knockout: A recent visit yielded a mouthwatering potato pizza topped with a sheaf of Prosciutto di Parma, as well as the unbeatable"....
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Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SThe pizza oven was flown in from Italy! The pizza is great, but I really like the daily appetizer specials. They have a bar with good cocktails too.....from the Stranger..."This convivial neighborhood pizzeria is perpetually packed with Beacon Hill locals getting their wood-fired pizza fix. (If there’s a wait, avail yourself of one of the bar’s excellent Negronis.) Those blistering pies are indeed delicious, but the Italian small plates, such as grilled octopus or burrata with rapini, are what gives this place the edge. The specials board is always a knockout: A recent visit yielded a mouthwatering potato pizza topped with a sheaf of Prosciutto di Parma, as well as the unbeatable"....
They brew their own beer here, and the grub to eat with the beer is reallllly good! Get the fries for sure. They have outdoor seating with fire pits, and the place has a great casual vibe. I love just chilling out here ordering tasty dish after tasty dish.
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Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SThey brew their own beer here, and the grub to eat with the beer is reallllly good! Get the fries for sure. They have outdoor seating with fire pits, and the place has a great casual vibe. I love just chilling out here ordering tasty dish after tasty dish.
Homer is the current darling of the Seattle foodie scene. I wish I could eat there but there are lines out the door even during the winter. I do not wait in lines...but take it from my friends who have eaten there-it's amazing!
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Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SHomer is the current darling of the Seattle foodie scene. I wish I could eat there but there are lines out the door even during the winter. I do not wait in lines...but take it from my friends who have eaten there-it's amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub grub-their burgers especially! Cocktails, they even have lots of GF food items and they are open late until 2:00am
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Oak
3019 Beacon Ave SGreat pub grub-their burgers especially! Cocktails, they even have lots of GF food items and they are open late until 2:00am
Always interesting bands here, all different style of music, pretty good food and drinks, usually never a cover charge, you can tip the bands
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The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SAlways interesting bands here, all different style of music, pretty good food and drinks, usually never a cover charge, you can tip the bands
Absolutely the best venue in town to see live music. It's not just jazz, we've seen Tower of Power, Sergio Mendes and War there along with jazz greats.
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Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveAbsolutely the best venue in town to see live music. It's not just jazz, we've seen Tower of Power, Sergio Mendes and War there along with jazz greats.
Parks & Nature
Only a 15 minute walk from the house, a great place to take the kids, playground, open fields, tennis courts, golf course, skate park, water park
Jefferson Community Center
3801 Beacon Ave SOnly a 15 minute walk from the house, a great place to take the kids, playground, open fields, tennis courts, golf course, skate park, water park
Gorgeous place, walk around really tall trees, there's also a beach great for kids, a playground, walking trails....
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SGorgeous place, walk around really tall trees, there's also a beach great for kids, a playground, walking trails....
Start here and walk in either direction along the lake, the trail goes for miles with gorgeous lake Washington scenery
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Mount Baker Beach
2205 Lake Washington Blvd SStart here and walk in either direction along the lake, the trail goes for miles with gorgeous lake Washington scenery
Essentials
try the Ellenos yogurt, made in Seattle but hard to find -but the Red Apple has it. My favorite flavor is Lemon curd, it is like eating a lemon cream pie w/o the crust
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Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave Stry the Ellenos yogurt, made in Seattle but hard to find -but the Red Apple has it. My favorite flavor is Lemon curd, it is like eating a lemon cream pie w/o the crust
Asian grocery store with an amazing food court, also Kinokuniya bookstore, with lots of "Kawaii" Japanese toys etc.
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Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SAsian grocery store with an amazing food court, also Kinokuniya bookstore, with lots of "Kawaii" Japanese toys etc.
sausage, salami, jerky and you can get much cheaper by buying their "seconds" made in Seattle!
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Oberto Sausage Co
1715 Rainier Ave Ssausage, salami, jerky and you can get much cheaper by buying their "seconds" made in Seattle!
My favorite organic/health food grocery. Great selection of organic veggies etc, and it is the only place I know of to get raw milk. Prepare to get attitude from the cashiers...
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Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StMy favorite organic/health food grocery. Great selection of organic veggies etc, and it is the only place I know of to get raw milk. Prepare to get attitude from the cashiers...
My second favorite organic store, it's closer than Central Coop. This store is new and is quite fancy and fun to shop in. There are lots of prepared foods, but avoid the taco bar, it looks tasty, but it is not delicious. I do like their kale salad with artichoke hearts. One of the guys working in the produce area is related to Rickey Henderson! I found out when I wore my Oakland A's baseball cap in there once :)
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PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StMy second favorite organic store, it's closer than Central Coop. This store is new and is quite fancy and fun to shop in. There are lots of prepared foods, but avoid the taco bar, it looks tasty, but it is not delicious. I do like their kale salad with artichoke hearts. One of the guys working in the produce area is related to Rickey Henderson! I found out when I wore my Oakland A's baseball cap in there once :)
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StLike most people, I love shopping here.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St the Porcelain room is stunning!
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture was founded in 1885. It is the oldest public museum in Washington state and was designated the State Museum in 1899. Its administration resides with the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences. The Burke recognizes that the museum sits on traditional Indigenous lands. The Burke holds deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, and is dedicated to collaborating with diverse Native populations, sharing collections and learning together.
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Burke-luonnonhistorian ja -kulttuurin museo
4303 15th Ave NEThe Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture was founded in 1885. It is the oldest public museum in Washington state and was designated the State Museum in 1899. Its administration resides with the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences. The Burke recognizes that the museum sits on traditional Indigenous lands. The Burke holds deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, and is dedicated to collaborating with diverse Native populations, sharing collections and learning together.
More than a museum, The Wing is an experience. Step back in time into the living quarters of Asian pioneers and learn how they shaped Seattle. Check out exhibitions of real life stories, including Day in the Life of Bruce Lee, detailing the personal habits of global icon Bruce Lee and his local connection. And plan for a tour of the Chinatown-International District neighborhood - Seattle’s second Chinatown location – to get an insider look at its history, sights and foods. A must-do for anyone who wants the local experience.
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StMore than a museum, The Wing is an experience. Step back in time into the living quarters of Asian pioneers and learn how they shaped Seattle. Check out exhibitions of real life stories, including Day in the Life of Bruce Lee, detailing the personal habits of global icon Bruce Lee and his local connection. And plan for a tour of the Chinatown-International District neighborhood - Seattle’s second Chinatown location – to get an insider look at its history, sights and foods. A must-do for anyone who wants the local experience.
Entertainment & Activities
This is just across the lake, about 20 minute drive, they have seats that recline so that you are almost laying down! The only place I see movies besides the Cinerama
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AMC Factoria 8
3505 Factoria Blvd SEThis is just across the lake, about 20 minute drive, they have seats that recline so that you are almost laying down! The only place I see movies besides the Cinerama
This is the ultimate movie theater, Paul Allen made sure of that! Try their chocolate popcorn......
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Cinerama
2100 4th AveThis is the ultimate movie theater, Paul Allen made sure of that! Try their chocolate popcorn......
Great place to bring your kid, they can be engaged and run around safely. There is a special area for babies and kids under 4 with comfy chairs for parents to sit. Nice for a rainy day. It is within the Factoria mall, you can have lunch there, we like Genki sushi, with conveyor belt.
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KidsQuestin lastenmuseo
1116 108th Ave NEGreat place to bring your kid, they can be engaged and run around safely. There is a special area for babies and kids under 4 with comfy chairs for parents to sit. Nice for a rainy day. It is within the Factoria mall, you can have lunch there, we like Genki sushi, with conveyor belt.
Seattle's world famous radio station KEXP has a cool new home with a coffee shop inside, a fun place to hang!
The La Marzocco café and showroom is located within a new community arts destination on the Seattle Center campus: KEXP’s New Home. In a city that is known for both coffee and music, the opportunity to collocate with an iconic music-oriented arts organization was a natural fit. Hosting more than 500 live performances each year, visitors to KEXP will have the opportunity to explore and discover both coffee, and music – all within the same place.
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KEXP
472 1st Ave NSeattle's world famous radio station KEXP has a cool new home with a coffee shop inside, a fun place to hang!
The La Marzocco café and showroom is located within a new community arts destination on the Seattle Center campus: KEXP’s New Home. In a city that is known for both coffee and music, the opportunity to collocate with an iconic music-oriented arts organization was a natural fit. Hosting more than 500 live performances each year, visitors to KEXP will have the opportunity to explore and discover both coffee, and music – all within the same place.
Sightseeing
This is a must do in Seattle! Do not miss this please :) It is the best thing about Seattle, wonderful, big market, where farmers come to bring their harvest. It's a bit of a labyrinth once you start going down into it, then it becomes shops selling interesting things, some have been there forever, some are new. You could spend all day here, but at least half a day. The original Starbucks is here. Whenever I swing through, I get a hum bow at Mee Sum Pastry, I like the BBQ pork one and the curried chicken. There is one that has crumbled almond cookies on top! Have lunch at Lowell's and dinner at the Pink Door.
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Pike Place -tori
1531 Western AveThis is a must do in Seattle! Do not miss this please :) It is the best thing about Seattle, wonderful, big market, where farmers come to bring their harvest. It's a bit of a labyrinth once you start going down into it, then it becomes shops selling interesting things, some have been there forever, some are new. You could spend all day here, but at least half a day. The original Starbucks is here. Whenever I swing through, I get a hum bow at Mee Sum Pastry, I like the BBQ pork one and the curried chicken. There is one that has crumbled almond cookies on top! Have lunch at Lowell's and dinner at the Pink Door.
Fremont is a fun and youthful neighborhood with interesting shopping with lots of nightclubs and restaurants. On weekends it's crawling with 20- somethings bar hopping. Nectar and High Dive are great for live music. Brouwer's is a Belgian restaurant with a big beer selection and good pub grub. Cool interior, very fun
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Fremont
Fremont is a fun and youthful neighborhood with interesting shopping with lots of nightclubs and restaurants. On weekends it's crawling with 20- somethings bar hopping. Nectar and High Dive are great for live music. Brouwer's is a Belgian restaurant with a big beer selection and good pub grub. Cool interior, very fun
Alki beach has a great California beachtown vibe! We love strolling along the beach, people watching and then grab a bite to eat (so many choices) but we like Cactus Mexican restaurant
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Alki Beach
Alki beach has a great California beachtown vibe! We love strolling along the beach, people watching and then grab a bite to eat (so many choices) but we like Cactus Mexican restaurant