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Here are some great restaurants I have visited over the years (this is a work-in-progress)...

 1. Portland City Grill

111 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 450-0030

Categories: American (New), Seafood, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  9/25/2011

I have been for Happy Hour twice while in Portland and it is MUST when visiting Portland.

It is on the 30th floor of the US Bank Building downtown with cool views of the city, river, etc. I have been to Happy hour for drinks and food. The kung pao…More »

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 2. Pok Pok

3226 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 232-1387

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Richmond

4.0 star rating
  9/26/2011

We went for lunch  at Pok Pok after hearing about it on the Food Network. There was a bit of a wait (~30 mins) but totally worth it.

Here's what we had:
-Fish Sauce Wings: 6 large wings for $12. They were crispy and seemed to be coated with fish sauce.…More »

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 3. Muse Winery

11195 Chalet Rd
North Saanich, BC V8L 5M1
Canada
(250) 656-2552

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

Amazing scenery, food, wine, and service! We will be visiting this little winery/bistro whenever we come to Victoria next!

We went here for a Saturday lunch. The day was beautiful and we got a table just next to the vineyards. We had four of the wines…More »

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 4. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

2121 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 462-4364

Categories: American (New), Seafood, Live/Raw Food

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  10/18/2010

A group of 4 of us went for dinner last night, the first night of Restaurant Week. For Restaurant Week, we were able to pick from a couple appetizer, entree, and dessert options, with all three courses for $25.

We were thoroughly impressed by the…More »

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 5. Flying Squirrel Pizza Co

4920 S Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 721-7620

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Seward Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/31/2010

2nd visit: This time we went with a group of people. Great service again. We got a bunch of pizzas to share and they were amazing again. We got to try the pulled pork pizza; it had moist flavorful and loaded with pork.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/18/2010

    After reading the multiple positive Yelp reviews, we decided to go for a relaxing Friday night. It… Read more »

 6. Veneto

1450 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8W 2G1
Canada
(250) 383-7310

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

Great little tapas lounge; we went here for an after-dinner espresso and dessert and it was perfect. The ambiance is basically a trendy and relaxed (non-snobby) lounge. We sat on the the couches in the lounge. They have 3 desserts for $9 (small…More »

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 7. Burma SuperStar

309 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 387-2147

Category: Burmese

Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2011

We went here for lunch on our trip to SF. The Tea Leaf salad is awesome as everyone has already said (great mix of greens, lentils, nuts, and tea leaf gooey stuff). We got the free Thai Iced Teas (free with yelp check in), which were OK. We got the…More »

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 8. Creekbread

2021 Karen Crescent
Whistler, BC V0N 1B2
Canada
(604) 905-6666

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2011

We went here a few months ago when visiting Whistler and like it a lot!

It is a bit outside of the main touristy part of Whitsler so it is best to drive there (probably a 3-5 minute drive from the village area.

They have great, organic, sustainable…More »

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 9. Petra Mediterranean Bistro

2501 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-5389

Category: Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  2/15/2011

Petra has the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. I have been there for lunch and dinner but we usually get takeout since it is only a few blocks from where we live.

They have some great appetizers, including their hummus, which is amazing. So…More »

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 10. Umi Sake House

2230 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/11/2011

Update for the HH: Happy hour is awesome: $4-6 dollar for the slightly smaller plates of sushi (4-6 pieces), $3.50 Sapporo draft, some other randome things too. Great food. Service is also usually great....I will keep giving my money to Umi....btw,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/13/2010

    Umi = amazing sushi, easily the best sushi I have ever had. Their sashimi and rolls are great. They… Read more »

 11. Panevino

416 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-7817

Categories: Italian, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

We went there on a Friday night after getting an awesome yelp deal - three course dinner for two with a bottle of wine for $45 - amazing deal and amazing restaurant! I think I would still give it five stars even without the special deal.

I am usually…More »

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 12. Arrowleaf Bistro

253 Riverside St
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-3919

Category: American (New)

5.0 star rating
  1/4/2011

Went there the night after I proposed, while we were staying in Mazama (the town over from Winthrop). Great, fresh, balanced food. Great service. Slightly pricey but you would pay more in Seattle for the same food/service. Great for a nice dinner in…More »

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 13. Cinnamon Twisp Bakery

116 N Glover St
Twisp, WA 98856
(509) 997-5030
5.0 star rating
  1/4/2011

We stopped here on our way back to Seattle from a few days in Winthrop/Mazama. It's right in town just off of the highway. Great sandwiches and their cinnaomon twisp was perfect (sweet but not slathered with goo like Cinnabon; soft, flavorful). Great…More »

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