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1. Regent Bakery & Cafe
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 743-8866
Lemme preface this by saying I'm a total Chinese food snob. I'm from Chinese food heaven (Vancouver, BC) and I haven't found any place in Seattle proper to get my fix. I can't stand that Chinese American egg foo yung, general tso bullshit. That is…More »
2. Altura
Not just a restaurant... an experience. I took my partner there for his bday and it was unforgettable. Ron was our server and he was just fantastic. Attentive, interested, knowledgable without being snooty, which is always a fear for me at fancy…More »
3. Rancho Bravo Tacos
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9399
Categories:
Mexican,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Docking 1 star -- while it's awesome they went with the compostable paper plates and bowls, now the bowls (I always get carnitas) spread out all the food and it is cold by the time you get it.
The terrible old styrofoam bowls were actually bowls so…More »
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10/23/2009
Love this place. They take credit card now. I've been here almost weekly since the day they opened.… Read more »
4. Grim's
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-7467
Categories:
Bars,
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
The bread with the 3 kinds of infused butter (I think it was herb, leek, bacon) is a must try. Delicious. Steak was fantastic, perfectly medium rare, drinks were excellent. Service a bit slow but not horribly. The one big miss was the oatmeal creme…More »
5. Oola Distillery
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-7909
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Central District
Best vodka I've ever tasted and I tasted it straight up no ice. Gin is also excellent. Staff was super friendly and enthusiastic and I met the owner at the Century Ballroom 15th anniversary dinner - really nice guy!
Really hope they do well. You can…More »
6. Bluebird
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 588-1079
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Tea Rooms,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
My bf just brought home some maple hickory ice cream. OMG just for that, an upgrade to five stars. This ice cream is unbelievable. There are no words...
Now I gotta come back and try all the other flavors. Maybe I'll even give snickerdoodle another…More »
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7/25/2009
I like the place and the creativity of the owners. They have some cute little signs put up… Read more »
7. Jamjuree Thai Cuisine
Wow they really exceeded expectations!. This is yet another restaurant we keep forgetting to try but we did that this weekend for my birthday. We were actually supposed to go to Hop Vine next door but the wait was too long and it ended up not being a…More »
8. Cupcake Royale
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-6544
I had my doubts because I had been to the Ballard one and wasn't all that impressed. But when they moved into the neighborhood (Capitol Hill, not First Hill as listed) I had to give them a try. Oh man, I was hooked. I don't know why they're so much…More »
9. Americana
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-4604
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I hated anything that resembled sweet potatoes until I had their sweet potato fries, yum. Dinner there was excellent. But brunch, is seriously the best I've had in Seattle (yes I've been to Portage Bay, this is BETTER I swear to the gods). I once…More »
10. Liana Hair Salon
Yep, my third review of this place. Just wanted to say I'm a regular now (of Nancy's) and so is my partner. I will have to battle Jessica L. when either of us gets rich and decides to hire Nancy to be our personal hair dresser.
Go read Jessica's ROTD…More »
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3/24/2011
OK, I've been to this place ONCE on new year's eve. So three months ago. Nancy greeted me by name,… Read more »
11. 611 Supreme
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-0292
ooooooh my god. So good. We've been here for breakfast which is great. Crepes are awesome. But decided to come here for dinner with a gift certificate deal from http://restaurant.com ($20 for $50 gift cert) but there was a $100 minimum that wasn't in…More »
12. Liberty
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-9898
Categories:
Lounges,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Best pre-prohibition style cocktails ever, none of that sugary insta-mix crap that gives you a hangover. They really know their drinks and they make them flawlessly. I'm extremely picky about sushi and was impressed by their quality and freshness.…More »
13. Rom Mai Thai
Our favourite Thai restaurant in Seattle for sure. Everything is delicious I swear to all the gods. And the service is friendly, attentive and funny (a little corny sometimes but it's kind of cute). I try to over order so I can have leftovers. Love…More »
14. The Tin Table
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 320-8458
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I was there not long ago, but tonight we had to go back because I had gnocchi on my mind. Bf had the burger with shoestring truffle frites. Both were delicious, as was the eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and the panacotta and mint gelato with…More »
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2/28/2009 First to Review
I love gourmet dishes when they're all under $17. Most entrees on the menu here are 12 or 13 bucks… Read more »
15. Dinette
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2282
Categories:
Modern European,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
My boy took me out for my birthday tonight. He loves Dinette but we keep forgetting to go there. So I finally got to check it out for my bday. Birthdays are a lot less depressing when you think of it as a "spoil me" day (or week, as I decided) rather…More »
16. The Hideout
I had no idea this place existed until I met up with a few friends from school here. What a fantastic (albeit REALLY hard to find in the dark) little spot nestled in First Hill. It was a perfect place for a mid-week drink late at night. The crowd…More »
17. Knee High Stocking Co.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 979-7049
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Taking friends from out of town here is a lot of fun. You'll get huge props for knowing a place only a Seattle local would know since there's no signage, just a friendly guy standing outside an unmarked door. The fellow we met outside is a co-owner…More »
18. The Feed Bag Pet Provisions
Just upping it to 5 stars because the fellow in there yesterday was so incredibly genuinely friendly and cool. They didn't have mealworms for my hamsters (I hear live mealworms help them live longer and they LOVE them), but I found out they do have…More »
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1/20/2009
The only place on the hill to get hamster supplies, including CareFresh, hamster food and Silent… Read more »
19. Espresso Vivace Roasteria
Seriously the best mocha ever, EVER. I'm even willing to stand in line for it. Now if they would only take that incredibly offensive painting off the wall. It is behind plexiglass and all that so I'm guessing it's some prized possession but I cannot…More »
20. Cal Anderson Park
My of my favorite memories of summer 2008 was walking to this park with my bf on a beautiful sunny day, with some Vietnamese sandwiches, spring rolls, drinks, books, and my beach mat in hand. We had an awesome little picnic and got to watch all the…More »
21. Lake View Cemetery
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 322-1582
Category:
Funeral Services & Cemeteries
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
If you're in Capitol Hill it's worth a walk here to check out Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves. Look for the flag pole, the Lees' graves are surrounded by a low wall of hedges. There are other famous folks here and it's sort of an interesting thing to…More »
22. Grey Gallery & Lounge - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-5209
Categories:
Lounges,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I miss 111 Minna back in SF so I was happy to see this place open up. I've come here for happy hour a few times for drinks so I can comment only on those experiences which were... pleasant. $3 a pint for beers on tap, art to look at, comfy seats and…More »
23. Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 684-4555
Categories:
Parks,
Playgrounds
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I like this place. You can take a photo with the Black Hole Sun, the inspiration for the Soundgarden song. Or you can sit on the grass and look out at the Space Needle or watch the squirrels. You can also check out the koi in the pond and the Seattle…More »
24. Hopvine Pub
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-3120
Categories:
Pubs,
American (New),
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Just lookin' to get soup, salad and/or sandwich but one that is REALLY good? This is your place. I was just there the other night and got the frisee salad which had asiago cheese, avocado dressing, and the most incredible candied pecan thingys on it.…More »
25. The Chapel Bar - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 447-4180
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
There are several great things about this place. First, the interior of this bar is beautiful and interesting to look at. Be sure to go up to the second floor to take a peek. It's very unique. Second, there's a nice covered outdoor area with some…More »
26. Half Price Books
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 267-7777
Categories:
Bookstores,
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I can't leave this place without buying something. There are two full shelves devoted to Asian American studies which is more than I expected here. Some of the books I found in that section were pretty new too (2007!). They have a great clearance…More »
27. Pacific Supply
I got two keys made here and, holy shit, they both worked! Does that ever happen?? I've purchased other hardware odds and ends here and their prices are actually decent for a small shop. The best part is you don't have to walk miles and miles inside…More »
28. DeLuxe Bar & Grill
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-9697
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Came here for happy hour after shopping at Bliss a few doors down. The meatloaf sliders were awesome. So delicious. The burger sliders needed a bit more seasoning though. The chicken wings were gigantic -- like each wing was huge and the whole…More »
29. The Bus Stop
This was the last stop in 4 venue bar hop so the details are hazy but they were playing The Cure and some other good stuff which was a pleasant surprise. I think that alone will have me coming back.
Seating was comfy, the place is nice and dark ,and…More »
30. Olympia Pizza and Spaghetti House III
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 329-4500
That's damn good pizza. Like conversation-stopping, stuff falling out of my mouth good. It's thick sort of like deep dish, but not as deep and without the nasty pastry crust that Chicago style pizza is famous for. We got the Hawaiian and it was…More »
Recently updated lists from Vanessa A.
Places I love to hate (17)Never go here. |
Must sees and dos if you're visiting Seattle (11)I think I've answered the question, "what should I see/do in Seattle on my next trip" a couple dozen times, ditto for Vancouver and San Francisco where I've also lived. So here's my list of must sees, must dos, and must eats for Seattle.So far I've covered some of the eats. I will get to the must do and must sees soon. |
"I feel good. I knew that I would, now" (9)Places to go to feel good. |
Chinese restaurants in Vancouver, BC (7)Vancouver BC is the mecca of good Chinese food. My parents think it's because so many of the top chefs from Hong Kong immigrated to Vancouver when HK was handed back over to China. Whatever the reason, there's no better place for Chinese food. People (e.g. Eugene at the last Elite event at Two Beers) often ask me where to go since there are tonnes of Chinese food (and other ethnic) restaurants all over Vancouver (and Richmond) so I'm going to start a list just for you folks. I grew up in Vancouver, most of my friends are from there, and my family is still there, so I should be able to come up with a good list. |
Japanese food in Seattle (6)I'm from Vancouver BC and later San Francisco, so I'm a picky eater of Japanese food because I've been spoiled silly in other cities where it's more popular. Hence, this list is short. |
"I am as picky as I am poor."
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2009
Things I Lovewriting, cheese, dogs, Canada, teaching, ghost stories, sushi, Asian American Studies, spas, massages, yoga, crass humor, progressive house, drum and bass, electronica, gymnastics, lindy hop, dwarf hamsters
Find Me InCapitol Hill or UW
My Hometownwas a shitty uber-white redneck suburb east of Vancouver, BC
My Blog Or Websiteis a secret
When I'm Not Yelping...I am working on my dissertation, which is killing me.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm a bargain hunting foodie on a grad student budget.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadImagine Otherwise
My First ConcertThe Cure - Wish (1992)
My Favourite MovieActually...Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
My Last Meal On Earthpoutine, uni, foie gras, raw oysters, crab, toro, Horlicks gelato
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I have a really hard time recognizing even familiar faces
Most Recent Discoverylindy hop (thanks to the rave scene I missed the first revival in the 90s)
Current Crushthe teenage reincarnation of Johnny Cash: Vince Mira