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As seems to be the trend i'm creating a list of my fave of faves... enjoy!

 1. Home Cake Decorating Supply Co.

9514 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-4300

Categories: Specialty Food, Kitchen & Bath

Neighbourhood: Maple Leaf

5.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

CAKE HEAVEN!!!!!! I recently started making cakes as a side business... i'm not talking you're mom's yellow cake... I'm talking fondant covered hand painted and sculpted works of art (yes I am very proud can you tell?) anyways this place has been a…More »

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 2. Two Birds Tattoo

7408 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 297-6005

Category: Tattoo

Neighbourhood: Phinney Ridge

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

I have 9 tattoos and have been worked on by 7 diferent artists in my time. And now after Ruby I can honestly say I will NEVER let another soul touch my skin with a needle again unless it is hers!

Ruby is working on a chest piece for me, I had a basic…More »

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 3. European Vine Selections of Washington

522 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-3557

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  3/1/2010

Wow! What a fabulous little wine shop! It was a lovely little place with a HUGE selection! I mean I'm not sure I've ever seen so much wine in such a tiny place other then the occaisional personal cellar in Napa Valley. The bottles were packed in…More »

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 4. The 5 Point Café

415 Cedar St
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-9991

Categories: Dive Bars, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

When I say this is my go-to late night eatery i mean it. I've been here too many times to count and I always go home happy.

The menu is huge and has a great mix between breakfast and dinner... sometimes you can't decide which to have at 4 am. The…More »

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 5. The Harvest Vine

2701 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 320-9771

Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Basque

Neighbourhood: Central District

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2009

Am I in Spain? No, I'm sitting at this beautiful wood family style table in the basement dining room of Harvest Vine. The walls are covered in criss crossing slats holding multitudes of wine bottles which our server occaisionaly scales to retrieve a…More »

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 6. Diva Dollz

624 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 652-2299

Categories: Women's Clothing, Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

OMFG I want EVERYTHING in this place! Seriously I love them. They theme based on era's (from about the 20's to the 60's or so) so you can get stuff in all sorts of prints, colors and styles from those eras you simply can't find anywhere else.

The…More »

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 7. Metropolitan Market

100 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 213-0778

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

Are they expensive? Yes. But I was raised with the mentality that you get what you pay for and you get that and more here. This specific location is my fave. 24 hours (big plus for those of us who work late hours), underground parking, elevator,…More »

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 8. Big Time Brewing Company

4133 University Wy NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 545-4509

Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Breweries

Neighbourhood: University District

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

So here's something funny you probably don't know about me... i love Beer culture, hell I love it so much I work at a brewery (not this one)  but I cannot freaking stand beer! lol! yeah seriously what the hell is wrong with me?

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 9. Café Presse

1117 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-7674

Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Bars

Neighbourhood: First Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/11/2010

This review is WAY over due! Peter took me here for my birthday and then I came back (again with Peter) for a UYE.

I have to say the food is awesome! The atmosphere is also awesome and the people as well are awesome!

First time I went with Peter he…More »

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 10. Queen Anne Books

1811 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-5624

Category: Bookstores

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

This place is tiny! But they make every inch count! I stopped in here before christmas to pick up some books for my family and friends and walked out smiling. The lady was UBER helpfull and crazy knowledgeable about books ranging from fiction,…More »

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 11. The Yard Cafe

8313 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 588-1746

Categories: Bars, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

I freaking love this bar! Their food is good, simple and understated which is a refreshing change of pace. The decor is epic, I love sitting at the long enclosed table in the back with a big group of friends or out on the terrace when the weather is…More »

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 12. Urban Craft Uprising

Seattle Center Exhibition hall
Seattle, WA 98127

5.0 star rating
  2/7/2011

YAY! I love UCU! It's great, the vendors are awesome and the setup is perfect. It's really nice to walk into a crafty type fair like this and know that you can walk from vendor to vendor and not miss a single one because of the poor setup. It's…More »

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 13. Café Besalu

5909 24th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-1463

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, French

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  3/29/2010

Quiche made with a puff pastry crust and not icky savory pie dough? Awesome, happy, good, fun times all over the inside of my mouth! Yay! I haven't been to this place many times but they've always been awesome for the devastating hangovers I seem to…More »

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 14. Le Bon Ton Roulé

4332 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-8888

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Soul Food, Southern

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

Any bar that is willing to host another bar's holiday party not only gets my respect but they are some awesome peeps period... I mean getting that many bartenders, barbacks, cooks, and servers in one place is guarunteed to make for some interesting…More »

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 15. Ocho

2325 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 784-0699

Categories: Tapas Bars, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2011

Yay for Ocho! Serves food relatively late... sweet and nice bartender... awesome apps... I mean seriously what the hell isn't there to like about this place?!

I had a fabulous drink very well made and extremely well balanced. My friends drink as well…More »

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 16. Fuchsia Phoenix Hair Design

3400 Harbor Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(425) 286-4172

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

5.0 star rating
  10/30/2011

I've been seeing Chivahn for quite a while now (see my reviews of Helle and Bridgeblond) and cannot imagine seeing anyone else!

Chivahn is like a healthy dose of rainbows, bunnies, unicorns and a little macaber in your daily life. She always decorates…More »

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 17. Bluebird

1205 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 588-1079

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tea Rooms, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  8/26/2010

Nom Nom Nom! Snickerdoodle ice cream! SOOooooOOOoooo good! That POW of cinnamon and sugar in your face when you take that first bite of a warm snickerdoodle out of the oven except COLD! Yay! Cute little inside area with reclaimed furniture and the…More »

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 18. Pagliacci Pizza

2400 10th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 726-1717

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  1/8/2011

When they say your pizza will be there in 40 minutes they mean 40 minutes. Not 39  minutes or 41 minutes but 40 minutes... I'm impressed when  a place can be so accurate. I've used this location on numerous occaisions and they always have been super…More »

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 19. On 15th Video

400 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 324-8533

Category: Videos and Video Game Rental

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  7/10/2010

I love this place! Those random obscure videos that they never have on netflix and your friend keeps pestering you about watching they have. They've always got some freakish movie playing on the overhead, I watched easily 10 or 15 minutes of a movie…More »

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 20. Sip & Ship

8560 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-4299

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Shipping Centers

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

5.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

Love the giftware in the place, it's my go to spot for a last minute cute card or hostess gift. And they will wrap it for you which is freaking fabulous!
They have a cute little sitting area for adults and don't mind when I set up shop for an hour or…More »

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 21. Still Waiting

North 35th St and Fremont Ave.
Seattle, WA 98127

Categories: Local Flavor, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

This is one of my fave art installments in Seattle... Simply because its encouraged to dress them up if you have time!

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 22. Vladimir Lenin

3526 Fremont Pl N
Seattle, WA 98103

Categories: Local Flavor, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

I love this statue... I remember years ago they were talking about taking it down and I just didn't get why....

Anyways, I always love driving by this statue with out of towners in my car, "Is that... Lenin?!" The look of confusion and humour on their…More »

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 23. Cupcake Royale

4556 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 932-2971

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2010

First off I want to say thank you soooo much to this specific royale for supplying our little Yelp get together tonight with such awesome free fare! What sweet people!

Tonight I was feeling flush so I pigged out on the lemon drop cupcake which had a…More »

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 24. Guanaco's Tacos Pupuseria

219 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-6288

Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/11/2010

Ok I'm very impressed! Amazing pupusas! REALLLY FREAKING GOOD stuff your face and inhale these things good good good! Anyways, the bloke at the counter was really sweet and helpfull and described the dishes I wasn't totally familiar with accurately.…More »

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 25. XBOX 360 Repair Northwest

14115 46th Ave SE
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 930-9349
5.0 star rating
  7/20/2010 First to Review

Xbox repair through microsoft = minimum 6 weeks return turn around time, minimum $130 repair if past waranty (which it probably is), easily 1-2 hours on the phone with tech support.

Xbox repair through Jeff at Xbox Repair Northwest = quick drive up to…More »

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 26. Madison Park

4000 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-5677

Categories: Parks, General Dentistry

Neighbourhood: Madison Park

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2010

I grew up in this area.... ok well not really but I spent a ton time down here as a kid. I got to know almost all the merchants and the area pretty much as well as anyone could. I've spent more time here then anywhere else except my hometown south of…More »

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 27. International Fountain

305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98127

Categories: Playgrounds, Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Local Flavor

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2010

Ok so how could anyone not love this? I mean I'm a total aquaphobic person and I still love this! Summer time's right around the corner and I can't wait to get my tank top and shorts on and go dashing through the fountain like a 12 year old on a…More »

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 28. Rachel the Pig @ Pike Place Market

85 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

Categories: Local Flavor, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

I don't know what the heck it is about this freaking pig but I love it. She's so cute. Every time I go to the market I stop by and wind my way through the hoards of children and adults alike crowding around the poor dear to give her a quick rub on…More »

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 29. The Placid Pet

Bellingham, WA 98227
(360) 223-3825
5.0 star rating
  7/22/2009 First to Review

Oh bobbie-Ruth of the placid pet what on earth would i have done without you wheni lived in Bellingham. I have recently moved away and the one thing and person i will trully miss from bellingham is the placid pet.
Bobbie-ruth was FABULOUS! She walked…More »

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 30. Greenhouse

1235 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-1167
5.0 star rating
  3/3/2010

I give this place five stars for a lot of reasons.

1) their selection is awesome, from kitchen wares to house wares and decor they have what you need be it a hostess gift or a new tablerunner.

2) their associates are so freaking sweet... very…More »

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 31. The Sunset Club

1021 University St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-2545

Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Nightlife

Neighbourhood: First Hill

5.0 star rating
  3/9/2010

My mom has been a member of the Sunset club for about 10 years now so I have been here many many many times... I love it here.

Its a private club so you can't get in unless a member invites you, your family of a member or you are a member yourself.…More »

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 32. Safeco Field Diamond Club

1250 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 346-4001

Category: Stadiums & Arenas

Neighbourhood: SODO

5.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

The filet mignon of baseball tickets... diamond club seats. You have your own little seperate entrance, a private bar, a huge buffet and the best seats in the house. These are the best seats in the house not just because of the amazing views afforded…More »

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 33. Hannegan Seafood

6069 Hannegan Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-0442

Category: Seafood Markets

5.0 star rating
  3/21/2010 First to Review

Whereas Pescaderia is one of the best seafood markets in Bellingham I have to say that Hannegan is the BEST! The price on fish here is AMAZING!!! And the quality? This stuff is fresh off the boat and if its frozen its flash frozen and high quality.…More »

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 34. Northshore Veterinary Hospital

1486 Electric Ave
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 738-6916

Category: Veterinarians

5.0 star rating
  3/21/2010

This is the best vet ever! I love these guys, they always worked with me to create a comfortable life for my pets. Their prices aren't over the top either and they are more then happy to point you in the right direction when needed. Oh and their…More »

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 35. Bio Bug Pest Management

1331 Meador Ave Ste 101
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 647-7500

Category: Pest Control

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2010 First to Review

Three cheers for bio bug! I called them when my lovely little house in Bellingham was have a little mouse problem... ok it wasn't a little mouse problem it was mice all over my and my neighbors kitchen and rats the size of cats in my attic. They came…More »

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 36. Haggen's Food and Pharmacy

2900 Woburn St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-5300

Categories: Drugstores, Grocery

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2010 First to Review

How can there not be any reviews for Haggens?! Its like the mecca of grocery stores in Northern washington!

When I lived in Bellingham I learned quickly that you have to do a lot of stop shopping, ie get your meat from one place, your fish from…More »

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 37. Wet Spot

1602 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 270-9746
5.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

I'm not by any means shy, and if I was I wouldn't belong here. I just got a membership and already kind of feel like I do. The orientation was gentle and overwhelmingly informative and the party that I have attended thus far put myself and my partner…More »

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 38. Babeland

707 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2914

Category: Adult

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  7/22/2009

Babeland... I still remember you as Toys in Babeland... That's how long i've been shopping here. Honest to goodness i bought my first toy here and now that i'm "all grown up" i still shop here. I even shopped from them online when i lived out of…More »

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 39. West Coast Grocer

4010 Meridian St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-8999

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
  3/7/2010 First to Review

This place is awesome! What do you need? Asian candy, taro, rambuttans, lychees, mangosteens, pickled eggs, aloe, squid, dried bonito, canned fruit, quail eggs? They've got all that stuff and for super super SUPER cheap!!!!

Spend $5 get dinner. Oh…More »

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 40. Scarlet Empress

109 5th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 570-8800

Category: Arts & Crafts

5.0 star rating
  12/30/2009 First to Review

How on earth could this place possibly not have been reviewed!?

I found this place on the last NW scrapbooking hop and fell in love with it! Papers printed in some of the most luxurious botanical prints you've ever seen, popular and completely obscure…More »

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Location

Seattle, WA

Yelping Since

January 2009

Things I Love

Thrift stores, tapas, retro cocktails, margaritas, gin, happy hour, burlesque shows, sexy stuff

Find Me In

Greenwood, Queen Anne, Cap Hill, First Hill

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Seattle - south side beetches

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I cook... and walk the dog... and sleep odd hours.

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Seattle is my hometown... I know it better than you!

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working my way through Shakespear

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Something at Pain in The Grass concert series

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