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This is my hood!! Here on First Hill (aka Pill Hill) we have three hospitals, Seattle University, Juvenile Hall and King County Rehab! Where can a guy grab some grub!? Here are the places on the Hill where I have fed.

 1. El Mestizo - CLOSED

526 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-2445

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: First Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/13/2010

went back here to check out the dinner menu.  I like how they basically took several recipies from around Mexico to come up with their dinner selection.  I went with my new food crush the Conchinita Pibil, this time dinner portion which comes with…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/10/2010

    Great Mexican food 2.5 blocks from my humble abode!?  I think I died and went to heaven!  Don't… Read more »

 2. Café Presse

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

Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Bars

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  9/13/2009

Oh joy!  A place open fairly late that is close to home!  After reading the many reviews of this place, I knew I had to check it out.  Yes, it is in First Hill/Capitol Hill so you might get some of 'hipster' crowd if thats not your thing.  But I am…More »

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 3. Saba Ethiopian Cuisine

110 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2290

Category: Ethiopian

4.0 star rating
  8/9/2009

I am a huge fan of Ethiopian food and I am so happy to have moved to a city where there are so many located within walking distance from my place!  My first experience at Saba was very good.  I ordered mix of lamb dishes and vegetables which was very…More »

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 4. Mediterreanean Kitchen

11412 NE 124th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-8101

Category: Mediterranean

4.0 star rating
  10/14/2010 First to Review

The Mediterranean Kitchen now has a location in First Hill right on Boren Ave!  Yay!  I've been to the Bellevue location and thought it was pretty good.  I believe the menu is pretty much the same.  They still have that crazy good vinegary garlic…More »

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 5. Frye Art Museum

704 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-9250

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: First Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/8/2010

This updated review is of the actual Museum. Leave it to me to focus on the food in the cafe and NOT actually review the art!  

I am NOT an artsy person.  But, I can totally appreciate this place!   The collection is just the right size so that a…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/10/2010

    I finally went to this place which is embarrasingly enough only a few blocks from my place!  What a… Read more »

 6. Nina's Crepes & Deli - CLOSED

905 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-3071

Categories: Creperies, Delis

Neighbourhood: First Hill

3.0 star rating
  7/24/2009

Nina's crepes iwas right across from the M-street market so I decided to check it out.  I like how she has a sign outside warning about the wait, so buyer beware, if you are in a hurry then move along.   There was only one other couple there so my…More »

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 7. First Hill Bar & Grill

901 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-6333

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Greek

Neighbourhood: First Hill

3.0 star rating
  1/14/2010

Per many a reviewer's observation, despite what this place looks like on the outside, this is a greek diner.  Ended up here for lunch the other day.  The waitress was very nice and was helpful with the menu.  I had the spanakopita (spinach pie) which…More »

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 8. The Lemongrass

514 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-8164

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: First Hill

3.0 star rating
  5/23/2010

I come here primarily due to its proximity to my apartment.  I usually go for lunch.  Located in First Hill just outside of the Little Saigon part of the International district, there are a plethora of vietnemese pho houses to choose from within a…More »

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 9. Sushi Kanpai

900 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 588-2769

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  12/15/2009

This place is pretty close to me so finally checked them out.  The place was virtually empty on a monday night which made for easy seating.  I ended up with the Hawaiian roll which was really good, essentially a spicy tuna roll with tuna wrapped…More »

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 10. Sugar Bakery & Café

1014 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 749-4105

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/4/2011

Decent lunch spot if your up on First Hill.  Its located right on Madison within a stone's throw from Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.  If you have a sweet tooth, you are in the right place.  Lots…More »

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 11. Ba Bar

550 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2030
4.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

Ba Bar is my new local hang out.  Its close to my abode, and the hours work great for my crazy schedule.  2am on weekdays and 4am on weekends?!  Sign me up!  Its sits in what used to be the Watertown coffee location so expect some of the same perks.…More »

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 12. George's Sausage & Delicatessen

907 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-1491

Categories: Delis, Polish

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2011

Great little gem in First Hill!  
George's is the quintessential mom and pop place. Aside from the deli sandwiches which are decent, you should go for the polish specialty items like th pierogis!  I got the beef pierogi and they were excellent.  Nice…More »

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 13. Kafe Berlin

613 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-4242

Categories: German, Cafes, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  12/1/2011

Kafe Berlin is an interesting tiny coffee shop housed in what is essential the german heritage center.  I guess that is why that have the unique business model of having coffee, espresso and oh yeah, knockwurst!  so far have tried one of the pastry…More »

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Location

Seattle, WA

Yelping Since

July 2009

Things I Love

dim sum, sushi, loose-leaf tea, donuts or doughnuts, meat on the bone, restaurants open after 11pm, Snuggies

Find Me In

First Hill

My Hometown

Detroit, MI

When I'm Not Yelping...

I am learning patience from my patients

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I am always hungry...its a gift

The Last Great Book I Read

Kitchen Confidential

My First Concert

Violent Femmes

My Last Meal On Earth

something with pig, or bone marrow, or both

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I am a sucker for late night T.V. infomercials...Yes, I own several Snuggies...

Most Recent Discovery

they have filipino food in Tukwila!

Current Crush

Pork belly