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 1. Pop-cycle

422 N 4th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-3297
5.0 star rating
  2/13/2012

I fell in love with this shop the second I walked in last summer. I can't get enough of it. They recycle materials and make beautiful pieces of artwork that have function. The shop is packed floor to ceiling; it's impossible to see every single piece…More »

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 2. Highline

210 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-7837

Category: Vegan

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  12/4/2011

Kind of obsessed with this joint. It's not pretentious or stuffy..oh and it's vegan. It's just damn good homemade vegan grub, metal music, and delicious infused booze. Every time I visit Highline the bartenders are nothing but friendly and helpful if…More »

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 3. Sushi Yama

304 105th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 451-1111

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

I frequent Sushi Yama when I'm on the East side because for the quality of sushi you get this place is a steal. They also have WAY better selection than Sushi Land or Sushi Maru. I have never waited to be seated here..which always surprises me. And,…More »

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 4. HoneyHole

703 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-1399

Categories: Bars, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/10/2011

LOVE the atmosphere and decor...DESTROYED my veggie BLT and veggie chili fries and appreciated the quick and friendly service.

This place is rad because you walk in and immediately notice everyone's enormous and delicous looking sandwhiches. Then you…More »

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 5. Market Spice

85a Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-6340

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Herbs and Spices

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Bulk tea, spices, teapots, free tea samples, amazing staff...I can't live without Market Spice. The quality of Market Spice's tea is hard to beat in Seattle. They have a crazy variety that will leave you indecisive and trying to narrow it down to…More »

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 6. Dilettante Mocha Cafe

400 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 903-8595

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/25/2011

Give up your Starbucks Downtown Seattle-ites and tourists. Dilettante Mocha Cafe will trump any drink or confection you have ever ordered at any coffee shop. They will always have the best chocolate, most thoughtfully crafted drinks and amazingly…More »

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 7. Lava Lounge

2226 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5660

Categories: Lounges, Dive Bars

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/25/2011

I can't stop raving about this place. Anyone who knows me, knows that they can find me here two or three nights out of the average week. The bartenders and dj always make me feel at home, make the best heavy-handed drinks in town and throw down the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/27/2011

    Lava Lounge is my spot. Heavy handed bartenders, great music, dogs inside or outside of the bar most… Read more »

 8. Homegrown

2201 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 217-4745

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

4.0 star rating
  8/16/2011

That's a tasty veggie sandwich!
Stopped in here with a friend on a lazy Sunday afternoon after she couldn't stop raving about their sandwiches...and I must say I'm going to pass on the love now. The staff is super friendly, the menu is diverse and…More »

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 9. Charley + May

2225 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 281-5555

Category: Home Decor

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  2/23/2012

What can I say? I always leave this shop having purchased something and in a great mood. For one the owner is a doll. She serves "sushi" to customers. Sushi being swedish fish..umm love! She's always very helpful, knows about where the pieces came…More »

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 10. Cafe Crepe

246 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7
Canada
(416) 260-1611

Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2012

Wow! If I lived in Toronto I think I would live off crepes. Cafe Crepe has it all...delicious savory and sweet crepes to chose from (or maybe a combination of the two?), fabulous drinks and a really cozy intimate cafe vibe. I love that you walk into…More »

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 11. Matt's Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge

16551 NE 74th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 376-0909
4.0 star rating
  3/25/2012

Solid date night or happy hour spot. I've never had to wait for a table here. The staff is quick, informative and really nice. The menu has a great variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian options. Not to mention killer appetizers that make you want…More »

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 12. Seattle Nails and Waxing

121 Cedar St
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-4600

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  4/10/2012

I've never been treated so nicely at a nail salon. All of the women here are so kind and take their time. I had two women doing my nails together...and while the gel was drying I got a neck and arm massage. Umm hell yeah! Just what I needed! Not to…More »

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 13. Portage Bay Café

391 Terry Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 462-6400
4.0 star rating
  4/16/2012

Portage Bay breakfast is my coworkers Sunday tradition..and a really great tradition at that! Portage Bay is the type of place that fills you up, makes you want more and leaves you content for supporting such a sustainable practice. LOVE this spot.

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 14. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar

321 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 860-5869

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  4/29/2012

This espresso bar kicks a whole lot of ass.
For one the 'beautiful stephanie" is the perfect cup of delicious tea and spice that I've been craving.
Two, the staff is super delightful despite the constant business.
Lastly, they are always very quick to…More »

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 15. Paragon Restaurant and Bar

2125 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-4548

Categories: American (New), Pubs, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  5/18/2012

Some of the best happy hour food out there! I left feeling drunk off the pulled pork sandwiches my mom and I shared, along with the giant basket of sweet potato fries leaving us enamored. The service I have received here has also been nothing less…More »

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 16. Peaks Frozen Custard

1026 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 588-2701

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Roosevelt

5.0 star rating
  5/19/2012

One of the only foods that nearly brought a tear to my eyes.
No, but seriously this thing called frozen custard is something to be excited about.
It's definitely something to treat yourself with or treat someone else to. Talk about comfort food.…More »

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Review votes:
69 Useful, 19 Funny, and 41 Cool

Location

Seattle, WA

Yelping Since

March 2011

Things I Love

cosmetics, quality tea, Thai food, Greek food, a good burger, Pho, small venues, sushi belts, hard cider, authentic Mexican food, greasy diner food, a good record store, mustaches...

Find Me In

the shadow of the space needle

My Hometown

the beach

When I'm Not Yelping...

Talking to my pets, talking about them or eating damn good food

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Who doesn't love a blonde?

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The Last Great Book I Read

The Music Effect By Daniel Schneck and Dorita Berger

My First Concert

Sleater-Kinney at The Aladdin theater

My Favourite Movie

Nosferatu, Rear Window, High Tension and anything with Willem Dafoe

My Last Meal On Earth

Mom's homemade mac n' cheese, a thai iced tea, greek salad and coconut sorbet

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I take baths with my cat

Most Recent Discovery

Toothy tabs from Lush..solid toothpaste? Hell to the yeah!

Current Crush

Alison Goldfrapp