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Getting Lucky in Seattle
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1. Monsoon Restaurant
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 325-2111
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Asian Fusion,
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
There's nothing quite like Monsoon in Seattle - I'm not exactly sure what makes it so unique since we have so many "fancy" Asian restaurants these days, but Monsoon's atmosphere does stand out from the rest.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel the food stood…More »
2. Black Bottle
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-1500
Categories:
American (New),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Generally when I go out to a dinner I have a strict "you must share your food with me" policy. It is a reciprocal policy. It requires a certain amount of discussion to take place before ordering to ensure the perfect combination of food is ordered…More »
3. El Gaucho
Flames! Bananas Foster done to perfection. I took my sister here to introduce her to this wonderful dessert and was not let down.
They wheeled the cart out table-side, set the pan afire, whipped up all the ingredients from little pre-measured…More »
4. Bleu Bistro - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 329-3087
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
Splitting a bottle of wine over some of the best Macaroni & Cheese in Seattle is a dream dinner to a girl like me. Add in low lighting, secluded booths, and good music (ok, the music they had sucked, but I wanted it to be good) and you have yourself…More »
5. Chez Gaudy - CLOSED
SNOWMAN IN A CAVE!!!!!
That is what I like to yell at this restaurant when folks start to slump. The appropriately named drink is a concoction of coffee, chocolate, rum, mint schnapps, and some other stuff for good measure, all topped off with a…More »
6. Nijo Sushi
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-8880
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Last night was Nijo's second anniversary of serving up some of the tastiest sushi in Seattle. Let's raise a glass to many more anniversaries!
Everything they do at Nijo's they do in style. From the sleek and sexy interior, to the presentation of the…More »
7. The Hideout
The hideout is the type of bar that lets you bring in the little plastic men you bought at Archie Mcphee's without charging cover. No one bats an eye when you pull them out along with a notepad and start strategizing on an art project over a cleverly…More »
8. The Chapel Bar - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 447-4180
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I like this place before 11:00. The crowd is pretty laid back, the drinks are pricey but tasty, and the ambiance is definitely more metro than my denim clad self is used to frequenting here in Seattle.
However, after 11:00 the place starts taking a…More »
9. Havana
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-2822
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
See that dark parking lot over there? Yeah, the one with absolutely no one in it. I know it looks a bit like a scene for an after school special but you should walk over there.
Seriously, just go into the parking lot all by yourself, look to your…More »
10. Tavolata
Tomatoes? Yuck! Who needs 'em! That has been my stance on tomatoes my whole life. Every once in a while I'll try one just to be sure I still hate them, and every time I find that I still hate this variation of the deadly night shade family.
Somehow…More »
11. Via Tribunali
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9234
This place is soooo cool it doesn't have a sign.
This place is soooo cool they make you wait.
This place is soooo cool they don't cut your pizza.
Ok, I soooo wouldn't mind any of that if the pizza was out of this world, but to my fickle taste buds this…More »
12. Tamarind Tree
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 860-1404
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Caterers
Neighbourhood: International District
A beautiful restaurant in one of the worst strip malls in all of Chinatown. The food here used to be phenomenal, but it has evened out to about average in the past year. The service used to be good, and it has gone downhill to bad.
Hopefully it will…More »
13. Thaiku - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 706-7807
Sure, the decor is great, but what good is that when I'm seated in the middle of a loud room listening in on someones Internet date and realizing that all of the seats in this place are bad? There are no booths so it feels like you are in the middle…More »
14. The Pink Door
I have dined here multiple times and was always impressed with the atmosphere. Since I am not an Italian cuisine connoisseur I will leave the foodies to their own devices.
I have also thrown a private event here for the Seattle Yelp Elite Squad and…More »
15. Tango
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 583-0382
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars,
Basque
Neighbourhoods: Capitol Hill, First Hill
Seattle Yelpers have become addicted to spicy chocolate, so the El Diablo dessert at Tango should be perfect for our new found cayenne cacao palate. It is a block of ganache-esque chocolate set atop a pool of meringue. Heavenly...or...uhh...yeah,…More »
16. Umi Sake House
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Belltown
In the past four years this place has gone from a 5 star to 3 star to 1 star.
It was never the best sushi in the whole world, but it was better than average for the price, and the restaurant was somewhat pleasant, and the happy hour really couldn't…More »
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11/21/2006
Update 4/05/07:
The service has improved a bit, but the rolls are still leaving something to be… Read more »
17. Coco La Ti Da - CLOSED
Well La Ti Da!
I was bummed when Fork closed down and I never expected that something equally as exciting would be moving into the Loveless building. Coco La Ti Da by local pastry chef (you know you've seen her name in print) Sue McCown has taken over…More »
18. Dilettante - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 329-6463
Categories:
Restaurants,
Desserts,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
The desserts are good, but you really only need to try the hot chocolate made with their signature ephemere sauce to come back for more.
Dilettante is one of those places you think you like more than you actually do while you are there. The desserts…More »
19. Golden Gardens Park
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 684-4075
Categories:
Parks,
Beaches,
Playgrounds
Neighbourhood: Ballard
A sandy beach in Seattle? Yep, just filled with pasty white Seattleites in the summer!
Bring your cooler full of "beverages" and head on down here in the summer for a picnic and a bonfire. You have to reserve the picnic tables in advance, but the…More »
Recently updated lists from Michelle B.
Sushi Satisfaction in Seattle (8)Whether you want a roll or a chunk-o-sashimi these places do it right. And, as a bonus, they have Sake! |
Belltown - Another Seattle Neighborhood (28)Sometimes you just gotta go down into Belltown. |
Seattle Loves Asian Fusion (42)Chinese, Japanese, Maylasian, Thai, Vietnamese - blend the flavors, this is Seattle, we don't want it authentic, we want it tasty! Enjoy Asian food at any of these fine Seattle establishments. |
Where I Took my Guests in Seattle (18)They were coming from Pittsburgh, so it's not like the bar was set all that high (kidding, kidding) but I still wanted to show them a good time, here is where I took them. |
Insatiable in Seattle (13)I am an irresponsible person, I clearly don't take my job very seriously, because I keep going back to these places over and over even though I should be out trying something new. |
Healthy Happy Hour in Seattle (6)Not all happy hour food has to be fried...stop laughing!!! |
Log on - Free Wi-Fi in Seattle (37)Haul out the laptop and do some work from the comfort of one of these fine Seattle establishments that offer free wireless access. |
Coffee in Seattle...duh! (26)If no one brings you coffee when you wake up, here is where you should go. |
Gifting in Seattle (18)Need to buy me a present? Birthday, Christmas, cause I turned you onto something fabulous and new? Here is where to shop! |
Reading Rainbow Seattle Edition (8)We didn't become the most literate city by chance. Bookstores, libraries, coffee shops, and the dusty smell of books. |
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Yelping SinceJune 2005
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