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1. America Best Value Airport Inn & Parking
I'm an idiot and forgot the name of the place where I usually park (MVP Parking) and was in a huge rush and it was the middle of the night and I was about to get next to no sleep. So I booked my parking there online because it was the cheapest. I…More »
2. Tula's
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-4221
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Belltown
I've been there once and it wasn't great. And unfortunately will be back again, but it's to see a friend's performance so this is for her, and to see some other friends also attending. After that, screw this place.
I just made the reservation and…More »
3. Porchlight Coffee
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 329-5461
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Vinyl Records
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
This place has been open for a while and is 1/2 a block from my bf's place but I've never stopped until today because the place just doesn't look terribly inviting or comfortable with the folding chairs and teeny tables. Decided to finally give the…More »
4. Thai 65
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 632-6542
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: University District
I don't think I've ever left a restaurant so pissed off before coming to Thai 65. The food is mediocre, definitely not a stand out among all the Thai restaurants in the city. But let me tell you about the service.
After my meal, I walked over to the…More »
5. Watertown Coffee - CLOSED
You know I had just finished upgrading Watertown from 2 stars to 4 stars, and writing a bunch of stuff about how much they had improved and being honest and descriptive like a good Yelper. I was starting to like the place so much I was going there a…More »
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10/12/2009
So they've generally started turning down the volume to a level that won't cause hearing loss. At… Read more »
6. Peace Arch Duty Free Shop
As a Seattle resident who grew up in Vancouver BC, I make a lot of trips over the border so I know the duty free stores, both north and southbound. This place is big and fancy looking but everything (except maybe a cup of coffee) is a total rip off.…More »
7. JJ Family Spa Plus
I came here after going to Olympus Spa in Lynnwood, WA and loving the experience there. Boy was this ever a huge step down.
Granted, we came before they started on some big renovation but, still, if they're going to be open for business and charge me…More »
8. Twilight Martini Lounge
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-1212
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Belltown
I was getting all excited to post my disdain for this place but apparently most people have already got that covered. I've been here twice. The first time was a few years ago when it was packed and there was hip hop (ugh) and it was a celebration of…More »
9. Front Street Cafe - CLOSED
So I came here this weekend with a bunch of other PhD students as part of a women of color retreat at the Seabrook Cottages in this idyllic/creepy/charming/histor ically-inaccurate prefabricated "historic" ocean town called Seabrook.
Front St. Cafe is…More »
10. US Post Office
Seattle, WA 98105
(800) 275-8777
Category:
Post Offices
Neighbourhood: University District
It should not take a half hour to ship a couple small packages on a weekday morning especially if there are only about 6 people in line. I don't think I've ever seen people move so slowly. It's almost like they TRY to be slow, like there is some sort…More »
11. Boom Noodle
I had the worst bowl of ramen I've ever paid for at Boom Noodle. And, ironically, it was the most I've ever paid for a bowl of ramen. This place is clearly all style and no substance. The broth was absolutely tasteless, it wasn't nearly hot enough,…More »
12. Burien Toyota Scion
Burien, WA 98148
(206) 243-0700
Categories:
Car Dealers,
Body Shops,
Auto Repair,
Car Rental
My friend purchased his used RAV4 here from Vancouver BC so it was pretty much a matter of just signing a few things, double checking the condition of the used vehicle and taking off, or so I thought.
So I drove him to the dealership and the dealer…More »
13. La Puerta
I don't typically eat Mexican food in Seattle period. After living in California you sorta learn not to in order to avoid disappointment. But my friend picked the place probably because there is a parking lot there so we went. I got the rice and…More »
14. The Grill on Broadway
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-7000
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
I went back a third time and the last. My entree was tasteless and once again took forever to arrive. Lucky the drinks came fast enough to dull the hunger pains. Starvation always makes the food taste better once it arrives too. Yeah no 4th chances…More »
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8/2/2009
A reply from the manager again. She has a point, years of mismanagement has got to be tough to fix.… Read more »
15. Hop Thanh Supermarket
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 322-7473
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: International District
I thought I outsmarted everyone by coming on a Monday morning to do my shopping but turns out it was really packed in there. Too packed to maneuver a shopping cart, especially since the place is a complete mess and really dirty (even for a Chinatown…More »
16. Taco Time - CLOSED
Ohhh Taco Time, so much better than Taco Bell yet so bad. I actually find the prices a bit steep especially for the little schlop of a chicken bowl I got last week. And damn is the inside (and outside) of that building ever 70s depressing.
It…More »
17. The Pita Pit - CLOSED
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 302-7070
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
OMG they took so long to make my pita I thought I was going to collapse on their grimy floor. My chicken pita was pretty tasty but was a big sloppy mess that dripped all over the tray. For $7 I'd rather go to Le Bambou up the street and get the…More »
Recently updated lists from Vanessa A.
Best of Capitol Hill (30)My favorite little spots in Capitol Hill, my favorite neighborhood. If you're from Vancouver, I'd say it's a mix of Davie and Commercial Drive. If you're from the SF Bay Area, I'd say it's a mix of Castro and the Mission (minus Latino influence because Seattle is pretty darn white). |
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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Seattle, WA
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