SeAts... so many places, so little time

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There's a reason why so many are sleepless in Seattle... the food here will keep you up.

 1. Paseo

4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-7440

Categories: Caribbean, Sandwiches, Cuban

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/19/2010

I for one would hate seating next to me on a flight...

I bought a scallop sandwich late in the day, got it home, placed it in a zip-lock bag and then in the refrigerator.  

The next morning, I took my sandwich, grabbed my luggage and headed off to the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/18/2008

    Well, I've committed one of the seven deadly sins, that being gluttony.  Though in my defense, how… Read more »

 2. Thai Curry Simple

406 5th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 327-4838

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/4/2011

This Thai place is BADASS.  Outstanding simple tasty food and lovely restaurateurs!!!

The latest kudos media print about them...
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TCS has proven themselves to me that when they say a certain dish is spicy, that it will be spicy.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/21/2011

    I'm a firm believer that if it doesn't burn going in and doesn't burn coming out... then it's not… Read more »

 3. Hiroki

2224 N 56th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-4128

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2009

This place is the real deal.  

The pastries are spot on, the cakes and the tarts are outstanding, and many of the desserts here are served in Japanese restaurants in the Seattle area, but with the mark-up in the prices.

The owner typically works there,…More »

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 4. Salumi Artisan Cured Meats

309 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 621-8772

Categories: Italian, Delis, Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

4.0 star rating
  1/9/2008

The Salumi porchetta is a beast of a sandwich, one which leaves your face glistening with delight.

Crusty baguette, chunks of roasted pork, sautéed green peppers and onions.

What I especially love about this porchetta is the chunks of pork.  Where many…More »

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 5. Miyabi Restaurant

16820 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 575-6815

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2008

Every time I fly home for work, it seems that I'm always eating dinner at this Japanese restaurant.

At Miyabi, the sushi is always fresh tasting, appealing, although the past several visits the house rolls seems to have to more sauce plated on the…More »

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 6. Maruta Shoten

1024 S Bailey St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 767-5002

Categories: Grocery, Delis, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Georgetown

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2009

What can I say that hasn't already been said... we'll place is definitely worth the trip.  I no longer have any desire to go to Uwajimaya... as they are over-priced compared to the Maruta.

People here are friendly, food is good and the prices are…More »

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 7. Maekawa Bar

601 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-0634

Categories: Japanese, Pubs

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2010

Of the multitudes of times I've eaten here, I for the most part haven't had a bad dish.  

All I'm going to say is I have fallen hard for two dishes, the teba gyoza and the broiled bacon wrapped shishitou peppers.  I could eat just these appetizers and…More »

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 8. Kau Kau Barbeque

656 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-4006

Categories: Barbeque, Chinese

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2011

Most come and get the BBQ pork; but hands down the roasted pork is the way to go!

Tender, moist, salty, crispy, perfect fat to meat ratio; this is the way the good lord intended it to be eaten.

Somehow each of those components make each piece of pork…More »

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 9. Alki Crab & Fish Co - CLOSED

1660 Harbor Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 938-0975

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

4.0 star rating
  7/5/2009

I have to agree with most who have reviewed this place, the fish and chips is in my opinion the best in the Seattle area.

Perfectly battered and cooked. The fish remains Moist and flavorful, and the crust remains light and non-greasy.

Also, you can't…More »

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 10. Pike Street Fish Fry

925 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 329-7453

Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  9/5/2010

I've been to the Fry several time, and each time, I've been given a hot, not heavily greasy filling snack.

My latest visit, the Pork Belly sandwich satisfied my jonesing for anything edible.

Seattle certainly has great places that do wonderful things…More »

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 11. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

4739 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-1200

Categories: Seafood, Italian

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  1/22/2011

One of the mysteries in life is which came first, the chicken or the egg?  

I'm no scientist, but I do know that S&PM has created one brilliant but simple grilled chicken breast.

I have only come across one other great chicken masterpiece in Seattle,…More »

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 12. Purple Café and Wine Bar

1225 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 829-2280

Categories: American (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  3/24/2008

I can certainly understand why this place is so busy all the time.  

The food, the service the selections are all great.  Sunday night they have half off bottle of wines under $50.  Not a bad deal at all!

First of all, they carry Navarro grape juice.…More »

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 13. Café Presse

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

Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Bars

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

Excerpt from Dave Chappelle -

"Have you ever had something happen that was so racist, you didn't even get mad?  You were just like, 'Gah damn that was racist!'  I mean it was so blatant you were like, "wow..."  

That happened to me.  I was in…More »

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 14. Lake City Gyros

12336 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 361-4533

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Lake City

4.0 star rating
  3/30/2009

This little hole in the wall is an absolute gem.

The man who creates the gyro is the nicest man.  He talks to you and really seems to be happy and the prices well reasonable.

The gyro is outstanding, while other places slices the meat and keeps them in…More »

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 15. Bluebird

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

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

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/12/2010

the Bluebird is the sleeper of ice-creamers in the SeAts.

Their creative and tasty ice-creams are served by friendly individuals who march to their own beat.  They each have unique personalities.

The ice-creams themselves each posses different hints of…More »

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 16. La Carta de Oaxaca

5431 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-8722

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  8/16/2009

After three-hundred reviews, I'm not going to say anything that hasn't been said... so that being said.

Go, order really anything and get ready to enjoy!

Who cares if its summer, the Posole is full of flavor, served hot and comes with shredded cabbage,…More »

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 17. Fu Man Dumpling House

14314 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 364-0681

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Bitter Lake

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2007

I love me some hole-in-the-walls.

This place is small, the parking situation sucks, the wait can be long... but, if you wait, you too will be rewarded with some fairly good dumpling and such.

The dumpling are made to order, so you'll have to wait a bit…More »

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 18. Aloha Ramen

8102-B Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 838-3837

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

4.0 star rating
  10/30/2009

There's a place in Portland that makes so many pizza daily, once they run out, they close.  There's was a man who made handmade udon each day, a certain number of them, and once they ran out, no more udon was available.  

This place, they only make…More »

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 19. Issian

1618 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7010

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

4.0 star rating
  4/14/2011

It went something like this; "I'd like two tuna collars"... "are you sure, they're large?"...  (Now in my mind, I've had tuna collar before, and never have they been "large".)   ... "sure why not!"

What they brought out 20+ minutes later was…More »

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 20. Über Tavern

7517 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-2337

Categories: Pubs, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Green Lake

4.0 star rating
  7/20/2008

I love my growler... and I love that I have a place to go to fill-up.  

Prices are reasonable, selection is always changing, and people are friendly.  

I have never drank there, but it seems like a great place to just hang-out for the day or evening.More »

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 21. Knee High Stocking Co.

1356 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 979-7049

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2009

It's all about atmosphere, and they have it from the get.

Texting to make a reservation... ringing the door bell to come-in... And ordering from the eclectic menu.  The menu itself is a conversation piece in itself.

If your party is less than eight…More »

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