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From favorite to not-so-favorite, the full list of reviewed places from my Pacific NW trip.

 1. Vij's Restaurant

1480 W 11th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
Canada
(604) 736-6664

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  11/27/2009

How do I sum up this experience? I don't really know. A restaurant is about the food primarily but it is about more than that, and this restaurant delivers on all fronts. True, they don't take reservations, but it is really not a bad thing if you…More »

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 2. Maneki Restaurant

304 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2631

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

Wow! The atmosphere is great and the staff is soooo friendly.The nigiri here is truly amazing. The small dish of scallops, butter, and mushrooms was really amazing! The Agedashi tofu was also some of the best I have had outside of Japan. Any of the…More »

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 3. Salumi Artisan Cured Meats

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

Categories: Italian, Delis, Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

5.0 star rating
  11/26/2009

Best....lunch....in...Seattle. Well from the few lunches I had in Seattle it was the best that is. My Grilled Lamb sandwich was delish.....the lamb and roasted peppers on the bread were just heavenly. There was some kind of dressing on it, not sure…More »

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 4. Tojo's Restaurant

1133 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1
Canada
(604) 872-8050

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2009

I hate hype. Really.  I have read and heard the hype about this place for a while. And all I can say is the meal at Tojo's really did live up to hype for once. It is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but the food truly is good. We did the…More »

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 5. Granville Island Public Market

1661 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Canada
(604) 666-6477

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  12/8/2009

This market is amazing. What other praise can I give to this place that has not already been given. We can here on a empty stomach expecting to eat our way through the market, and we did.

It is a great idea to just go around the shops and pick up…More »

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 6. Serious Pie

316 Virginia St
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 838-7388

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  2/8/2010

This place lives up to its name. It makes a pie that is truly delicious, in fact is makes 7 pies, four of which I tried and loved. I got to try all these on two visits, one when I came for dinner and four when I went with someone to happy hour, the…More »

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 7. Café Medina

556 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
Canada
(604) 879-3114

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  12/30/2009

Of the 8 breakfasts I ate in my 8 days traveling around Seattle and VAncouver, this was by far the best and most memorable. It has a great French-Canadian feel you will notice the second you walk in. The servers are very friendly and helpful, even…More »

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 8. Japa Dog

899 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Canada

Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/27/2009

Most...interesting...hot dog...ever. No really. The Terimayo hot dog from Japa Dog is just amazing. Don't be scared by the occasionally indecipherable English-type writing on the website or on the cart, just eat and enjoy.

The man working behind the…More »

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 9. Top Pot Doughnuts

2124 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-1966

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Donuts

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  12/8/2009

The most amazing doughnuts shop I have ever seen. This was one of those times when I was so pleasantly surprised by a restaurant that I completely changed my plans just to hang out here a little longer. Honestly, heading towards the place from the…More »

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 10. Finch's Tea & Coffee House

353 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
Canada
(604) 899-4040

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2009

It's been said a zillion times and I'll say it for the zillion-and-oneth time, the pear and brie baguette is really great. I would never have imagined this combination would work so wonderfully. This is a great place for lunch in downtown, the prices…More »

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 11. Monorail Espresso

520 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 625-0449

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/26/2009

I was surprised when I saw how small this place really was. But, I was in love the second I tasted the best Mocha I have ever had. This place is the bomb! How I would die to have a coffee place this good back in my part of Florida. The owner was very…More »

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 12. Uwajimaya

600 5th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-6248

Categories: Grocery, Seafood Markets, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  12/10/2009

Grocery shopping can't get any more fun than this. The produce section it so amazing and I loved seeing fresh real wasabi there, expensive yes, but stil cool to look at.

The food court and preped foods case is amazing and it is a lot of fun to pick…More »

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 13. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden

578 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Canada
(604) 662-3207

Category: Botanical Gardens

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  11/29/2009

This place was a lot smaller than I imagined, but it did have a lot of beauty. The guided tour was fairly short but still packed with interesting cultural information about the role of Scholars and their gardens in ancient Chinese society. If it…More »

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 14. Stanley Park

1166 Stanley Park Dr
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 873-7000

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2009

Awesome! By far the best urban park I have visited. They have wonderful trails that run through the middle of the park. It is so serene and peaceful that you could not be faulted for thinking you were in the middle of a forest when walking through.…More »

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 15. Gas Works Park

2101 N Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-4075

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2009

The pipes and stuff give a cool atmosphere to this amazing park. The sunset view is amazing if you happen to get it on a clear night. WE saw several kite fliers and people playing football. While the view of the city was not as amazing as Kerry Park…More »

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 16. Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 267-2537

Categories: Seafood, American (Traditional), Soup

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

This is really the best Clam chowder I have had in my life. The creaminess was perfect but still not too heavy so as to cover the clams and supporting elements like the potato. How I would love to pack this place up and bring it back home. The market…More »

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 17. Lunchbox Laboratory - CLOSED

7302 1/2 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 621-1090

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

Did I like it? Did I not like it? Is it 3 stars or is it five stars? I'll put it at 4 for now. All I can say is it was the most overwhelming burger experience I have ever had, I still have a case of sensory overload, not sure what to make of it. I…More »

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 18. Caffè Vita

1005 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-4440

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  12/8/2009

I was told to come here to buy my whole bean coffee souvenir from Seattle, and I'm glad I listened. The whole bean coffee is not very cheap but is great. I was impressed by the knowledgeable staff and also the selection of the coffee at the place. I…More »

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 19. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2009

People, that is some darn tasty espresso!
The location is great and it really would be fun to sit at one of the sidewalk tables and waste away time with a hot coffee and a good book. This was one of my favorite coffees' I had in Seattle, but still…More »

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 20. Caffe Ladro

108 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 267-0600

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

Ahh... this was stop one on my Seattle Coffee tour, and it was a good way to start. I decided I would just go for an espresso to start my Seattle coffee experience, and I am happy I did. The espresso was right around that perfect balance of strength…More »

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 21. Fremont Sunday Street Market

400 N 34th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 781-6776

Categories: Farmers Market, Shopping

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

I am not much of an Antique shopper at all, but the music and food stalls were great. The woman, I forget her name) was selling various kinds of bruschetta on the street and while the price seems a little steep, it was a great place to grab a snack…More »

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 22. Seattle Art Museum

1300 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 654-3100

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

This museum is large and beautiful, and the art stays pretty interesting. The current exhibits were a Calder exhibit and a Michelangelo exhibit that featured some of his "lost" sketches. This was all very interesting, however I really didn't feel the…More »

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 23. Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Canada
(604) 662-4700

Categories: Museums, Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2009

I'll be the first to admit, landscapes of mountains, trees, and rivers get a little old for me after a while, but somehow I stayed interested and loved this museum. I learned a lot about Canadian Art, and they had a great photography section on the…More »

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 24. Szechuan House

3466 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
Canada
(604) 873-3686

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  11/29/2009

This is a darn fine place for a Szechuan dinner. You know your in a good Chinese place when you are the only people speaking in English in the restaurant! Our waiter was very friendly and he was knowledgeable of the menu, always a good sign. The…More »

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 25. Quinn's

1001 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-7711

Categories: American (New), Pubs

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

3.0 star rating
  12/10/2009

Arriving late on a Monday night we were expecting this place to be too happening, and we were right. Still the atmosphere was cool and the menu was very interesting. They don't always have the same menu that they post online but if the online menu…More »

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 26. Market Bagels

1525 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-4297

Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2009

A fine bagel indeed. It would not win any awards in NYC but it does have that same characteristic texture and taste impossible to find in mass chain bagel shops or in bagels from a bag. It was little quiet between normal breakfast and lunch hours so…More »

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 27. Cafe Argento

1125 E Olive St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 383-3295

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

3.0 star rating
  12/10/2009

Faizel wasn't there! The barista didn't sing! Did I come to the right place? Well it was a Monday. I left with just a turkey and veggie sandwich which was itself good but not incedibly revelational or memorable, thought the bread was exceptional.…More »

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 28. Space Needle

400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 905-2100

Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2009

Yeah, its touristy. It very touristy. But most of you who will go to the top are tourists right? So just pay the ridiculous admission fee and enjoy the view. Don't expect to be blow away, its not the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben or anything, it's just a…More »

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 29. Fritz European Fry House

718 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
Canada
(604) 684-0811

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2009

I can't at all say I was incredibly impressed here. The fries were pretty limp, a little surprising considering I believe they were made to order. The gravy and cheese curds piled on top for the poutine was good but it really didn't seem like a…More »

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 30. Tougo Coffee Co - CLOSED

2113 Westlake Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 628-3518

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Belltown

3.0 star rating
  11/26/2009

Did I miss Brian when I was here? I must have. Well perhaps he is the redeeming quality because my drip coffee was the most bitter I had in Seattle, it was a little bit watery as well. Perhaps I missed on the experience a bit because I only stopped…More »

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 31. Pike Brewing Company

1415 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 622-6044

Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  12/8/2009

If you can't drink the beer like me than wheat is there to do at this place? Eat some mediocre food of course! The design on the inside, while a little touristy, was pretty cool and the service was friendly enough. I just really didn't care for the…More »

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 32. Golden City Seafood Restaurant - CLOSED

520 S Jackson
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 382-3368

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: International District

2.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

If your looking for cheap and easy to devour Chinese food at midnight on a Sunday I would say go here. If you are looking for great authentic Chinese food, I would say keep looking. We tried to visit some Ethiopian place over in Capitol Hill but were…More »

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