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What resembles home to me - well not really when you go from the burning sun in 117 degree weather to the frigid sunless 40s of Seattle. But hey, it's my second home.

 1. Annapurna Cafe

1833 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 320-7770

Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I knew this place was good when a group of guy friends ranted and raved about it. So I wanted to see if they were right, and we decided to head out to Annapurna.

To start off with, everyone ordered a vast array of Annapurna's lassis. The rose was…More »

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 2. Rancho Bravo Tacos

1001 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9399

Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Being born and raised in Vegas has made me come to worship Mexican food - especially in a city where Mexican food is far and few between. In this city, Rancho Bravo is the best solution when I'm either drunk, broke, or desperate. The cheese tamales…More »

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 3. Piecora's Original New York Pizza

1401 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-9411

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Central District

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Seattle is a slightly terrifying place, and that directly applies to the crazed citizens. Perhaps it's the symptom of being such a foodie paradise, but never have I ever experienced a city so critical about its pizza. Within a mile radius of my…More »

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 4. Ginger Lime

732 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9030

Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: First Hill

2.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

I have high criteria for potential friendships, but a majority of them revolve around food. If you don't like baked goods, I am inherently suspicious of your motives. Oh, but you like Vietnamese food? Then maybe we can be friends then...

I met a…More »

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 5. Old School Frozen Custard

1316 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-2586

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Never have I ever been a dessert kind of person, but since moving to Capitol Hill, I have definitely reconsidered. Apart of this conversion has been due to Old School. Frozen custard, being something I had never heard of before Seattle, was truly an…More »

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 6. Boom Noodle

1121 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 701-9130

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

3.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

The ambiance of Boom Noodle allows me to forget the dismal nature of being a broke college student. However, the food is slightly lacking.

The first time I came here was with a friend visiting the city. I had ordered the Yaki Udon, a dish with…More »

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 7. Ballet Restaurant

914 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-7983

Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

An impromptu group dinner led us to Ballet. The staff accommodated all nine of us quickly, and we soon set sail to order. A friend and I decided to share the chicken Pad Thai, while our friends had decided on Teriyaki Chicken, Egg Rolls, and…More »

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 8. B & O Espresso

204 Belmont Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-5028

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

For a friend's birthday, all she requested was steak, an eclair, and a quaint place. Boy, B & O surely didn't disappoint.

We had called in an appointment since our group was a larger party of nine. Once we got there, we found ourselves sitting in an…More »

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 9. Yogurtland

1620 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-1386

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Back in Vegas, Yogurtland had drawn cult followings for providing inexpensive, delicious frozen yogurt. You can only imagine my excitement when I heard that one would open up right on Capitol Hill. The first trip, and subsequent trips thereafter, had…More »

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 10. The Lemongrass

514 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-8164

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

A downpour on a freezing night  was how Seattle welcomed both a friend and I on our first day in the city. Absolutely starving and lost, we almost resorted to hot dogs from the close-by AM PM, but instantly set towards the Lemongrass upon first…More »

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 11. Unicorn

1118 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-6492

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

A new favorite between my and my friend in Capitol Hill. "A hipster's paradise" is always how my friends refer to this bar, and now I see what they mean. The place is always packed with twenty-somethings, the jukebox brimming with indie favorites,…More »

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 12. Six Arms

300 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 223-1698

Categories: Pubs, Breweries

Neighbourhoods: Capitol Hill, First Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Being a college student, I am an avid fan of happy hours. Needless to say, Six Arms is my favorite when it comes to this. Every night from 10 to midnight - can I just say Thirsty Thursday?

Being a microbrewery, I had to order a beer. A fan of light…More »

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 13. Atlas Clothing

3419 Fremont Place N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 323-0960

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Vinyl Records

Neighbourhood: Fremont

2.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

During the holiday season, I was mesmerized with Atlas. Perhaps it was the seemingly infinite amount of ugly holiday sweaters that won me over, but after the holidays passed, my love for Atlas went along with it.

Atlas is always hit or miss for me:…More »

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 14. Molly Moon's Ice Cream

917 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 708-7947

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

On any rare beautiful day, you are sure to find a line out the door at Molly Moon's and with good reason. Waiting in a single file, you see the waffle cones freshly pressed and rolled, which is enough to convince me to wait.

The flavors are always…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

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Out of all of the ice cream places on Capitol Hill, Bluebird seems to be the forgotten one, the underdog. However, I always have a tender spot for Bluebird.

All my friends tend to go for milkshakes, but I am a purist. I simply want one thing when I…More »

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 16. Thai Go

400 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-8226

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Working downtown, lunch is always a rushed necessity. Across the street and up a few escalators has me at Thai Go every time. Yes, I know it's not the most authentic, but when you've worked the past five hours with ridiculous customers, Thai food is…More »

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 17. Dick's Drive-In

115 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-1300

Categories: Fast Food, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

2.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I only venture to Dick's on the rare occasion of having cash on me or if intoxicated and in the immediate area. Raised on In-N-Out, Dick's a mere imitation and a poor one at that. The burgers are lackluster, the fries decent in the presence of a…More »

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 18. La Cocina & Cantina

432 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-1675

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

Only have been here for Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo, but speaking strictly on alcohol, I am a fan. The things come in fishbowls for God's sake, what is there not to love? The best part was when my group had arrived, it was happy hour.

With a friend…More »

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 19. Turkish Delight

1930 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-1387

Categories: Delis, Turkish

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

New to the city, it was imperative that I visit Pike Place. In doing so, a friend and I stumbled upon this quaint little restaurant across the street. Having a Narnia reference in mind when seeing the name of the place, we had to give it a go.

I had…More »

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 20. Harbor City Restaurant

707 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 621-2228

Categories: Barbeque, Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

One of the most poignant childhood memories I have would be a dim sum brunch with my family in Las Vegas. Since transplanting myself in Seattle, I have been yearning for the nostalgia tied so closely to those damn metal carts. Harbor City is where I…More »

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 21. The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co.

2209 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-4240

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/15/2012

Since my first godly experience at Yellow Leaf, I've gotten my friends obsessed with the place - which has its benefits seeing as they feel obligated to buy me cupcakes with every visit. I have yet to have a less-than-stellar cupcake from Yellow…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/10/2011

    Reading the Yellow Leaf reviews, I feel as though it's a common occurrence for people to show up at… Read more »

 22. Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room

925 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9442

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  9/30/2011

Let's preface this review: I am a broke college student. That will explain my love for this place. Literally two blocks away from my school, Neumo's gives me music just how I like it - cheap, loud, and within confined quarters. No, it's no Key Arena…More »

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 23. The Cobra Lounge

1122 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122

Categories: Music Venues, Hookah Bars

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  10/10/2011

After finishing up a happy hour down the street, my friend brilliantly suggested smoking some shisha at Cobra. A summer apart from each other calls for some sort of communal smoke fest, right? Right!

For a Saturday night, the line wasn't too long. The…More »

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 24. Po Dog Hot Dogs

1009 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-6055

Category: Hot Dogs

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

When I am in desperate need to expand my waistline, I run towards Po Dog. Walking in, Po Dog definitely has this cool, warehouse meets art gallery feel to it.

First time, I ordered the South of the Border dog -  a hot dog decked out in guacamole, pico…More »

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 25. Le Panier Very French Bakery

1902 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-3669

Categories: Bakeries, French, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/16/2011

You know a place is good when you come back three days later. All for a cookie. For the past two months, I've been obsessed with acquiring macarons. Coming back to Seattle made this seemed far more tangible than it was in Vegas.

The first time…More »

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 26. Saigon Vietnam Deli

1200 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-2357

Categories: Vietnamese, Delis

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  10/28/2011

Anytime I am given the opportunity to prove how Vietnamese I am, I generally try to take it - even if most of my attempts usually fail. But I was feeling a bit homesick, and had been craving Banh Mi for at least three weeks.

Standing in the doorway,…More »

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 27. Sport Restaurant and Bar

140 4th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 404-7767

Categories: Sports Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2011

For literally a year's time, I've heard one of my friends rant about the shoestring fries at Sport. It was only until a mutual friend's birthday that I finally made it out to see for myself.

Verdict: they're pretty good - especially in tandem with the…More »

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 28. Piroshky Piroshky

1908 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6068

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Russian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Piroshky...piroshky? What's that? A Russian pastry filled with anything from meat to eggs to veggies - think of it as warm yummies in a convenient handheld form.

After a year of living in Seattle, I finally tried the infamous Piroshky Piroshky, and…More »

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 29. QFC Quality Food Center

417 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-6920

Categories: Grocery, Drugstores

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2011

Yes, I do have a QFC that is closer to me technically. But this location, in particular, is heavenly. It's the type of grocery store that makes me wander for an hour or so because it's so large and expansive. This location is the type that I would…More »

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 30. Daiso

400 Pine St, Ste 1005
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 625-0076

Categories: Department Stores, Discount Store

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2011

You may not think you need that 12-pack of cat highlighters, but for $1.50, you'd be surprised what you actually "need". This predicament is always what I find myself in whenever I wander around Daiso. Part of the charm is the price; part of it is…More »

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 31. Starbucks

333 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 575-8185

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

Anyone who knows me knows two things about me: I am not an espresso kind of person, and I am especially not an espresso kind of person if it is coming from Starbucks. But with limited sleep in a crowded mall on Black Friday, I am willing to…More »

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 32. Trader Joe's

1700 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-7268

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhoods: Central District, Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

I have this terrible habit of going into stores with the intention of buying nothing yet leaving with a handful of things. Trader Joe's is the perfect example.

What's not to love either? Some three buck Chuck (though now, $2.50), dark chocolate bars…More »

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 33. Hot Mama's Pizza

700 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-6444

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

2.0 star rating
  1/14/2012

I've always passed by Hot Mama's during the lunch rush with construction workers and hipsters alike haunting the place, and it only took a year to walk in and grab a slice. Honestly, all of those envious glances I cast previously were in vain to my…More »

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 34. Urban Outfitters

401 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 322-1800

Categories: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

Yes, it is no secret that Urban Outfitters is overpriced. T'is true that some things are just downright stranger, even in hipster circles. But overall, what can you expect from Urban?

Compared to some other UO's I've been to, this one is always clean…More »

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 35. Guanaco's Tacos Pupuseria

219 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 328-6288

Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

Give me one pupusa, and I'm all of a sudden a fanatic for the once-obscure treats. After a sketchy encounter with pupusas in Vegas, I honed in on Seattle's Salvadorean scene and discovered Guanaco's. Thank goodness for the guy friends I have - they…More »

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 36. Thanh Son Tofu

118 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 320-1316
5.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Tofu fanaticism - it's something I've been plagued with ever since living in Seattle. So you'd imagine my excitement in finding out I live a mere five minute walk away from a place that not only sells it, but makes it onsite as well. Well, luckily…More »

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"easy to please, culinarily that is."

Review votes:
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Location

Seattle, WA

Yelping Since

June 2011

Things I Love

indie rock, blueberries, sunlight, healthy baking, Kheer, exercise, Zooey Deschanel, kittens, yoga, juicing, almond milk, peter pan collars, lace, all the awkward moments.

Find Me In

Seattle's Capitol Hill

My Hometown

Las Vegas, NV

The Last Great Book I Read

Sadly, my Anatomy and Physiology textbook.

My Favourite Movie

(500) Days of Summer

Most Recent Discovery

Lavender (Mint) Milk Tea.

Current Crush

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - always and forever.