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 1. Pearl Bar & Dining

700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-0181
5.0 star rating
  12/5/2010

YUM!  Food at its greatest probably.  I mean, there is so much out there to try.

Pearl was where my Tolo group and I ate dinner before the dance.  Each couple ordered an appetizer, entree, and dessert.  The dishes here don't come in large portions,…More »

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 2. Mee Sum Pastry

1526 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-6780

Categories: Bakeries, Chinese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/25/2010

More like 6, 7 or INFINITE stars!

I don't know why I hadn't thought of coming here before!  For SYSO concert days, my friends and I always go to Pike Place for lunch during the 2 hours free time we are given.

Buddies also wanted to get donuts and pick…More »

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 3. Red Robin

408 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 453-9522
5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/10/2010

For dinner, my friends and I decided to come here one of my girl friend's sweet 16 celebration.  

This is the type of place to go for birthday parties, for sure.  The place is big, and when it's someone's birthday...the servers sing for you!  They…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    9/26/2010

    This is a pretty belated review, that's a first for me!  Oh well.  I've just been trying out so many… Read more »

 4. TCBY

3700 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 644-7388
5.0 star rating
  12/21/2010

Why didn't I go inside this fro yo shop earlier?!?!  Talk about LEGIT stuff.

I came here because I was curious about the place, and had heard great things about it.  Unfortunately, once I had entered TCBY, nobody was in there...sad.  Maybe it was…More »

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 5. Toyoda Sushi

12543 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 367-7972

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Lake City

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2010

There are few amazingly good sushi joints here in Seattle, which I find surprising because we're located in the area where seafood is plentiful and fresh as can be.  

I had never been here before, and was excited to try out a new Japanese restaurant.…More »

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 6. 13 Coins Restaurant

125 Boren Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 682-2513
5.0 star rating
  9/19/2010

Talk about breakfast love!

I came here for a later lunch after church with my family friends, parents, and grandparents.  

I had never been here before, but my parents came here for lunch in the past.  I wasn't sure what to expect, being a first time…More »

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 7. The French Bakery

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 747-0557
5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/4/2010

YAY FOR LEGIT SANDWICHES + CREPES!
Enough said. :)

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/19/2010

    My mother and father brought home a couple almond, cheese, chocolate almond, and chocolate… Read more »

 8. PinkaBella Cupcakes

320 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 453-2253

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/2/2010

4.5 stars.

I came here after my expedition for dresses.  Homecoming is on the line, and I had to find a dress at the mall, QUICK!  Luckily, my mother being, totally amazing, was able to scavenge out the perfect dress for the school dance.  YAY!

For a…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/16/2010

    Red velvet is hands down my favorite type of cake.  It's rich, chocolately, and such a pretty color… Read more »

 9. Chace's Pancake Corral

1606 Bellevue Way SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-8888
5.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

Yum!  I heart breakfast!  

Portage cafe is my place to go for breakfast when I want to eat out.  At the same time, it's a bit far away.  Thankfully, Chace's Pancake Corral is closer to where I live.  

You pretty much can't go wrong with anything here.…More »

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 10. In-N-Out Burger

761 N 1st St
Burbank, CA 91502
(800) 786-1000

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Burbank

5.0 star rating
  8/16/2010

As if this place needs another review...

I don't usually like eating burgers.

Although, when it comes to In N Out, it's a totally different story.

The ordering is simple, burgers and fries.  They also have shakes here.  There is the option of getting…More »

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 11. Trophy Cupcakes and Party

2612 NE Village Ln
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-7020

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: University District

4.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

CUPCAKE CRAZE.

So...

My church has been into this whole cupcake craze lately, and I'm kind of getting sucked in too.  

Church peeps are always talking about this cupcake shop, Trophy's, raving about how great it is.  In conclusion, I, myself, go to the…More »

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 12. Molly Moon's Ice Cream

1622 1/2 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-5105

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

5.0 star rating
  8/14/2010

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!

The scent of freshly made waffle cones is heaven...this is what you smell when you're a couple steps away from the entrance of Molly Moon's.  This little ice cream shop can get people lining up quick,…More »

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 13. Sweet Factory

1041 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 453-5030

Category: Candy Stores

5.0 star rating
  8/17/2010 First to Review

A CANDY BUFFET.

Sweet Factory is my favorite candy shop to go to when I'm in the mood for candy.  I don't usually like to snack on candy, so Sweet Factory is something special for sure.  I especially love the blue striped bags that you use to fill…More »

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 14. Mike's Noodle House

418 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 389-7099

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2010

Afforable?  Check.
Yummy? Check
A place I've been craving for a while?  Double check.

Mike's Noodle House is located in China town, and has been here as long as I can remember.  It can get fairly busy, especially during those cold winter days.  Come…More »

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 15. Specialty's Café & Bakery

126 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(877) 502-2837
5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/16/2010

Ok, ok.

I think I judged this place a little too quickly.  

I came back here with my friend, Heaven L. upon recommendation.  My other good friend, Jenn H. told us that the cookies here are very good.  

...Boy was she right!

On a very positive note, the…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/13/2010

    Something truly special?
    Probably not, but it's fairly decent.

    My mother and I came here for a late… Read more »

 16. Etta's Seafood

2020 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-6000

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2010

TRIPLE.
COCONUT.
CREAM.
PIE.

The funny thing is, I don't even like coconut.  For the coconut haters out there, like me, you will think twice about this fruit when you dive into this pie.  Trust me, it's magical!  I personally have not eaten a meal here,…More »

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 17. Bottega Italiana

1425 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 343-0200

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

GELATO = LOVE.

I love ice cream, better yet GELATO.

I've never been to Italy before, so I have to settle for the gelato available here in Seattle.  It's too bad M.I. doesn't have a gelato shop.  Some day!

I came here with Elaine J., Myron P., Andrew P.,…More »

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 18. I Love Sushi

23 Lake Bellevue Dr
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 455-9090

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/17/2010

More like 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because I love this place so much.  

I came here for lunch with my mother and brother.  It was extremely hot today, and we wanted something refreshing and light.  My choice to come here because I had been…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/12/2010

    My brother, Kevin K., mother, and I came here for lunch.  The atmosphere is nothing special, just… Read more »

 19. Germano's Trattoria

300 S High St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 752-4515

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Jonestown

5.0 star rating
  8/18/2010

What's better than Italian food?

It is so comforting...

My familly and I came here for dinner one night during our stay in Maryland.  We were walking around Little Italy, and were getting hungry.  So, we stopped by this place for dinner.

Once you enter…More »

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 20. Costco

1801 10th Ave NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 313-0965
5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/18/2010

AWESOME, AWESOME, JUST PLAIN AWESOME!

I love everything about this place.  Really.  It just doesn't get any better than this, friends!

From their tasty food court to fresh baked goods at the bakery, free samples scattered all over the place, large…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/19/2010

    I LOVE COSTCO!

    The best part about this place is how they sell grocery items in bulks, but not for a… Read more »

 21. Shnoo Yogurt - CLOSED

10602 NE 9th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 467-7155
5.0 star rating
  9/1/2010

I finally came here after all the raves.

I came here with two friends before the 1st day of sophomore year.  I was really in the mood for something sweet, light, and refreshing.  In conclusion, what's better than fro yo?

The fro yo shop is super cute,…More »

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 22. Pon Proem Thai Restaurant

3039 78th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-8424

Category: Thai

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/27/2010

I came here with my mother for an earlier lunch than usual (I usually don't eat until 1) after registration at school.  

The place wasn't busy at all because it was only 11:30 am.  There were only two waitresses running the place, and two tables were…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/13/2010

    Thai food is one of my favorite foods out there and this place does it right.  I suggest coming here… Read more »

 23. Times Square

Broadway and 42nd St
New York, NY 10036

Category: Local Flavor

Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District

5.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

My favorite place in New York!

I came here with a bunch of other 8th graders for an East Coast discovery trip.  We also visited other places: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Gettysburg.  

I liked coming here during the night time especially because…More »

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 24. Jamba Juice

131 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-1686
5.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

I love fruit!  Blended fruit too!  

I think I could totally live on fruit, it's healthy too. (=

Whenever I come to Bellevue Square with friends to shop, I almost always pick up something to eat.  Whether it be hummus and pita bread from The Greek…More »

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 25. Unicone Crepes - CLOSED

421 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 652-0637

Category: Creperies

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  8/28/2010

It's rare that I find crepe offerings in Seattle. SIGH.

Although, my friend told me about this place and how fantastic it was.

After eating a meal at Maneki with the fam, which is nearby, we stopped by for dessert.

I tried the strawberry daifuku, which…More »

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 26. Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shoppe

4301 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-0243

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts

Neighbourhood: University District

5.0 star rating
  8/29/2010

THE BEST ICE CREAM EVER!

I love ice cream, and this is as good as it gets.  Seriously!

Mint chocolate chip, coffee, and strawberry cheesecake, yum!

I also like their ice cream bars.  Vanilla and milk chocolate and mint and dark chocolate, SO GOOD!

I've…More »

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 27. Snoqualmie Ice Cream

21106 86th Ave SE
Maltby, WA 98296
(360) 668-2912
5.0 star rating
  8/29/2010

I tried this type of ice cream after hearing about it from a good family friend.

They make both ice cream, frozen custard, and gelato.  

Mint chocolate chip, French lavender, green tea, and caramel gingersnap are the flavors that I've tried.  

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 28. Portage Bay Café

4130 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8230

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes

Neighbourhood: University District

5.0 star rating
  8/14/2010

I love breakfast!  It's most definitely my favorite meal of the day.  If I'm going to have a breakfast, I want it to be a good, hearty one that will give me energy for the rest of the day.  I especially love the atmosphere of this restaurant.  It's…More »

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 29. Ginza

103 102nd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 709-7072

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/25/2010

The success of an awesome Japanese meal continues.

I came here with my boyfriend and parents for dinner after my SYSO concert at Benaroya.  We had made a reservation for 6, and were right on time.

The waitresses (actually we had a waiter for the first…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/25/2010

    4.75 stars.

    I came here for a last dinner out with my grandparents before they were going back to… Read more »

 30. Chipotle

10503 NE 4th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 467-0660

Categories: Mexican, Fast Food

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2010

Yum in my tum!

As if this place needs another review...

The burritos are monstrous, but I know of a fellow who can eat two!  At the same time...he's a football player.  Go figure.  

I love how the ingredients used here are always fresh.  From their…More »

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 31. Salty's On Alki Beach

1936 Harbor Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 937-1600

Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

5.0 star rating
  9/1/2010

Yum!

I came here for brunch with my family for a friend's wedding.  This was a very good choice for after the service.  

It was super cute because they ordered Trophy Cupcakes instead of a wedding cake.  Red velvet, green tea, and chocolate. mMmMmmm!

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 32. Ambrosia Cafe

619 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 623-9028

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  9/1/2010

Woohoo!

My favorite place to get bubble tea EVER!

The milk tea is perfectly sweet, and the tapioca balls are the perfect texture.  Totally reminds me of bubble tea from Taiwan.  

The bubble tea comes in many flavors, and there are many different jellies…More »

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 33. Nora's Table

110 Fifth St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-4000

Category: American (New)

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2010

The best meal I've had in Oregon!

I've never eaten Goan food before, until now!  My friend, Erika C., her parents, and I were on a camping trip.  After a day of driving, hot weather, and settling into our campsite, we were HUNGRY.  

Nora's Table is a…More »

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 34. The Greek Kitchen

1010 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 454-2422

Categories: Greek, Mediterranean

5.0 star rating
  8/12/2010

My friends, Kaitlin K. and Jessie L. are big fans of Greek food.  After doing  a little shopping in Bellevue Square, we decided to get some grub.  In the past, I've been here plenty of times.  Each time I would order the same thing, a lamb/beef gyro.…More »

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