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places you have to eat at!! Not in any particular order. But they are all my favorites

 1. Pair

5501 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 526-7655
5.0 star rating
  4/4/2009

JUST DAMN FANTASTIC!!

So my new found foodie/coworker!! seriously... why didn't we find out earlier!!! took me to pair, and pair-gernized me lol

anyhow, pair is one of those hidden gmes on 55th avenue, and I am so mad I grew up in the city and didn't…More »

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 2. Paseo

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

Categories: Caribbean, Sandwiches, Cuban

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/3/2010

They are back! yes!!!!!!!!!!

This time I tried their scallop sandwich, it was definitely took me by surprise and was spicy!!! dripping with their mayo, it was again worth their long vacation. I am excited to gain more weight because of your delicious…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/27/2008

    Good golly miss molly..... was this good.. so here was the story... we walked up to the door, and… Read more »

 3. Ristorante Machiavelli

1215 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-7941

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/25/2008

I can't explain how much this is my favorite place of all time, I hope they never change, and the food is worth more than the price... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..... ..

ALWAYS GREAT, AND SERVICE IS GREAT.. AND THE FOOD IS GREAT.. ALL IN ALL…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/25/2008

    I haven't been here for awhile and I am not quite sure why not? It is truly amazing! Tucked away on… Read more »

 4. Cheung Hing

2339 Noriega St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-3271

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Outer Sunset

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/28/2010

Still good, still dirty as can be, but damn good!!!! Oh my goodness so good! The bbq duck was so good, I would say be aggressive and pick out the duck you want. Don't be afraid of saying, "no, I don't want that one, and I want that one." They look at…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/18/2007

    Who let the duck out?

    quack
    quack
    quack

    hahhaahh

    ok so here's a tip.. want the best duck you've ever… Read more »

 5. Tartine Bakery

600 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  9/9/2008

I am craving their eclairs right about now....

The people are awesome there, so nice, so friendly... my scene :)

Don't miss this bakery, everything tastes good, and everything is mouthwatering!!!!!!!!

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 6. A 16

2355 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-2216

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2009

hmmmmm let's just say I had not such a great day and did a little mini stroll to a16 not knowing anything about it, I felt like this restaurant should have belonged in a quaint alley way in England :)
-very beautiful-

The receptionist was…More »

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 7. Assaggio Ristorante

2010 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-1399

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  8/10/2010

This is a place you should eat rather than the tom douglas restaurants that are in arm's length.

I can't tell you how much I absolutely love love love this place!!!!!!! I forget that it is there, and that I have seen it there even when I worked in…More »

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 8. Umi Sake House

2230 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-8717

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2007

great happy hour!!!  can i mention!!!!! the black cod is bar non the best here at umi sake house!!! ....  but service :( kind of snooty....

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 9. The Boiling Crab

1631 E Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-6147

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/15/2010 ROTD 8/15/2010

I can't believe I am writing an update on a review of the best shrimp shack place. Yes, I said shrimp shack because I don't like crawfish. It's not worth sucking, and chewing, and spitting. For what? poor man's lobster? No thanks. I'll go rogue and…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/27/2009

    Holy shit did we really wait 2.5 hrs for dinner? Seriously? wow I am damn patient....... But when we… Read more »

 10. Serafina

2043 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-0807

Categories: Italian, Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Eastlake

5.0 star rating
  3/17/2010

Came back for valentine's day, and it was amazing. I don't think that I have had anything bad here! Honestly, the food is outrageously delicious. So delicious I don't want to try other italian restaurants in seattle because I don't want to get…More »

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 11. Alexander's Steakhouse

10330 N Wolfe Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-2222

Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood

5.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

Best dinner I have ever had!!!!!

But get ready to fork over the dough. We spent over 300 dollars but well worth it.

We had for an appetizer

- caesar salad// they had this 35 degree egg that was so delicious in the salad. I broke this soft boiled egg…More »

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 12. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

1853 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 525-5950

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhoods: East Solano Ave, North Berkeley

5.0 star rating
  12/17/2007

CAN I SAY THIS MIGHT BE THE BEST PIZZA EVER!!! I actually fly to oakland airport to get my ex bf hahhahaha to pick me up the pizza to go to sf!!!!! and plus I HATE HATE HATE HATE SFO!!

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 13. Shiki Japanese Restaurant

4 W Roy St
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-1352

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  9/24/2008

I can't believe I've lived in Seattle my whole entire life and have never dined here!!!! Thank god for my elite yelper that took me here!!!!!

This sushi restaurant might be my new top sushi restaurants to dine at in Seattle!!! The lists of the sushi…More »

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 14. That Takes The Cake

2271 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-8050

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2009

wow... I had the most amazing service here. Bryan the owner was so sweet to help me pick out cupcakes that would fit my fancy! Thank you Bryan.

I can't say anymore than the strawberry cupcake is the best!!!!!

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 15. Red Mill Burgers

312 N 67th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 783-6362

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Phinney Ridge

5.0 star rating
  12/17/2007

THE ORGINAL AND THE BEST.. omg my mouth is watering! damn them for closing early!!!!!!! chicken verde burger with extra cheese please.. chocolate shake... and fries por favor.. :)

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 16. How To Cook A Wolf

2208 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 838-8090

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  8/3/2008

Fantastico!!!!!!!

I can't tell you how much I have been wanting to come here!!!!! reading reviews on yelp, and finally reading an article on town and country made me feel like it was meant to be.

Being that they have other restaurants like tavalota,…More »

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 17. Pam's Kitchen

5000 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 696-7010

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: University District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/7/2009

I think it is called peau? not sure, but all I know is that it's like their version of damn good jambalaya!! I don't know about you guys but I don't think their quality has gone down at all, but more like extended their menu a little bit more, and it…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/27/2008

    my new favorite restaurant!!!!!

    Omg it was perfect ... Jerk chicken with paratha ( buttery flakey… Read more »

 18. Seattle Deli

225 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-0106

Categories: Delis, Vietnamese, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2007

The best chicken sancwiches ever!!!!! tell them to toast the sandwiches for you.. it tastes better.. and best time to go... around 1 ish.. because it beats the rush and they are usually really fresh..... also really good vietnamese iced coffee....

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 19. Sam's Anchor Cafe

27 Main St
Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-4527
5.0 star rating
  9/9/2008

holy crap look at this view, and damn look at these overly rich yuppies drinking mimosa's and spending their trust money on brunch hahahahhahah

the best crab cake benedict that I have ever had, and great potatoes!!!!

and the crab omelet is freaking…More »

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 20. Babeland

707 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2914

Category: Adult

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  9/24/2008

So my sister in law is getting married next year, and I am one of her bride's maid. :) So what is the first thing you do? go find the best naughty boutique's and buy the raunchiest stuff!!!

-edible undies
-chocolate paint
-water proof rabbit
- butt plugs…More »

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 21. Rover's

2808 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 325-7442

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Madison Park

5.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

Rover's is the French laundry of Seattle. well without the crazy waiting list and the ridiculous pricing. It is truly amazing!!!!

Rover's is a seasonal restaurant, and they had this fish with the sauce and the preparations that went so perfectly…More »

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 22. Big Four Ice Caves

WA SR-92
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7791

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  1/26/2010

Sick of the city?

Want to get away?

Want to walk your dog in a beautiful place?

Well Big four ice caves is your place.....

About 40  miles away is this amazing and sweet little hike. For you city girls that aren't into the outdoors that much, but still…More »

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 23. El Farolito

2779 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-7877

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mission

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2009

Omg my new favorite mexican restaurant in sf!!! hands down......

my shrimp quesadilla was to die for, and my chicken nachos was freaking delicious... wait a moment so I can swallow my saliva writing down this review.... the red hot sauce is delicious…More »

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 24. Quan Hy Restaurant

9727 Bolsa Ave
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 775-7179

Category: Vietnamese

5.0 star rating
  9/9/2009

Definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I have ever been to in my life. Forget slanted door, ana mandara, crustacean, wild ginger or any overly priced Vietnamese restaurant. Quan hy is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to in…More »

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 25. Wayfare Tavern

558 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 772-9060

Category: American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Financial District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/20/2010

They have done it again!!!

So my gf's from all over the states flew in to meet me for the nike's women's marathon! and it was amazing. They all know that I am a die hard foodie, and I have told them that if they were going to come to sf, they have to…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    10/2/2010

    Oh shuck.... :)

    yes, the cute gavin shucked my foodie friend and I some oysters from back home. which… Read more »

 26. Rangoli India Restaurant

3695 Union Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2222

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  3/31/2010

The best Indian food that I have ever had.

Not the best customer service, but the best tasting Indian food ever! What we ordered was the garlic lobster curry, which was incredibly similar to shrimp tikki masala, and their flavors were amazing!!!!!The…More »

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 27. Quinn's

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

Categories: American (New), Pubs

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/10/2010

sloppy joe's in a nice restaurant? heck yes. For a girl that doesn't eat ground meat, or meat that often, this totally made it worth wild.

I had ordered the poutine with a nice glass of chilled vodka hahahah and my friend ordered the sloppy joe.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/1/2008

    love love love!!!!

    funniest story I was suppose to go to zoe's but for some reason I thought it was… Read more »

 28. Black Bottle

2600 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-1500

Categories: American (New), Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  12/16/2007

Great ambiance.. reminds me of SF!!! great looking people... great food.... great drinks.. So my favorite spot!!!! word of advice : get there early!! or make reservations!!

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 29. Mojito

7545 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 525-3162

Categories: Cuban, Colombian, Venezuelan

Neighbourhood: Roosevelt

5.0 star rating
  10/12/2009

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE, did I mention I love this restaurant!?

So My best friend and his lovely wife and I were long overdue for a meet and greet since their wedding..eeeekkkk.. well anyways it was a dinner worth raving and bookmarking about!…More »

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 30. Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

418 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-1388

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: International District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/16/2009

Can this place be bad? freaking a dude no!!!

So I came here on a whime to grab some pho, and banh canh to go... and freaking a I see my sister from california in here!! wtf I knew she was in town ( the next day ) but I didn't think she'd be in this…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/16/2007

    reminds me of my mom's cooking.. hell yeah!!!!!! mom you can now go on vacation heheh

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 31. Noble Court Seafood Restaurant

1644 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 641-6011

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood

4.0 star rating
  1/15/2008

1 p.m. - I want that, that, that, and that!!!!!! lol... wait...... don't goooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh nevermind... hey I want that cart lady!!!!

1:15 - I am full... damn it.. I really wanted that salt and pepper shrimp.. :)

I eat so fast that I should…More »

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 32. Tommaso Ristorante Italiano

1042 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-9696

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhoods: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Financial District

5.0 star rating
  9/20/2009

So when my family came to visit me, I decided to take them around sf and do the sf thing. Even though everyone but my mother has done it, it was quite fun being tourists without the peace signs!

Going on, after a long touristy day we decide to head…More »

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 33. Pho Tic Tac

14515 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 365-5066

Category: Vietnamese

5.0 star rating
  3/3/2010

BEST PHO RESTAURANT IN SEATTLE!!  - hands down -

Their shrimp pho has gotten me coming back for more, and their service is speedy, speedy, speedy!!!!! Their rice dishes are so so, but still good, and their chow mein reminds me of a vietnamese banquet…More »

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 34. Pine State Biscuits

3640 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 236-3346

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern

Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside

5.0 star rating
  6/26/2010

Dear love of my life, stacked up in everything I love and dripping of goodness.

Thank you for having the damn best thing that has touched these lips (reggie), and then some more. Also, thank you for giving me an extra stretch mark, and giving me such…More »

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 35. Knee High Stocking Co.

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

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  3/31/2010 ROTD 4/5/2011

Love love love love!!!!!!!!!

I can't tell you how much I adored my dining + drinking experience here!!!!! So I came here for a girls night out and decided to check out knee high stockings!!!! I am so happy that I did.

You have to text the staff their…More »

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 36. Boulangerie Nantaise

2507 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-1874

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2009

My most favorite french bakery in Seattle!! HANDS DOWN!!

The whole menu is in french, but if you just ask, they'll tell you what it is, and  what you should order.  I was so happy to eat here while I was in the area, and I am so happy to have him…More »

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 37. Shanghai Dumplings

12172 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-2232

Category: Dim Sum

4.0 star rating
  10/30/2010 ROTD 11/12/2010

This is a place where you go primarily for the xiao long bao.

The hot broth that seeps out of the pockets of hand made dumpling wrapper was what xlb is all about. The flavors of creamy flavorful soup with bits of pork and crab and their secret spices…More »

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 38. Bourbon & Branch

501 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 346-1735

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

5.0 star rating
  6/6/2010

Want a great drink after work?

Want a cool place where the bartenders are actually mixologist, and make a couture cocktail to your liking?

then bourbon and branch is your place. well when you know the password. personal message me and I will send you…More »

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 39. Vessel - CLOSED

1312 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-0521

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  7/23/2008

I feel very cool coming here!

I've been wanting to come here so I dragged one of my non foodie friends, and made her come with me. She wasn't very excited for the non claim jumpers portions, but tried to think foodie, and ate foodie hahaha. how can…More »

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 40. Kauai Family Restaurant

6324 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-3469

Category: Hawaiian

Neighbourhood: Georgetown

5.0 star rating
  12/18/2007

food is ok..... but it's the bakery next door that is to die for.. PLEASE MY SWEET TOOTH FRIENDS EAT THE GUAVA CAKE!!!!!!! i hate sweets but freaking a!!! i would get a root canal for this cake... did i mention that they have them by slice too!! but…More »

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