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So I'm so in love with my neighborhood that I almost never leave it! Here are some spots where you might find me if I can't be found near home.

 1. Emerald City Trapeze Arts

2702 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 906-9442

Categories: Performing Arts, Fitness & Instruction

Neighbourhood: SODO

5.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

I am NOT athletic by any means. Nor do I work out. BUT - I'm friggin GREAT at the trapeze. Who knew?! Well... maybe not great. But I sure felt cool!

I've driven past this spot numerous times since it opened in SODO last fall. Feeling intimidated by…More »

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 2. 509 Winery and Tasting Room

1300 N Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7516

Categories: Wineries, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

5.0 star rating
  3/28/2010 First to Review

I just got back from a tasting at 509 with a few girlfriends and we had the best time!

A girlfriend of mine lives just a few blocks from here so a group of us took a walk along the waterfront and stepped inside for a tasting. This space is really…More »

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 3. Paseo

6226 Seaview Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-3100

Categories: Caribbean, Sandwiches, Cuban

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

I'm sad they don't give you a piece of corn anymore but this place sure serves a killer sammich.

Had to have the Midnight Cuban again. The bread is always perfect. I love the nice light char they get on it. Not too burnt but not soft or soggy. The…More »

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 4. Nitelite Lounge

1920 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-0899

Categories: Dive Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2009

Nitelite is a great spot! Their happy hour is unbeatable and the drinks pack a punch. I was disappointed that they're cash only but they have an ATM inside so you can get cash if you need to. (Darn those convenience fees though!)

I really liked that…More »

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 5. Wabi Sabi

4909 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 721-0212

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

5.0 star rating
  12/22/2009

I heard about Wabi Sabi a month or two ago and have been following the reviews. I'll admit I was a little nervous to try the sushi because I find there's a real lack of decently priced sushi in Seattle. It's either cheap and not-so-fresh or super…More »

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 6. Chiso Restaurant

3520 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-3430

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  3/30/2010

Although this isn't the best sushi I've had, the food was great and the service was incredible. Obviously the food was fresh and well made - so a solid 4 stars there. What really blew me away however was the sushi chef. My Dad and I were seated at…More »

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 7. Pour House - CLOSED

2253 N 56th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-5828

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  7/24/2010

You know what makes good food great? Great company! The Pour House was bigger than I'd expected. Indoor space, outdoor space, they have it all!

I came here with some girlfriends and enjoyed a decent meal and a killer cocktail. The menu had great…More »

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 8. Domanico Cellars

825 NW 49th St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 465-9406

Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2010 First to Review

What an amazing Ballard discovery! This is a small, family owned and operated winery. What's cuter than a husband/wife team?

With hand picked, hand sorted, gently crushed grapes, this team of two blends some of their wines. (They informed me that this…More »

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 9. Rotten Tooth - CLOSED

5412 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Category: Candy Stores

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  2/24/2010

Who can you say no to candy?!

I stumbled upon Rotten Tooth when I was shopping at Blackbird last month. I was feeling a little left out as my boyfriend and I shopped because most of the stores nearby cater to men's needs. Men's clothes, men's…More »

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 10. Mistral Kitchen

2020 Westlake Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 623-1922

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/20/2010

Went back with a few friends last week. As usual - we had a blast!

Did you know where was such thing as pistachio brittle? Me neither! But they make it here and it's excellent. Along with all of the other meals. Portions are a little small, but…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/2/2010

    Okay, okay...I take it back. Better yet - I GIVE it back! I've been to Mistral a few times now and… Read more »

 11. Bathtub Gin & Co

2205 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-6069

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  3/8/2010

How did I not write a review about this spot sooner?!

After a few visits, I'm totally due to review it! This spot is well hidden and when you stumble upon it's door in a back alley, not only are you glad to get the hell out of said alley, but you're…More »

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 12. Rendezvous

2322 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5823

Categories: Restaurants, Bars, Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2009

I LOVE the Seattle bar scene.

From dives to clubs to gastro pubs, we've got it all! Usually you'll find me in a dive or a gastro pub. The club scene is not my favorite. In fact, it was one main reason I'd avoided going out in Belltown! Not anymore…More »

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 13. Dad Watsons - CLOSED

3601 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-6505

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Fremont

3.0 star rating
  9/25/2009

Two words: Nothing Special.

Let me explain...

I had heard great things about Dad Watsons and feel somewhat let down based on what I'd heard/read.

Upon walking in you immediately know that this is a popular place. It wasn't overcrowded but 90% of the…More »

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 14. Branzino

2429 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-5181

Categories: Seafood, Italian

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  2/17/2010

You'll never believe what Branzino took off the menu... branzino!

This may have been a temporary menu adjustment but I was really surprised to learn that the restaurant's signature dish, the dish for which the establishment has been named, was NOT on…More »

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 15. Kylie's Chicago Pizza

3601 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-2266

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  12/19/2009

I've been on the prowl for a good Chicago style pizza here in Seattle. Now my search is over! After eating at Giordano's in Chicago I often crave a deep dish pizza from time to time.

Kylie's is cute and quaint, the servers are incredibly attentive…More »

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 16. Spitfire

2219 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7966

Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  4/3/2010

Need a spot to catch the game?

Spitfire is a really large sports bar that offers comfort food, drinks galore, and even comfy couches. At night it has more of that Belltown feel where they have DJs and dancing. The bartenders are pleasant, the women's…More »

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 17. Five Guys Burgers and Fries

311 NE 103rd St
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 729-5028

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Northgate

3.0 star rating
  2/18/2010

I was told that 5 Guys could be compared to In N Out. Umm.. on what planet?

I didn't dislike this place at all. At least foodwise. The burger I ordered was good although I waited a little longer than expected. Nothing amazing, nothing that would make…More »

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 18. The Pink Door

1919 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/28/2009

What an accommodating place!

Last night I took 7 girlfriends to the Pink Door for a bachelorette party. We looked all over town for an activity that would be fun for brides-to-be. Nothing too wild, or too tame. We checked out some other local spots…More »

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 19. Shorty's

2222 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5449

Categories: Dive Bars, Arcades

Neighbourhood: Belltown

3.0 star rating
  11/30/2009

When I was younger I used to babysit a lot. My favorite child was this kid John because his parents had all of these awesome vintage pinball machines. I'd put that kid to bed early just so I could waste the rest of the night playing pinball!

It had…More »

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 20. Pies & Pints

1215 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7082

Categories: Restaurants, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Roosevelt

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2009

So I just got back from dinner at Pies & Pints and I loved it! I had never heard of it until tonight and I was so impressed. I will definitely be back.

The theme is that they serve pints with their homemade pot pies. The menu is really extensive (I…More »

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 21. King's Hardware

5225 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 782-0027

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  5/5/2009

OOOoooh... I liked this bar!

I had heard good things about King's Hardware and finally made it out there last weekend. The weather was great so my friends and I first sat outside at a table. The first thing I noticed...the music. When's the last time…More »

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 22. The Dubliner

3517 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 548-1508

Categories: Pubs, Irish

Neighbourhood: Fremont

3.0 star rating
  9/25/2009

The more I go to Fremont the more I'm glad I live in Capitol Hill. Everyone raves about the Fremont scene but I find it pretty lackluster. (I do love Brouwers though!)

I was at the Dubliner last night and had a strange experience. I was with some…More »

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 23. Lava Lounge

2226 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5660

Categories: Lounges, Dive Bars

Neighbourhood: Belltown

3.0 star rating
  12/1/2009

I spent a lot of my weekend barhopping in Belltown. I've been to a lot of bars around the city but usually tend to avoid the Belltown scene. I realized that there are still a number of bars down there that are fun to go to. I'm not always interested…More »

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 24. Del Rey - CLOSED

2332 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 770-3228

Categories: Bars, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Belltown

3.0 star rating
  9/21/2009

This place is OK. Just OK. I was there over the weekend and I liked the decor and style of the bar a lot. It seemed pretty clean although I've read reviews about the back room not smelling so nice at times. Could be rumors though!! Who knows. I did…More »

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 25. 9 Million in Unmarked Bills

3507 Fremont Pl N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-0880

Categories: Vegetarian, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/1/2011

What a turn around. It's always valuable to experience a place more than once to really get a feel for it. I think a lot of business owners might express frustration with reviews because a lot of times people are basing opinions off of one night, one…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/5/2009

    I was not a fan of this bar. I guess when I go to Fremont I'm expecting something quite the opposite… Read more »

 26. Baranof

8549 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-9260

Categories: Dive Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Karaoke

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2009

What a neat spot!

I'd never been to Baranof until this past weekend and I really had a great time. The crowd was diverse, the drinks were strong, and the place was hoppin'!

Karaoke came on later in the evening and kept the crowd thoroughly…More »

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 27. See Sound Lounge

115 Blanchard St
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 374-3733

Categories: Lounges, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/23/2010

This place is more than decent...

I took a trip here with some friends recently. I hadn't been in a year and I hadn't been before 9pm. Did you know they have a SICK happy hour? There's no better way to pre-funk than to do it at the very place you plan…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    9/21/2009

    This place isn't terrible but it's definitely not my scene. A friend had her birthday party here… Read more »

 28. Pho Bac

1314 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 323-4387

Category: Vietnamese

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2010

By far some of the best Pho I've ever had.

If you're a neat freak and you want frills, a big menu, and a million options, keep walking! Pho Bac (like In N Out) has just a small number of options. Basically large or small. They specialize in pho so…More »

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 29. H&M

633 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 246-0019
3.0 star rating
  9/6/2010

H&M was a staple store for me back when I was in college. This store is perfect for cheap clothes that lack giant brand names all over them. I'd find a cute shirt and then buy it in 3 other colors. Pretty handy!

Quality isn't amazing but when you…More »

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 30. IKEA

601 SW 41st St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 656-2980
4.0 star rating
  9/17/2010

Heaven. On. Earth.

I am aware that IKEA doesn't hell crazy, high end furniture. When I buy their furniture I know that if I have to move anywhere and disassemble their furniture, I should just toss it.

But as a single, young(ish) adult - this place is…More »

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 31. AMC Pacific Place 11

600 Pine S.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-8908

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

Why wouldn't I love a theater that's within walking distance to my home? It doesn't hurt that right near it is another, much SHABBIER theater. Makes me cross my fingers each time I look up a movie that it's going to be playing here instead of the…More »

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 32. H&M

520 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-0592

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  9/25/2010

Cheap isn't always good. I used to LOVE H&M back in college. I still appreciate that they don't emblazon all of their clothes with obnoxious decals and logos but I never fit well in their clothes.

Back before H&M had any stores on the West Coast…More »

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 33. Gameworks

1511 7th Ave
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 521-0952

Categories: Arcades, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  9/26/2010

Have you ever heard of a clean arcade? Yeah... me neither. So this place is OK. Considering it encourages a 21+ crowd for late night gaming, it's pretty cool. During the day it's also great to take kids when the crowd is more diverse.

In all (maybe 3…More »

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 34. J. Crew

600 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-9788

Categories: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  10/1/2010

I want to give this place more stars but I feel like J Crew is much better suited as a men's store. I love the clothes but they never run in quite the right size. Everything is too big! They don't always carry the size I want... so I have to order it…More »

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 35. Pintxo

2207 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-4042

Categories: Tapas Bars, Lounges, Basque

Neighbourhood: Belltown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/5/2010

Came back with some friends recently. All I have to say is BACON. WRAPPED. DATES.

I overheard a friend say, "I didn't even know I liked dates!" Well duh... cuz there's bacon in the equation!

Pintxo has mastered Spanish tapas. From the bowls of nuts,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/7/2010 First to Review

    I popped into Pinxto to see a lovely menu of the day featured on a giant slate slab affixed to the… Read more »

 36. Emerald City Beer Company

3100 Airport Way S, Ste 8100
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 351-8250

Category: Breweries

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2010 First to Review

Bad ass location, tasty beers, super cool brewers and employees.. who could ask for more?

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the EC Beers on tap at more and more local bars but I'm also happy to head down to the brewery (which is actually in the…More »

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 37. Counterbalance Park

2 Roy St
Seattle, WA 98119

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2010

What an odd, yet cool park.

Normally when I think of parks I think of greenery or jungle gyms. But this park is a concrete one with funky yellow chairs, glass blocks and lights that change colors at night. Definitely a primo spot for some cool photo…More »

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 38. Puget Sound Reprographics

3600 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-2679

Category: Printing Services

Neighbourhood: Fremont

3.0 star rating
  Update - 10/20/2010

A very average experience. Because this spot doesn't have reviews (and their address that was previously listed on Yelp has been inaccurate for a while) it wasn't among my top choices for a print job I needed to have done. However, I have a friend…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    10/14/2010 First to Review

    A very average experience. Because this spot doesn't have reviews (and their address that was… Read more »

 39. By's

2901 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 622-9901

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: SODO

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

I didn't know what to expect before eating at By's. I certainly knew it wouldn't be award winning... and I also knew it wouldn't be some spotless, classy joint... but I was SUPER impressed!

Growing up my family would stop in at a small, sticky burger…More »

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 40. Antika

8421 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 789-6393

Category: Antiques

Neighbourhood: Greenwood

4.0 star rating
  10/19/2010

What a great store! I missed out on seeing Tonka, the store dog... but I did see tons of great furniture.

From Danish mid century modern pieces to shabby chic, they've got everything. I got lost here for 30 minutes. Initially I was looking for…More »

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