John’s guidebook
Food scene
Violet
1734 12th AveGreat, higher-end restaurant. Small setting. Good wine. Make a reservation.
Excellent, high-end Vietnamese food in a great setting. Make a reservation.
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Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EExcellent, high-end Vietnamese food in a great setting. Make a reservation.
Smith
332 15th Ave EGreat, neighborhood gastropub. No reservation required.
Great spot for brunch or lunch. No reservations accepted.
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Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Ave EGreat spot for brunch or lunch. No reservations accepted.
Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave EThe best nearby coffee shop.
If you like cookies and ice cream, this is the spot for you. There's usually a bit of a line during summer, but it's worth it.
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Hello Robin
522 19th Ave EIf you like cookies and ice cream, this is the spot for you. There's usually a bit of a line during summer, but it's worth it.
HoneyHole
703 E Pike StMy favorite sandwich shop. Super casual, super good.
Great Italian food. An Ethan Stowell (Seattle chef) restaurant.
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Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EGreat Italian food. An Ethan Stowell (Seattle chef) restaurant.