Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Ask for "the Midnight Cuban" sandwich. It's not on the menu, but they'll know what you want. Make sure they cut it in half and be sure to get plenty of napkins. It's unforgettably delicious.
You can eat outside or take it to Golden Gardens, right up the street and have a beach picnic.
Call first to make sure they're open!
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWAsk for "the Midnight Cuban" sandwich. It's not on the menu, but they'll know what you want. Make sure they cut it in half and be sure to get plenty of napkins. It's unforgettably delicious.
You can eat outside or take it to Golden Gardens, right up the street and have a beach picnic.
Call first to make sure they're open!
Alder plank smoked Salmon and fries.
Pick up your food at the take out window and walk down to their floating pier. Enjoy your food with the seagulls while looking out onto the water.
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Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayAlder plank smoked Salmon and fries.
Pick up your food at the take out window and walk down to their floating pier. Enjoy your food with the seagulls while looking out onto the water.
The Kimchee Hash is my favorite.
Everything is delicious, sourced locally, responsibly and seasonally. The food is prepared with great care and lots of talent.
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Porkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWThe Kimchee Hash is my favorite.
Everything is delicious, sourced locally, responsibly and seasonally. The food is prepared with great care and lots of talent.
Everything is wonderful.
Pan au chocolat. Quiche. Ginger "cookie". I don't recall the actual name but it was more like a buttery, melt in your mouth confection.
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Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWEverything is wonderful.
Pan au chocolat. Quiche. Ginger "cookie". I don't recall the actual name but it was more like a buttery, melt in your mouth confection.
This is a beautiful home converted into a coffee shop.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and it's right down the street from the house.
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Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StThis is a beautiful home converted into a coffee shop.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and it's right down the street from the house.
Frēlard Pizza Company
4010 Leary Way NWGreat pizza right around the corner.
This bakery has the best sourdough bread in Seattle, hands down. It also has amazing sweet baked goods as well - the scones are addicting. Worth the wait if there's a line. Get there early before favorites sell out.
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Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way NThis bakery has the best sourdough bread in Seattle, hands down. It also has amazing sweet baked goods as well - the scones are addicting. Worth the wait if there's a line. Get there early before favorites sell out.
The line caught wild alaskan sockeye salmon is delicious!
Don't miss the French cut pork chop with the Chopped salad.
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SWeL Restaurant
3417 Evanston Ave NThe line caught wild alaskan sockeye salmon is delicious!
Don't miss the French cut pork chop with the Chopped salad.
http://simplydessertsseattle.com/
The blueberry lemon cake is divine, as are all of their cakes. Real buttercream frosting.
Right down the street from our house, on your way to the Sunday Farmer's Market or as a destination!
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Simply Desserts
3421 Fremont Ave Nhttp://simplydessertsseattle.com/
The blueberry lemon cake is divine, as are all of their cakes. Real buttercream frosting.
Right down the street from our house, on your way to the Sunday Farmer's Market or as a destination!
Drinks & Nightlife
King's has great food, great cocktails and it's also kid friendly.
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King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWKing's has great food, great cocktails and it's also kid friendly.
The food is great. They have a great Happy hour. It's off the beaten track so it's less crowded. Sometimes there's music.
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The BackDoor
462 N 36th StThe food is great. They have a great Happy hour. It's off the beaten track so it's less crowded. Sometimes there's music.
It has world class music and it's right down the street.
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Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StIt has world class music and it's right down the street.
There are a lot of good reviews forthis quasi-neighborhood brewery.
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Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWThere are a lot of good reviews forthis quasi-neighborhood brewery.
This is a fun place to sit outside and enjoy a beer.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StThis is a fun place to sit outside and enjoy a beer.
Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th StGreat neighborhood brewery
Open more than 30 years, this jazz club with bi-level seating books name acts & has Northwest fare.
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Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveOpen more than 30 years, this jazz club with bi-level seating books name acts & has Northwest fare.
Italian restaurant with burlesque shows & trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Elliott Bay views.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyItalian restaurant with burlesque shows & trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Elliott Bay views.
Lounge in a historic theater featuring diverse live-music acts.
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The Triple Door
216 Union StLounge in a historic theater featuring diverse live-music acts.
This music venue is intimate and right here in Ballard.
From roots rock to reggae to folk to country, performances vary at this down-home music club & bar.
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWThis music venue is intimate and right here in Ballard.
From roots rock to reggae to folk to country, performances vary at this down-home music club & bar.
Parks & Nature
The Bloedel Reserve has twelve distinctive gardens. It is a beautiful place to take young and old alike who love to walk in nature. It's also a wonderful reason to take the Bainbridge Island Ferry.
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I-Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrThe Bloedel Reserve has twelve distinctive gardens. It is a beautiful place to take young and old alike who love to walk in nature. It's also a wonderful reason to take the Bainbridge Island Ferry.
Lincoln Park has a saltwater outdoor pool with views of the Olympic mountains. There are hiking and walking trails. It's beautiful.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StLincoln Park has a saltwater outdoor pool with views of the Olympic mountains. There are hiking and walking trails. It's beautiful.
Although it's not officially a park, it was designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the designer of Central Park in NYC. It is a campus with museums, a music hall, a theater and beautiful views.
You can rent canoes and kayaks at the foot of Huskey Stadium and paddle around the bird sanctuary.
There is also a nature trail that takes you through the arboretum.
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University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayAlthough it's not officially a park, it was designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the designer of Central Park in NYC. It is a campus with museums, a music hall, a theater and beautiful views.
You can rent canoes and kayaks at the foot of Huskey Stadium and paddle around the bird sanctuary.
There is also a nature trail that takes you through the arboretum.
It's beautiful and close by. We often have family picnics there.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWIt's beautiful and close by. We often have family picnics there.
This waterfront park is a relatively short walk from the house along the Burke-Gilman trail.
States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood.
You can grab a scone and cup of coffee from the Seawolf bakery and head down the street to enjoy them from the park.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis waterfront park is a relatively short walk from the house along the Burke-Gilman trail.
States. It is a 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of the Wallingford neighborhood.
You can grab a scone and cup of coffee from the Seawolf bakery and head down the street to enjoy them from the park.
I always take out of town guests to this active locks, where we can watch commercial vessels as well as leisure boaters drop down into or up out of the Puget Sound.
There is a heron rookery on the far side of the locks as well as a fish ladder where you can watch various salmon species at certain times of the year, and learn about their lifecycles.
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I-Ballard Locks Fish Ladder
2930 W Commodore WayI always take out of town guests to this active locks, where we can watch commercial vessels as well as leisure boaters drop down into or up out of the Puget Sound.
There is a heron rookery on the far side of the locks as well as a fish ladder where you can watch various salmon species at certain times of the year, and learn about their lifecycles.
Take a walk, run or bike ride around this beautiful lake year-round.
I often take my dog forthe 2.9 mile walk. Always beautiful, but can get crowded on goodweather days. Go early in the morning for best experience.
It is a 7 minute car ride from the house.
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Green Lake
Take a walk, run or bike ride around this beautiful lake year-round.
I often take my dog forthe 2.9 mile walk. Always beautiful, but can get crowded on goodweather days. Go early in the morning for best experience.
It is a 7 minute car ride from the house.
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Square
Go on First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square.
Beneroya Hall is home to the Seattle Symphony.
There are music experiences here for everyone.
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Benaroya Hall
200 University StBeneroya Hall is home to the Seattle Symphony.
There are music experiences here for everyone.
ACT Theatre
700 Union StGreat shows!
This is the home of The Seattle Space Needle.
You'll find Seattle Children's museum, The Chihuly Museum, Seattle Children's Theater (my favorite palace), Book-it Repertory Theater, Shakespeare theater, cultural events, a food court and a great new playground where kids can climb and jump and run around.
There is the Seattle Science Museum and two I-max theaters.
This is also the place where you can catch the monorail to go downtown.
Across the street is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Ride The Ducks is also located across the street.
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Seattle Center
305 Harrison StThis is the home of The Seattle Space Needle.
You'll find Seattle Children's museum, The Chihuly Museum, Seattle Children's Theater (my favorite palace), Book-it Repertory Theater, Shakespeare theater, cultural events, a food court and a great new playground where kids can climb and jump and run around.
There is the Seattle Science Museum and two I-max theaters.
This is also the place where you can catch the monorail to go downtown.
Across the street is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Ride The Ducks is also located across the street.
The acclaimed architect, Steven Holl designed this gem of a chapel.
It is well worth a visit.
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Chapel of Saint Ignatius
901 12th AveThe acclaimed architect, Steven Holl designed this gem of a chapel.
It is well worth a visit.
The architect Rem Koolhaas designed this now iconic structure in downtown Seattle. There are frequently held public lectures in the auditorium.
Taking the elevator to the top floor and walking back down are quite the experiences!
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I-Seatlle Public Library
1000 4th AveThe architect Rem Koolhaas designed this now iconic structure in downtown Seattle. There are frequently held public lectures in the auditorium.
Taking the elevator to the top floor and walking back down are quite the experiences!
The Underground Tour gives you a history lesson while taking you on a secret tour of one area of the city.
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Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThe Underground Tour gives you a history lesson while taking you on a secret tour of one area of the city.
This is a Seattle treasure and historical landmark building. There are different events almost every day. Subjects include science, art, poetry, music, and it's all very affordable.
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Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th AveThis is a Seattle treasure and historical landmark building. There are different events almost every day. Subjects include science, art, poetry, music, and it's all very affordable.
World class shows and a phenomenal Native American collection.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StWorld class shows and a phenomenal Native American collection.
Take a tour of this building and experience first hand, what it was like for the asian immigrants who first came to Seattle looking for work with the dream of seeking a better life for themselves.
Two doors to the west is my favorite restaurant, Harbor City.
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StTake a tour of this building and experience first hand, what it was like for the asian immigrants who first came to Seattle looking for work with the dream of seeking a better life for themselves.
Two doors to the west is my favorite restaurant, Harbor City.
This little theater is tucked away just down the street from our house.
A Project of AJ Epstein and his production company The Ethereal Mutt, West of Lenin is an 88 seat black box theatre and studio space located literally a 5 minute walk west of the Lenin statue in Fremont. We exist to offer a venue for Seattle's most interesting and adventurous artists, as well as the re-establishment of a permanent, live performance venue in Fremont.
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West of Lenin
203 N 36th StThis little theater is tucked away just down the street from our house.
A Project of AJ Epstein and his production company The Ethereal Mutt, West of Lenin is an 88 seat black box theatre and studio space located literally a 5 minute walk west of the Lenin statue in Fremont. We exist to offer a venue for Seattle's most interesting and adventurous artists, as well as the re-establishment of a permanent, live performance venue in Fremont.
Shopping
There something for everyone. It is one of the oldest continuously running farmer's markets in the U.S.
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Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveThere something for everyone. It is one of the oldest continuously running farmer's markets in the U.S.
Capitol Hill is where the young people go to have a good time.
There are restaurants, shops, Mescalaria, Northwest Film Forum, Off broadway theaters, SIFF Egyptian Movie Theater, Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room.
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Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is where the young people go to have a good time.
There are restaurants, shops, Mescalaria, Northwest Film Forum, Off broadway theaters, SIFF Egyptian Movie Theater, Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room.
For a shopping mall, it's pretty nice.
I would grab a drink at Jamba Juice or Starbucks and walk up to the public roof top terrace at Restoration Hardware, sit down in one of the very comfortable outdoor chairs or sofas and enjoy the experience.
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StFor a shopping mall, it's pretty nice.
I would grab a drink at Jamba Juice or Starbucks and walk up to the public roof top terrace at Restoration Hardware, sit down in one of the very comfortable outdoor chairs or sofas and enjoy the experience.
You can find something interesting here. It's a nice culmination for a walk along the Burke Gilman trail following the ship canal.
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Imarike yase-Fremont Sunday
3401 Evanston Ave NYou can find something interesting here. It's a nice culmination for a walk along the Burke Gilman trail following the ship canal.
Entertainment & Activities
It's fun.
You get to be in a small ferry boat, take a tour of Lake Union, listen to some historical notes from the very entertaining captain and eat some ice cream.
Seattle Ferry Service
860 Terry Ave NIt's fun.
You get to be in a small ferry boat, take a tour of Lake Union, listen to some historical notes from the very entertaining captain and eat some ice cream.
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthThe Seattle Storm are a great basketball team!
Seattle has a World class soccer team. The Sounders!
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Seattle Sounders FC Front Office
159 S Jackson StSeattle has a World class soccer team. The Sounders!
Baseball is my favorite sport!
We love the Seattle Mariners.
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T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SBaseball is my favorite sport!
We love the Seattle Mariners.
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SFootball and soccer.
IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGreat selection of films and very nice people.
$6.00 tickets Monday and Tuesday
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Crest Cinema Center
5001 16505 5th Ave NEGreat selection of films and very nice people.
$6.00 tickets Monday and Tuesday
Unbelievable views at the top of this building. The elevators are stunning.
Smith Tower is a skyscraper in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Completed in 1914, the 38-story, 484 ft tower is the oldest skyscraper in the city and was among the tallest skyscrapers outside New York City at the time of its completion.
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I-Smith Tower
506 2nd AveUnbelievable views at the top of this building. The elevators are stunning.
Smith Tower is a skyscraper in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Completed in 1914, the 38-story, 484 ft tower is the oldest skyscraper in the city and was among the tallest skyscrapers outside New York City at the time of its completion.
Board the West Seattle water taxi at Pier 50 and 15 minutes later you’ll arrive in Seattle's take on the tropics. With jaw-dropping views from its patio, this restaurant almost makes you feel like you're on an island, rather than in the PNW. For eats, opt for a pork katsu sandwich with kimchi
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW Board the West Seattle water taxi at Pier 50 and 15 minutes later you’ll arrive in Seattle's take on the tropics. With jaw-dropping views from its patio, this restaurant almost makes you feel like you're on an island, rather than in the PNW. For eats, opt for a pork katsu sandwich with kimchi
Showbox SoDo
1700 1st Ave SGreat performers. Nice venue.
Essentials
You can find just about everything you need here.
It is the very definition of Supermarket.
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Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StYou can find just about everything you need here.
It is the very definition of Supermarket.
The Ballard PCC is our favorite store to shop at for loacal, fresh, organic fruits, meats, vegetables and baked goods .heir deli is incredible.
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PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th StThe Ballard PCC is our favorite store to shop at for loacal, fresh, organic fruits, meats, vegetables and baked goods .heir deli is incredible.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWhole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveWhole Foods is self explanitory.