Guidebook for Seattle

Julie & Dan
Guidebook for Seattle

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed, neighborhood bar atmosphere on Thursday nights, a college crowd the rest of the week, and it's less than a block away.
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Kate's Pub
309 NE 45th St
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Relaxed, neighborhood bar atmosphere on Thursday nights, a college crowd the rest of the week, and it's less than a block away.
Fremont Brewing makes some excellent beer, and they just happen to be right off the Cheshiahud (Burke Gilman) Trail. Seating inside and outside.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
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Fremont Brewing makes some excellent beer, and they just happen to be right off the Cheshiahud (Burke Gilman) Trail. Seating inside and outside.
The Dock is a great place to catch the game, with screens indoors and out, with some pretty excellent eats as well. Try the Cajun Shrimp, and order extra bread to sop up the sauce. http://fremontdock.com/
The Dock Sports Bar & Grill
1102 N 34th St
The Dock is a great place to catch the game, with screens indoors and out, with some pretty excellent eats as well. Try the Cajun Shrimp, and order extra bread to sop up the sauce. http://fremontdock.com/
Irish. Meat pastries, beer, live music…Irish.
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Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar
1916 Post Alley
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Irish. Meat pastries, beer, live music…Irish.
With intimate seating and shows, concerts, and comedy every night of the week, this is great place to spend a rainy evening. https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/
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The Triple Door
216 Union St
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With intimate seating and shows, concerts, and comedy every night of the week, this is great place to spend a rainy evening. https://tickets.thetripledoor.net/
Frequent live music and plenty of floor space, this Irish pub ranges from relaxed to pulsating revelry throughout the week. Check out the events calendar here: http://www.owlnthistle.com/
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Owl N' Thistle
808 Post Ave
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Frequent live music and plenty of floor space, this Irish pub ranges from relaxed to pulsating revelry throughout the week. Check out the events calendar here: http://www.owlnthistle.com/
If you head up to Capital Hill try out the Pine Box. They have a ba-jillion beers on tap with a great international selection and you'd be supporting our neighbor up the street who owns the place. It's in a great location walking distance to tons of other bars and restaurants.
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Pine Box
1600 Melrose Ave
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If you head up to Capital Hill try out the Pine Box. They have a ba-jillion beers on tap with a great international selection and you'd be supporting our neighbor up the street who owns the place. It's in a great location walking distance to tons of other bars and restaurants.

Food Scene

This neighborhood gem boasts an ever-changing menu of mouth-watering Italian dishes. Julie and I are go here often...it's definitely our favorite dinner spot. It tends to fill up around 6:30, so make a reservation! You can call 206-132-1000 or use Open Table.
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Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave N
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This neighborhood gem boasts an ever-changing menu of mouth-watering Italian dishes. Julie and I are go here often...it's definitely our favorite dinner spot. It tends to fill up around 6:30, so make a reservation! You can call 206-132-1000 or use Open Table.
Whether you need a quick bite, a cold cerveza, or a huge burrito to go, this place has you covered! The chorizo tacos with chipotle salsa and a Dos Equis Amber are my go to here.
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TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th St
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Whether you need a quick bite, a cold cerveza, or a huge burrito to go, this place has you covered! The chorizo tacos with chipotle salsa and a Dos Equis Amber are my go to here.
Tucked into the middle of a neighborhood, this Tangletown pub keeps a huge selection of beer on tap, and serves the best chicken and waffles on earth. They open at 10 am, making them an excellent place to get brunch.
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Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th St
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Tucked into the middle of a neighborhood, this Tangletown pub keeps a huge selection of beer on tap, and serves the best chicken and waffles on earth. They open at 10 am, making them an excellent place to get brunch.
If you need some bagels, this is the place. You can pick some up to go or sit inside; the Himalayan soup or the lox plate are an excellent place to start.
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Eltana
1538 12th Ave
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If you need some bagels, this is the place. You can pick some up to go or sit inside; the Himalayan soup or the lox plate are an excellent place to start.
Pitcher of mimosa? Check. Amazing brunch? Check. There is often a line, so be prepared for a wait. It’s worth it.
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Skillet Diner
1400 E Union St
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Pitcher of mimosa? Check. Amazing brunch? Check. There is often a line, so be prepared for a wait. It’s worth it.
Housed in the Seattle Art Museum, this lunch spot holds the record for the best burger I’ve ever eaten. Great place to eat before hitting the museum; they open at 11 am Wednesday through Sunday.
TASTE Cafe and Events
1300 1st Ave
Housed in the Seattle Art Museum, this lunch spot holds the record for the best burger I’ve ever eaten. Great place to eat before hitting the museum; they open at 11 am Wednesday through Sunday.
Sushi! The seating area is tiny, but the line moves fairly quickly. You can also call ahead for an order to go!
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Musashi's
1400 N 45th St
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Sushi! The seating area is tiny, but the line moves fairly quickly. You can also call ahead for an order to go!
For those gray days when some hot soup is just the ticket, Ramen Man is the play. The Spicy Original is our favorite, but be warned; the orange paste is habanero, and will be roughly 4 out of 5 for your average heat level. Open 4:30 to 10 pm.
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Ramen Man
1616 N 45th St
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For those gray days when some hot soup is just the ticket, Ramen Man is the play. The Spicy Original is our favorite, but be warned; the orange paste is habanero, and will be roughly 4 out of 5 for your average heat level. Open 4:30 to 10 pm.
Carefully crafted Mexican food with a range of margaritas to choose from the full bar. If you have a little time to kill, pull up the bar, get a scratch margarita and the black bean queso. They also have locations in Ballard and Redmond. They are 21+, so leave the kids at home!
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The Matador
4546 California Ave SW
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Carefully crafted Mexican food with a range of margaritas to choose from the full bar. If you have a little time to kill, pull up the bar, get a scratch margarita and the black bean queso. They also have locations in Ballard and Redmond. They are 21+, so leave the kids at home!
Good, reasonably priced pizza that’s right around the corner.
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Pudge Brothers Pizza
269 NE 45th St
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Good, reasonably priced pizza that’s right around the corner.
With only a few of these in the country it is truly a unique coffee experience. Odd tip, the bathrooms are awesome; there's a one-way mirror view into the Roastery when you wash you hands.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
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With only a few of these in the country it is truly a unique coffee experience. Odd tip, the bathrooms are awesome; there's a one-way mirror view into the Roastery when you wash you hands.
Seating is limited here, but the brisket and ribs taste good anywhere. Going any time after 1 pm will get you a seat right away. The two meat combo is plenty of food for two people; the sweet potato tots are spectacular dipped in one of their signature sauces.
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RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way N
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Seating is limited here, but the brisket and ribs taste good anywhere. Going any time after 1 pm will get you a seat right away. The two meat combo is plenty of food for two people; the sweet potato tots are spectacular dipped in one of their signature sauces.
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Barking Frog
14580 NE 145th St
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Located in the middle of the wine hub, you can line your stomach with some amazing, thick, French Toast or Lobster Mac n’Cheese. The French dip is also terrific.
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th Avenue
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Located in the middle of the wine hub, you can line your stomach with some amazing, thick, French Toast or Lobster Mac n’Cheese. The French dip is also terrific.
Located in the Edgewater hotel, the restaurant features a wall of windows with views of the Sound and the mountains beyond. You can watch the ferry come in, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a whale! The food is excellent; Julie and I like to stop in for brunch and happy hour.
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Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan Way
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Located in the Edgewater hotel, the restaurant features a wall of windows with views of the Sound and the mountains beyond. You can watch the ferry come in, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a whale! The food is excellent; Julie and I like to stop in for brunch and happy hour.
This is the best Indian food we’ve found north of Lake Union.
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Saffron Grill
2132 N Northgate Way
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This is the best Indian food we’ve found north of Lake Union.
Walking distance to the loft this is our local 3rd place, Starbucks. If you have the Starbucks app do mobile order and pay in advance and have your order ready before you get there.
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Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
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Walking distance to the loft this is our local 3rd place, Starbucks. If you have the Starbucks app do mobile order and pay in advance and have your order ready before you get there.
Best brunch in the neighborhood if you're looking for great quality in-season local food.
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Tilth Restaurant
1411 N 45th St
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Best brunch in the neighborhood if you're looking for great quality in-season local food.
Our favorite dine-in pizza restaurant close to a true Italian pizza. Simple fresh ingredients in a brick oven. Don't miss out - order the Nutella calzones they are amazing
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Via Tribunali
4303 Fremont Avenue North
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Our favorite dine-in pizza restaurant close to a true Italian pizza. Simple fresh ingredients in a brick oven. Don't miss out - order the Nutella calzones they are amazing
Best Pizza Delivery !!! This is the best New York style pizza in town. Order from any location with this number: (206) 726-1717
Pagliacci Pizzeria
4529 University Way Northeast
Best Pizza Delivery !!! This is the best New York style pizza in town. Order from any location with this number: (206) 726-1717

Parks & Nature

Gas Works Park is a terrific place to watch the 4th of July and New Year’s fireworks displays! The view of the city skyline is perfect, with Lake Union in the foreground and unobstructed views of the Space Needle. Located close by on Brown’s Point, it’s a great place to walk to on a sunny day. You can lay out a blanket for a picnic, or even reserve one of the picnic areas on the website below! http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
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Parque Gas Works
2101 N Northlake Way
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Gas Works Park is a terrific place to watch the 4th of July and New Year’s fireworks displays! The view of the city skyline is perfect, with Lake Union in the foreground and unobstructed views of the Space Needle. Located close by on Brown’s Point, it’s a great place to walk to on a sunny day. You can lay out a blanket for a picnic, or even reserve one of the picnic areas on the website below! http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
There’s no better spot to catch an excellent sunset than Golden Gardens. The park boasts a sandy beach, volley ball nets, playground equipment and views of the Olympic Mountains across the sound. It’s one of two beaches in Seattle where you can light a fire in the designated fire pits while you take in the sunset or kick back and stargaze. The firepits are first come, first served, but we often show up with a bundle of wood and make new friends with the offering. The park opens at 4 am and closes at 11:30 pm. Check out the website for the history and picnic or bathhouse reservations. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
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Parque de los Jardines Dorados
8498 Seaview Pl NW
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There’s no better spot to catch an excellent sunset than Golden Gardens. The park boasts a sandy beach, volley ball nets, playground equipment and views of the Olympic Mountains across the sound. It’s one of two beaches in Seattle where you can light a fire in the designated fire pits while you take in the sunset or kick back and stargaze. The firepits are first come, first served, but we often show up with a bundle of wood and make new friends with the offering. The park opens at 4 am and closes at 11:30 pm. Check out the website for the history and picnic or bathhouse reservations. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park
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Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd S
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Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
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Everything Else

Have you ever wanted to learn the trapeze arts? Now’s your chance…
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Emerald City Trapeze Arts
2702 6th Ave S
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Have you ever wanted to learn the trapeze arts? Now’s your chance…
We are a 2 minute walk from the Wallingford branch of Slave to the Needle, Seattle’s best ink shop. With clients from all over the world, appointments are necessary.
Slave To the Needle Tattoo
403 NE 45th St
We are a 2 minute walk from the Wallingford branch of Slave to the Needle, Seattle’s best ink shop. With clients from all over the world, appointments are necessary.

Entertainment & Activities

This zoo has miles of trails throughout, and connects directly to Woodland Park via footbridges that span Aurora Ave. Be sure to look south when you walk across; the Space Needle is perfectly framed by trees on both sides. This is also part of the CityPass Program. The CityPass offers a substantial discount for entry; you get tickets to the Space Needle, Aquarium, the Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, a choice between the Museum of Pop Culture or the Woodland Park Zoo and a choice between the Chihuly Garden and Glass display or the Pacific Science Center. You can buy online here: http://www.citypass.com/seattle
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Zoológico de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave N
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This zoo has miles of trails throughout, and connects directly to Woodland Park via footbridges that span Aurora Ave. Be sure to look south when you walk across; the Space Needle is perfectly framed by trees on both sides. This is also part of the CityPass Program. The CityPass offers a substantial discount for entry; you get tickets to the Space Needle, Aquarium, the Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, a choice between the Museum of Pop Culture or the Woodland Park Zoo and a choice between the Chihuly Garden and Glass display or the Pacific Science Center. You can buy online here: http://www.citypass.com/seattle

Essentials

This excellent rock gym has tons of bouldering, thick mats and a weight room. It’s also located right on the Burke Gilman Trail.
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Stone Gardens Seattle
2839 NW Market St
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This excellent rock gym has tons of bouldering, thick mats and a weight room. It’s also located right on the Burke Gilman Trail.
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QFC
1401 Broadway
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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The newly constructed path around the lake is a 2.8 mile loop perfect for getting a good run in.
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Green Lake Trail
Green Lake Trail
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The newly constructed path around the lake is a 2.8 mile loop perfect for getting a good run in.

Sightseeing

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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue North
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Seattle Center is where you'll find the Space Needle, Experience Music Project (EMP), Science Center w/ IMAX theaters, Childrens Museum, Opera House, and more.
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Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
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Seattle Center is where you'll find the Space Needle, Experience Music Project (EMP), Science Center w/ IMAX theaters, Childrens Museum, Opera House, and more.