Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

A favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
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Cafe Campagne
1600 Post Alley
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A favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
An amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
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Local 360
2234 1st Ave
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An amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
Our go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
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Matt's in the Market
94 Pike St
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Our go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
Tom Douglas’s take on pizza – and he takes it to a whole new level. Don’t miss the roasted vegetable starters, they’re a classic Tom Douglas flavor sensation.
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Serious Pie
2001 4th Ave
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Tom Douglas’s take on pizza – and he takes it to a whole new level. Don’t miss the roasted vegetable starters, they’re a classic Tom Douglas flavor sensation.
Excelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
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Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st Ave
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Excelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
One of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
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Lola
2000 B 4th Ave
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One of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
If you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
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Two Bells Tavern
2313 4th Avenue
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If you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
The flagship store is right next-door -- perfect for your morning coffee and a doughnut, or a maple bar, or maybe both!
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Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave E
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The flagship store is right next-door -- perfect for your morning coffee and a doughnut, or a maple bar, or maybe both!
Simply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...
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Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st Ave
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Simply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...

Drinks & Nightlife

A neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
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Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western Ave
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A neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
A true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
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Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd Ave
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A true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
A who's who of jazz greats play here -- just steps away.
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Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th Ave
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A who's who of jazz greats play here -- just steps away.

Shopping

Tom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
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Home Remedy
2121 6th Ave
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Tom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
The first and only in Seattle (says the wife)
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Zara
400 Pine Street
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The first and only in Seattle (says the wife)
High end fashion. Good things come in Mario's bags (or so I'm told)
Marios
1513 6th Ave
High end fashion. Good things come in Mario's bags (or so I'm told)
Lynn says you'll want this on your radar...
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Anthropologie
1509 5th Ave
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Lynn says you'll want this on your radar...
Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
Turgeon-Raine Jewelers
1300 5th Ave
Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
It started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3. [600 Pine Street]
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Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine St
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It started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3. [600 Pine Street]

Entertainment & Activities

This is where you go on a rainy afternoon -- cocktails, white cheddar popcorn (both refilled mid-movie) and chairs you can sink into. Screen, sound and staff are great too!
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Big Picture
35 West Sunset Way
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This is where you go on a rainy afternoon -- cocktails, white cheddar popcorn (both refilled mid-movie) and chairs you can sink into. Screen, sound and staff are great too!
EPIC renovation by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen - this is a MOVIE THEATRE. Huge screen, 3-D, Dolby immersive stereo, comfy seats, amazing popcorn, beer, wine, cider. Book I-16 & I-17 in advance.
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Cinerama
2100 4th Ave
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EPIC renovation by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen - this is a MOVIE THEATRE. Huge screen, 3-D, Dolby immersive stereo, comfy seats, amazing popcorn, beer, wine, cider. Book I-16 & I-17 in advance.

Sightseeing

Day Trip! Photo Ops! Walk on a ferry to Bainbridge Is. ($8) and explore Winslow. Rent a kayak, browse Eagle Harbor Books, dine at the Streamliner Diner, Cafe Nola (dinner) or Mora (ice cream). Fun!
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Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry Terminal
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Day Trip! Photo Ops! Walk on a ferry to Bainbridge Is. ($8) and explore Winslow. Rent a kayak, browse Eagle Harbor Books, dine at the Streamliner Diner, Cafe Nola (dinner) or Mora (ice cream). Fun!

Essentials

This is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.
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Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
607 Pine St
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This is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.
This is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
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Urban Yoga Spa
1900 4th Ave
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This is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
Open from 7am to 11pm.
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Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Ave
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Open from 7am to 11pm.
Close to the condo and good for milk, cereal or boxed mac & cheese!
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CVS
2035 4th Ave
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Close to the condo and good for milk, cereal or boxed mac & cheese!

Everything Else

Conferences -- from Comic Con to National Association meetings -- are held a 10 minute walk from Piet's Perch.
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Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St
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Conferences -- from Comic Con to National Association meetings -- are held a 10 minute walk from Piet's Perch.