Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Queen Margherita Pizza
3111 W McGraw Sttrue italian pizza
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NRenee Erickson is a great local chef.
Another local chef, Ethan Stowell, runs this fantastic little place. Go for the chef's menu and you won't be disappointed.
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Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWAnother local chef, Ethan Stowell, runs this fantastic little place. Go for the chef's menu and you won't be disappointed.
Best pastries in town. Great coffee and nice plated breakfasts available on the weekends.
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Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveBest pastries in town. Great coffee and nice plated breakfasts available on the weekends.
Local pizza company with endless varieties of pizza options. I met the owners on my first day in Seattle, 27 years ago. They're pizza enthusiasts who pay attention to every detail. Dine in or have it delivered.
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Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWLocal pizza company with endless varieties of pizza options. I met the owners on my first day in Seattle, 27 years ago. They're pizza enthusiasts who pay attention to every detail. Dine in or have it delivered.
Small plates and fabulous margaritas! I recommend the ceviche and anything with mole sauce.
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Mezcaleria Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Avenue NorthSmall plates and fabulous margaritas! I recommend the ceviche and anything with mole sauce.
Cicchetti
121 E Boston StModern Italian food done right.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mulleady's Irish Pub
3055 21st Ave WSurprisingly good food for an Irish pub
One of maybe a dozen little breweries in Ballard and a great place to start a walking tour. Maps available at the brewery.
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Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StOne of maybe a dozen little breweries in Ballard and a great place to start a walking tour. Maps available at the brewery.
Showbox
1426 1st AveA classic Seattle venue for music
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveNo better place to see Seattle grunge rock.
Parks & Nature
take the Loop Walk. It's about 45-60 minutes and will wander through the forest and along the bluff.
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I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvdtake the Loop Walk. It's about 45-60 minutes and will wander through the forest and along the bluff.
This is a fantastic little park with trails that wind around to hidden outdoor sculpture. It's also adjacent to Myrtle Edwards Park which has waterfront trails for a nice stroll, even on rainy days.
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I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveThis is a fantastic little park with trails that wind around to hidden outdoor sculpture. It's also adjacent to Myrtle Edwards Park which has waterfront trails for a nice stroll, even on rainy days.
Sightseeing
It's fun to watch the commercial and pleasure boats going in and out of the locks. Salmon runs a frequent during the summer and there's a great viewing area for watching them go up the fish ladder.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIt's fun to watch the commercial and pleasure boats going in and out of the locks. Salmon runs a frequent during the summer and there's a great viewing area for watching them go up the fish ladder.
There is no better view of downtown Seattle than from Gaw Works Park at dusk.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThere is no better view of downtown Seattle than from Gaw Works Park at dusk.
Shopping
Trendy little shops and a great farmers market on Sundays
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Ballard Avenue Northwest
Ballard Avenue NorthwestTrendy little shops and a great farmers market on Sundays
Essentials
A local grocery store with the #1 rated cookies available from their bakery. Yes it's a little pricey but if you want local flair it's a great place to shop. If you want a Krogeresque experience, then there's a QFC down the hill from the studio.
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Metropolitan Market Magnolia
3830 34th Ave WA local grocery store with the #1 rated cookies available from their bakery. Yes it's a little pricey but if you want local flair it's a great place to shop. If you want a Krogeresque experience, then there's a QFC down the hill from the studio.
Entertainment & Activities
Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StMusic scene!