My local favorites--Most in walking distance
Food Scene
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StGreat pizza and great cocktail bar next door.
One of the best breakfast spots in Seattle--although the secret is getting out so getting there early is recommended.
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StOne of the best breakfast spots in Seattle--although the secret is getting out so getting there early is recommended.
Great neighborhood pub. With good beer selection and decent food including vegetarian options.
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The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StGreat neighborhood pub. With good beer selection and decent food including vegetarian options.
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWGood walk-up counter for Cuban sandwiches.
Local favorite on Phinney Ridge. Good local beers and great burgers, tacos and my favorite--the Ruben. They usually have a game on TV.
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74th Street Ale House
7401 Greenwood Ave NLocal favorite on Phinney Ridge. Good local beers and great burgers, tacos and my favorite--the Ruben. They usually have a game on TV.
Koo Hoo Thai Street
1480 Northwest 70th StreetRecently opened. Hearing good things about this Thai place.
Great view of the city from the north side of Lake Union. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGreat view of the city from the north side of Lake Union. Serves brunch, lunch and dinner.
Great place for local seafood view of the Puget Sound. If it's sunny and warm ask to sit on the deck. Even if it's not warm, they will give you heaters and blankets to keep you cozy while you enjoy the view.
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWGreat place for local seafood view of the Puget Sound. If it's sunny and warm ask to sit on the deck. Even if it's not warm, they will give you heaters and blankets to keep you cozy while you enjoy the view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic dive bar famous for nightly Karaoke. Within walking distance.
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Waterwheel Lounge
7034 15th Ave NWClassic dive bar famous for nightly Karaoke. Within walking distance.
Essex
1421 NW 70th StCute neighborhood cocktail bar
Great Vegan ice cream. So good you won't miss the dairy. Open late.
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Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th StGreat Vegan ice cream. So good you won't miss the dairy. Open late.
Parks & Nature
This huge, iconic Seattle park has it all, hiking trails, views of the Sound and the mountains and a great beach. One of my favorite places in the city.
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I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis huge, iconic Seattle park has it all, hiking trails, views of the Sound and the mountains and a great beach. One of my favorite places in the city.
Great park a few miles away that offers magnificent views of the sound, Olympic mountains and of course sunsets--hence the name.
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Iphaki yase-Sunset Hill
7531 34th Ave NWGreat park a few miles away that offers magnificent views of the sound, Olympic mountains and of course sunsets--hence the name.
Great "beach" is a local favorite for watching the sunset and having bonfires on the beach.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat "beach" is a local favorite for watching the sunset and having bonfires on the beach.
Sightseeing
Interesting park that features a viewing the workings of the locks that connect the Puget sound to Lake Union.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StInteresting park that features a viewing the workings of the locks that connect the Puget sound to Lake Union.
I-National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StStunning museum with some great Viking artifacts.
Shops & fun sights
A fun little shop with gifts and Scandinavian foods--Ballard was originally settled by a large community from Scandinavia. A great place if you are interested in bring home some of the local culture.
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Scandinavian Specialties
6719 15th Ave NWA fun little shop with gifts and Scandinavian foods--Ballard was originally settled by a large community from Scandinavia. A great place if you are interested in bring home some of the local culture.
Editor Consignment
1407 NW 70th StGreat local consignment shop to visit while you wait for a table at the Fat Hen.