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| Capitol Hill Noodle Shop | 
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| Wallingford Northwest, American and Breakfast/Brunch |
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| +92% | Central District Latin American, Caribbean and Southern & Soul |
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| April 30, 2008 - It's unclear exactly which Caribbean island is the Island in Casuelita's Island Soul. There are wall hangings from... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +66% | Capitol Hill American and Coffee |
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| April 23, 2008 - Our 9½-year-old daughter is the inspiration for this place. We opened up on 20th and Union as a small coffee shop... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District Mexican | ||
| April 23, 2008 - For those who eschew waffles and pancakes in favor of savory breakfast treats, Mexican food offers a rich assortment... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Capitol Hill | ||
| April 16, 2008 - Description: An upscale art lounge on Capitol Hill. Decor: Sleek leather furniture, innovative drink tables (they're... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +93% | Ballard Burgers and Sandwiches/Subs |
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| April 16, 2008 - Lunchbox Laboratory-Ballard's new experiment in premium hamburgers-was closed a week ago Monday. The handwritten sign... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +65% | Greenwood/Phinney American |
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| April 16, 2008 - I've been made on-site since the 1920s. However, when Mae bought the place in 1988, my secret recipe left with the... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +90% | West Seattle Seafood |
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| April 09, 2008 - Last week I had the pleasure of sharing a dinner table with "Oyster Bill" Whitbeck, a warm and bearded chatty wonder... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +82% | Georgetown American and Hawaiian |
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| April 09, 2008 - I love Hawaii. Last spring, I treated myself to a vacation on the Big Island and want nothing more than to go back... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District Mediterranean and Asian | ||
| April 09, 2008 - People come to Ruby more for dates and quiet dinners; we get less of the rowdy student crowd. Flowers is more for... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +69% | West Seattle Tapas and Wine Bar |
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| April 09, 2008 - Why Elvis would not have drunk here: Continually grieving the loss of his mother, Elvis hated beer (Gladys died of... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Downtown | ||
| April 09, 2008 - The bartender at the Whisky Bar has a truly beautiful, truly terrible black eye. It's still swollen squinty, and the... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +77% | Fremont American, French and Mediterranean |
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| April 02, 2008 - Chef Tom Black just jumped on board, and his new menu is debuting soon. It'll be his take on classic French bistro... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +83% | Ballard French |
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| April 02, 2008 - The puppets suspended in the airspace of Le Gourmand in Ballard are, it is fair to say, amazing-recognizing that to... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +59% | Eastlake/Lake Union American, Barbecue and Burgers |
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| March 26, 2008 - Let's consider the old wink/nudge rationale that the sophisticated gentleman reads Playboy "for the articles." Anyone... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Georgetown | ||
| March 26, 2008 - Loretta's in South Park is named after the owner's mother. He's here sitting at the bar, and when the bartender gets... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +92% | Capitol Hill Pub Food |
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| March 26, 2008 - Decor: Dark wood, lofty ceilings, a variety of taxidermied delights (most of it fowl), a mélange of portraits... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Ballard Vegetarian and Coffee |
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| March 24, 2008 - I don't really think of mr spot's (or, as i call it, mr chai) as very much of a bar though it is a very chill place... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +62% | Capitol Hill Mexican |
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| March 20, 2008 - On Saturday night, there is dancing at La Puerta. The server-kindness embodied-says the music is Latin, hiphop, and... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Ballard Asian and Japanese |
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| March 20, 2008 - Description: A cozy bar and diner in Ballard that serves small-plate pan-Asian treats. Decor: Bamboo furnishings... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Columbia City | ||
| March 19, 2008 - I would love to say that I tried their food but attempted to eat there only to be shut out by the owner when the... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +75% | Fremont Burgers, American and International |
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| March 19, 2008 - Fremont's Triangle Lounge is appropriately shaped like a triangle, and has triangle-shaped art on the walls. On... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Kirkland | ||
| March 18, 2008 - Giant, tasty breakfasts, often long wait times for seating, service, and food. That's what happens when a place is... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +77% | University District Seafood, American and Northwest |
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| March 18, 2008 - A walk-up fish bar (fried clams and chowder, too) faces Northlake Way. Inside, Ivar's Salmon House is a beautiful... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Ballard Pub Food, American and Burgers |
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| March 18, 2008 - The Jolly Roger Taproom looks like a pirate's liar, complete with pirate flags and a treasure map painted on the... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +92% | Capitol Hill Pub Food |
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| March 18, 2008 - Quinn's opened to unseemly excitement on my part at the end of October. The menu, I said on Slog, The Stranger's blog... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Belltown French, American and Northwest |
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| March 18, 2008 - Quinn's opened to unseemly excitement on my part at the end of October. The menu, I said on Slog, The Stranger's blog... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +59% | Lake City Pizza | |
| March 17, 2008 - Traditional pizza, delivered quickly and reliably. What more could you want? full review at The Stranger | ||
| +83% | Capitol Hill Asian, International and Sandwiches/Subs |
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| March 13, 2008 - While I was earning my MBA at the University of Southern California, I worked in a restaurant to support myself. Then... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Green Lake Pub Food | ||
| March 13, 2008 - If you are an Australian or New Zealander, you already know about this place. For the rest of us, this is the only... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +97% | Ballard |
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| March 13, 2008 - Ocho's only been open in Ballard for a month and a half, but word of the Ten Dollar Margarita has already spread far... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Sodo American and Pizza | ||
| March 13, 2008 - Description: Showbox Sodo is a full-scale rock arena, replete with bare cement floors, big-screen TVs, and blazing... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +75% | Ballard Pizza and American | |
| March 13, 2008 - "This isn't authentic," my friend from Wisconsin said, about the green-bean hot-dish appetizer ($4.95) at Zayda Buddy... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Queen Anne | ||
| March 11, 2008 - The Streamline is your typical dive bar. Happy hour sees more action than most other times, and the bar serves beer... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +53% | University District Chinese |
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| March 09, 2008 - I ate here with a friend once, and it was decent cheap Chinese food. So when my housemates wanted some cheap food... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District | ||
| March 09, 2008 - This is by far the best lunch spot on the Ave. I work in the U-district and frequent Thanh Vi often for their large... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +81% | West Seattle American and Seafood | |
| March 08, 2008 - Nothing shocking here, but the salmon ceasar appetizer is surprisingly generous, though a bit salty. It's cheap and... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +86% | Capitol Hill American, Bakery and Vegetarian |
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| March 06, 2008 - B&O Espresso has been on the corner of Belmont Avenue and Olive Way for 30-plus years, but the tiny bar installed... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Capitol Hill |
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| March 06, 2008 - Art-purchasing options for the financially inhibited: A vending machine tucked into the bar's back corner carries a... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Madison Park |
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| March 06, 2008 - Recommended - The savory crepes here are made with buckwheat flour, in the style of the region of Brittany. La Côte makes them... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +84% | Georgetown Vegetarian, Breakfast/Brunch and Pub Food |
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| March 06, 2008 - We get plenty of skeptics in here, mostly the meat-eating significant others of vegans. Our philosophy is that we don... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Ballard | ||
| March 05, 2008 - Wow! I went in there on a Thursday night and all of a sudden there was a jazz trio playing there. but not just any... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Capitol Hill Vietnamese, Asian and Dim Sum |
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| March 05, 2008 - I spent the last month in the Philippines where, on a daily basis, I ate all manner and part of pig-the face, chopped... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +75% | Wallingford Pub Food |
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| March 05, 2008 - Maybe I'm dating myself by writing this but I remember back in the 80's when Murphy's was one of the first true Irish... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District | ||
| March 03, 2008 - This is a great community bar. On the weekends you'll find local U-DUB kids, grads and even Roosevelt alums chatting... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +60% | Eastlake/Lake Union American |
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| March 02, 2008 - No doubt this is my fav bar. Everyone knows each other, the bar staff rocks and the owner is a riot. Try the food too... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +75% | Greenwood/Phinney Barbecue, Burgers and Pub Food |
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| March 02, 2008 - When I moved to Greenwood I was really looking forward to going to the Pig and Whistle. It just looks like it should... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +94% | Queen Anne Burgers |
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| February 29, 2008 - I live up here, and this is the best place around to get a pulled pork sandwich. Freshly pulled and liberally... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +65% | Downtown American, Italian and Steakhouse |
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| February 28, 2008 - The owl on the sign for the 13 Coins' Night Owl Lounge has a funny look on his face. Is he half-asleep? Is he drunk... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Downtown | ||
| February 28, 2008 - I've seen you here and at Grand Central Bakery, and you are the best barista ever-patient, cheerful, smiling, calling... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Greenwood/Phinney Burgers, Chinese and Thai |
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| February 28, 2008 - An homage to '80s flair, including black-and-white checkered floors, disorienting accent mirrors, and, in the dining... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +60% | Capitol Hill | |
| February 27, 2008 - This place is expensive for a coffee shop. The minimum purchase is $5.50 otherwise, you get a 50 cent surcharge. This... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Magnolia |
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| February 25, 2008 - Maybe a tad greasy spoon, but this place is as stripped down and casual as a diner or luncheonette could be. Portions... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Maple Leaf | ||
| February 25, 2008 - The atmosphere is fittingly festive and Venezuelan and Columbian cuisine is more hot than haute, but it's a great... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Greenwood/Phinney American | ||
| February 23, 2008 - Greenwood's Baranof hosts a grueling schedule that that spans the bulk of the day: the bar is open from 6 am to 2 am... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Downtown Pub Food |
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| February 22, 2008 - Let's try, for one moment, to be honest, and confess that an Irish pub is often the most pleasing place to get... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Capitol Hill Mediterranean |
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| February 21, 2008 - Pandemonium! It's Friday night at 9:00 p.m. at Artemis Cafe and Bar, and this little bit of the world's gone mad. The... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +84% | Ballard Pub Food | |
| February 21, 2008 - Decor: A wall display of exotic beer cans, two thrill-inducing Skee-Ball machines, and above the bar, the charmingly... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Georgetown | ||
| February 21, 2008 - Sometimes a bar is just a bar. The first-ever Bar Exam column, written several years back, was about the 9 Lb. Hammer... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +73% | Ravenna Indian |
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| February 19, 2008 - When it comes to great Indian food, nothing in Seattle tops the Bengal Tiger. I know it sounds a little over the top... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +66% | Eastlake/Lake Union American, Burgers and Steakhouse |
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| February 15, 2008 - This magnificent Eastlake dive welcomes everyone: massive bikers, leftover hippies, and fresh-faced college kids. The... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +81% | Ravenna Chinese |
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| February 14, 2008 - You wouldn't believe how many mornings I've woken up knowing exactly what I want for dinner. It's sometimes a burden... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District | ||
| February 14, 2008 - This bar is great for german beer and relatively resonably price, not to mention, beer by the litre. The big bonus is... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Beacon Hill Ethiopian/Eritrean and African |
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| February 13, 2008 - The music at Ibex is great.Service at the bar on the other hand is substandard.You have to wait for very long periods... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Capitol Hill Pub Food | ||
| February 13, 2008 - Happy-hour food specials: Taco Tuesdays (5–11 pm) brings $1 vegan or beef tacos and $2 chicken tacos; Cheap Date... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +55% | Capitol Hill | |
| February 10, 2008 - Let me just say i wish it were easier to find because i would go. i really want to find a place where my friends and... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +65% | Madison Park Italian |
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| February 08, 2008 - This upscale Italian diner (located in Madison Park) features outdoor seating in the summer and a cozy dining-side... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +88% | Capitol Hill French, Bakery and Wine Bar |
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| February 07, 2008 - Mr. Schneider went further. "I understand what you are feeling," he said. "As Socrates showed, love cannot be... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +82% | Ballard | |
| February 05, 2008 - The small space is quirkily decorated with old muffler pipes and vintage chandeliers; recycled chemistry-lab tables... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +88% | University District Sandwiches/Subs | |
| February 04, 2008 - A national chain renowned for their fresh-tasting sub sandwiches, delivered by the cutest bike messengers in town! full review at The Stranger | ||
| +74% | Belltown Asian, Hawaiian and Sushi |
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| January 31, 2008 - Description: A sushi bar and tiki lounge in Belltown. Decor: Hawaiian-themed kitsch, including a shark jaw, a large... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +70% | Capitol Hill Mediterranean, American and Moroccan |
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| January 30, 2008 - The door of the Capitol Club always has been and remains difficult to open, and the hand-lettered "PULL HARD(ER... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +84% | Belltown Steakhouse, Northwest and Seafood |
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| January 30, 2008 - Despite my dedication to 99¢ Whopper Juniors and offal (delectable, gristly, cheap cuts of meat), steak houses hold... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District |
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| January 27, 2008 - I've tried every teriyaki joint on the the Ave; Best of Bento is the best. Friendly, unpretentious, and generous. My... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +95% | Columbia City Bakery | |
| January 27, 2008 - We frequent this bakery at least twice a month for their amazing ham and cheese croissants, sticky buns, and... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Columbia City American, Northwest and Pub Food |
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| January 26, 2008 - Lottie's Lounge, a casual Columbia City tavern, features a standard variety of reasonably priced fare: (sandwiches... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Wallingford Bakery |
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| January 26, 2008 - Trophy bakes cupcakes in all the traditional ways, plus they will bake you custom cupcakes. Custom cupcakes are the... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Belltown Thai | ||
| January 23, 2008 - About this time each year, I start thinking about moving to Thailand. The lowering gray skies, the blustery 4:30 p.m... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +74% | Downtown Seafood |
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| January 23, 2008 - Under normal circumstances, I would never advise you to head down to a chain restaurant and spend $59 for a pound of... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +88% | Pioneer Square Sandwiches/Subs |
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| January 23, 2008 - It's been my partner Brian's dream since college. We both grew up on the East Coast and attended Penn State together... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Capitol Hill | ||
| January 23, 2008 - Travelers, often noted for their home-made chai tea and imported Indian goods, is now serving a full on Indian lunch... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +77% | West Seattle American, Northwest and Sandwiches/Subs |
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| January 23, 2008 - The West 5's crown sign is big and beautiful and bejeweled with dozens of red and yellow light bulbs. The crown hangs... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Downtown | ||
| January 19, 2008 - Bring a date or your grandparents and sink into the inviting and timelessly opulent lounge inside the classy Sorrento... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +77% | Capitol Hill Mexican and Northwest |
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| January 19, 2008 - Nouveau Mexican food, huge margaritas, and a frustratingly laissez-faire wait staff make Galerias a contentious but... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +74% | Downtown Sandwiches/Subs and American |
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| January 18, 2008 - At a dinner party last weekend, I was served a perfectly roasted, apricot-glazed pork loin and a gratin with greens... full review at The Stranger | ||
| University District Afghan | ||
| January 18, 2008 - Kabobs Express looks like a McDonald's, but it doesn't matter because you won't be staying long. When you walk in... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +84% | Capitol Hill Italian |
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| January 18, 2008 - The whole world should be lit like the bar at Machiavelli. It's approximately the size of the head of a pin, and... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +87% | Belltown Tapas and Spanish |
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| January 18, 2008 - The woman at the next table at Txori wants mint tea. The man wants a Diet Coke. The server explains with equanimity... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +69% | Maple Leaf Italian and Pizza |
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| January 13, 2008 - Lake City's warm and friendly Italian Spaghetti House, "family operated since 1957," carries on worthy dining... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +57% | Capitol Hill Indian | |
| January 10, 2008 - Description: Maharaja consists of two opposing realms-the front restaurant contains flowery pastel upholstery and low... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +70% | Queen Anne American, Burgers and Diner |
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| January 09, 2008 - "This be 'Fluke'?" inquires a man entering the depths of the bar at the Mecca on Sunday afternoon. (It eventually... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +81% | Downtown American, Mediterranean and Northwest |
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| January 06, 2008 - This downtown restaurant serves upscale fare in a modern-dining atmosphere, plus there's a bar with a happy hour... full review at The Stranger | ||
| Ballard | ||
| January 04, 2008 - $1.00 beers, $3 micros, $5 pitchers etc. Different cheap special all day, everyday! Cool, funny bartenders and ping... full review at The Stranger | ||
| +74% | Capitol Hill Noodle Shop |
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| January 03, 2008 - Boom Noodle is the brand-new (as of yesterday) noodle house brought to you by the people of Blue C conveyor-belt... full review at The Stranger |
