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Dining and libations in Seattle
Tom Gannam, Photographer
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St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 11:15 AM on 03.13.11 |
| ->> I will be in Seattle for four days on a shoot and will have what looks to be ample free time to sample the local fare. I would appreciate any suggestions that anyone may have on where the best food and drink establishments may be. |
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Max Waugh, Photographer
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Bothell | WA | USA | Posted: 11:53 AM on 03.13.11 |
->> There are a ton of good seafood choices. For me, Duke's has the best clam chowder in town. They've got a few locations, including downtown on Lake Union, along Alki Beach and at Green Lake. Other seafood options include Etta's, Ray's Boathouse, Anthony's, Salty's and Elliot's Oyster House. Ivar's is another local joint with several locations, most with basic takeaway like fish and chips, or fancier dining at their Salmon House on Lake Union.
For burgers, most folks will point you to Dick's, which like Ivar's is something of a Seattle landmark. They have several locations throughout the city. I prefer Red Mill burgers though. You can find them at Interbay and on Phinney Ridge.
Salumi is a popular hole in the wall downtown that specializes in salamis and other italian cured meats and sandwiches. Aside from the long lines, it's notable for being owned by Mario Batali's dad.
My favorite steak is at the Metropolitan Grill, but that's fairly pricey. If the client's buying... ;) |
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Steven Mullensky, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Port Townsend | WA. | USA | Posted: 1:37 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> Dining in Seattle, let me count the ways.
I usually go to the same places when I'm in town. If you like great pizza I have to recommend Serious Pie, not like any pie you've had before. Dahlia Lounge is right around the corner. Both owned by the Tom Douglas Group. Douglas won an Iron Chef competition a few years ago. Secret ingredient was salmon. Go figure. A northwestern chef who can't do a turn with salmon ought to go back to New York.
Tilth in Wallingford is another, but not exactly downtown.
Too many to list. |
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Andy Bronson, Photographer
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Bellingham | WA | USA | Posted: 3:41 PM on 03.13.11 |
| ->> if you've got time and a few friends try Marrakesh for dining by hand and on late mid week, belly dancers dance through the room. If you get to West Seattle, try Circa.. |
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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David Johnston, Photographer
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Pasadena | CA | USA | Posted: 4:28 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> How to Cook a Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109 |
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Juliann Tallino, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 6:05 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> Max I'm so glad you mentioned Red Mill after Dick's, had me worried. LOL I think you need to be a native Seattlite to appreciate Dick's. But Red Mill is almost as good as In n Out. :)
Tom, if you wander out to my neighborhood (Ballard) I recommend Ray's Cafe (best calamari ever) http://www.rays.com/cafe great happy hour menu too. The downstairs Ray's is good too, but I prefer the upstairs cafe. Great view of the sound and the Olympic Mountains, a good place for sunsets. Ballard is also chock full of bars, restaurants and live music, most within walking distance of each other.
For downtown Seattle there's The Brooklyn Seafood and Steak & Oyster house. http://www.thebrooklyn.com/ I just love all the dark wood.
Then there's The Waterfront Seafood Grill http://www.waterfrontpier70.com/waterfrontpier70/ and hopefully someone will order the Emerald City Volcano for dessert. :) a bit spendy though. |
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Steven Bisig, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 10:28 PM on 03.13.11 |
->> My new favorite seafood place is Chinooks. Its located at the Seattle Fisherman's terminal. Cool thing is that before or after eating, you can walk around and look at all the fishing vessels including some from the Deadliest Catch. Lots of cool stuff to photograph.
As for the food, its cheap, fresh and a pretty big proportion. As for the beer, its all Northwest and Alaskan micro brew. Just had breakfast there this morning. Smoke salmon omelet. Yum!
Steven B~ |
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Jay Drowns, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 10:45 AM on 03.14.11 |
->> A good little dive is Beth's
7311 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-5588
Opened 24hrs. The walls are covered in artwork created by customer drawing on the paper provided and then taped to the wall. Down to earth, Great food - Great setting. |
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Jon Longo, Photographer
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Independence | KY | USA | Posted: 2:21 PM on 03.14.11 |
| ->> I will second Stevens choice for Chinooks! We eat there 2 or 3 times on every visit to Seattle. Great location,atmosphere. Jullian is right on the money about Rays as well. Awesome views and great calamari and wings. Anthony fish and chips is great for lunch if you want great food quick. |
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Ted S. Warren, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 2:25 AM on 03.18.11 |
| ->> Fresh crab to stink up your room. Buy it at the wharf (they can crack it for you) buy a loaf of bread, lemons and strawberries across the street. Mama's Mexican Kitchen is good too. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 12:53 PM on 03.18.11 |
->> Always liked Wild Ginger.
http://www.wildginger.net/our-food.aspx
There are lots of great restaurants in the International Districts ... Maybe our good friends Rod Mar and Barry Wong and chime in on this? |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 1:31 PM on 03.18.11 |
->> The Screen Door and Pine State Biscuits have the best bacon and southern food choices in Portland!
Hey, you said you had ample time, and they are worth the three hour drive... : ) |
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Richard Uhlhorn, Photographer
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Chelan Falls | WA | USA | Posted: 2:26 PM on 03.18.11 |
->> When we hit Seattle, we always stop by La Isla in Ballard http://www.laislaseattle.com/ which is an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant/rum bar.
I had to laugh when I saw Dick's listed. Back in the day (I'm aging myself again) before I was a photog, I used to visit Dicks once a day for $. 19 burgers and a milkshake before heading out to my favorite Tavern for a night of frivolity. Guess I'm going to have to stop and see what they offer today.
The Metropolitan is fantastic, but I agree, it is pricey.
You should hit a Stumptown Coffee house also and try their Hairbanger Blend for a pick me up in the morning. http://www.stumptowncoffee.com/
Good luck on your shoot and have a great time in Seattle. |
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Jordan Murph, Photographer, Assistant
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Honolulu & San Diego | HI/CA | USA | Posted: 3:23 PM on 03.18.11 |
| ->> The great Mr. Rod Mar always takes us to 13 Coins when we're in his hood. It has become my favorite place in Seattle. There is one at SeaTac and one somewhere downtown. Great drinks and great food all night. |
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Jim Comeau, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 5:38 PM on 03.18.11 |
| ->> I want to go to Seattle just because of this list. |
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Rod Mar, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 6:47 PM on 03.18.11 |
->> Here are some places to try, all in the city.
Italian -- The Pink Door in Pike Place Market (uh, it's not "the wharf", Roberto -- that's in San Francisco). There's no sign. Just a pink door. If you're lucky (or unlucky, however you look at it), a nubile trapeze artist might be twirling above your table as you dine. (http://thepinkdoor.net/)
Seafood -- Etta's -- also in the Market. It's a Tom Douglas restaurant, and all of his restaurants are great and each has niche -- Lola's (Greek), Serious Pie (pizza), Dahlia Lounge (awesomeness) and Palace Kitchen (american grill, late night). (http://tomdouglas.com/)
Chinese - Hing Loon in Chinatown. This has even passed the Ronal Tonawaki taste-test. Plain jane decor (think flourescents and laminate) but great cheap Chinese food. You know how you know it's good? Chefs from around the city eat here late night. (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/1/4376/restaurant/International-District/Hing-L...). Or, to to Uwajimaya, a grocery store that has an excellent deli and food court, also in Chinatown (http://www.uwajimaya.com/).
Fried Chicken -- Ezell's (multiple locations, but the one in the Central District the original and best, even though apparently there is a picture of me, wtf, at one of the other locations). Great fried chicken -- Oprah used to have it overnighted to her in Chicago when she was in her fat phase. (http://www.ezellschicken.com/)
Soul/Southern -- Kingfish Cafe. Owned by a pair of sisters, the food is authentic and the desserts amazing. Save room (http://thekingfishcafe.com/)
24 hour -- 13 Coins is Jordan and McDonough's favorite place. Consistent and good. Sit at the counter and watch how much butter is required to make delicious food. (http://www.13coins.com/)
Breakfast -- In the city try Geraldine's Counter (http://www.geraldinescounter.com/). Want to drive into the country a bit? Go to the Maltby Cafe (http://www.geraldinescounter.com/)
Burgers -- Dick's (multiple locations). Unlike Mr. Uhlhorn in his younger days, you drink first, THEN eat these burgers. Cheeseburgers and the Deluxe, fries and chocolate shake. No one orders the Special, unless they are lame. And they don't take special orders -- they'll point you to the nearest McDonalds. Only the Queen Anne location has sit-down dining. (http://www.dicksdrivein.com/)
Diner -- the Five Spot atop Queen Anne Hill. Half of the menu stays the same, the other half changes quarterly or so to feature regional cuisine from around the country. (http://www.chowfoods.com/five/)
Steaks -- If you're coming to Seattle, why do tried-and-true steak? We have so much great variety here. That said, Metropolitan Grill if you must. (http://www.themetropolitangrill.com/) Or, try Jax Grill which is an underrated local favorite (http://www.jaksgrill.com/)
Lastly, regarding blowing up an expense account, forgo everything else and go to Canlis (www.canlis.com) or the restaurant at the Space Needle (http://www.spaceneedle.com/restaurant/). Because any place where the chicken breast is $38 (ala carte!) is gonna do some damage to the corporate card.
If it were my first time in Seattle, I'd try to hit the Geraldine's Counter for breakfast, Ezell's for lunch, Pink Door, Etta's, and Kingfish, for dinner and Hing Loon, Dick's and 13 Coins late night.
Enjoy the city -- if you don't use these recommendations there are great restaurants everywhere. The ones listed are solid. For more info check out my friend Nancy Leson's excellent restaurant blog at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/allyoucaneat/
There are more hip "foodie" places and I'm sure you can find them on Urban Spoon.
Give me a shout if you need any more help. Meanwhile, I'm gonna go wait for Brad Mangin to tell me to put all these places in "The Board". |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 10:01 PM on 03.18.11 |
->> AWESOME!
THIS is what makes the message board COOL!
Thanks everyone for the wonderful responses! |
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Richard Uhlhorn, Photographer
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Chelan Falls | WA | USA | Posted: 12:55 AM on 03.19.11 |
| ->> Hey Rod... You are too young to remember, but Dick's was dinner and after drinking, we'd head into the U-District and hit Hasty Tasty, an all night hangout with great food from breakfast to burgers. Unfortunately it is no longer in business. |
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Jimmy Hickey, Photographer, Assistant
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 2:01 AM on 03.19.11 |
->> Some great places listed here...makes me hungry just thinkin about Beths haha
I would also suggest in terms of sandwiches the Honey Hole. It's located on Pike street, neat Broadway on Capitol Hill. I used to pass it every day on my way to and from school on my scooter...smelled so so so good. The few times I ventured in there I was very pleased. |
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Peter Read Miller, Photographer
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Manhattan Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 11:43 AM on 03.21.11 |
| ->> I've eaten many great meals in Seattle and now I've got some new places to try. I can definitely add my vote for The Metro and The Dahlia. But to me the most amazing place in Seattle is 13 Coins. What a concept-good food 24 hours a day! Wow! Note that one of their locations is right across from SeaTac airport. So if you fly in late, or early or get stuck on a long layover-you're covered. I've never understood why they haven't expanded to other cities, but then I guess they wouldn't be special. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 12:26 PM on 03.21.11 |
->> A PRM Sighting? Awesome!
How could I forget 13 Coins? I've had many a late-night meal at the place.
Seattle is a great place to work or visit ... I just wish it wouldn't rain so much! |
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Robert Beck, Photographer
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Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 12:31 PM on 03.21.11 |
| ->> Screw Dick's. And I know burgers and shakes. 'Sorry about the "wharf" thing. |
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Rod Mar, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | USA | Posted: 12:46 PM on 03.21.11 |
| ->> You know, I put all those restaurants in that list and forgot to acknowledge that Roberto's suggestion is truly the best of what Seattle offers -- fresh dungeness crab from the Market and a six pack of something local. Take it back to your room, spread out some towels and go for it. Nothing is better than fresh dungeness crab. |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 2:02 PM on 03.21.11 |
| ->> MMMMMM.....Going to Seattle tonight until Wednesday. Staying at the Union Lake Marriott. gonna eat good! |
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Jules Doyle, Photographer
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