Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Seattle, Washington

Capitol Hill = hipster neighborhood

Dinner

  • Sitka & Spruce (Capitol Hill) - in cool market w/ wine bars, home store, etc. Open air kitchen, great windows
  • Bar Cotto (Capitol Hill) - A smallish Parma-style salumeria and cocktail bar with pizza, Italian veggies and a daily selection of local and international cured meats.  Stop in for a snack and cocktail or stay for a whole meal
  • Le Pichet (Pike Place area) - This French bistro possesses both a legendary roast chicken and an informal charm that makes you want to linger all evening with some charcuterie and wine.  Legit French.
  • Delancey - Perfectly fired seasonal pizzas and cunningly simple sides make this a Seattle institution.  Don't miss the desserts; some come for the salted chocolate chip cookies alone.  Walk-in only.
  • Brass Tacks (Georgetown) - The former big and tall shop has acquired a local following with a kitchen whipping up anything you crave - burgers, grilled salads, pork belly, brussels with chorizo.  Super cool, funky interiors.
  • The Coterie Room (Belltown) - Beautiful interiors. High ceilings, subway tiles.  Incredible food. Bottomless mimosa ($14) brunch, and they mean it on the refills.