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    Seattle First-Date Planner

    by Don Rauf

    First dates can either bring a euphoric rush of romance or a silent desperate wishing for the whole thing to be over. The key is to go places and do things… more

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    5 to Try: Martini Bars

    by Chelsea Lin

    It used to be that a martini simply referred to the combination of gin and vermouth, a beverage made for serious drinkers (or, rather, drinkers who took… more

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    Seattle's Best Classic Cocktails

    by Don Rauf

    Seattle may still be more of a microbrew town than a cocktail city, but a growing number of establishments are turning their attention to sophisticated… more

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    Seattle Thanksgiving Planner 2009

    by Don Rauf

    Face it. Making a spectacular Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is a chore, and it’s easy to overcook a turkey and wind up with a dry bird. Or, you… more

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    5 to Try: Wine Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Need an alternative to your usual gin and tonic? Go low-key at one Seattle's newest crop of wine bars--they're more mellow than other after-work watering holes… more

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    5 to Try: Seattle Sports Bars

    by Whitney Ricketts

    A good sports bar used to be one with a TV big enough to tell the teams apart; now they need 42" or bigger flatscreens on every wall streaming basketball,… more

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    Power Lunches & Dinners

    by Whitney Ricketts

    In a hippie town with (darling) rugged hippie restaurants, it’s difficult to find a polished gem of a place fit for that power play. Here are our picks for… more

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    Seattle's Best Up-and-Coming Chefs

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Seattle is blessed with a wealth of cooking talent, beloved by the local and national press. Here is a lineup of who we think will be formative on the local… more

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    5 to Try: Gluten-Free Seattle

    by Whitney Ricketts

    Being gluten-free doesn't mean you have to settle for dry, tasteless substitutes. Get inspired with our wheatless (and other grain-less) in Seattle guide!… more

People in Seattle Are Saying…

Local Lists

Best Places to Take Your Kids
Posted by 3rdTimesaCharm - on November 05, 2009
Ok. So you DONT live anywhere cool. But You HAVE to take your kids to the cool places anyway. It's worth the drive...
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Belltown's Best Bars
Posted by jooz - on November 02, 2009
There are so many to choose from these days, here are the one's I frequent...frequently
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MicroBrew Bars
Posted by DasCoug - on October 29, 2009
My list of favorite bars where you can find great microbrews in the Seattle and Tacoma area. I could go on with another 30 but this is a good start.

Just Reviewed

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tried and True
Posted by Missy Boone on October 15, 2009
Review of Consign Design : We have brought our used items to Consign Design for 9 years now and have been paid well. I am still enjoying my deep espresso leather sofa with riveted arm s 6 years later and the wide-eye I get when I tell…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Do yourself a favor and go see KELLY!!!
Posted by heidikl 12 hours ago
Review of Vain : I have never been treated with such understanding until I met Kelly. She really took the time to understand the haircut and color I wanted and also made it so much better than I could have imagined. I have never had…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Most reliably fabulous dining experience in Seattle!
Posted by estamama 12 hours ago
Review of Wild Ginger Asian Restaurant : From the moment you step into Wild Ginger, you sense that it will be a wonderful experience. Everything about the place is just the best.

Top Reviewers

35 reviews 4 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: jooz
Last reviewed Ponti Seafood Grill14 hours ago
“Amazing new chef, and happy hour”
Went here the other night, started w/ happy hour, ended up staying for dinner, we were having such a great time. The new chef has really incorporated some great Northwest eats, the…more

11 reviews 2 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: SueZ444
Last reviewed Dania Home & Office Interiors on August 06, 2009
“Best experience buying furniture”
I was agonizing over the purchase of a sofa, had been looking for months -- finally decided on one at Dania. Stanley was a very good salesperson - helpful but not overbearing. The sofa…more

7 reviews 4 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: aarthiasdad
Last reviewed Amore Restaurant on August 23, 2009
“Good food, nice service”
We went here for a date and had a nice romantic evening. The karaoke was beginning a bit late and we are early diners. We were served well and promptly, had a nice dinner. Their tiramisu…more