El Chupacabra
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

6711 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103

Serene C. writes: For the first time ever I have to disagree with the masses.

This is no dive. Kitsch? For sure. Dank piss smelling bar? No way.

Instead this Mexican joint gone south the way of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with psychedelic Dia de los Muertos decor…

Metropolis
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

7220 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Maria C. writes: The owner, behind the counter, might be the biggest reason people come in here. He gets out from behind the counter to help you without being asked. He put my 10 incense sticks for a dollar into a bag to make it easier to carry around without my…

Gregg's Aurora Cycle
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7401 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

d b. writes: Bought a bike there and felt good about the deal, and the super friendly people were a plus.

Good Parking.

Really good selection.

OK Corral
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8733 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103

Sara E. writes: This place is famous for a meal called the "hook up", which basically means they bring you everything in the kitchen until you can't eat any more, including "juice" (Kool-Aid poured from an orange water-cooler).   This will probably include tender…

Herkimer Coffee
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

7320 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Dan P. writes: as a general rule - the more F'd up the furniture in a coffee shop - the better the coffee is going to be.  banged up tables = good americanos. shiny metal 'cafe' furniture = mediocre joe. or at least that's the rudimentary equation i'm working on…

Wish
Neighborhood: Greenwood

7700 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Sarah K. writes: So I should start out by saying I am sitting here typing this out dressed in a dress from Wish!  I have only been there once and $300 something dollars later I left with 6 dresses, 1 candle, and a blazer.  If you are doing the math on that one right…

Phinney Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

abigail l. writes: Hey PNA. I like what you got goin' ON.

[These pallies lent us folding tables for a private backyard bash in the Phinhood. They didn't make us pay or leave a deposit or even sign them out--that's good old fashioned Mayberry know-thy-neighbor trust.]

An…

Greenwood Mandarin Restaurant
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

7307 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Stephanie P. writes: Given the mind-boggling quantities of restaurants in the Seattle area, I know I'll never get to try them all, and so I've resigned myself to missing any number of "local gems" and "best-kept secrets" through sheer ignorance.  But recently, I was…

Steven Cole Salon
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8408 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

TheTripChick .. writes: I recently relocated to Seattle from the Lake Tahoe area.  I had been going to the same colorist/stylist for about 15 years, and needless to say was a bit traumatized by the idea of finding someone new.  I tend to baby my long curly hair and wanted…

T. M. Dessert Works
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

6116 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Lamis H. writes: Best cake ever! Beautiful cakes that taste as good as they look.

Couth Buzzard Used Books
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

7221 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

tony g. writes: I have been in here only three times, then it closed down because the market next door owns the building and wanted to expand.

I only bought three books here, each $1 because they were going out of business.
21st Century Capitalism - Robert Heilbroner…

New Hong Kong Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

900 S Jackson St
2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: My roommate and I love dim sum and are always searching for new and good place to try.  I'd always seen New Kowloon but because of its odd location I never ventured up there to give it a try.  After reading yelp reviews I decided to give it a try,…

M Street Grocery
Neighborhood: First Hill

801 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

Cerise D. writes: There's FINALLY a proper grocery store on First Hill! Found on the corner of 8th and Madison, M Street Grocery is a brand new, small grocery (not a convenience store!) located on the bottom floor of the M Street Apartments. They have all the…

Sound Soups
Neighborhood: Downtown

999 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Jasmine M. writes: Regardless of a long line, it moves fast because the skilled employees have got their shit together.

Can I just say that their organic tomato basil w/gorgonzola is now my favorite tomato soup? Can I? Oh I just did. Okay moving on.

Plus, their chicken…

Antika
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8421 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Michelle B. writes: My new favorite antique store!

The old fashioned cocktail carts are what originally lured me into this place with visions of reviving the cocktail era. The main room has a great selection of the type of furniture you conjure up in your mind when you…

Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Neighborhood: Wallingford

3670 Stone Way N.
Seattle, WA 98103

Ian S. writes: This was my first acupuncture experience and it was pretty fantastic.

Everyone is very new-agey here; happy and polite.  

Treatments are very affordable as it is a teaching facility, so you won't go broke if you don't have insurance.

A variety of…

Simba's Chicken & Kabob
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

421 2nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Riss J. writes: Figures that the day i make it here for lunch they aren't even serving "Indian" food. They are serving "chinese" inspired Indian food..or Indian inspired Chinese food...some ChinIndian/Indo-Chin bastard food.

That said, it was nice and empty when we…

Cuttysark Nautical Antiques
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

320 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Aaron R. writes: You need a capstan, set of signal flags, a set of brass directional lights, or some other huge nautically themed old thing? Perhaps a small cannon? Maybe you were just looking for a model boat, or a brass sign saying galley, head, or main deck.

This…

Fado Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown

801 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Michelle B. writes: Fado has good Guinness and Boddingtons for $5 an imperial pint.
Fado has cheap and tasty happy hour food.
Fado has lots of tables.
Fado has loud music.
Fado has wait staff.

Did you feel this review was good, but uninspired? That's how I feel about…

Chef Liao Asian Fusion Cuisine

6012 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103

Jasmine M. writes: Well whatevah! Asian fusion or call it Pan-Asian, just make sure it's fresh, hot and tasty. Oh you do that? Well then why am I bitching about nuthin at all!

Very excellent Honey Walnut Prawns here, as was the Orange beef with it's light crispiness.…

Air Conditioning
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

701 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Jessica Y. writes: My nipples aren't going to erect themselves.

Queen Beauty Salon
Neighborhood: International District

520 S Main St Ofc
Seattle, WA 98104

Sasha K. writes: OMG I absolutely love this place. It's small, it's cute, the hairstylists are fabu!

 First off, it's really close to my favorite boba shop (Gossip Tea) and that's a fantastic way to start a haircut I tell ya. The ahjimah (Korean for "lady") who runs…

Honey Court Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

516 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

b w. writes: Every time I'm tempted to feel awed by the vast Chinese accomplishments- a contiguous twenty-five hundred years of culture, significant scientific advances and major contributions to philosophy- well, I just remember they were dumb enough to buy…

Viet Wah Supermarket
Neighborhood: International District

1032 S Jackson St
Ste 1032
Seattle, WA 98104

Karen R. writes: It smells like walking into any other Asian grocery store.  I don't know what it is... the dried food?  Seafood?  ...Uwajimaya doesn't have that same smell!?!  

Anyway, after searching in two Ranch 99s and Uwajimaya, i FINALLY found my pandan leaves.…

Saigon Bistro
Neighborhood: International District

1032 S Jackson St Ste 202
Seattle, WA 98104

Joey Y. writes: Saigon Bistro? Moar liek PARAGON BISTRO, amirite??

bad jokes aside, this place has changed owners recently, but the food is still top notch.  when you go, i highly recommend the cari de (a goat curry dish) or the com suon (grilled pork-loin chop on…

DeNunzio's
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

102 Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: Gay boyfriend #2 (GBF#2) and I decided to do the First Thursday ArtWalk last night and stopped at one of the usual haunts for happy hour.  Unfortunately the prices there have gone up and the size of the drinks were cut in half.  We had one each and…

Kobo at Higo
Neighborhood: International District

602-608 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Joel H. writes: One of the side-effects of having a lovely wife who thinks that sticking her hands into damp clay and forming objects out of it is fun is that we get invited to artist events and launches, opening nights etc. So off we went intrepidly to an event at…

Honey Moon Tea Corp
Neighborhood: International District

600 5th Ave S
# 101
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: I just finished having dinner with my gay boyfriend #2 (GBF#2) when all of a sudden I wanted ice cream.  Have you ever craved ice cream after having dinner in the ID?  You know what, it's not easy to find.  Sure they have bubble tea and mochi and…

Sephora
Neighborhood: University District

2618 NE University Village St
Seattle, WA 98105

Danika M. writes: This is the only place I know of where I can consistantly get my lipstick (Christian Dior Premier Rouge.)  And Urban Decay cosmetics and Michael Kors perfume and Ojon and Frederic Fekkai and Philosophy Bubble Bath, etc., etc., etc.  Ruby is cool.…

Mrs Cook's
Neighborhood: University District

2685 NE Village Ln
Seattle, WA 98105

sara r. writes: This is a cute little kitchen store, and I was suprised to find out it wasn't part of a chain. They seem to have a broad selection of supplies and items, but here is the problem... I have been in several times looking for six inch cake pans, which…

Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
Neighborhood: University District

2901 N.E. Blakeley Street
Seattle, WA 98105

Jason C. writes: Person's name I don't' remember - "Wow I haven't seen you since high school!"

Me - "I know, it's been a while"

Person's name I still don't' remember - "What have you been up to all this time?"

Me - "Looking for a place to drink my coffee in peace"

Ok, it…

Enexile
Neighborhood: Fremont

611 N 35th St # A
Seattle, WA 98103

Katie S. writes: Anna Sui Black Silk Star print dress. $315.00.

I know exactly where it is in that store. EXACTLY.. and if any of you b*tches go in and buy that dress when it goes on sale... well..  So help you.

I will hunt you down like the dog you are.

Love their…

Caffe Ladro
Neighborhood: Wallingford

4206 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103

megan d. writes: Their organic coffee is delicious. Ladro also makes their own pastries that i would highly recommend. The decor at the Ladros' is generally simple and clean which can make for an easy place to linger at."

Arosa Cafe
Neighborhood: First Hill

1310 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

jenna l. writes: Hans, please be my adopted grandpa. We both are swiss, and both love chocolate.  

Seriously. Come in and have a nice chat with Hans and he'll tell you his life story. That book over there on the book shelf, it looks like it has scenic photos of…

The Dreaming
Neighborhood: University District

5226 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Peter W. writes: Ok, so I'm a huge dork.  HUGE!!  I'm not talking just comics, I'm talking horror films, sci-fi, trashy TV, etc etc.  The great thing about this store, is that I can go in and talk to Aaron about all things dorky.  AND there are people there who sit…

Galway Arms
Neighborhood: University District

5257 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Jessica Y. writes: This is the only bar where the bartender knows my drink as soon as I walk in the door. I think that's neat. Sure, it's a weird old man drink, and I generally come in really early in the evening, and always on Mondays, but still. It's a great place to…

Cedars Restaurant
Neighborhood: University District

4759 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Michelle B. writes: What is up with their Naan? It's more like a spongy pita bread. I wonder if they are lacking a Tandoori oven?

Why would this place get so many stars if their Naan is sooooo bad?

Why would you wait for a table in their cramped little hostess area…

Chocolati Cafe
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7810 E Greenlake Drive North
Seattle, WA 98105

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: How to get a Seattleite to be your Best Friend for Life:

Meet her at Green Lake Chocolati on a cold and rainy spring afternoon and tell her how beautiful it is in Seattle, eventho you are drenched from the 200 foot walk from your parking spot and just…