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kerryberry: "Local bookstore with a comfy reading and browsing atmosphere and an in-store cafe. Hard to resist leaving without buying a few books. The store also boasts author readings and autographing sessions."
Trophy Cupcakes and Party: "Sit at the bar to you can watch the pasta being made. Beautiful! Try the Poached egg with fonduta and local black truffles and the Tajarin with butter and sage- a fine cut egg pasta. top 10 for sure!"
Food & Wine: "David Schomer & Geneva Sullivan opened the first Espresso Vivace 20 years ago, introducing Seattle to the Northern Italian espresso tradition: reddish-brown shots of espresso with a superthick crema."
kristine manuel: "Cute coffee shop hidden within the neighborhood of capital hill. The coffee here is superb. Simple menu of caffeine options. Very delicious variety of pastries and donuts. Comic books too? Hell ya!"
Josh Anderson: "New flavors every month- all highly unique. They encourage you to try as much as you want. Probably the most satisfying ice cream experience I’ve ever had."
S. Zorn: "One of my favorite parks in Seattle. Beautiful panoramic views of the city from the tower. Located by the reservoir, greenhouse, and museum. Nicely maintained and lots of activities."
Christiana: "Absolutely amazing (my top 2) sushi restaurant. I tried Omikaze nigiri, salmon tartar, jalapeño hamachi, and chicken karage. Fantastic service too. My fav restaurant in Seattle so far."
Jiexi Cao: "Great happy hour menu. Get the sashimi platter. Sit at the bar in the dining area; there's a really cool sushi chef."
allison: "I got a small cup, I packed it with a trifecta of flavors including Stumptown Coffee, Scout Mint, and Salted Caramel, complete with a vanilla bean caramel drizzle and a Washington cherry on top!"
Travel + Leisure: "Washington milk & cream are the base for ice cream flavors like balsamic strawberry and scout mint (made with Washington-grown peppermint) and 90% of ingredients are sourced from area purveyors."
Brian Ibarra: "Next to the cemetery of Bruce Lee this is a bit of a hidden gem"
James Wang: "Bring breakfast, a blanket, and someone to cuddle with and sit at the bench overlooking Lake Washington for one of the best viewpoints to watch a sunrise in the city."