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"Pike Place MarketLike the rest of the beguiling Post Alley eatery on which it sits, this most unlikely of all Seattle's rooftop decks is reached by going down a long staircase, though the now closed in-door dining room (where they used to host burlesque shows at night) and out onto the patio, which is both below street level and breathtakingly above what few streets remain between it and the waterfront, giving you the sense that you're safely hidden away, and sitting on top of the world, at the same time. Sign up here for our daily Seattle email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town. Bradley Foster is a former Thrillist editor who pretends to be surprised when the burlesque starts every time he takes a date to The Pink Door."

"Since 1981, The Pink Door has been keeping diners on their toes. The seasonal and locally sourced dishes reflect both the flavors and philosophy of Italian cuisine: simple yet delectable. Accompanying entertainment is neither traditional nor tawdry, including music, tarot, and trapeze performances, but it is free of charge except on Saturday nights when The Pink Door presents “the longest-running cabaret and burlesque in the Pacific Northwest."

"After the one lap around, Pike Place isn’t somewhere we’d suggest you linger. Unless you’re getting dinner at The Pink Door. Behind an unmarked rose gold door is this place that’s part burlesque circus, part Italian trattoria."

"Welcome to spaghetti church, where pasta worshippers come to praise. Spindly wood chairs, lace curtains, and rustic ceiling beams bring a monastic brand of beauty, but the overall austerity signals that food is the focus here. Served with a beef ragù or a butter-sage sauce, *tajarin*‚ hand-cut egg pasta‚ gets star billing for good reason."

"Spinasse uses simple ingredients to create fine Italian dishes from the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Spinasse makes it a point to incorporate ingredients from artisans and farmers from the local region of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The Tajarin al ragu was vote #4 for Top Italian Foods in America by The Food Network."

"Inside Spinasse’s charmingly rustic dining room, you’ll feel like you’ve left Seattle for an Italian trattoria. The roasted beet salad with cherries, radishes and marinated La Tur cheese is tangy and refreshing, while the hand-cut egg pastas are..."

"If the unpretentious décor throws you, trust that the long lines of customers in this small Ballard oyster bar are a sign that the Walrus and the Carpenter is a place that serves superb food. The atmosphere is fun and buzzing, and the large zinc bar and cute outdoor patio are perfect for slurping their excellent and large selection of cold oysters or for munching on small yet delightful plates of grilled sardines with walnuts, fried oysters with cilantro aioli, or black cod brandade while imbibing superb wines by the glass, craft beer, cider, and fancy cocktails. If you don’t feel like seafood, they have a few meat dishes – try the fried pirozhki with chorizo, spicy quince jam, and hardboiled egg or some of their interesting cheeses."

"There’s no shortage of restaurants of all stripes in Ballard, but highlights include The Walrus and The Carpenter, where you can enjoy fresh oysters and other local seafood, or The Noble Fir where you can enjoy customized charcuterie and an impressive lineup of beer. Seattle is a microbrew kind of city so if you don’t plan on getting a beer for dinner tonight, why not have a lunch beer?"

"Shuck some oysters while your braised beef shank warms in the oven; a take-home spread involves minimal prep, and comes with optional wine, bubbles, or cocktails."

"You can paddle your kayak or drive your boat straight to Westward’s dock and then relax in one of the Adirondack chairs lining the coast overlooking Lake Union and wait for the waiter to bring you a glass of wine while you try to decide whether to go for the salmon gravlax tartine or the wood-fired striped mullet. While Westward’s dining room is lovely, with large windows and tasteful nautical décor, their outdoor patio is so wonderful that it is usually packed – the view is that spectacular. There is an atmosphere of a celebration, with colorful umbrellas during the day and distant sparkling city lights at night."

"Seattle’s best view can be seen from the waterline: Lake Union in the foreground, that iconic skyline punctuated by a tiny Space Needle in the back. And set in the most-prime location, with a perfect patio, Westward has been steadily gaining accolades since it opened in 2013. While Chef Zoi Antonitsas’ inspired, award-winning Mediterranean cuisine is reason enough to go, the real draw is the outdoor space, complete with picnic tables, a fire pit ensconced in oyster shells and a dock to pull right up to from the lake."

"In summer it’s pure Hamptons, as you tie your boat to the North Lake Union dock and slurp beautifully shucked oysters at an Adirondack chair on the tiny beach."

"Seattle's perfect summer beer destination WSB started just three years ago, and almost immediately opened a second location -- the Tapshack -- in the shingled beachside space that used to be Slices. It only has a half-dozen or so seats inside, but boasts a sprawling patio overlooking the Sound outside, featuring a deck and even its own "beach" with a row of red lounge chairs. Oh, and the best part?"

"WSB started a few years ago, and almost immediately opened a second location -- the Tapshack -- in the shingled beachside space that used to be Slices pizza. It only has a half-dozen or so seats inside, but boasts a sprawling patio overlooking the Sound outside, featuring a deck and even its own "beach" with a row of red lounge chairs. Oh, and the best part?"

"This Pioneer Square shop offers limited-production, estate-grown wines from Double Canyon in Horse Heaven Hills, Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla, and Washington and Archery Summit in Willamette Valley, Oregon."

"Don’t get Bryn Lumsden twisted: His all-day restaurant in Interbay isn’t the hipsterification of the classic American diner, though the long, marble-esque bar, modern light fixtures, and list of natural wines could suggest otherwise. The man whose Damn the Weather bar in Pioneer Square is one of the city’s coolest watering holes has preserved the romantic elements that make diners great—proletarian menu mainstays like burgers, melts, meatloaf, even rib eye steak—and folded in a contemporary drink program with funky Spanish ciders, a calvados old-fashioned, and, yes, bubbles, too."

"Modern diner and bar — little sister to Damn the Weather"Champagne Diner is so pretty inside, it’s like a dream. You know you’re in a diner here — the long counter with its swivel stools, the color-flecked tabletops, the dove-gray upholstered booths — but you don’t know exactly when or where. This...Mehr"

"Pork belly reubens and omelets silky from a hint of gruyere, with a cocktail menu designed with the same care as the dining room, tucked improbably in an Interbay industrial complex."

"The Washington Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a 230-acre park full of interesting gardens and rare plant species. The arboretum is co-managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation, as well as the University of Washington. The Arboretum is free (as it is a city park) and offers a small visitors center with restrooms, miles of trails, classes, tours, events, and venue rental."

"The University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle work together to maintain these magnificent 230 acres on the shores of Lake Washington. You can visit free of charge every day from dawn to dusk. Established in 1934, the Washington Park Arboretum has a top-notch winter garden, as well as world-class collections of maples, oaks and camellias."

"This wild and lovely park stretching from Madison Valley up to Union Bay offers a wide variety of gardens, a wetlands nature trail and 200 acres of mature forest threaded by paths. More than 5500 plant species... Top ChoiceMuseum in Queen Anne & Lake Union"

"To the north of downtown Seattle is the neighbourhood of Ballard, home to Sunset Park. Placed above the busy bay it’s a wonderful spot to watch the sailboats and ships glide on by. As you can tell by the name the sunset views are the real appeal of this hidden Seattle gem."

"If you love, love, love tasty vegan Chinese food as much as we do, stop by Loving Hut for a massive all-vegan menu of lovely dishes. The chain can be found in a number of cities—but if you’re in Seattle, why not grab a plate of rainbow noodles and a side of stir-fry?. This stuff is so effing good."

"Restaurateur Michael Mina busted the myth that national names can’t succeed in Seattle (he is from Ellensburg, after all). He did it with a downtown outpost of his erstwhile San Francisco wine restaurant, marrying lovely platings with a vast bottle list that boasts plenty of Washington cred—the “Last Bottle” wine board clacks out updates whenever the cellar’s down to one bottle. When diners decreed it a happy hour destination, RN74 leaned in with a lineup of snacks and booze that feel like an even better deal given the supremely luxe room."

"Locals and visitors alike flock to RN74, Michael Mina's downtown outpost, known for "creative, modern, yet simple interpretations of regional French cuisine"–often presented in the most beautiful manner. In the chic lounge area, visitors enjoy delectable treats like chilled prawn cocktails and duck fat fries. Main dishes include locally-sourced, seasonal highlights like house-aged steaks, vegetables from local organic farms and Puget Sound seafood."

"Topping the list is RN74, which features locally sourced, seasonal fare and an extensive wine list. Located at 1433 Fourth Ave. in the Joshua Green Building, it is the highest-rated upscale French restaurant in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 985 reviews on Yelp. RN74 comes courtesy of the Mina Group, from award-winning chef Michael Mina."

"Named for the creek it rests beside, this fantastic restaurant is influenced by Italian cuisine, although it's not the red-sauce-and-cheese variety. Instead, dishes are more refined, featuring first-rate ingredients and careful preparation. Among the offerings, you'll find silky foie gras, sweetbreads in marsala sauce, seared yellowfin tuna and bacon-wrapped roasted rabbit."

"At Cafe Juanita in Kirkland, James Beard Award-winning chef-owner Holly Smith presents artistic, North Italian-inspired cuisine with fresh flavors and uncommon components of the hi..."