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I have recently moved away from Seattle and I really miss McCarthy & Schiering. Why? Because I...
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I have recently moved away from Seattle and I really miss McCarthy & Schiering. Why? Because I have trouble finding great Washington state wines now for one. These guys always have great new vintners mixed in with the elite of Washington winemakers. I loved finding an outstanding bottle for $18 in this shop. I also miss the friendly staff who always treated you nicely no matter how much or how little you know about wine. Finally, I miss the Saturday afternoon tastings. Spending a half hour browsing in the shop while tasting two or three wines is a great Saturday afternoon activity.
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I've started hanging out at Lo-Fi on a regular basis as of late. After many years under the...
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I've started hanging out at Lo-Fi on a regular basis as of late. After many years under the original founder and management, Lo-Fi was recently purchased by a nice guy named Scott who is often found behind the bar pouring pretty stiff drinks (yee-haw!) (and I don't belive a word of the previous reviewer who claimed they were overcharged for drinks....)
Music has been great lately with three great weeklies: "Stop Biting" on Tuesdays featuring hip-hop & breakbeats (and break dancers!); "SEAllective" on Wednesdays featuring a reunited Das Rut doing total improv funk soul & R&B (a super good night with $2 PBRs and $3 wells!) and the jazzy "The Hang" on Thursdays.
I love the vibe at this place, a great mix of live bands & DJs and there's lots of free parking in back. I nice eclectic mix of peeps on all nights. The once a month "Emerald City Soul Club" last week was off the hook and packed with a line stretching down the block. A big two thumbs up on this place!
Pros: stiff drinks & unisex bathrooms with candles...
Cons: doesn't seem to open until 9PM...
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Pyramid Alehouse Inc
Category:
Liquor Stores
1201 1st Ave S
Seattle,
Washington 98134
(206) 682-3377
Don't go to the Pyramid because you want a 5 star dining experience, go because it's a glorious...
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Don't go to the Pyramid because you want a 5 star dining experience, go because it's a glorious summer evening in Seattle and you feel like kicking back with a good beer and some delicious pub grub. They have excellent beer battered fish and chips and yummy french fries with the skins on. I second the recommendation of the apricot ale, though just uttering the words makes my husband shudder.
Beware: This place is a zoo on Mariner's game nights!
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I just visited on Saturday night and I loved this place! The bartender/server was friendly and...
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I just visited on Saturday night and I loved this place! The bartender/server was friendly and helpful and the wines were outstanding and reasonably priced. The music was good and the overall vibe of the place is very relaxed, like a great little neighborhood place should be. The menu was limited but good. The Salumi plate is delicious and the cheese plate was surprisingly good and varied. The only improvement I'd like to see is more staff. The guy working on Saturday was really busy and all by himself.
Pros: Good wine selection, interesting eats, fantastic service
Cons: None
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Uber Tavern
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
7517 Aurora Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
Uber Tavern is amazing on several fronts. First the vibe: Upon entering this tiny gem you are...
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Uber Tavern is amazing on several fronts. First the vibe: Upon entering this tiny gem you are greeted by a round fireplace bar made by a local artist. It?s kind of a communal table masquerading as a small bonfire. Sometimes it?s taken up by a group, other times shared by strangers. The music is varied & intelligent. The Main Bar is big for such a small space, very wide & great for spreading out with food, laptop (free wi-fi), a fishbowl-size goblet of beer, etc. But the best thing about the bar is Uber?s giant glowing glass-door cooler behind the main bar, showcasing all their fancy bottled beers. Now about the beer--and let me tell you, unless you?re Mr. Drinky McBeermaster, it?s a good thing the bartenders are so beer-wise. I have never seen a more varied, exotic, and fun beer selection. Great for the beer geeks sure, but if you?re an average beer enthusiast, you?ll need a guide. The bartenders are very helpful here. Let?s just say they are experts at what they do. Now the weird part: It?s a BAR with over 200 beers, yet you can take all of them with you...including the beers coming out of their 17 taps. They even sell kegs to go (the house specialty). Sit there & knock back a few, then to take a mix pack out the door with you at the end of your visit. Uber also has ?growlers? (refillable glass bottle) which you can buy and they?ll fill them up straight from the taps to go. Food there is a BYO thing, but they have ?the Book of Menus? (all the places that deliver there?encouraged). Best of all, not a lot of people know about Uber yet. Being on 75th & Aurora makes it kind off the geographic radar compared to Ballard, Fremont, Cap Hill, etc. So for at least a little longer, it will continue to be a ?locals joint? you only hear about via word-of-mouth. I already regret writing this.
Pros: selection, uniqueness, ambience, size (if you like small places)
Cons: size (if you don't like small places)
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Spanish Table
Category:
Stationery
1426 Western Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98101
This is the place one could browse for hours. The variety of spices, cookbooks, fresh...
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This is the place one could browse for hours. The variety of spices, cookbooks, fresh ingredients related to all things Spanish is phenominal. Not only does the new location smell grrrreat but you can everything you need to make the meal your stomach growls for. Giant paella pans, sauces and all sorts of secret ingredients that can make or break a good tapas party. They are knowledgable, and very willing to help.
Pros: Variety and depth of product offerings, special, limited Spanish wines and good values too.
Cons: Avoid the early part of the week when deliveries or something has the staff too busy to stop and help.
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You can stop in and say hello! to Manny and Roger and get a keg to go now at their brewery in...
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You can stop in and say hello! to Manny and Roger and get a keg to go now at their brewery in Georgetown. If you haven't had either, you are truly missing out, both are among the best beers out there and trust me, I've had more than a few (hundred) Go visit them next time you need a keg (or a pony for that matter-or even a growler!)
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Pete's Wines
Category:
Liquor Stores
58 E Lynn St
Seattle,
Washington 98102
This is a total no-brainer: Anyone who didn't vote Pete's Number One hasn't shopped there. Period....
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This is a total no-brainer: Anyone who didn't vote Pete's Number One hasn't shopped there. Period. Pete's, along with Town & Country Market on Bainbridge, is so far superior to every other wine shop in the area that there really isn't any comparison. They're as knowledgeable as McCarthy & Scheiring, have more items than Esquin, and NOBODY beats their prices. I shop at every wine shop in this region and the only ones that compare at all are T&C and Grape Choice. I know this sounds pedantic as hell but I stand by every word. Pete's in in a class by itself. If you haven't shopped there, GO!!!
Pros: TWO locations, selection, PRICES!!!
Cons: None
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Manhattan Pharmacy
Category:
Pharmacies & Drug Stores
17833 1st Ave S
Seattle,
Washington 98148
Manhattan Drug Store has been around for years. In addition to having a pharmacy, they offer a...
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Manhattan Drug Store has been around for years. In addition to having a pharmacy, they offer a wide variety of items for sale, including food products, gift items, etc. Recently I needed some small regional gifts to give to some foreign visitors. I found a wide vairety of candies made in Washington--just what I was looking for--at a reasonable price.
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Costco
Category:
Auto Parts
4401 4th Ave S
Seattle,
Washington 98134
They have the best pizza! I love it. I really love their pepperoni and its really cheap for one...
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They have the best pizza! I love it. I really love their pepperoni and its really cheap for one huge slice.
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