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Joeys
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Restaurants
901 Fairview Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98101
(206) 749-5639
Joey's took over the Cucina Cucina on Lake Union and turned the brightly-colored interior into a modern, monochrome dining room and bar. The outside patio is still there and the best place to sit on...
Joey's took over the Cucina Cucina on Lake Union and turned the brightly-colored interior into a modern, monochrome dining room and bar. The outside patio is still there and the best place to sit on a nice day.
The food is good, but not great. The drinks are pretty standard. The reason to go is the wait staff that seems to have come straight out of your dreams. On a sweltering Sunday afternoon in August every waiter but one was actually a waitress, dressed in skimpy black clothing, and well aware of the reaction they were causing in Joey's patrons.
Although our table was served by the lone male waiter he did his best to have our food and drinks delivered by women and even apologized to us for being a guy.
Calling Joey's an up-scale Hooters isn't far from the truth, but I didn't leave with that cheap, dirty feeling that comes with Hooters.
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I met Dan years ago playing croquet (of all things) and quickly cemented a friendship. He's an auto broker not a salesman. It works like this.
1) Figure out what car you want.
2) Tell Dan as...
I met Dan years ago playing croquet (of all things) and quickly cemented a friendship. He's an auto broker not a salesman. It works like this.
1) Figure out what car you want.
2) Tell Dan as specifically as you can.
3) Dan tells you how much it is and where to pick it up.
Dan works with fleet managers all over the Puget Sound and since he brings them tons of business he gets the choice deals.
Not only has he found three cars for me over the years, he's helped my parents-in-law, friends, and family get killer deals on new and used vehicles.
He charges a couple hundred bucks per deal, but it's well worth it both from the savings you'll realize by working through him as well as the hassle you avoid by not having to work with sales folks.
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Summers Automotive in Kirkland is a rare breed these days. I've taken three vehicles there on several occasions and have complete confidence that they'll never try to pull the wool over my eyes or...
Summers Automotive in Kirkland is a rare breed these days. I've taken three vehicles there on several occasions and have complete confidence that they'll never try to pull the wool over my eyes or do anything that's not necessary.
How about with my 1974 Jeep that I'd rewired myself after it caught fire? Instead of recommending they rewire it for me they figured out the few spots I'd screwed up and fixed just that.
A 1993 Honda Civic that needed a little bit of everything including a new H on the front got only a recommendation for a new timing belt given the cost to fix everything was way more than the whole thing was actually worth.
Finally, a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo that we were sure needed some serious work turned out to only need a tune up and a new air filter.
In each instance Summers was happy to let the car sit on their lot for days while I was out of town and their staff was happy to explain exactly what they'd done as I nodded along in supposed comprehension.
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I'll admit I'm not what you'd call an adventurous eater. Burgers, spaghetti, pretty much anything bland and safe is usually what I eat. Imagine my surprise when I became addicted to Noodle Ranch's...
I'll admit I'm not what you'd call an adventurous eater. Burgers, spaghetti, pretty much anything bland and safe is usually what I eat. Imagine my surprise when I became addicted to Noodle Ranch's Spicy Ranch Noodles.
Noodle Ranch is in a tiny space in Belltown on Second Avenue. The interior is sort of trendy, but not offensively so. Unlike so many other Belltown restaurants the waiters are friendly, the portions monsterous, and the price not too terribly bad for what you get.
What I get is the Spicy Ranch Noodles. Yakisoba noodles with chicken (or beef or tofu), carrots, onions, broccoli, and zuchinni cooked in ginger, soy sauce, and something that can be really hot, but usually isn't too bad. The cooks are also generous enough to honor requests for "no green stuff" even if they do look at you a bit oddly.
In addition to my meal of choice they've got an extensive menu of Pan-Asian cuisine that ought to suit everyone's tastes, though I'm still not sure about the ginger ice cream.
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Scott's is a pretty decent secret in downtown North Bend serving burgers, corn dogs, chicken strips, ice cream, and shakes across the river from the traditional fast-food joints like McDonalds and...
Scott's is a pretty decent secret in downtown North Bend serving burgers, corn dogs, chicken strips, ice cream, and shakes across the river from the traditional fast-food joints like McDonalds and Burger King. The place has been a fixture on North Bend Way since before there was an I-90 freeway heading up over the pass and the menu has changed little since then.
Inside seating is limited, but picnic benches out back are better anyway because you get to stare up at 4,162 foot Mt. Si looming above. Of course, if you sit inside you can play old-school table-top Tetris and Mrs. Pac-Man.
The food is good, about what you'd expect for a non-chain fast food restaurant. The fries are excellent as are the shakes and slushies. On a warm summer day expect a line ordering at the window outside and perhaps a bit of trouble finding a place to park, but there's nothing better than a burger and a large cherry slushie after a day on the trail.
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Gordy's just east of North Bend is the perfect spot for high-end BBQ whether you live in the Snoqualmie Valley, are heading east of the mountains, or just need to get away from the city. The small...
Gordy's just east of North Bend is the perfect spot for high-end BBQ whether you live in the Snoqualmie Valley, are heading east of the mountains, or just need to get away from the city. The small restaurant is located on a golf course at Exit 32 off I-90 with plenty of parking and an easy-going atmosphere.
If meat's your thing you can't go wrong with the beef ribs (a half rack will provide you with lunch tomorrow) or the prime rib. (Show up on your birthday with ID and you'll get a free prime rib dinner!) The ribs come with a bucket for the bones and a roll of paper towels, but also a wine recommendation.
Not up for beef? Get the Mandarin Chicken Salad and try to finish it. Good luck.
Whatever you start with you need to get a cup of the Chicken Gumbo to start, but leave room for the chocolate cake at the end.
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