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I agree. I got certified at Underwater Sports years ago, and not only were they knowledgeable enough to relieve any of my fears about breathing underwater, they hooked me up with some great deals...
I agree. I got certified at Underwater Sports years ago, and not only were they knowledgeable enough to relieve any of my fears about breathing underwater, they hooked me up with some great deals and diving partners. Really cool guys.
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After seeing Carolyn Ferguson for months at the local farmers' markets and at Pike Place with her succulent pastries, it is a joy to find that she's finally opened a classy little cafe. Even more...
After seeing Carolyn Ferguson for months at the local farmers' markets and at Pike Place with her succulent pastries, it is a joy to find that she's finally opened a classy little cafe. Even more exciting is to find that it's in a great location, right at the foot of the Olympic Fairmont Hotel in downtown Seattle. Perhaps most exciting of all, however, is that her foods taste far, far better than even their beautiful presentation could have implied.
I've heard rave reviews about her brioches, gallettes, and croissants, but to test out this French pastry school graduates talents, I went straight for the desserts. I shared a "Boca l'Orange" flourless torte, and an "Opera Slice" layered cake with a friend. I thought they would be fantastic; they were heavenly. If you're in the mood for a truly complex and unique dessert experience, go immediately to Belle's. I'm no dessert connoisseur, but eating her desserts sure made me feel like one.
The ambiance of the cafe is a little rushed and barren amid the sparse roman-style decor, but I imagine they'll fill it in as they go.
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Check out Nicholas's on Sandy Blvd. Their lebanese food is prolific and outstanding. Try the mezza platter; you'll be overwhelmed with hummus, hubcap-sized pitas, garbanzos soaked in olive oil,...
Check out Nicholas's on Sandy Blvd. Their lebanese food is prolific and outstanding. Try the mezza platter; you'll be overwhelmed with hummus, hubcap-sized pitas, garbanzos soaked in olive oil, lentil soups, and coffee. Their place is a little small, but I like to call it cozy, and it's worth it for the price. I'm not even really a Mediterranean food fan but I always make sure to hit their place when I'm in town!
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Le Bambou
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Food & Dining
5607 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, Washington 98118
(206) 720-1887
Le Bambou is a delightful neighborhood find. Owned by a creative Vietnamese woman who wanted to provide fresh, unique food while running a wholesale ice-cream business, it's the perfect place for a...
Le Bambou is a delightful neighborhood find. Owned by a creative Vietnamese woman who wanted to provide fresh, unique food while running a wholesale ice-cream business, it's the perfect place for a cheap, satisfying lunch in South Seattle. The Vietnamese baguettes and Pho are always delicious, but if you're feeling adventurous, branch out and try the daily special, sometimes an Asian duck soup, other times a lemongrass chicken or teriyaki. No matter what it is, you can count on it being homemade and fresh. After lunch, indulge in an espresso or one of the owners' dairy-free coconut ice cream pops. She boasts flavors Tom & Jerry only wish they could produce, including Red Bean, Avocado, and Mango.
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If you can catch them when they're open, Cafe Vignole might be the best find you make all year. They are a tiny African-American-owned Italian restaurant run by a woman who grew up on Soul Food and...
If you can catch them when they're open, Cafe Vignole might be the best find you make all year. They are a tiny African-American-owned Italian restaurant run by a woman who grew up on Soul Food and her Italian husband. The resulting offspring is a fresh, flavorful offering of all things mediterranean (with a Soul Food flair) including toasted paninis with BBQ pork; grits with delicate shrimp; and a black-eyed pea cake that you just might not be embarassed to drool over in public. For those who aren't into infusions, they offer the typical pastas, salads, sandwiches, wine, and espressos that rarely go wrong there. The downfall: they are not in a prominent location, and are sometimes randomly not open just when you're in the mood to go. And their service is slow to the point of hilarity. The bright side: there is never, ever a wait.
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I'd never even heard of Phoenecia on Alki Beach before we took a friend there for her birthday dinner--and I almost want to keep it a secret all to myself. It is a classy little Lebanese restaurant...
I'd never even heard of Phoenecia on Alki Beach before we took a friend there for her birthday dinner--and I almost want to keep it a secret all to myself. It is a classy little Lebanese restaurant that didn't have a wait even on a Saturday night, and I can't tell you why. Everything was fantastic, from the succulent dip served with the bread, to the savory pomegranate calamari, to the huge and fantastic dish Hussein made "special for you!" for all of us to share. I can't tell you what it was; what I can tell you is that I was in coconut seafood curry bliss for at least an hour. And that was before he brought out his signature flaky cardamon dessert with rosewater ice cream. Ahhh....
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