Nordstrom
Neighborhood: Downtown

500 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: Nordstrom gets some KTown love for a few reasons.

I practically sprinted in here on Saturday morning at 10am, in search of the perfect pair of heels for an afternoon wedding. I was wearin' grubby jeans, a white tee, and my toes looked super sad, as…

Cranium
Neighborhood: Downtown

2025 1st Ave
Ste 600
Seattle, WA 98101

Kristina R. writes: Cranium!  Anyone want to play?  'Cuz you need at least four for a fun game.  

I love playing board games, and this one rocks.  You get to mess around will all mediums of game board creativity, like clay, drawing on paper, acting out skits...all sorts…

Market Grill
Neighborhood: Downtown

1509 Pike Pl # 3
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: The problem with the Pike Place Market is that you never really  know where anything is - Market Grill is about 30 paces North from Rachel the Brass Pig on the Eastern wall.

It's nothing fancy, just a grill with a counter and a few permanent bar…

Maximilien In The Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

81 Pike St
Ste A
Seattle, WA 98101

Maia. J. writes: Bonjour! Ca va?
Bien, merci. Et vous?
Ca va bien.

I was doing just fine when I arrived at Maximilien's; tucked away in the market to the left of the fish throwing guys and just beyond Market Spice.

It was a little past 6 and we looked at their menu…

Cafe Campagne
Neighborhood: Downtown

1600 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101

Tim O. writes: One of the best meals I've had in LONG time. This place is that good. We sat outside on a warm evening and b/c we couldn't see the water or mountains, we almost could have been back in Paris.

We started out with a calamari appetizer in olive oil,…

Topolino Pizza

10621 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Julia Z. writes: I had high hopes, hopes fueled by the rumor that this really was Brooklyn-esque pie available in of all places, downtown Bellevue. It seems impossible, but there it was... garishly hand-painted red-white-and-green interior, well-worn pizza ovens…

Burgermaster

10606 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98004

mel r. writes: MOOOOOOOOOOO cow
Moo

When it's late, and you're drunk, or just plane ol hungry and nothing will do but a big carnivorous hunk of meat...go here. We showed up 10 to closing and even though everyone inside was throwing us daggers, I think one even had a…

Bellevue Botanical Garden

12001 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005

Gourmet G. writes: This magnificently landscaped suburban park is best known for its exquisite varieties of rhododendrons, the official state flower, and the Yao Japanese Garden. Admission is free, with docent-lead tours available for a donation. This is a wonderful…

Zen Yai Noodles

15400 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Andrea D. writes: Not bad. Not bad at all.

Decor is a little strange - lots of patio umbrellas. Not sure if that is meant to evoke the tropics or what. But the place is clean, smells great, and the food is spice-arific and savory.

I had the Red Sea noodles, thinking…

Ruth's Chris Steak House

565 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Rebecca L. writes: Their happy hour makes me happy

Service.  Not only is it a term that prostitutes use but a word that we use when it comes to the quality of an attendant.  Let me tell you, ruth's chris service is great.  their happy hour prices even better.  

i like…

3 Pigs Barbecue

1044 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

D.J. Y. writes: I think Maria C. and I were brother and sister in a former life.  I mean we frequent many places, have mutual friends via different circles, often share common thoughts about Yelp'ed places and yes, both of us have ONLY eaten take out from this…

FLO Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar

1150 106th Avenue NE.
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sam H. writes: Best sushi on the Eastside. Spendy, but worth every penny. They have a good selection of Sake too.  Also, the non-sushi items are really yummalicious.

To quote my favorite Epicurean:
C'mon pal! Fugu me!  Mmmm... unprocessed fish sticks.

Trader Joe's

15400 NE 20th St Ste 7
Bellevue, WA 98007

Jim C. writes: Ah, Trader Joe's.  You lure me in with your consistently delightful hummus and pita, and take advantage of me with your incredible selection of tasty and delectable foods.  

Everything I've bought here, from the breads to the packaged lunches to the…

Tosoni's Restaurant

14320 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

cat b. writes: Hadn't been to Tosoni's in quite some time...I think it's been over two years.  I'd been hyping it to my friend, who hadn't been there, so I had to prove my point.  

We went at 7:45 on a Thursday night, and they were very full.  It's a tiny place with…

Uwajimaya

15555 NE 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Julia Z. writes: This neighborhood grocery has the goods... most of the time, but it depends on what you're looking for.

Groovy Chinese and Japanese toys? OMG, you will be in heaven, especially if you read those languages and can figure out what's actually IN some of…

Azul Restaurant

15118 Main St
Mill Creek, WA 98011

Kirsti H. writes: This palce has quickly become my favorite after work hangout. The girls and I stop here once or twice a week for a quick drink after our shift and sometimes dinner. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service is quick, the drinks are strong and the food…

Park at Bothell Landing

9919 NE 180th Street
Bothell, WA 98011

Michelle B. writes: It really is a nice park. It even has an iconic white bridge to help you safely traverse over the slough. So, I want to give it another shot, but too many traumatic things happened to me as a child at this park including:

*The Geese Incident*
My…

Remlinger Farms

32610 NE 32nd St
Carnation, WA 98014

Katie S. writes: Way WAY back when, when KTown was just 'Kateshmate' (yes, the nickname dates back to the early 90's) I had the.. errr.. memorable experience of working at Remlinger Farms.

You see, as a teen, growin' up in DU-VALL, this was pretty much THE place to…

Anthropologie
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

6301 W 3rd St
Farmer's Market
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: You know what!

You...you....store with awesome stuff that continues to rob me blind!!

Save your anthropologies and admit it!

You love watching me come in here and break!

It thrills you to no end to watch me fondle skirts, hold up dresses and place…

99 Ranch Market

22511 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026

Matt R. writes: Most of my reviews in the past month have been funny but not useful.  I've been reviewing things that aren't businesses or are closed.  Why?  Elite 2008 is coming up!!  Have I lost my mind?  No, I am going to do what everyone else does this time of…

Costco Wholesale

999 Lake Dr Ste 200
Issaquah, WA 98027

sarah l. writes: i'm all for this place. i'm the girl that will plan for a costco run as part of her weekly plans. yes. sometimes i am such bore i know.
anyhow, costco. i love to look around. i hate going when it's busy. it actually scared me. but-there are staples i…

Stan's BBQ

58 Front St
Issaquah, WA 98027

michelle r. writes: Kansas City is the style of BBQ here, so that means:

1)  The meat is treated with a rub before cooking (can't recall if it's dry or wet here at Stan's, I'll have to check next time)
2)  The meat is actually smoked (cooked low & slow, not grilled over…

St Edward State Park

14445 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

Faith H. writes: This park is absolutely awesome! All I am wondering is 'why the hell hasn't anybody told me about this sooner than now!' What? You didn't know that I am a dog lover and avid walker (well, only since owning my dogs), but that's not the point. The…

Izumi

12539 116th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

Fumiko Y. writes: You want really good sushi?  This is the BEST in Seattle no matter what others say.  I swear.

Rule #1: Skip the menu. Yes, don't even open it.

Rule #2:  Request to sit at the sushi bar and order "omakase" sushi.  
Ask the friendly sushi chef with…

Patty's Eggnest In Mill Creek

402 164th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Christian V. writes: A lot of "if's"

If you're near one of these restaurants why would you go to any other breakfast spot???

If you have friends in Washington and they've never told you about this spot...just do what Paris Hilton does to her undies when she's in front of a…

Sip Wine Bar and Restaurant

1084 NE Park Dr
Issaquah, WA 98029

Alix H. writes: I tried this place last night and it is all that and 3 bags of chips!  Everything from wine to beer to appetizers to main course meal are all very refined.  The wait staff is terrific and the decore is upscale but not pretencious.  

Best of all -- the…

Salmon Creek

11628 97th Lane NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

Vivien W. writes: I know it sounds more like an outdoor apparel store than a sushi joint, but Salmon Creek rocks!  The spicy salad was a tasty little appetizer and the sushi rolls arrived quickly and immediately satisfied our hungry tummies.  It's a credit to the…

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream

2100 196th St SW Ste 121
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Tiffany S. writes: Hello? It's in my profile! Enough said.

Matsu Sushi

19505 44th Avenue W.
#K
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Lu Lu d. writes: Been going here since they've opened up and Matsu serves amazing Japanese cuisine. You will NOT find overly battered tempura, super sweet teriyaki, or ridiculous sushi rolls that mask the taste of the fish. What you WILL find is authentic flavors,…

L & L Hawaiian Barbeque

19709 Highway 99 Ste F
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Randy C. writes: L & L is very rare to come along (i.e. you have to go to Hawaii to get it), and I feel that we're blessed to have one in our own backyard. If you want a large, quality meal with savory Hawaiian flavors... GO TO L & L RIGHT NOW!!! (and order the…

Nordstrom Rack

19500 Alderwood Mall Pkwy
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Katie S. writes: I hate this place. SO MUCH. There's never anything good here.

Yep, just drive right by..  that's it.

Good..

HEY- DON'T YOU DARE even think about quickly running in to see if they've got those those damn True Religion jeans for 75% off retail. I hid…

Alderwood Cinemas

3501 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Riss J. writes: I think I'm ready for that $10000000 ticket theater we talked about in the threads.

Two movies in a theater in 3 months...record setting for my life for sure.  Perhaps I was away so long that I lost all sense of reality. With how expensive movies are,…

Schmancy
Neighborhood: Downtown

1930 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: More crazy, interesting, and bizarro- cute little toys than you could shake a Kid Robot action figure at...?

If you haven't been in to Schmancy, than it's tough to describe the sensory overload I experience whenever I'm in.

They have the coolest…

Sun Liquor
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

607 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

scott k. writes: You walk in after a tough one, pull up a stool and the bartender smiles.

I sit down by myself as I wait for a friend, and the room is quiet.

Then a guy sitting two bar stools down asks, "So who's the quiet guy who just ruined that inappropriate…

SEVEN Salon
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 Pine St
Pacific Place - Level 2
Seattle, WA 98101

Sean M. writes: Now that I got my hair cut here I have to go get a second job to pay for the hair cut. At least my new fancy hair cut will help me land that second job at the local Denny's as a dishwasher...

The haircut was very nice, but it did run me $100 with the…

Beecher's Handmade Cheese
Neighborhood: Downtown

1600 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Laina B. writes: This place is awesome! Man, I do love me some good mac-n-cheese! The first time I ate this stuff, I thought I had died and gone to mac-n-cheese heaven, it's so delicious!
Perfectly cooked pasta penne topped with the best homemade cheese you've ever…

Fancy
Neighborhood: Downtown

1914 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: They dropped their pants!

This store used to be called "Fancy Pants" and now they are just "Fancy."

Which is pretty darn appropriate seeing as how the place is totally fancy. But not fancy in the annoying "I am oh so fancy" way of being fancy...more…

Dragon's Toy Box
Neighborhood: Downtown

1525 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Alyson L. writes: My only problem with Dragon's Toy Box is that they have too much cool stuff. Well, that and they are only open 10 AM to 6 PM every day of the week. And the fact that I saw an educational game with a misspelling on the front of the box. So they…