Brooke & Alex
Things To Do
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
In order to enter any restaurants, bars, museums, and hotels in Seattle you are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear a mask (see the King County requirements for more details: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/current-guidance.aspx). The most convenient way to do this is by taking a photo of your vaccination card and saving it in your phone. Currently all locations are accepting the photo on your phone as proof of vaccination, though some may also ask to see your ID to ensure the name on the vaccination card matches to your ID.
Space Needle
The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair, and is the most iconic place to get a 360 degree view of Seattle. In addition to the observation deck, there is a restaurant at the top if you want to stay for dinner.
Capitol Cider
Capitol Cider has a dedicated gluten free kitchen, so it is completely safe for someone who is celiac to dine there. They also have multiple ciders on tap, and a game room in the basement.
Bathtub Gin & Co.
Bathtub Gin is one of Brooke's and Alex's favorite bars in Seattle. Try to get a seat at the bar to talk with the bartenders; they are great at coming up with cocktails based on your preferences.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
MOHAI is a history museum that showcases the history and industry of the Seattle and greater Puget Sound region.
How To Cook A Wolf
This is one of Alex's and Brooke's favorite restaurants in Seattle. Part of the Ethan Stowell restaurant empire, How to Cook a Wolf features a small menu of rustic Italian fare.
Roquette
Alex and Brooke discovered Roquette by chance during it's soft open on one of their walks around Seattle. Roquette is a great bar with inventive cocktails, and was named a top bar by Esquire in 2021.
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States. Brooke and Alex recommend Uli's Sausage, Honest Biscuits, Radiator Whiskey, Ellenos, Zig Zag, Rachel's Ginger Beer, and Old Stove Brewing.
Sushi Kashiba
Traditional omakase sushi from Chef Shiro Kashiba, who trained under Jiro from Jiro Dreams of Sushi!
Museum of Pop Culture
The Museum of Popular Culture, or MoPOP, is a museum dedicated to contemporary pop culture.
Seattle Art Museum
The SAM is a fine arts museum located near Pike Place Market.
Umi Sake House
Great sushi rolls with early and late night happy hour.
Smith Tower
The Smith Tower is the oldest skyscraper in Seattle and is a great alternative to the Space Needle for a 360 degree view of the city. It also has an amazing bar located in the observatory.
El Gaucho
This is one of Alex's and Brooke's favorite steak houses in Seattle.
Canon
Reservations and a deposit are needed for Canon, but we promise it's worth it! Canon is one of the top whiskey bars in the United States (though they make great non-whiskey cocktails also).
The Seattle Great Wheel
The Seattle Great Wheel is a Ferris wheel located on the waterfront. Brooke and Alex recommend going near sunset to get a great view over the water.
Olympic Sculpture Park
The Olympic Sculpture Park, created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum, is a public park with modern and contemporary sculpture in downtown Seattle.
Fast Penny Spirits - Amaricano
Locally made Amaro (Italian herbal liqueur) in a shipyard. We found this place shortly after moving in to our new home and quickly fell in love with the people and the spirits! Check their website for hours, menus, and food trucks - it’s always changing.
