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If you want to enjoy the “scene” in Seattle, Capital Hill is for you. Close to downtown. Think Lower Eastside NYC, Midtown Nashville, Mission San Francisco (2018 version) Restaurant Rec: Kedai Makan (Malaysian); one of our favorite restaurants in the US Bar Rec: Cannon; our favorite whiskey bar in the US Park: Volunteer Park Other: Cafe Ladro (coffee shop); Elliot Bay Book Company (book store)
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Carlos’ frequent stomping grounds. Very laid back. Colored folks live on this side of town. Restaurant rec: Lil Red’s (Caribbean/Soul); Our close friend’s amazing takeout restaurant Bar rec: Super Six Park: Seward Park is nearby, a beautiful ~3 mile loop on Lake Washington Other: Third Place Books (Seward Park)
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Home to Seattle’s “Beach.” Jap’s neighborhood. Amazing views of the city and probably a place you should visit even if you’re not staying here Restaurant rec: Salty’s: famous seafood joint on the water Bar rec: Marination Ma Kai Park: Alki Beach Other: Easy Street Records
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Fun neighborhood near the Seattle Center (not to be confused with downtown), Key Arena (RIP Sonics) and the Space Needle Restaurant rec: Dick’s Seattle’s fast food burger. (Dick’s > In-N-Out for all those interested) Bar rec: Peso’s Park: Kerry Park: the place to take pictures where the Space Needle is the largest building in the city
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Cool, hippy neighborhood in the “North End.” Water everywhere and fun to walk around Restaurant rec: Joule (Asian Fusion) Bar rec: The Backdoor Park: Gasworks Park
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Northwest Seattle neighborhood home to marinas and fishermen’s terminals but also a easy going neighborhood with plenty of restaurants/bars Restaurant rec: La Carta de Oaxaca (Mexican) Bar rec: Percy’s & Co. Park: Golden Gardens
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U District (Home to U of Washington, coffee for days including Zoka and Slate, Amazon store), Georgetown (Industrial area on the come-up)
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Morsel (Biscuits located in U district), Annapurna (Nepalese located in Capitol Hill), Liberty (cocktails in Capitol Hill)