Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2016

designed by: Not For Tourists, Inc NFT TM Not For Tourists TM Guide to Seattle www.notfortourists.com Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Creative Direction & Information Design Jane Pirone Director Stuart Farr Managing Editor Scott Sendrow Production Manager Aaron Schielke City Editor Jessica Baxter Writing and Editing Jessica Baxter Frank Chiachiere Scott Sendrow Research Nalini Ramautar Graphic Design and Production Aaron Schielke Information Systems Manager Juan Molinari Printed in China Print ISBN#: 978-1-63450-206-1 $21.99 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-0025-3 ISSN 2163-9191 Copyright 2015 by Not For Tourists, Inc. 7th Edition Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is as up-to-date as possible at press time. However, many details are liable to changeas we have learned. Not For Tourists cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book. Not For Tourists does not solicit individuals, organizations, or businesses for listings inclusion in our guides, nor do we accept payment for inclusion into the editorial portion of our book; the advertising sections, however, are exempt from this policy. We always welcome communications from anyone regarding ANYTHING having to do with our books; please visit us on our website at www.notfortourists.com for appropriate contact information.

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Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. www.skyhorsepublishing.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Dear NFT User: Ever since the citys humble beginnings, weve been a transients town, full of sailors on leave, gold rush/dot-com/grunge rock hopefuls, and gentlemen loafers sleeping beneath the stars. Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, and Sub Pop changed all that, and suddenly the citys reputation changed in the eyes of the world and itself, becoming an international hub of commerce, technology, and youth culture. The dot-com bust punctured the economy but not Seattles upwardly mobile self-image, so we steadfastly cling to the notion that we can reclaim our former glory (even if many of us are working in bars or writing code instead of selling out the Paramount or playing golf with Bezos and Gates). You might need to be a millionaire to buy a house here, but you only need a couple of bucks to buy this book. So while you wait for whatever big break you seek, there is a vibrant music scene, great food, amazing art, incredible libraries, quirky landmarks, and thousands of eccentric panhandlers willing to accept any spare change thats weighing you down.

And NFT is here to help you navigate it all! So whether you were born in Ballard or just moved from Boston, beginning a start-up venture or squandering your venture capital, you need this book. Youll find each and every one of Seattles neighborhoods represented within, with full details on all the essential nightlife, restaurants, shopping spots, and coffee shopshell, weve even included a whole section ongulpthe Eastside. NFT Seattle is full of new listings and updates, but if theres still something amiss or missing, by all means let us know. Your feedback is essential in helping us make this the ultimate guide to Seattle. Dig www.notfortourists.com to give us pro or con feedback. We can take it! And check out our nifty mobile app, for the latest up-to-date information on the go.

Jane, Scott, Jessica, Frank, et al. Table of Contents

Map 1 Belltown

Belltown Map 1 The formerly seedy Belltown now bursts with condos, boutique eateries, and noisy nightlife destinations. But don't fret, heroin can still be scored on the proper street corners. Homeless shelters and public health centers neighbor the rock clubs, art galleries, and sushi joints, making for an occasionally jarring mix of people. To escape the craziness, take a stroll through SAM's fabulous Olympic Sculpture Park . Amazing. Amazing.

The Edgewater Hotel 2411 Alaskan Way 206-728-7000 Yes, Virginia, you really can fish from your hotel window. Olympic Sculpture Park 2901 Western Ave 206-654-3100 Ambitious venue for the SAM's sculpture collection. Seattle P.I. Globe 101 Elliott Ave W 800-542-0820 Is it the Post-Intelligencer or the Daily Planet? Coffee Bedlam Coffee 2231 2nd Ave 206-910-2300 Coffeehouse or community center: you decide. Cherry Street Coffee House 2719 1st Ave 206-441-5489 Good coffee, nice staff, but the owner added a sick leave surcharge to protest a city mandate. Not cool.

Cherry Street Coffee House 2621 5th Ave 206-812-1298 Good coffee, nice staff, but the owner added a sick leave surcharge to protest a city mandate. Not cool. Dimitrou's Jazz Alley Coffee 2203 6th Ave 206-441-9729 They'll get you jazzed, alright. Midtown Espresso 2133 5th Ave 206-443-9070 Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Street Bean Espresso 2702 3rd Ave 206-708-6803 Good coffee for a great cause: Helping kids get off the streets. Uptown Espresso 2801 Alaskan Way 206-770-7777 Self-proclaimed "Home of the Velvet Foam" but the coffee underneath is just so-so.

Uptown Espresso 2504 4th Ave 206-441-1084 Self-proclaimed "Home of the Velvet Foam" but the coffee underneath is just so-so. Wheelhouse Coffee 2113 Westlake Ave 206-467-0160 Serving Lighthouse coffee with a smile is totally in their wheelhouse. Nightlife 101 Restaurant & Lounge 101 Denny Way 206-448-3035 Emphasis on the word "lounge." The 5 Point Caf 415 Cedar St 206-448-9991 Start and finish your Belltown adventure at this all-night joint. Amber 2214 1st Ave 206-728-8500 If Maxim Magazine owned a bar. Black Bottle 2600 1st Ave 206-441-1500 Damned if it ain't noisy, though the list is decent, and the flatbreads rule. The Crocodile 2200 2nd Ave 206-441-4618 Legendary venue where some of Seattle's biggest names got their start.

Cyclops Caf and Lounge 2421 1st Ave 206-441-1677 A tip of the fedora to old Belltown lounge days. Far Eats 2301 5th Ave 206-770-3287 Above-average Indian tucked away in the quiet part of Belltown. Foundation Nightclub 2218 Western Ave 206-535-7285 Top 40 and blurred lines galore. Hula Hula 106 1st Ave N 206-284-5003 Drink BOWLS full of rum in this ultra tiki lounge. Lava Lounge 2226 2nd Ave 206-441-5660 Free shuffleboard and a great '80s jukebox offer a refuge from Belltown yuppies. List 2226 1st Ave 206-441-1000 Terrific weeknight happy hour.

Typical B-Town douchery on weekends. Palace Kitchen 2030 5th Ave 206-448-2001 Just getting started at midnight? Eat fine grub until 1 am, drink 'til 2 am. Queen City Grill 2201 1st Ave 206-443-0975 Decent Northwest fare and loud Belltown crowd. Rabbit Hole 2222 2nd Ave 206-956-4653 Worth jumping down, depsite squandered theme potential. Hush puppies. Rendezvous 2322 2nd Ave 206-441-5823 Dive bar with a touch of old Hollywood class.