Grubbin Seattle - Seattle food crawls touring the neighborhoods one bite & libation at a time

OLIVIA LARZELERE is a social media maven and the voice behind Seattles leading food lnstagram, @GrubbinSeattle. As a born and raised Seattleite, shes watched the booming tech citys restaurant scene absolutely explode and has made it her mission to keep her finger on the pulse of the 206 culinary universe. Olivia has become deeply ingrained in this ever-growing food scene, while organically growing into Seattles most popular foodie lnstagrammer and managing the social accounts of some of the citys top restaurants. She passionately supports local businesses-big and small, old and new-and the badass people behind them. Most of her days are spent creating content for clients or exploring the Emerald Citys delicious destinations (spoiler alert. this girl loves a sprinkle doughnut). Nothing makes Olivia happier than sharing these crave-worthy discoveries with Seattles community of food lovers and the world of lnstagram.

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THE 206 IS KNOWN FOR ITS CHRONIC RAIN, coffee drinking, and Nirvana head-banging, but the food scene here is a little slice of heaven. What was once a slowerpaced grungy city is now a fastmoving, techbooming metropolis. Home to powerhouses like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Nordstrom, theres now a huge hipster/techie population that commands a city with toptier dining options, from dive bars to elegant multicourse dinner spots. The bountiful Pacific Northwest is made up of water, mountains, and lush green lands, which are ideal for farming, meaning weve been about that farmtotable life long before it became an overused buzzword. Seattles found its niche in highlighting the special ingredients that are produced in our unique climate, from (literally) boatloads of fresh seafood to the juiciest Washington apples to locally foraged mushrooms and our famous Rainier cherries. The list of foods we do best goes on and on.

A longtime thriving port city (dating back to 1851), Seattle has welcomed people from all around the world who bring with them their unique food traditions, which have shaped Seattle into one of the most diverse and dynamic food cultures in the United States. While always on the forefront of trends, theres plenty of exciting places for you to hit, but dont miss out on classics like Pike Place Chowder and our favorite burgers from Dicks Drive-In. Each neighborhood has something different to offer, and these little pieces make up the puzzle that is the beautiful (and delicious) city of Seattle. Im stoked to be your guide as we eat our way through these neighborhoods and their killer restaurants. Well slurp oysters by the dozen at Westward, tackle a tableful of tapas at Pintxo, and indulge in enormous slices of cake at Deep Sea Sugar & Salt in Georgetown. To show you exactly what your experience would look like, Ive shot this book entirely on my iPhone. Now its your turn to explore Seattle, one shameless food photo at a time!

	If you eat something outrageous and dont take a photo for lnsta-gram, did you really eat it? These restaurants feature dishes that are lnstagram famous. The foods must be seen (and snapped) to be believed, and luckily they taste as good as they look!
	Cheers to a fabulous night out in Seattle! These spots add a little glam to your grub and are perfect for marking a special occasion.
	Follow this icon when youre crawling for cocktails. This symbol points out the establishments that are best known for their great drinks. The food never fails here, but be sure to come thirsty, too!
	This icon means that sweet treats are ahead. Bring your sweet tooth to these spots for dessert first (or second or third).
	Seattle is for brunch. Look for this icon when crawling with a crew that needs sweet and savory (or an excuse to drink before noon).

What The Hipsters Eat

FOREVER HOME OF THE GORGEOUS GAYS, CAPITOL HILL is the queen of Seattle. This energetic neighborhood is stacked with super-hip bars, eateries, java houses, and gay clubs, with no shortage of tech nerds or moody hipsters. During the day, people bop around the endless blocks of Capitol Hill (always with coffee in hand) checking out its boutiques, salons, parks, bookstores, and, on Sunday, the Broadway Farmers Market. But truth be told, this neighborhood really comes alive at night. Known for being the epicenter of the citys music (the birthplace of the grunge movement), entertainment, and art scene, this is the place for living out loud. I mean, this neighborhood is so cool it even has its own music festival. Every July, locals and visitors flock to these rainbow-painted streets for the Capitol Hill Block Party studded with big names and artists native to Seattle. Capitol Hill on the weekend defines lit" -and at times, its too lit. But if youre looking for a good time, this neighborhood really is your spot. Just beware of blacked-out college kids and armies of chicks who cant handle their booze.

THE CAPITOL HILL CRAWL

THE WANDERING GOOSE , 40315TH AVE. E, SEATTLE, THEWANDERINGGOOSE.COM, (206) 323-9938

STATESIDE , 300 E. PIKE ST., SEATTLE, STATESIDESEATTLE.COM, (206) 557-7273

TACOS CHUKIS , 219 BROADWAY E, SEATTLE, FACEBOOK.COM/TACOSCHUKIS, NO PHONE