During our last few hours in Seattle, there wasn't much to do. So after lunch, we rummaged around Pike Place Market and got some Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt. Then, we headed up to Northlake to check out Gas Works Park. … [Read more...] about Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt + Gas Works Park
Pike Place Market
Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)
On our last full day in the PNW, we had about half the day available to explore more. So, after checking into our hotel, we booked it back into the city and started by grabbing some lunch at Etta's by Tom Douglas. … [Read more...] about Review: Etta’s by Tom Douglas (Seattle)
Shopping at Pike Place Market – Not Just for Tourists
While my previous visits to Seattle included walkthroughs of the famous Pike Place Market, I never stopped and shopped. But this time was different. So let's talk about shopping at Pike Place Market. … [Read more...] about Shopping at Pike Place Market – Not Just for Tourists
Review: Mee Sum Pastry
Now here's someplace I've never heard of, even though I passed it several times before; Mee Sum Pastry. … [Read more...] about Review: Mee Sum Pastry
Long Seattle Layover + Alaska Air SEA-HNL
As I've said in my last post, I scheduled us a 21 hour Seattle Layover on our way home. I like these kinds of layovers if time permits; lets you squeeze in another city. But its always a goal for me here because I love Seattle! … [Read more...] about Long Seattle Layover + Alaska Air SEA-HNL
Steelhead Diner
Our final meal in Seattle would be dinner following our final day. We wanted something relatively close to our hotel that was more on the casual side. After much searching, we settled on Steelhead Diner. So after we finished packing, we headed back up to Pike Place Market and slightly past Rachel's Ginger Beer at Post Ally. Restaurant was still going on during our … [Read more...] about Steelhead Diner
Matt’s in the Market
Before I officially close out our Pacific Northwest Adventure, as promised, I'm including our final day's dining reviews, beginning with Matt's in the Market. Matt's in the Market is a really highly regarded Seattle eatery. They're open for lunch and dinner and is always packed. We arrived at Matt's towards the tale end of the lunch crowd, around 1pm. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Matt’s in the Market
The Crab Pot and Rachel’s Ginger Beer
After our aviation themed day, the wife and I returned to the Seattle Marriott Waterfront to relax and figure out what we wanted to do for dinner. We were really indifferent/indecisive, so we decided to checkout a place my grandfather had recommended: The Crab Pot. Ok, I know... The Crab Pot is a really touristy type of place. I usually wouldn't come to this type of … [Read more...] about The Crab Pot and Rachel’s Ginger Beer
Pike Place Market [Trip Report]
Once we settled into our room at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront, the wife and I decided to waste no time and got to do some exploring. After a quick lunch, we headed to Pike Place Market. Yeah, the place is practically a tourist trap, but you just have to right? A trip to SEAtown wouldn't be complete with out a stop at this famous, longtime fixture of Seattle. And … [Read more...] about Pike Place Market [Trip Report]