Chichi Mexican for suits and out-of-towners. Seems like a rushed job with unintentional kitsch abound: huge art-deco stained glass chandeliers reminiscent of a hotel conference room in Phoenix, scr... read more
From the Tamarind Tree folks (creators of that sparkling, intimate Viet resto tucked away in the international district). Expect a similar menu, heavy on the satays, soups and flavored beef -- much... read more
Northwest seafood resto, formerly of Bellevue fame, now attached to the Pan Pacific. Popular with suits and out-of-towners but don't let that stop you- meat-lovers, vegetophiles, even cheapos can f... read more
It would be hard to complain if life were like a box of Frans chocolates. The seattle chocolatier is a great place to pick up assorted truffles and caramels (including the salted kind favored by Mr... read more
It’s a little bit LA, a little bit New York, vibe feels celeb-spotty, but who's there to see in Seattle? Paul Allen? Mixology is full force, with outstanding drinks - this is the Four Seasons... read more
The new Four Seasons Seattle is a temple of mod inspiration, from the crystals in the fireplace to the clean lines of the lobby furniture. Amenities include a light-room spa and a fourth floor terr... read more
This small Japanese housewares shop at the bottom of Westlake is packed to the brim with dollar-store deals on storables, ceramics and personal care items. Whether you're looking for tweezers, orig... read more
Herman Miller chairs make work more comfortable, while personal steward service means the staff promises to take care of issues promptly without a lot of asking around. Plasma TVs, internet radio, ... read more
Vessel is for those who love a good drink, not those who love to drink - the austere decor lends the place a steely presence, more appropriate for a hip date than a drunken girl's night out. But fo... read more
Lalaland, meet Seattle. Notable celeb sightings (like Oliver Stone) doesn't take much to figure out why: it's a big, bright concept restaurant with inventive dishes and illuminated glass bamboo. Th... read more
So much wine! Place has a revolving wiry staircase that revolves completely around a tower of the Fermented Grape Drink bottles. Purple Café also overwhelms with their menu, centered around ... read more
Where to start? This hotel is geek's paradise. You can watch TV on a 40" flat screen, choose your pillow softness, and pick any era you want from a rotating electronic art collection to display on ... read more
Local art above your bed, teak wood desks, mirrored walls. Each floor is dedicated to a different local photographer, and black and white photos cover each door. Do not disturb door hangers read "t... read more
Scandanavian inspired furnture (though not the IKEA kind) fill the rooms of this luxury boutique. Think warm khaki walls, alpaca headboards, charcoal blue chenille bedspreads and dark wood furnitur... read more
Flying Fish is one of those “Quintessentially Seattle” restaurants serving up, like, only seafood. Think fresh Alaskan halibut, Willapa Bay king salmon, mahi mahi and whole fried Rockfi... read more
Beige be damned. Zebraclub offers mod, street-hip shirts and jeans by edgy, up-and-coming designers like Imperial Motion and 10 Deep. If you like graphics that transcend vintage cliches, store's fo... read more
Hey big spender, welcome to the adult table- Met Grill is the big boy club of Seattle. Here, cow parts come at steeep prices (38 dollars and up) but are perfectly rare, served with divine mashed po... read more
Design-driven boutique crashpad rocks hotel fanatics, chic travelers' (vintage argyle) socks. Hip, brilliant touches like a book on kama sutra where you'd expect the bible, and a vending ... read more
Being pregnant is not an excuse to let your fashion fall flat, nor do you need to compromise comfort. A Pea in the Pod offers chic maternity wear with boutique brands made to fit every tummy size. ... read more
Casual bar adjoining new neighborhood resto, Revel, means access to...
Husband and wife chef team Rachel Yang, Seif Chirchi establish a Se...
Looking to master the art of French grocery shopping? This Parisian...
Lunch in a bento box has always been an economical option (the vari...
The Tiffany temple, America's Bat Mitzvah headquarters, has undergo...