Seattle-area Restaurants and Food Culture - Page 2

lalibertad · July 22nd, 2009, 10:55 AM

I'm wondering why don't you post some pictures.

CrazyAboutCities · October 19th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Have anyone tried new delicious hamburger restaurant called The Counter in Ballard Block yet? That restaurant just opened and it is behind Trader Joe's. My boyfriend and I just tried this place for today lunch and we were very impressed with the quality of hamburger and service. That place allows you to do custom on the burger such as size, type of buns, meats, toppings, sauces, how well you want your burger to be cooked, and side dishes. I think The Counter is best hamburger place in Seattle. I have tried some hamburgers on the Seattle's best hamburger lists but I am not impressed with some of restaurants. I urge you guys to try this place. It is not expensive place. The average price is $5-12 dollars for delicious hamburger.

Ruffhauser · October 19th, 2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

Have anyone tried new delicious hamburger restaurant called The Counter in Ballard Block yet? That restaurant just opened and it is behind Trader Joe's. My boyfriend and I just tried this place for today lunch and we were very impressed with the quality of hamburger and service. That place allows you to do custom on the burger such as size, type of buns, meats, toppings, sauces, how well you want your burger to be cooked, and side dishes. I think The Counter is best hamburger place in Seattle. I have tried some hamburgers on the Seattle's best hamburger lists but I am not impressed with some of restaurants. I urge you guys to try this place. It is not expensive place. The average price is $5-12 dollars for delicious hamburger.

If you like burgers and are in Ballard, try the Lunchbox Laboratory. It's not inexpensive by any stretch, but it's pretty damn good.

SoloSides · October 20th, 2009, 06:04 AM

Hopefully there will be these vendors around the light rail stations. Right now the street life around them sucks. Just lots of bums and people waiting for buses (above ground)

silence.kit · October 20th, 2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffhauser

If you like burgers and are in Ballard, try the Lunchbox Laboratory. It's not inexpensive by any stretch, but it's pretty damn good.

I've tried both and I prefer Lunchbox Laboratory. The Counter had a good burger, but man, the atmosphere was just awful. It felt like a fast food place with a counter (bar).

Lunchbox Lab, on the other hand, has quite possibly the best burger I've ever had.

jessejb · October 20th, 2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SoloSides

Hopefully there will be these vendors around the light rail stations. Right now the street life around them sucks. Just lots of bums and people waiting for buses (above ground)

That would be nice. Westlake Station is a bum haven.

I also with University St Station was more visible. The entrances are totally hidden.

CrazyAboutCities · October 21st, 2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruffhauser

If you like burgers and are in Ballard, try the Lunchbox Laboratory. It's not inexpensive by any stretch, but it's pretty damn good.

I heard of Lunchbox Laboratory and I tried to go there but they were closed at that time. I will try it another time.

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Originally Posted by silence.kit

I've tried both and I prefer Lunchbox Laboratory. The Counter had a good burger, but man, the atmosphere was just awful. It felt like a fast food place with a counter (bar).

Lunchbox Lab, on the other hand, has quite possibly the best burger I've ever had.

What? I thought it was really neat modern diner style. I like it much better than tacky 50's style diner.

alexjonlin · October 21st, 2009, 02:44 AM

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That would be nice. Westlake Station is a bum haven.

It may be a "bum haven" but it also is the most vibrant area in Seattle at any time of day. There's a lot of homeless people, as well as a ton of business people, tourists, shoppers, and others. And there already are a ton of vendors around there.
However, IT would be great to get more retail around the Rainier Valley stations and in the plazas of Beacon Hill Station, Mt. Baker Station, and Tukwila Int'l Blvd Station. And every single station should have a little newsstand.

silence.kit · October 21st, 2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

I heard of Lunchbox Laboratory and I tried to go there but they were closed at that time. I will try it another time.

What? I thought it was really neat modern diner style. I like it much better than tacky 50's style diner.

Eh, it just looked cheap and thrown together to me (and my gf).

Seasun · October 23rd, 2009, 04:58 AM

Blue C Sushi opened recently on 7th Ave in the old New Balance space. I tried it tonight for the first time (at this location) and it was fine. Really handy when you just want food instantly right off the conveyor belt!

Seasun · October 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM

If you haven't tried Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle - it's really worth the journey. I arrived this morning just after they opened and wow! so many amazing things to choose from. I suggest going early while the selection is great and there's no line. 4737 California Ave SW.

CrazyAboutCities · October 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM

My boyfriend and I tried that place few months ago. We are disappointed with their food quality and service. We will not come back again.

blackc5 · October 25th, 2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Seasun

If you haven't tried Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle - it's really worth the journey. I arrived this morning just after they opened and wow! so many amazing things to choose from. I suggest going early while the selection is great and there's no line. 4737 California Ave SW.

Agree, great bakery spot, although I am still partial to Cafe Besalu.

alexjonlin · October 26th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Where exactly is that former New Balance storefront?

Seasun · October 26th, 2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alexjonlin

Where exactly is that former New Balance storefront?

On 7th Ave between Pike and Pine (east side of the street).

Seasun · November 8th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Whym is now being transformed into Blush. Bad pic but it looks like a liquor permit application on the window so it's another try at a restaurant. I tried Whym twice - the second time was a "courtesy/pity visit" just to make sure it was as poor as I thought. I wish Blush the best.

CrazyAboutCities · November 10th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Oh boy! I hope Blush will do well this time.

Seasun · December 31st, 2009, 04:42 PM

I tried Night Kitchen this morning. Very high quality, house-made or local food and expensive. I had the $12 omelette which was a very well crafted classic with a few tasty pieces of panchetta and Beechers cheese but not the usual monster portion - no toast, no hashbrowns. The house-made quince muffin was very tasty too - the term muffin doesn't really do it justice as it was moist and dense with plenty of fruit - more bread pudding texture than average muffin.

They have not gotten their liquor license yet and unlike Stella they did not go with the interim license of beer and wine only. Business seemed to be pretty good for the first night as the staff that was leaving was spending time figuring out tips and working out some POS bugs.

In short - It's worth a try. After work snack, dinner, dessert, late-night or breakfast.

Ruffhauser · January 1st, 2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seasun

no toast, no hashbrowns.

I foresee a problem right here.

pwalker · January 2nd, 2010, 02:53 AM

On my recent Xmas visit, took my family to an old haunt, "The Wedgwood Broiler", once called "The Sir Wedgwood Broiler". (35th NE near NE 85th, next to QFC). I really like this place because there has been absolutely no attempt to change the place since it opened in the 60's. (Except prices, of course!). The food is simply "American", and still a good value. Waitresses are friendly, but efficient. The atmosphere will take you back to the "modern" 60's, and if you want a good French Dip, Hot turkey sand, or Patty Melt, I recommend you check it out. It may even be worth the drive from outside the neighborhood, where most of the clientele seem to be from. If you are from NE Seattle, this is an original. Take it in, because you never know how long these type of places will last. Dinner for four, with a couple of glasses of wine/beer, under $50, before tip.

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pwalker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Native Seattleite Posts: 1,257 Likes (Received): 3	On my recent Xmas visit, took my family to an old haunt, "The Wedgwood Broiler", once called "The Sir Wedgwood Broiler". (35th NE near NE 85th, next to QFC). I really like this place because there has been absolutely no attempt to change the place since it opened in the 60's. (Except prices, of course!). The food is simply "American", and still a good value. Waitresses are friendly, but efficient. The atmosphere will take you back to the "modern" 60's, and if you want a good French Dip, Hot turkey sand, or Patty Melt, I recommend you check it out. It may even be worth the drive from outside the neighborhood, where most of the clientele seem to be from. If you are from NE Seattle, this is an original. Take it in, because you never know how long these type of places will last. Dinner for four, with a couple of glasses of wine/beer, under $50, before tip. Last edited by pwalker; January 3rd, 2010 at 02:19 AM.

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October 19th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#22
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	Have anyone tried new delicious hamburger restaurant called The Counter in Ballard Block yet? That restaurant just opened and it is behind Trader Joe's. My boyfriend and I just tried this place for today lunch and we were very impressed with the quality of hamburger and service. That place allows you to do custom on the burger such as size, type of buns, meats, toppings, sauces, how well you want your burger to be cooked, and side dishes. I think The Counter is best hamburger place in Seattle. I have tried some hamburgers on the Seattle's best hamburger lists but I am not impressed with some of restaurants. I urge you guys to try this place. It is not expensive place. The average price is $5-12 dollars for delicious hamburger.

October 23rd, 2009, 04:58 AM	#30
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,557 Likes (Received): 43	Blue C Sushi opened recently on 7th Ave in the old New Balance space. I tried it tonight for the first time (at this location) and it was fine. Really handy when you just want food instantly right off the conveyor belt!

October 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#31
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,557 Likes (Received): 43	If you haven't tried Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle - it's really worth the journey. I arrived this morning just after they opened and wow! so many amazing things to choose from. I suggest going early while the selection is great and there's no line. 4737 California Ave SW.

October 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#32
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	My boyfriend and I tried that place few months ago. We are disappointed with their food quality and service. We will not come back again.

October 26th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#34
alexjonlin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,260 Likes (Received): 84	Where exactly is that former New Balance storefront?

November 8th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#36
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,557 Likes (Received): 43	Whym is now being transformed into Blush. Bad pic but it looks like a liquor permit application on the window so it's another try at a restaurant. I tried Whym twice - the second time was a "courtesy/pity visit" just to make sure it was as poor as I thought. I wish Blush the best.

November 10th, 2009, 05:25 AM	#37
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	Oh boy! I hope Blush will do well this time.

December 31st, 2009, 04:42 PM	#38
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,557 Likes (Received): 43	I tried Night Kitchen this morning. Very high quality, house-made or local food and expensive. I had the $12 omelette which was a very well crafted classic with a few tasty pieces of panchetta and Beechers cheese but not the usual monster portion - no toast, no hashbrowns. The house-made quince muffin was very tasty too - the term muffin doesn't really do it justice as it was moist and dense with plenty of fruit - more bread pudding texture than average muffin. They have not gotten their liquor license yet and unlike Stella they did not go with the interim license of beer and wine only. Business seemed to be pretty good for the first night as the staff that was leaving was spending time figuring out tips and working out some POS bugs. In short - It's worth a try. After work snack, dinner, dessert, late-night or breakfast.