Seattle-area Restaurants and Food Culture

[alexjonlin]

I think the problem is, the density in Belltown is pretty patchy, with some areas very dense and some areas not at all. Once it's all filled in it will be great, but for now, it's still definitely a neighborhood in transition.

[mhays]

Originally Posted by CityView Jim

The funny thing is that on Broadway, they were saying getting more residential will cut down on the homeless panhandling and drug dealing. IMO it has worked with measureable success there. Why hasn't it worked in Belltown where there are even more residential eyes that Broadway (specific)?

Which came first: the homeless and druggies scaring off the business? or the business vacancies giving way to less eyes on the druggies and urinators?

Broadway is a 24-hour street with concentrated retail. Belltown disperses activity onto every avenue, resulting in a mostly low concentrations of activity.

Panhandling is also related to the number of shelters and support services. Free buses are a major factor. Even low-income housing often has panhandler residents. I support this sort of housing in my neighborhood. Either way, Belltown has way more of these things than Capitol Hill. The only draw Capitol Hill has more than Belltown is that Broadway might be a more target-rich panhandling environment in terms of peak pedestrian density.

[pwalker]

Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

I have seen few people pissing in the public before. I once witnessed one homeless man tried to shit but he got caught by the cops just before he shits.

Thanks for that mental image, Crazy!

In reference to "Broadway" I assume you guys are talking about NYC. If so, keep in mind that Broadway is and has been a tourist attraction for years.

[alexjonlin]

Lol. Broadway on Capitol Hill.

[pwalker]

Originally Posted by alexjonlin

Lol. Broadway on Capitol Hill.

Sorry, somebody mentioned Broadway as a 24-hour district and I didn't connect that with Seattle's Broadway at all.

[alexjonlin]

Yeah, you're right, it's not a 24-hour district! Those two hours from 4-6am aren't very lively up there!
Seriously, Broadway is one of Seattle's only pockets of real 24-hour city like NYC. There's people around all the time, and it will only get better as it densifies, and as they eliminate bar closing times.

[meku]

It's definitely not lively from 3-6ish in the morning, but there's people constantly going in and out of the QFC.

[reckoner]

This is news from back in August, and I am surprised this hadn't been posted on here(or if it was, I missed it):

Michael Mina will open RN74 Seattle; March 2011 in the Joshua Green Building

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...85_post_8.html

[Capitol Hill]

Originally Posted by reckoner

This is news from back in August, and I am surprised this hadn't been posted on here(or if it was, I missed it):

Michael Mina will open RN74 Seattle; March 2011 in the Joshua Green Building

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...85_post_8.html

Now that is how a rendering should be done!

On an unrelated note, Starbucks on E. Olive ways has a rendering:

http://capitolhillseattle.com/2010/1...nesday-morning

Of course, the building opens in less than a week, and everybody can see the building for themselves. This building has a lot more presence, and its a nice remodel. Of course, for half a million dollars, it should be nice.

[CityView Jim]

I'm trying to remember what used to be there (Josh Green Building). Was that Walgreens?

[Ruffhauser]

Originally Posted by CityView Jim

I'm trying to remember what used to be there (Josh Green Building). Was that Walgreens?

Yea, I think that was where the Walgreens was.

Looks like its going to be pretty nice on the inside.

[CrazyAboutCities]

Great rendering! Did it already light up at night time?

I love the rendering of Starbucks's makeover! I am big fan of this sign and it will add the character to Capitol Hill.

CityView Jim, it was Rite Aid.

[Seasun]

Too bad the renovation of the Green Building didn't include putting the huge cornice on - so it won't look like the rendering unless they've suddenly chosen to add the cornice. Still a cool rendering! streetview

[jessejb]

Awesome news.

If they can put a building like that into a rendering, thats one step closer to being able to build an aesthetically-pleasing modern building!

[Seasun]

I probably should have made it more clear in my previous post that the cornice was on the building years ago but the restoration a year or two ago didn't end up including a cornice replacement.

[reckoner]

Tilth's Maria Hines to open second restaurant

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...s_to_open.html

Great news, I love Tilth!

[CrazyAboutCities]

Awesome! I love Tilth too! Maria Hines was on Top Chef: Masters on Bravo channel a while ago too.

[reckoner]

Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

Awesome! I love Tilth too! Maria Hines was on Top Chef: Masters on Bravo channel a while ago too.

Yep, Jerry Traunfeld was on as well, they both did well, I thought they got screwed due to TC: Masters elimination process, which is different than the regular Top Chef. The judges all liked both of their dishes, but they got the boot anyway

[reckoner]

Rachel Yang and Seif Cherchi of Joule, to open Revel in December

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...their_new.html

[Bond James Bond]

reckoner, it looks like you're screaming if you post headlines at a size of 6. 4 is usually good enough to be large enough to get attention without making it look like you're trying to be obnoxious.