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I've lived on Capitol Hill for over ten years and almost four years living two blocks from Sushi Maki. It never crossed my mind to try it out, but filed it under "places I'll eventually try when I can't make a decision on where to eat".

But you know that file is hardly ever visited when you're actually trying to decide where to eat, but can't remember what you filed under this list.  Except this past Sunday. Miraculously, my poor shot term memory came back to live for a split second.

I'd say their sushi is not terrible. It's a fine balance between Umi (but you're too lazy to get dress up and spend $$$) and Sushiland/Blue C Sushi (aka I want sushi but I'm lazy and hungry NOW).

Back to "places I'll eventually try again when I can't make a decision on where to eat".

Today, I walked home in the snow eating delicious Molly Moon's in my hand.

Honey Lavender and/or Earl Grey with Girl Scout Thin Mints in homemade waffle cone FTW!!  Also, stocked up on chapstick (Molly Moon's homemade chapsticks are the best).

Vivace Coffee comes in a close second. Satisfies without fail.

Hits. The. Spot.

Vermicelli rice noodle bowls!  The combo comes with chicken, beef, egg roll, veggies, and the most delicious marinate ever.  Portion is pretty huge.  Also saw Vietnamese crepe, need to get that next time.

Pho isn't as great as expected (a little bland), but still a nice pair to your meal on a cold winder day.

This is going to be my most practical post ever. Get olives and salad to start, order enough pizzas so you can take some home. Wash down with a beer or soda, and have dessert...or two. Enjoy 80s & 90s music. While I didn't have to, it's worth the wait, and will be back.

As close to Tijuana as you can get, and speaking from experience.

Mulitas, burritos, tacos - you name it. The meat is flavorful, juicy, and tender. Tortilla is fresh and clearly homemade. #ohmygodinmymouth

California transplants no longer have to migrate south for good mexican food.  Service is a bit slow, but worth the wait.

Many nostalgic memories from college spent at this place.

Reminds me of a cafe/restaurant in Zurich or any European country that has nice winters to spend cozy nights in.  Desserts are amazing and company is nice.  Love is in every sweet bite of blissful things made out of chocolate, coffee, apple pie, and cheesecake.

The menu is not bad either, but nothing out of the ordinary.  Had this been a review solely on the dessert menu, it would have been a 4 or above.

I was giddy and formulating this review in my head during our entire experience at Dinette - about our appetizers (chicken liver, prosciutto), green salad, entree (gnocchi, salmon), drinks, quaint and rustic ambiance, and the perfect Seattle summer evening.  

Everything was a perfect 5-star confirmation of my Dinette curiosity that was finally explored after Rue La La offered a deal online.  Dinette has always been on my list thanks to raving reviews from friends and glad the food was exceptional beyond expectation - no plate left was behind or disappointed.

Until we overhead a conversation between the our waitress and the table next to us.  For the sake of privacy, I won't divulge the details, but it was more than enough to make me lose my appetite.  It was a good thing I was on my last heavenly piece of gnocchi, but upset my dining experience was ruined because I have a really soft spot for bread pudding.

I didn't want to believe the pretentious rumors I would seldom read in these reviews and a little piece of me dies as I write this post.  I'll definitely go back for the food (it's truly amazing), but I hope my experience will be different given I live down the street and can see this place as a regular establishment.

My coworkers and I paid a visit after her delightful experience.

My take on it:?

Convenient, fair-tasting dumplings if you're willing to shell out an arm, leg, or both.  Really enjoyed the chickpea salad, but it was probably worth $4 for a small cup.  Didn't really care for the yak, should have tried the combo platter.  I've never had Tibetan food before though to truly gauge taste, but if you had high expectations for Asian food in a trendy setting, remind yourself we are still in Seattle.

I'll give it a couple more tries, given it's close proximity and my love for cucumber salad and eggplant.

I needed a break from hipsters on Capitol Hill, so I opted for a dive, 50% hipster hangout in Ballard.  King's Hardware always pulls through.

Great bar food (helloooo nachos) with semi-outdoor and community style seating.  Our waitress was great, despite belligerent Saturday night goers.  Bless her heart, she was a good sport.

Tup Tim Tai was closed, so I opted for the second highest 4 star rating (thanks Yelp for your handy iPhone app!).

Food is decent.  Got our typical pad see ew, green curry, and a stir fry dish.  Flavors were tasty, a little on the overpowering end for salt/fish sauce/sugar, etc.

We also ordered fresh spring rolls for appetizers, expecting it to be like any other Thai restaurant (rice wrap, shrimp or tofu, vermicelli noodles, basil, sprouts, etc.), but it was different.  More of a doughy wrap, fried tofu, cabbage, and shredded carrots.  It wasn't bad, just not what we expected.

If I ever live on Queen Anne, it will be a good delivery option, but will dutifully go back to TTT for my next Thai fix.