Isaac "isaacw" W.'s Profile

Lots of hype and lots of heart, but rough around the corners.

The good-
Delancey is going in the right direction. Wood fired pizza makes for excellent dough; Cozy neighborhood location and modern-but-humble interior makes it a place for people and good food; Homemade ingredients adds that extra dollop of foodie excellence; and the owner's unique story is an inspiring backdrop to the experience.

The bad-
As they say, "the Devil's in the details". The small waiting area seated behind patrons at the bar makes for uncomfortable socializing; The kitchen is open, but is less interesting due to visible boxes, napkin supplies, and other boring items; Mismatched chairs could be cool, but are oddly different in quality and comfort; Lack of check runners is not only odd, but a missed opportunity to fortify their brand; Pizza ingredient proportions need to be tweaked in order to create that "Aha!" instead of a "Ahmm".

HOWEVER, this doesn't mean I won't come back. Delancey has a good thing going, and with some time, should become a serious player in the pizza foodie scene. Can't wait to change my review from a 3 to a 5!

On a random note:
- The use Pauchard's Marais bar stools at the bar, yay!
- Try the oatmeal stout, perfect for a winter pizza dinning event

Tasty tasty! Probably the freshest lunch sushi one can buy in Lower Queen Anne. It has a hole-in-the-wall vibe, with a very chill chef. $16 got me a spicy tuna roll, and 4 pieces of nigiri (Yellowfin and Salmon). Tad bit expensive for me, but a worthwhile treat.

Oh and the nigiri portions are generous too. =) Yum yum!

Wow, so good! What stands out? The broth. So much flavor, without being overly spicy.

Best time to come here? Before noon on a cold day. It gets pretty busy.

Walk up the steps into an old dark church, and what do ya know, there's a bar inside! Check out this place if you're into architecture and interior spaces. Drinks are decent, but nothing to go crazy about.

PS - Caipirinha fans, sorry, they use rum instead of cachaca.

I'll give them an extra star since they're one of the few places in Seattle that can serve a Caipirinha. Oh and they use Leblon which is a decent variety of cachaca, especially compared to Pitu.

Licorous is a great spot for an after dinner drink. The atmosphere is uniquely modern while slightly cozy. Caution however, drinks will average around 10 a piece.

Quality trumps quantity. That's their philosophy regarding menu design, a ballsy move for any restaurant. Fortunately for us, they can back it up with amazing craft! Their sandwiches are top notch, thanks to amazing freshly baked bread and quality ingredients (Soppressata, FTW).

Notes: Outdoor seating with misters only, nothing special; You won't find high fructose corn syrup in their soda selection; Their sister restaurant, Pizza Bianco, is also ridiculously good and nationally recognized.

A well balanced coffee shop, with good drinks, amazing pastries, local community, and hidden surprises.

It's built in an old tractor shed, located on at Agritopia, an urban farm and neighborhood. During the day, you'll find plenty of moms with their kids, a few coworkers with their laptops, and one or two of the hard-to-find Gilbert hipsters.

Oh and did I mention surprises? Keep an eye out of mahi mahi fish tacos, Coffee and Cigarettes cupcakes, and a local cigar group on Friday nights.

Other notes: Beware laptop users, limited power outlets; Vespa/scooter owners, there's a reserved parking spot for you; Produce stand (seasonal) is across the way

Lux rawks in so many ways. They always have a top notch barista working bar, freshly baked goods from their own bakers, nice selection of music, and that overall hipster vibe that keeps things interesting. For those of you west coast out-of-town-ers, they're similar to Intelligentsia, Ritual, and Stumptown.

When it comes to selecting and serving coffee, they strongly believe in getting the basics right (roasting, grinding, extracting, brewing, etc.) before consuming their time with other details (bean purveying, cupping, etc.).

With that said, their whole bean selection is limited, which may disappoint those (including myself) interested in unique blends and single origin beans.

Other notes: Laptop friendly; Busy, even during all the light rail construction; Pane Bianco next door serves amazing lunch sandwiches; They have a light table for you old school photographers

If you're coming here for a mimosa served in a pint glass, you'll be well served here. Otherwise, don't expect much from the food, service, or ambiance -- it's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about.

I had their "classic" clubhouse, which was more bread than beacon or turkey. My friend had their corn beef hash, as was mildly satisfied.

FYI - if you're coming as a group, know that they do not split tabs; so bring cash or pony up.

Odd decor, but great food! Seriously, the building, interior, and style really don't match the quality of food and staff. I tried one of their sausage and Havarti fritadas, and love it! I found out that they use Uli's sausage for many of their dishes, which is a treat in itself. We're definitely coming back.