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DateSeattle, WA 98122
(206) 588-0375
The Pine Box
Categories:
Pubs,
American (New)
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
I haven't been here for dinner service, but judging by the quality of the lunch and happy hour food it should be quite good.
Listed in: Chillin' in Maui
The location is super-convenient; there is a grocery store nearby, Lahaina and its fun shops and restaurants are just down the road, and you're not far (stumbling distance, in fact) from the delicious Maui Brewing company. A short stroll down the beach and you're at Duke's Beach House and a fantastic happy hour. There are several excellent sand beaches nearby, the striking Black Rock and beautiful views of both Molokai and Lanai. It's simply a wonderful and relaxing place to visit.
Listed in: Chillin' in Maui
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 669-3474
Maui Brewing Company Brew Pub
Categories:
American (New),
Pubs,
Breweries
They always have a selection of special brews you can't buy in stores. I had the pleasure of sampling an imperial coconut porter and an imperial IPA. They've got delicious pub grub and their bar is fantastic. I recommend the onion rings with chipotle remoulade (made with Maui onions of course--we called them "Meowy" onion rings, because proceeds benefit the Maui Humane Society). I love the frosty strip along the bar for keeping your glass cold. For entertainment you can watch the game on several large screens--or make little snowmen out of the frost on the bar. For the taste-impaired there are even a few domestic swill lagers available! They've got growlers to go too. Enjoy, but drive/walk safe!
Listed in: Chillin' in Maui
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 292-7676
ACT - A Contemporary Theatre
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Downtown
Some of my favorites I've seen at ACT recently: "Das Barbecü" (hilarious satire of Wagner's Ring Cycle), "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" (absurd splatterfest), "Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog" (Joss Whedon's comical musical, from our friends at Balagan Theatre) and "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" (the Peanuts gang re-imagined in high school--thoughtful and funny). I can't wait to see "Twilight Zone Live" next (brought to you by Theater Schmeater)!
I'm a proud ACTPass holder and you should be too: $25/month to see all the performances you want and 50% off companion tickets?
You can pick your chin up off your keyboard now.
Yeah, it's a fantastic deal (and a great date night). It also includes all of the shows at ACT put on by guest theaters, lectures, workshops and other special events--though not "A Christmas Carol" (I suspect that one's their bread and butter).
Listed in: sexy date night, Get some action
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-1114
Hawaiian Village Coffee
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Internet Cafes
Listed in: Chillin' in Maui
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 325-1501
Terra Plata
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
The oat pancakes with caramelized apples and fruit butter were delicious! Very hearty and not overly sweet. My lovely girlfriend had the green chili pork hominy, which was phenomenal--savory and a little spicy. She also enjoyed their kombucha cocktail, with house-made kombucha and lavender-rosemary infused gin. (Terra Plata seems to be all about the infusions.)
The only hard part about dining here is deciding what to get! It's not even hard getting a seat--they take reservations for brunch, and when we showed up (without a reservation) there was plenty of seating at the bar and communal table.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 457-8837
Pecado Bueno
Category:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Fremont
The guac is tasty and the crispy cod tacos are delicious! I'm not really excited about going to the bar to order, but did I mention the $3 margaritas? If you're in Fremont do yourself a solid and stop in.
Be sure to try the $3 margaritas. They're $3!
Listed in: Reviews of the Day, Margaritavile, WA
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 329-9256
Pho Cyclo Café
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
I used to like this place. They weren't my favorite but would do in a pinch. However, I find the service here is not very good and the Pho isn't the greatest.
Recently I had to order a diet pepsi three times from three different people before it showed up. The servers don't check on you after they've dropped off your meal and often leave one waiting quite a while for the check. The pho tai doesn't have thin slices of rare beef--it has thick slices of well-done beef.
Listed in: Just Pho Fun!
1 Previous Review:
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2/25/2010
Take my review with a grain of salt, because I don't really know what the pho I'm talking about. I haven't had a lot of pho in my lifetime--probably because it's rare that I'm in the mood for a hot bowl of noodles when I go out to eat.
Pho Cyclo Cafe offers a number of varieties of pho and plenty of non-soup items too. I thought the pho tai nam (with rare steak and flank) was tasty, although it wasn't as hot as I'd like. I appreciate not sweating over a boiling cauldron of soup, but it was cold by the time I was done eating. I also felt like I didn't get a lot of noodles. I eyed my friend's veggie pho enviously. It had lots of noodles and big chunks of tofu and veggies. Mine was a little dull with its unremarkable strips of beef--which weren't as thin or tender as I expected either. I think I'll order the veggie next time.
Service was friendly, but seemed a bit slow--my friend's bubble tea showed up several minutes after our food did. All in all I had a nice time, enjoyed my lunch and felt it was reasonably priced. But I want to check out Broadway's other pho options before I return.
Oh yeah, and don't get faked out by their door that doesn't open, or you'll look like a doofus.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 243-0107
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
Categories:
American (New),
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: SOMA
Why only four stars and not five? It's a judgement call. It did seem a little pricey to me and there were only a few sandwiches to choose from--Portland's Grilled Cheese Grill has dozens. Still, I know I will be back next time I'm in SF--they're only a short walk from my office and they have several other sandwiches I need to try.
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Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Things I Lovehiking, Hendricks gin, americanos, guacamole, gorgonzola, Traveling, netflix, mac n cheese, bacon, chocolate, coffee, margaritas, beer, whiskey, Paris
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I enjoyed the delicious Pink Peppercorn IPA, a collaboration between New Belgium and Elysian. They also had one of my favorite IPA's, Racer 5 from Bear Republic. My friend had a fantastic imperial black IPA from Uinta--which I swear could've passed for a stout.
The pizza is pretty good. I like that they're small pies, only 10" or so--it makes it easy to share, which is just what we did. The "meat" delivers exactly what it advertises: sausage, prosciutto, pancetta and buffalo mozarella. Yum. We also enjoyed the pulled pork and kimchee pizza (with jalepenos--you had better like it hot). I wasn't exactly blown away by the pizza (head to Via Trib if that's what you're looking for) but we came for the brews and I definitely appreciate that they have some good food options.
I feel like the Pine Box still has a few rough edges that need ironing out (like some cramped seating upstairs--and a bench that is a little too close to some woodwork that is easy to bump one's head on), but we enjoyed ourselves and I'm looking forward to coming back to sample more of their taps.
Welcome to the hill, Pine Box!