I'm off to the Emerald City, and I don't mean Oz...
Good morning, all! I'll keep this brief, as it's nigh on 6 a.m. and my bed is beckoning.
I'm going to be in the Seattle area for about 10 days - from July 18-29 - and humbly request any restaurant recommendations you folks can offer. From browsing Yelp, among other sites, I've found a few already: Quinn's (technically a "gastropub"), Monsoon, Art of the Table, and several Italian places that claim to be "the best in Seattle" (Asteroid, Swingside Café, Salvatore). I'm not looking to spend extravagantly during my stay, but up to $20 a plate should be fine. I'm especially partial to seafood and Italian, but, really, I'll try anything that's good.
Also, if you can suggest any food shops, bookstores, coffeeshops, etc. to try, I'd be very much obliged. :D
I know at least one of you actually lives in or near Seattle - if anyone in the area happens to be free sometime within those dates, I'd love to see you! Let me know of your availability, if you're interested in getting together; you can reach me at (919) 265-3644 all this week. In any event, I'll appreciate any advice you provide. :)