September 14, 2009

Volterra Seattle

Recipe for a Beloved Italian Restaurant: 1. Take a charming Old Ballard location. 2. Add a Tuscan menu of antipasti, secundi, and piatti forti including house-made pastas. 3. Mix in a romantic atmosphere. 4. Serve to grateful chowhounds.

Photo: Courtesy of DailyCandy

  Food & Drink, Private Parties, Romantic

September 8, 2009

Plum Bistro Seattle

This airy and light-filled cafe serves inventive vegan eats like seitan po’boys, quinoa sliders, and mac and yease. Come for a crepe breakfast. Stay to sip plum margaritas late into the evening.

  Food & Drink, Coffee Clutch, Happy Hour

September 8, 2009

Umi Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar Seattle

Tune in to Tokyo at the urbane Asian den of delights. Experiment with over 70 types of sake, authentic Japanese cuisine, and inventive rolls. And just say hai to their generous happy hour.

Photo: Courtesy of Umi Sushi Restaurant and Sake Bar

  Food & Drink, Happy Hour, Japanese Awesomeness

September 8, 2009

Szmania's Seattle

A little spot off the beaten path. Its longstanding reputation, colorful decor, and eclectic menu of German specialties (a famous schnitzel) and fresh seafood beckon those willing to make the trek.

  Food & Drink, Good for Kids, Off the Beaten Path

September 8, 2009

Brouwer's Cafe Seattle

With more than 60 draft beers, another 300 in the bottle, and an impressive Scotch selection to boot, this isn’t some amateur college bar — though weekends do bring the lugs who chug.

  Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Boozehound