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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / Thinking of moving to Seattle
« Last post by aqmegan on August 15, 2010, 04:34:48 PM »
After a wonderful vacation to Seattle and surrounding areas, my husband and I have decided that we want to explore the possibility of moving to this fabulous city.  We currently live in Michigan and are in need of a change of pace and we just felt so at home in Seattle.  Any advice as to areas to live, what the best school districts are?  We have 2 boys, the oldest will be starting 1st grade this fall , the youngest just turned 1.  I have been trying to do some initial research on line, but feel obviously overwhelmed and not sure where to start with exploring suburbs and school districts.  Any advise, link recommendations would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!
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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / just moved to seattle...Meeting people?
« Last post by luhu7 on August 15, 2010, 11:39:07 AM »
Hello fellow Seattle-ites! Is this what you go by? I just moved here from Dallas, Texas. I am currently staying with family in Newcastle, but am looking to get an apartment soon in Redmond or Bellevue. I don't know ANYONE from this area except for family and am looking to get acquainted. Where are good places to go as a 22 yr old female? I don't bar-hop alone...I tried looking into a book club but am apprehensive about the crowd there...
Anywho..suggestions are appreciated. Currently I know of Starbucks, but people keep to themselves..and the park...? Any other ideas? Please and thank you.
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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / Where do you take friends who are visiting Seattle?
« Last post by The Topic Starter on August 04, 2010, 02:44:26 PM »
Saw this article over at the Seattle Times and I got to thinking - where does everyone take their friends who are visiting Seattle from out of town?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seattlesketcher/2012534797_playing_tour_guide_around_seat.html?syndication=rss

For me, I definitely do Pike Place Market if they haven't been.  I don't take them to the Space Needle unless they really want to go.  I remember my parents used to always take their friends to Mt. Rainier.  What about you?
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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / Sports Radio KJR AM
« Last post by Hawkfan on July 28, 2010, 09:25:59 AM »
Anyone here listen to Sports Radio?  I was never a big fan of Groz, but I have to say the afternoon show has gone WAY down in quality since he left.  Gasman's new partner drives me NUTS - talks over everything, spastic, says things that don't make sense or are just plain stupid.  If they don't find a new partner for Gas or just let him be on his own, I won't be listening on the drive home anymore.

Sorry, had to vent.
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Seattle Restaurants / Re: my favorite places to EAT in Seattle... trip Report
« Last post by brooklynlizzie on July 24, 2010, 11:35:19 AM »
Not big on Donuts.... so we never went.  and the lines were always way too long.
But If donuts are your thing,  I've heard they can't be beat.
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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / Re: moving to the seattle area and need advice on locales
« Last post by The Topic Starter on July 23, 2010, 02:34:20 PM »
Walkable, clean, outside of Seattle sounds to me like Bellevue or Kirkland.  Both have nice downtown areas that are very walkable - Bellevue's is a little 'bigger' with a huge mall, big buildings, etc.  Kirkland has a more laid back vibe than Bellevue, more little bars and there's a park/waterfront nearby.  Some of the other suburbs you listed are more car oriented (like Lynnwood, Shoreline, Mill Creek).

Belltown and Columbia City are both within Seattle - both have nice areas you can walk to though.  Belltown is nightlife central on weekends though, it can get loud and there is some crime.  I know lots of laid back people who live in Columbia City - they have a nice few blocks of cool little shops and restaurants but the surrounding areas aren't so nice.
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Seattle Restaurants / Re: my favorite places to EAT in Seattle... trip Report
« Last post by The Topic Starter on July 23, 2010, 02:26:30 PM »
Thanks for posting this!  I definitely concur on the Cactus, Campagne and Steelhead Diner recommendations.  Haven't been to the Crumpet Shop yet, but I've heard good things.  Will have to check it out.  Typically avoided it because it seemed like a tourist thing, but I know locals who love it as well.  Did you try any of the mini-donuts at Pike Place?
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Seattle Forum (General Discussion) / penpals in seattle from RI
« Last post by QATWALSH on July 22, 2010, 04:56:54 PM »
Hey my name is KAt or QAT depending on how weird you are. my goal in the next five five years after finishing college is to move to seattle and i'd like to get some connections started out there now or if any of you feel you want to move to RI and want to make connections here i'm all ears i'm 20 love to kayak and hike and all that and i love movies and no i dont have facebook. just email me at KEWalsh@live.com i have pictures and stuff so i know im not a creepy old dude.
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Seattle Restaurants / trip report.... good and not so good eats in Seattle...
« Last post by brooklynlizzie on July 21, 2010, 03:55:10 PM »
Loved Pike Place Chowder in the Market.... totally worth waiting in line for the best chowder you'll ever eat.

Brooklyn seafood was just Okay....  we probably wouldn't go back.

If you take the ferry to Bainbridge,  don't miss Docs at the Marina.   Reasonable prices and great food.

Once again....  dont you dare miss the Crumpet Shop in Pikes place market.   YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
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Seattle Restaurants / my favorite places to EAT in Seattle... trip Report
« Last post by brooklynlizzie on July 18, 2010, 11:07:00 PM »
   Hey folks..... Im writing this trip report from Seattle. 
We still have one more day to go,  but I figured I could always add to this if need be.
So here goes....  these are the restaurants YOU SHOULD NOT MISS   if you take a trip to Seattle...

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Our absolute favorite was a restaurant called Cactus.
Its in the Madison Park area.   OMG.... the food is awesome. It's upscale Mexican food with the best Margaritas I've ever had  (have the supreme).   The service was perfect... see if you can ask for Allison.  Also see if you could sit outside.
Rachel Ray suggested this on her travel show and she was so on target with this one...   I mean it !!  Don't miss this wonderful little place.
If you're staying downtown either take a cab or take the number 11 bus at pike and 4th.
By bus its a 15 minute ride... by cab, probably 10 minutes.
4220 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112-3237
(206) 324-4140

2.  Another quaint and wonderful Place is called Cafe Campagne in the Park Place Market.    Please don't confuse this with Campagne which
is a lot more expensive and upscale.    Cafe Campagne  has reasonable prices  and excellent food and wine.   
We had sauteed Calamari  in garlic and white wine sauce.   OMG !!!
It was the best.  Even the bread was to die for.
Don't miss this wonderful find.    Especially if you're looking for something romantic.   Plus,  you won't break the bank.  1600 post alley...(206) 728-2233

3.  For Breakfast.... in pike place Market....   The Crumpet Shop.  Just Go !!!  Don't miss it  !!!  Order the Classic Crumpet.... honey and butter.
An absolute taste experience.
1503 1st Ave
(between Pike St & Pine St)
Seattle, WA 98101
Neighborhood: Downtown
(206) 682-1598

4.  Elliots....  for Oysters and Salmon..
we Really loved Elliots.....  I wasn't daring enough to try the raw Oysters, but
I might tomorrow night  :-)     My husbands Salmon was amazing. I had Oysters Rockerfeller and they were wondefrul.....
1201 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101-2976
(206) 623-4340

5.  Steel head Diner in Pike Place Market....  We had some appetizers here and
they were wonderful...   Ask for the smoked salmon  and the fried cheese.
We didn't try their entrees but I'm positive that you can't go wrong here...
Don't let the word Diner throw you off.... This is a really nice restaurant with a full bar.
95 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101-1530
(206) 625-0129
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