Bears in Seattle - Page 2

JWBear · 07-17-2007, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

The EMP is already on our list (Bill is just dotty over Frank Geary and I think he would stop breathing if we didn’t go.) As is the Underground, Pike Place, and Pioneer Square. We’re going to a wedding in the Space Needle. So we get to see that for free…

I’m starting a list of restaurants.

Oh, and Lisa, dear… This body does not do canoes.

Kevy Baby · 07-17-2007, 05:23 PM

There's a really good McDonalds on Pine Street.

Prudence · 07-17-2007, 07:15 PM

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There's a really good McDonalds on Pine Street.

Bad Kevy! No biscuit!

Kevy Baby · 07-17-2007, 07:42 PM

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Bad Kevy! No biscuit!

Why? is the one on Alaskan Way better?

cirquelover · 07-17-2007, 07:43 PM

We love the Melting Pot, it's a fondue place. You can order the grand night out and have four courses of fun. They do great wine pairings also. There are a lot of great trendy places right in that area that I can't remember the name of.
On Bainbridge Island there is a diner that was shipped from the East coast that is delicious!
They have some great Irish pubs around town.

Oh and we discovered a place called Pints and Pies, that has great beers and meat pies.

If the husband was here he could tell me the names of others places we have eaten. I'll have to ask him what the Italian place was, they even delivered to our hotel one night!

GusGus · 08-11-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cirquelover

On Bainbridge Island there is a diner that was shipped from the East coast that is delicious!
They have some great Irish pubs around town.

The ferry to Bainbridge Island is around 40 bucks. I would probably stick to the mainland.

JWBear · 07-17-2007, 08:50 PM

Bill wants to know what and where we should avoid.

Prudence · 07-17-2007, 11:22 PM

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Bill wants to know what and where we should avoid.

You can start with that McD's Kevy mentioned. Unless you like meeting Seattle's local gang population.

In general, north is safer than south. There are areas downtown around 2nd and 3rd in the pike/pine area that I wouldn't hang out in at night. During the day, there are shoppers and workers about, so it's not so bad.

Pioneer Square can be dicey at night. It's also one of the big nightclub scenes. For some reason the whole area gives me the heebie jeebies and always has, but that's just me. It's a very historic area and popular - just be alert.

Anywhere near the waterfront is a bit dicey at night. But being alert is generally sufficient. More likely to be hassled by bums and druggies than attacked.

South Seattle, areas like the Central District and Columbia City are mixed. Used to be much lower class, and now they're being gentrified. So, a mix of white yuppies and gang bangers.

Yessler Terrance should probably be avoided.

Capitol Hill is generally fairly safe. Although my mom always was afraid I'd be hit in a drive-by shooting there. You know all those violent gay gang....

The U-District is generally pretty safe. I might avoid frat row, but that's more because I can't stand the stench o' frat rat. That area is also well known for aggressive panhandling and open drug use, but it's not terribly violent usually.

Queen Anne Hill has a lot of neat shops and restaurants and parks, but I never seem to get there.

Doesn't that make the place sound lovely?

wendybeth · 07-17-2007, 11:40 PM

Seattle is a lot of fun. As Pru stated, it's an edgy kind of fun, but one that you won't forget anytime soon. Pioneer Square is a blast, but nasty as well, so go in the daytime. (We have a pic of our family posing in front of the totem in the square, while behind us in the bushes a half naked bum is struggling to get his pants back on. This was taken at 4:00 pm on a Sunday). The waterfront is cool- we ate at the Crabpot the last time we were there and it was fantastic. If you want a cool little boutique type hotel, the Warwick Hotel is great! It's within walking distance to everywhere downtown, and has a fabulous deli store across the street where you can buy everything from lite beer to vintage wines, and lots of great food as well.

Have a great time!

Ghoulish Delight · 07-18-2007, 08:36 AM

We did Pioneer Square at night on our last visit, it ain't so bad (remember, JWBear's lived in Lakewood, a stone's thrown from Compton). Standard club scene in some very cool old buildings. As long as we kept to the main drag (1st st.), I didn't feel unsafe.

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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Thanks for the suggestions! The EMP is already on our list (Bill is just dotty over Frank Geary and I think he would stop breathing if we didn’t go.) As is the Underground, Pike Place, and Pioneer Square. We’re going to a wedding in the Space Needle. So we get to see that for free… I’m starting a list of restaurants. Oh, and Lisa, dear… This body does not do canoes. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	We love the Melting Pot, it's a fondue place. You can order the grand night out and have four courses of fun. They do great wine pairings also. There are a lot of great trendy places right in that area that I can't remember the name of. On Bainbridge Island there is a diner that was shipped from the East coast that is delicious! They have some great Irish pubs around town. Oh and we discovered a place called Pints and Pies, that has great beers and meat pies. If the husband was here he could tell me the names of others places we have eaten. I'll have to ask him what the Italian place was, they even delivered to our hotel one night!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Seattle is a lot of fun. As Pru stated, it's an edgy kind of fun, but one that you won't forget anytime soon. Pioneer Square is a blast, but nasty as well, so go in the daytime. (We have a pic of our family posing in front of the totem in the square, while behind us in the bushes a half naked bum is struggling to get his pants back on. This was taken at 4:00 pm on a Sunday). The waterfront is cool- we ate at the Crabpot the last time we were there and it was fantastic. If you want a cool little boutique type hotel, the Warwick Hotel is great! It's within walking distance to everywhere downtown, and has a fabulous deli store across the street where you can buy everything from lite beer to vintage wines, and lots of great food as well. Have a great time! __________________
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We did Pioneer Square at night on our last visit, it ain't so bad (remember, JWBear's lived in Lakewood, a stone's thrown from Compton). Standard club scene in some very cool old buildings. As long as we kept to the main drag (1st st.), I didn't feel unsafe. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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