SEATTLE, WA with Emmalynn Cortes
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Our Seattle episode is here and has us craving the PNW!! We interviewed @emmasedition today and she did not disappoint with all the best places to stay, dine, drink and play in Seattle!
Where to stay: Hotel Theodore, The Fairmont Olympic
Airbnbs: Capitol Hill, Freemont, Ballard, South Lake Union, Airbnb house boats, Tree Houses in Fall City (40 minutes out of the city)
Where to eat: Portage Bay Cafe, Ba Bar, 45th Stop N Shop (get a poke bowl and walk down to Gas Works Park, 10 min walk)
Where to drink: The Loupe Lounge in the Space Needle (reservations available on Tock and available two weeks in advance, availability is released every Monday) Olympic. Bar in Fairmont Hotel, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chateau Lill
What to do: Visit Fremont Troll, Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour with Kenmore Air, day trip to Bainbridge Island on a ferry, water taxi from downtown to West Seattle, walk through Pike Place Market, gum wall, Amazon Books (4 star+ books sold on Amazon), Amazon 4-star, hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Mount Hyak, Museum of Pop Culture, Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour (if you’re into history)
Plant shops to visit: Glasswing Greenhouse on Capitol Hill (temporarily closed), Plant Shop Seattle, The Indoor Sun Shop
RAPID FIRE
Most instagram-able spot: Frankie & Joe’s (vegan ice cream), Di Fiora (Asian fusion restaurant) & search Emma’s blog for more posts on where to take pictures by neighborhood
Favorite pizza spot: Willmott’s Ghost
Favorite Seattle event: Seattle Sounders Soccer game, Mariners, Seahawks (tickets are hard to get)
Best season to visit:
Favorite coffee shop: The Starbucks Reserve in Capitol Hill, Mr. West Cafe Bar, search Emma’s Edition for blog post on best coffee shops
Favorite wine & cheese spot: Wineries in Woodinville, Locus Wines
Favorite season to visit: Summer, fall
Favorite rooftop bar: The Nest Rooftop Bar (Thompson Hotel)
Favorite place for dessert: Ellenos Greek Yogurt, Molly Moon’s
Favorite local business: Silver + Salt, most places in Pike’s Place, farmer’s markets in several neighborhoods (check schedule for days)
Best chicken teriyaki: Anywhere!
Favorite Vietnamese restaurant: Banh Town, Monsoon, Vinason Pho & Grill
Tips from the locals for the tourists:
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Where to stay: Hotel Theodore, The Fairmont Olympic
Airbnbs: Capitol Hill, Freemont, Ballard, South Lake Union, Airbnb house boats, Tree Houses in Fall City (40 minutes out of the city)
Where to eat: Portage Bay Cafe, Ba Bar, 45th Stop N Shop (get a poke bowl and walk down to Gas Works Park, 10 min walk)
Where to drink: The Loupe Lounge in the Space Needle (reservations available on Tock and available two weeks in advance, availability is released every Monday) Olympic. Bar in Fairmont Hotel, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chateau Lill
What to do: Visit Fremont Troll, Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour with Kenmore Air, day trip to Bainbridge Island on a ferry, water taxi from downtown to West Seattle, walk through Pike Place Market, gum wall, Amazon Books (4 star+ books sold on Amazon), Amazon 4-star, hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Mount Hyak, Museum of Pop Culture, Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour (if you’re into history)
Plant shops to visit: Glasswing Greenhouse on Capitol Hill (temporarily closed), Plant Shop Seattle, The Indoor Sun Shop
RAPID FIRE
Most instagram-able spot: Frankie & Joe’s (vegan ice cream), Di Fiora (Asian fusion restaurant) & search Emma’s blog for more posts on where to take pictures by neighborhood
Favorite pizza spot: Willmott’s Ghost
Favorite Seattle event: Seattle Sounders Soccer game, Mariners, Seahawks (tickets are hard to get)
Best season to visit:
Favorite coffee shop: The Starbucks Reserve in Capitol Hill, Mr. West Cafe Bar, search Emma’s Edition for blog post on best coffee shops
Favorite wine & cheese spot: Wineries in Woodinville, Locus Wines
Favorite season to visit: Summer, fall
Favorite rooftop bar: The Nest Rooftop Bar (Thompson Hotel)
Favorite place for dessert: Ellenos Greek Yogurt, Molly Moon’s
Favorite local business: Silver + Salt, most places in Pike’s Place, farmer’s markets in several neighborhoods (check schedule for days)
Best chicken teriyaki: Anywhere!
Favorite Vietnamese restaurant: Banh Town, Monsoon, Vinason Pho & Grill
Tips from the locals for the tourists:
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