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How I Love Jet City

An October 2000 trip to Seattle by DT

Quote: A GREAT TRIP TO MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES

How I Love Jet City

Overview

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THE WEATHER WAS PRETTY GOOD. ALL THE PEOPLE WERE EXTREMELY NICE TO ME, AND I'M FROM CALIFORNIA! THE COFFEE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ARE FANTASTIC AND FAIRLY INEXPENSIVE. YOU MIGHT EVEN MEET YOUR DREAMGIRL, I MET MINE. UNTIL THIS WEEKEND,I DIDN'T REALIZE SHE LIVED IN SEATTLE.

Quick Tips:

GO IN THE SUMMER, OR PACK WARM! GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO SHOP.

Best Way To Get Around:

HAVE A FRIEND DRIVE YOU AROUND. IT IS THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE CITY.

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Stars

Restaurant

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I WENT THERE FOR LUNCH AND HAD A GREAT TIME. THE DECOR IS BRIGHT AND LIVELY, THE FOOD VERY GOOD. NOT TOO BAD FOR BEING IN A MALL. A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, MAYBE THAT'S WHY I HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 17, 2000

Stars
Pacific Place
Seattle, Washington

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Tup Tim Thai

Restaurant | "TIM TOP THAI"

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GREAT SPICY FOOD, BUT DON'T LET THE OWNER CATCH YOU GOING TO A RIVAL THAI RESTAURANT. HE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SO GUILTY, YOU WILL NEVER GO TO DIFFERENT PLACE EVER AGAIN.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 17, 2000

Tup Tim Thai
118 West Mercer St
Seattle, Washington 98119
+1 206 281 8833

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Nishino Ototo Sushi

Restaurant | "Noshino"

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This sushi bar is the best in Seattle. I go out to sushi twice a week in Los Angeles and I usually go to different places. Noshino is in my top 5 sushi bars I have ever been to. The sushi is fantastic and the other main dishes were just as good. The salmon, albacore, and yellowtail were especially good the evening I went.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 17, 2001

Nishino Ototo Sushi
7 Boston St
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 691-3838

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Figaro Bistro

Restaurant | "Figaro"

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This bistro is a great addition to the area. The traditional French fare was delicious. The French staff was very attentive and friendly. The wine list was good, but a 10 dollar corkage fee isn't a bad alternative. I ate here twice and the specials always seemed interesting. I hope this place makes it. Also, this restaurant is on airline frequent flyer dining plans. 10 miles to every dollar.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 17, 2001

Figaro Bistro
11 Roy St
Seattle, Washington 98109
+1 206 284 6465

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Tango

Restaurant

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This was a great tapas bar. The interior was an old porn house that they turned into a restaurant. Interesting! The best thing about it was the wine list. Many Spanish and Portuguese wines. I am Portuguese and I haven't seen this may Portuguese wines in quite awhile.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 17, 2001

Tango
1100 Pike St
Seattle, Washington 98101
+1 206 583 0382

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Experience Music Project (EMP)

Attraction | "EMP"

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THIS WAS A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT. IT WOULD OF BEEN COOL IF I WAS 14 AND DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ROCK. I LEFT THERE WITHOUT LEARNING A THING. THE HENDRIX STUFF WAS NOTHING NEW, THE INTERACTIVE MUSIC CENTER WAS NIGHTMARISH, THE 'FUNK BLAST' WAS EMBARASSING AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF IT WAS 20 BUCKS TO GET IN. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ROCK, DO NOT GO HERE. THE GEHRY BUILDING WAS COOL.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on October 17, 2000

Experience Music Project (EMP)
325 Fifth Ave North
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 770-2700

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Tini Bigs

Attraction

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I went to Tini Bigs with my girlfriend and cousin. We were interested because we heard it was one of the more happening places around. We were extremely disappointed. I guess if you are a girl you might like it. The guy to girl ratio was 7-1. It was stuffy and smokey. The drinks were fairly steep. A decent singles bar, but overrated. There are better places in Queen Anne.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 17, 2001

Tini Bigs
100 Denny Way
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 284 0931

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DRIVING AROUND

Story/Tip

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I HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME IN SEATTLE AND THE MAIN REASON WAS THE PEOPLE. THE WEEKEND FLEW BY. IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO CAN DRIVE YOU AROUND, SEE IF THEY WILL DO IT. YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE LANDSCAPES. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK.

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Greenlake

Story/Tip

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Greenlake is a great area with a small manmade lake in the middle. It has a sidewalk that goes completely around the lake. The walk is a little over 2 miles and it is where many locals go to exercise. On better weather days, the area turns into bit of a meet market. It is a great place to people watch. Also, a great place to walk your dog. The adjacent park is also very nice.