REVELATIONS: Stuff To Do/See, Transportation, Art Supply Stores, Food, etc

[Jessica Hook]

Hey guys, so we need a thread of stuff to do for people who have a few extra days or time to explore! Please feel free to add to this list, I'm pointing at you locals! :) And if something I've listed is stupid, lemme know and I'll take it off.

****Hey! Check out this Google Map with logo locations! (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=t&msa=0&msid=104674111113417617321.00043f043bdbad60dba0c&ll=47.61464,-122.342248&spn=0.013568,0.029182&z=15) Makes visualizing the area EASY! Courtesy of Burtzum (Thanks!)****

MUSEUMS:

Seattle Art Museum, Downtown <<<walking distance from Bell Harbor
1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-2003
206.654.3100
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1300+1st+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect Street
Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA 98112–3303
206.654.3100
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/visitSAAM.asp
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1300+1st+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

SPECIAL INTEREST:

Olympic Structure Park <<<walking distance from Bell Harbor
2901 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206.654.3100
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/default.asp
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2901+Western+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98121,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

TRANSPORTATION:

General Transit info:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60878-s303/Seattle:Washington:Public.Transportation.html

King County Trip Planner:
http://transit.metrokc.gov/

Community Transit Trip Planner:
http://commtrans.org/?mc=Ridingthebus&subcat=1

Sound Transit Trip Planner:
http://www.soundtransit.org/

MAPS!
http://www.downtownseattle.com/content/visitors/Maps.cfm


ART SUPPLY STORES: (in order of proximity to Bell Harbor)

Aaron Brothers: Art & Framing <<<walking distance from Bell Harbor, sells everything you need, but selection is not as good as Utrecht or Daniel Smith
1513 Third Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 262-0650
http://www.aaronbrothers.com/artsupplies.php
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1513+3rd+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

Utrecht Art Supply <<<long walk or short drive, sells everything you need
1124 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-9696
http://utrecht.com/ (http://utrecht.com/)
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=art+supply+store&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&view=map&cd=2&latlng=47613565,-122328620,12567063088649979800&ei=JoYOR-2tFaGkiwHBs4D9DA)

Paper Zone
1911 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 682-8644
(877) 927-2737
(206) 682-3963 - Fax
http://www.paperzone.com/
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=art+supply+store&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&view=map&cd=3&latlng=47586049,-122334199,3867231917111455895&ei=JoYOR-2tFaGkiwHBs4D9DA)

Daniel Smith Art Supplies & Custom Framing <<<great supply store, but need to drive/cab/public transport
4150 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 223-9599
http://www.danielsmith.com/
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=art+supply+store&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&view=map&cd=1&latlng=47566750,-122334177,14952845712604109288&ei=JoYOR-2tFaGkiwHBs4D9DA)

J & K Easel Supply
4 S Idaho St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 903-6319
Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=j+and+k+easel+supply&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&view=text&latlng=47564488,-122344113,3770426730124220483)

FOOD/RESTAURANTS:

Some resaurants near Bell Harbor
http://www.zvents.com/seattle-wa/venues/show/18877-bell-harbor-conference-center

[Interceptor]

To chime in about restaraunts, my favorite place to eat when I'm in the city in a place called to eat is a place on the harbor called the crab shack. You just order whatever sea food you all want in bulk, they cover the table in wax paper and just throw the food on the table, no plates. They just put buckets on the floor to throw away the shells or what have you. It's a blast!

[SlowDaddie]

I'm not attending, but I used to live in Seattle and it was a beautiful city. Here are some cool places that artists would dig...

Top Pot (coffee/donut house) on 5th ave. near the Warwick hotel.

The Hurricane (near Top Pot). A grimy sorta place that's a notch down from Denny's, but it's open 24 hours and place is popular among artists and misfits. Try the nachos.

Bau Hause (near the Utrek, in Capitol Hill). The ultimate grunge coffee bar/lounge/hang out.
The place is always packed with artists.

Any restraunt situated on Broadway in Capitol Hill (near Seattle Community College). Capitol Hill is where all the artists, freaks, zip-heads, bozos, dip sticks, grungies, indies, run-aways, and other colorful characters in the city live at!

definately check out the Seattle Academy of Art, located in Capitol Hill, on Broadway (across from Volunteer Park). Amazing artists and faculty, and the place itself looks like a run-down Hogwarts... which to me is kinda cool.

anyway, have fun! Seattle is a blast! Warning... it might rain EVERYDAY that you're there :teeth:

[darkwolfb87]

You can find an extensively reviewed database of things to do in Seattle (and many other American cities) here: http://www.yelp.com/seattle

[silvestri99]

The waterfront has lots to eat (mostly fish i guess) but there is also the spagetti factory which is relatively inexpensive a short walk away. The Pike Place market is also a short walk away and has tons of cool little shops as well as food, fresh breads, fresh veggies, fresh fruit whatever you need. Should be a must visit spot for anyone who hasn't been to Seattle Before. I'll list anything later that I think of as well....cheers!

[smugbug]

Hmmm...I've been wanting to check out the Seattle Public Library (some pics below). This site has a great visual "feast" of what Seattle has to offer:
http://www.photoseek.com/wa1usa.html

Another thing, Seattle is just a tad bigger version of Portland - and Portland is great for walking. Seattle is no different. Bell Town isn't far from where many of the hotels and the event site - a great area to wander and stumble upon some wonderful cafes/retail/whatever spots.

I also want to go to International Town for Sunday Dim Sum. Oh my.

(BTW, the Seattle Public Library Homepage (http://www.photoseek.com/wa1usa.html))

[Stark]

Where's the nearest watering hole?

[2100]

The 5th is also the National Portfolio Day in Seattle at the Cornish College of the Arts.

http://www.portfolioday.net/content/view/22/36/

[K-bot]

First Starbucks ever is in Pikes market. Worth a photo if nothing else... Speaking of coffee, any one know if there is a "Petes Coffe and Tea" in Seattle? My buddy took me in SF and I almost exploded!

*EDIT CHA-CHING!!


PEET'S QUEEN ANNE
2201 Queen Anne Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98109
OPENING SOON!
2 Miles

PEET'S SEATTLE
3401 Fremont Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 267-4688
2.7 Miles


Also:
If you like Seafood, there is a place called Ivars.
1001 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104
Literally just down the street.
OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT!!

[Jason Manley]

[QUOTE=buhlerks;1506431]First Starbucks ever is in Pikes market. Worth a photo if nothing else... Speaking of coffee, any one know if there is a "Petes Coffe and Tea" in Seattle? My buddy took me in SF and I almost exploded!



Oh man...that would be like taking a pic of the first person who caught SARS. After that the virus spread throughout asia. Though since starbucks is in the usa and europe too does that make it worse than sars?

haha. only kidding. starbucks in shanghai was a godsend.

Great thread you guys...thanks jess.


j

[silvestri99]

Yeah Jason, Getting good coffee around here will not be a problem. I some places it looks like Shrek 2 with Starbucks facing each other from opposing sides of the street. Then add to that the hundreds of other coffee and espresso spots. Yummy!

[S!R]

Seattle Aquarium: a couple blocks south of WS venue.
$15.00 entry. www.seattleaquarium.org
Here's a link to my favorite part, a hexagonal room that puts you smack dab in the middle of the aquarium, very cool place to sketch away for hours.
http://www.law.seattleu.edu/llsa/nllsac/Seattle%20Aquarium.jpg

Olympic Sculpture Park: a block or so North of WS venue. FREE, outdoors. http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/AboutOSP/default.asp
http://images.usatoday.com/travel/_photos/2007/01/22/artpark-topper.jpg

Seattle Underground Tour: A guided tour through the catacombs of the city with funny anecdotes and such throughout. Kicks off in Pioneer Square (easy walk from WS venue). $14.00 http://www.undergroundtour.com/images/skylight.jpg
http://www.undergroundtour.com/

Ride up the Space Needle: Take a ride up and view the city from the observation deck of its most recognized icon.
(easy walk from WS venue)
http://www.seahawks.com/ConPics/Con6397/SpaceNeedle0110.jpg
$16.00 http://www.spaceneedle.com/odeck/

Frye Art Museum: FREE/donation, Currently showing Patricia Piccinini's 'Hug' exhibit through January 6th, well worth checking out. Not walking distance from WS or hotels but an easy $10 cab, or get to know the local Metro ($1.50) routes.
http://www.lumiere.net.nz/reader/media/images/img_inanotherlife.jpg
http://www.fryeart.org/pages/findus.htm

Pike Place Market (a virtual must for any tourist/visitor to Seattle)
An easy 5-10 walk from WS venue.
Home to many shops, vendors, and local buskers, as well as the location of the first Starbucks (whoopee!)
Watch out for flying fish!!
http://www.ronsaari.com/stockImages/pacificNorthwest/PikePlaceMarketSeattleWA.jpg

More info to come on these:
Experience Music Project (EMP) & Sci Fi Museum
Museum Of Flight
Pacific Science Center

[Pheuronskeurts]

EMP!
Visited my sister in aug and we went to the science fiction museum and emergent music project( i think thats what it stands for)
but yeah science fiction museum is the best! =D
/nerd
its the shiny building by the needle

[silvestri99]

Another note about the museums....first Thursday of the month a lot of the museums (including the SAM, and the EMP, and the Science Fiction Museum) offer free admission after 5pm. That Thursday just happens to be the night before the workshop starts! If I can dig up a complete list I'll post it here in edit...

[smugbug]

Another note about the museums....first Thursday of the month a lot of the museums (including the SAM, and the EMP, and the Science Fiction Museum) offer free admission after 5pm. That Thursday just happens to be the night before the workshop starts! If I can dig up a complete list I'll post it here in edit...

That's right! "First Thursday"! They do that in Portland, too - galleries stay upon til 9-10 PM. Some neighborhoods have "Last Thursdays".

May have to hit a couple before hitting a pub that night. Art and beer!

[K-bot]

Another note about the museums....first Thursday of the month a lot of the museums (including the SAM, and the EMP, and the Science Fiction Museum) offer free admission after 5pm. That Thursday just happens to be the night before the workshop starts! If I can dig up a complete list I'll post it here in edit...

Please do, that sounds awesome!

@ Jason - like I said, a picture if nothing else... Starbucks is like 1 step up from 7Eleven coffee to me. I only drink it when I have to. Here is the best coffe I have ever had beside Peet's: BadAss (http://www.badasscoffee.com/storedirectory.php)

[Moai]

I can vouch for the EMP and Sci Fi Museum. The EMP has a giant, tornado-shaped sculpture of guitars which are played by machines. The Sci Fi Museum has lots of cool sci fi things (duh), including an original Alien egg, facehugger, and the alien queen. It's amazing how rubbery and fake these things look up close.:D
Also, as already mentioned, Pikes Market is a good place to go. Great people watching, usually a few people or groups of people singing or playing instruments, and some nice little art galleries. There is also a gallery of some amazing architectural drawings somewhere in that maze.
The Space Needle is always a neat tourist trap, and there are several other interesting things in that general area. I don't think it's too far from the workshop, either.
Lastly, if you're lucky, you may encounter Rusty the Clown around the waterfront area. He appears to be a harmless, balloon animal-making, rainbow-haired clown, but if you look right to him (as I obviously did, last time I was there) he may hand you a pamphlet of 666/New World Order/personal microchip brain control/conspiracy theory goodness. Ah, people.

PS- Peet's Coffee! I had a caramel-something Freddo last week, and now I'm converted. Just thought I'd through that in, since it was mentioned.

[Burtzum]

added most of the stuff in this thread to my google map: Revelations Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=t&msa=0&msid=104674111113417617321.00043f043bdbad60dba0c&ll=47.61464,-122.342248&spn=0.013568,0.029182&z=15)

edit: it seems that Gray Line is the cheapest way to get from the airport to the hotels:
One Way $10.25 - $12.75
Roundtrip $17.00 - $22.00
Schedule: http://www.graylineseattle.com/airportexpress1.cfm
List of hotels serviced & price for ride:
http://www.graylineseattle.com/airportexpress.cfm

All this info added under airport marker on my map.

[alice_]

any chance anyone knows of any good record stores? I have a small list of things that are hard to find outside of the US and this is probably gonna be my best opportunity for a while

[Jessica Hook]

This is completely off topic, but Im posting it here cause some people only check the threads they're subscribed to, and this notice is kinda important for some of you.

In case you didn't notice the Days inn, 6th Ave. Inn, & Warwick hotel "CA group discount" deadline notices Jason posted on Nov. 21st (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111433) & Nov. 30th (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=112263)


Here is your heads up that the cut off for days inn and 6th ave inn is the
1st of DECEMBER.


The Warwick has extended their deadline to the 14th.

See you all soon.



Jason

[Ray of the Dead]

anyone have any suggestions as to whats the best way to get around, I'm not sure how far the airport is from the venue but anyone have an opinion as to the best mode of transport. Should i bother renting a car, taxi and walk when i can, or public transportation?

[S!R]

The public bus which would run from the airport to general down town area runs $1.50.

IF anyone is interested, just say so and Ill provide all the details for you.

That Grayline price isnt bad (although admittedly Ive never taken it), since recently I took a cab for the same trip (Seatac airport to downtown) and it runs $45-50. FYI.

Best case scenario:
Fastest, most economical, is to get 2-3 people and split a cab, in my opinion

[S!R]

Alice- Seattle is home to quite a few decent record stores. Would love to point you in the right direction.

First a couple questions....generally what type/genre of music are you wishing to purchase. Different stores can cater somewhat to certain niches ya know...
Second, are you looking only for ones near the WS or hotel venues? Seattle isn't exactly a huuuge mega-sprawling place but can help me narrow down your choices.

:wink:

[shorlock]

Just curious if its ok to bring a video camera and record the instructors.
Its going to be hard to remember everthing. That would be cool to be able to go back to any lessons at this event.

[S!R]

Sorry Shorlock, there are officially no cameras allowed as per a quote from Jason. Im bummed too cause that was my backup notes plan as well.

Is what it is.

[Ray of the Dead]

ouch, never realized cabfare was so steep. looks like i'm going public transit.

thanks S!R.

[Rabid]

Wow, I wish I was spending 2 weeks here! This looks awsome. Regarding restaurants and coffee shops...which ones are open really late, they might be a good place for a bunch of us all to hang after the day events to grab something to eat....

[Jonas Heirwegh]

The public bus which would run from the airport to general down town area runs $1.50.

IF anyone is interested, just say so and Ill provide all the details for you.

That Grayline price isnt bad (although admittedly Ive never taken it), since recently I took a cab for the same trip (Seatac airport to downtown) and it runs $45-50. FYI.

Best case scenario:
Fastest, most economical, is to get 2-3 people and split a cab, in my opinion


I would like to know some details for going from the airport with the public bus to down town.

thx!

[S!R]

The Seattle Metro bus that travels from Seatac International Airport to Downtown Seattle is the #174 bus.

Here is a link (http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s174_0_.html) to the timetable for it, when incoming for the workshop see the times for Seatac Baggage Claim (Middle of the second block of times down). I believe you just exit the terminal at ground transport level and go all the way to the right to the bus pickup area. There will be metro signs with #174 on them.
Fares can probably be figured out on the same site, but I'm sure it's only $1.50 or so. Probably want to get off at Convention Place station, i think that's the closest to the designated hotels and such.

Metro.kc.gov (http://transit.metrokc.gov/) <Our Transportation Metro Knowledge Source
Cheers.

[Dylanepw]

PatriciaS mentioned belltown as a good place to wander---only during the day!!! it's really seedy at night, lots of crackheads/junkies, I have to walk through it after class sometimes, I can't tell you how many times I've practically run right into someone obviously high out of their mind on something pretty hard. You would probably be fine just passing through, but it would be a good bet to have some peeps with you. I just wanted to put that out there, so no one's surprised. there's some good nightclubs up there on the downtown side of it, so there's usually a lot of people close by, too.

Also, the Henry art Gallery is really cool but it's over on the UW campus, which is in the university district. it would be a bit of an adventure, but typically has a wide variety of good (mostly) contemporary art. just type it in to the metro trip planner as your destination, and it should come up.

I wouldn't expect much from the asian art museum, in all honesty. the grounds are amazing, and the architecture of the building is cool, art nuveau, but the work inside isnt all that great... it's not bad, just a little lackluster. of the times that I went, I had more fun being in the amazing park around it (volunteer park) than inside the museum. (the park is another place I'd not really want to be at night, you might uh, see something you didnt want to see. good for groups, though.)


And keep in mind it's cold this time of year! we've been having spotty rain, but the temp has been sitting around 30-40 and won't be any warmer by the time the workshop rolls around.

If anyone has questions about the area, feel free to PM me and I'll get you set up. I've been living here a while so I know a little about the city.

[drew.gee]

Wow, I wish I was spending 2 weeks here! This looks awsome. Regarding restaurants and coffee shops...which ones are open really late, they might be a good place for a bunch of us all to hang after the day events to grab something to eat....

Whenever I'm in Seattle I always hit up Beth's cafe. They're world famous for their insane Omelettes, and always have tons of Crayon drawings posted all over their walls.

I think it'd be rather funny to go in as a group and tear it up with some crayon artwork! YEAH! You know you want to

[Fire Moth]

Thursday. Jan 3rd is Seattle's ArtWalk

About art walks

Many galleries downtown and in Pioneer Square stay open until about 8pm the first Thursday of each month to mark the openings of monthly shows. The Seattle Art Museum "http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/" also stays open late Thursday evenings and is free on First Thursday.

Here is a map for the Art walk
http://seattle.citysearch.com/feature/10038/

The EMP/Sci Fi Museum is also free for the first Thursday.
http://www.empsfm.org/


Artist Lofts are also open

Tashiro Kaplan building. Open till 9ish
http://www.tashirokaplan.com

619western building. Open till 10ish
http://www.619western.com

And if you feel like dancing. The Last Supper Club is free every Thursday.
http://www.lastsupperclub.com/

[Justin.]

Alright, I have a question.

I arrive on the 31st at 12:30 AM (approx). Are the bus systems still running that late? I'm hopefully meeting up with one of my roomies there to draw til we can check into our hotel at a local coffee place... I looked for an answer on google for the past 3 days and found nothin'.

See you guys in a few days!! :D

[Fire Moth]

I am not sure where you are going. but look at this might give you some ideas.

King County Metro Transit Trip Planner
Schedule for SEA-TAC AIRPORT
(Last Service on Monday, 12/31/07)

http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-bin/sched.pl?resptype=U&action=ambig&bus=L&access=N&acode1=98158&date=12%2F31%2F07&etime=4%3A27%20PM&loc1=SEA-TAC%20AIRPORT&locations=1&locuser=Sea-tac%20airport&maxwalk=1.0&stime=2%3A27%20PM&x1=164455.000000&y1=1277794.000000
you can also use options: First Service | Last Service | Service in Time Range


http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/cgi-bin/sched_page.pl

[Jessica Hook]

Here's an excellent list courtesy of Nova!

"Places to Eat in Seattle"

Here's a list of some places within walking distance from the place the workshop's being held. This area is very dense, so if you're up for sometime else, i can fill you in! Also, i'm assuming some of you aren't 21 years, so i picked some all-ages places to go.

Also, the Pike Place market (historical open-air market) has many many good restaurants, and has lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, fish etc. Great place to pick up a few things and make a quick lunch. There are also a million little places to eat, especially for lunch. i listed a couple dinner places: Pink Door and Alibi Room. This whole area is about 3 blocks SE of the workshop (follow Western down and then go up the hill a couple blocks).


These are some lunch places closer to the hotels i think most of you are staying at:

Dahlia Bakery
2001 4th Ave.
A t the corner of
4th and Virginia.
This is a cute little bakery for breakfast and lunch. It's next to:

Dahlia Lounge
2001 4th Ave.
A t the corner of
4th and Virginia.
http://tomdouglas.com/dahlia/index.html

Lola
2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Also cute! breakfast, lunch, dinner. Amazing dinner, espeiclaly. More casual Greek/Mediterranian place. across the street from the Dahlias.
http://tomdouglas.com/lola/index.html

Serious Pie
316 Virginia
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 838-7388
Pizzeria, serving pizza pies.
http://tomdouglas.com/serious/index.html


Dinner Places close to the hotels:

Icon Grill
1933 Fifth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6330
Fax: (206) 441-7037
Crazy-decorated restaurant with very good food. Lots of glass-blown sculptures inside!
http://www.icongrill.com/

Palace Kitchen
2030 Fifth Ave
On the corner of
5th and Lenora.
(206) 448-2001
I hear this one is very good.
http://tomdouglas.com/palace/index.html



Lunch Places closer to the Workshop area:

Le Pichet
1933 1st Avenue
Seattle Wa
(206) 256-149
French Cafe. Pretty much some of the best food you can find in Seattle (for cheap, too). one of my favorites to go for lunch. This turns into a bar at night
http://www.lepichetseattle.com/

Macrina Bakery & Cafe (0.2 miles)
2408 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Come here in the morning or at lunchtime, they have fresh breads, pastries etc. Good for lunch, very popular in the area.
Mondays-Saturdays 7am-7pm
Sundays 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
lunch service 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mondays-Fridays; brunch service 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
http://www.macrinabakery.com/



Dinner places closer to the Workshop:


Wann
2020 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 441-5637
Japanese Izakaya. Traditional Japanese bar/restaurant.. like Japanese fast-food. Small dishes. Very very good food.
http://wann-izakaya.com/

the Pink Door
1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA (0.3 miles)
amazingly decorated, moody lighting, crazy italian restaurant int he middle of pike place market. non-touristy. very very good food. probably my favorite in seattle.
open til 1am on friday/sat, 11:30 all other days except sunday.
http://thepinkdoor.net/

Alibi Room (0.4 miles)
85 Pike St # 410, (Post Alley) Seattle, WA
Underground restaurant/bar. open til 2am. i think this might be 21/over after a certain time (10pm?)

Caffe Minnies (0.6 miles)
101 Denny Way
Dive Bar/Resaturant. This place is awesome. There are concert posters everywhere, the waiters/waitresses have piercings, tattoos and attitudes. Surprisingly good food, open 24/7. We used to always come here after concerts, or whenever we wanted a delicious omelette at 3am. Bigger place, good for groups.

Marrakesh (0.2 miles)
(206) 956-0500
2334 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
a little pricey, a little touristy, but you get to sit on pillows and eat with your hands! there are 5 courses, from what i remember.. and it takes around 2 hours to finish everything. very good food.
http://www.marrakesh.us/

Restaurant Zoe. (0.2 miles)
37 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 256-2060
http://www.restaurantzoe.com/
Chill, classy place with very good, interesting food. Great atmosphere.

Cyclops Cafe (0.2 miles)
2421 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 441-1677
Strange spanish-style cafe/bar/diner with good food. Good for brunch and also dinner etc. Open 9am on saturday/sunday til 2pm. Open 5pm- 10pm

Mama's Mexican Kitchen (0.2 miles)
(206) 728-6262
Highly-decorated mexican restaurant. Nice greasy lunch/dinner.
Mon-Thur 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat.
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.
www.mamas.com/ (http://www.mamas.com/)


personally, of these i recommend Pink Door, Saito's, Zoe, Alibi room and Wann for dinner, and Macrina and Mama's for lunch.

Sushi Places:

Sushi is very good in Seattle!

Wasabi Bistro (0.2 miles)
Very popular sushi restaurant, pretty good sushi. It's a bigger place, and good for groups.
http://www.wasabibistro.biz/

Umi Sake House (0.1 miles)
Another Sushi place, i hear it's better than Wasabi, but i've never been there. 0.1 miles.

Saito's. (0.2 miles)
http://www.saitos-cafe.com/
Some say it's better than Wasabi, some say the opposite. Who knows. Personally, my favorite sushi spot. A bit bigger in size than Umi, a little more relaxed atmosphere, so better for groups.


Most of these places are in Belltown. Generally, 1st avenue places between Vine and Virginia are more dressy places to go on weekend nights, a bit more formal. Lots of people come from outside the area. 2nd avenue between the same streets is a little different. especially between Battery and Blanchard. They're like the Capitol hill area, lots of the 'indie' crowd, but generally more scruffy and interesting. You can go to these places with ripped-up jeans, no problem. There's a bit of contrast when walking on these two streets on the weekends. The places outside of this area are varied.. there's lots of different kinds of places downtown! If you're up for dressing a little nicer and going to a nicer bar, i've listed some of the 1st avenue places below.

(Also, Capital hill, the second most densely-populated area in Seattle is a drive uphill, but is worth checking out if you have time. Lots of weird places. Tons of music venues. It's also the center of the gay community in seattle. It was the grunge scene back when. Also, it's home to the sweetest coffee places in the city, in my opinion. The Bauhaus cafe is open til 1am, and has giant windows overlooking the city. (I often park myself there for a few hours at a time.) Caffe Vita is another popular place. They roast the coffee in the same building. )



2nd ave bars

(all on one block)

SHorty's (Pinball) (0.2 miles). Coney Island-style place with a million pinball machines in the back. Meaning, circus music. They serve all kinds of variations of hot dogs, too. Strange crowd! open til 2am

http://www.shortydog.com/

Rendezvous (0.2 miles)
2322 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-5823
1920's style bar/restaurant, one of the oldest in Seattle. Very pretty inside. There's a small theater in the back where they show movies/comedy shows sometimes.

http://www.jewelboxtheater.com/main/


Buhddah (0.2 miles)
Thai restaurant and bar. Pretty good food. Lots of the locals hang out here. Nice atmosphere, too.
Mon 12am-2am, 11am-2am
Tue-Fri 11am-2am
Sat 12pm-2am
Sun 12pm-12am
(206) 441-4449
http://www.buddhabelltown.com/


1st ave bars

Black BOttle (21 and over)
Another quiter place, a little bit away from it all.
http://blackbottleseattle.com/
4:30pm to 1:30am

The Apartment (0.1 miles)
Quieter place, martini bar. well-dressed guys/girls. Trendier, smaller place.
2226 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Amber
One of the main places in Belltown for the club scene. Big place, lots of atmosphere.
2214 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
http://www.amberseattle.com/

[Maestro Andres]

Hey Fire Moth, thanks for the info about the city bus schedule.

Related to that, since I never been to Seattle before, I dunno how safe is the city. I am arriving late on the 3rd, somewhere around 10 - 11pm. Even at that time is it safe to take a bus to downtown or I rather take a cab?

[S!R]

Should be fine. It's not really bad at all. I wouldnt worry about it.

[Maestro Andres]

Ok, thanks for the reply S!R.

[Fire Moth]

2 New Years Eve costume parties. If you are in Seattle for NYE and like costume parties.

AION NYE Costume Ball, an IOSIS Art Party and Body Systems Dark Art Party
http://www.infiniteconnections.org/Aion123107


SCIENCE FRICTION
DRESS CODE Dress to express!
http://www.clubzone.com/events/event54850.html

[silvestri99]

Heads up to everyone regarding weather... the 10 day forecast is showing the temp around 40 degrees and rain on Fri and Sat and possibility of snow Sun and Mon. Get your cold weather gear out and bring an umbrella. Or go to just about any store in Seattle and buy one when you arrive. Also I'll note that the wind chill factor down on the waterfront can make it feel like 20 degrees. Hopefully we'll get some clear spots and everyone will get to see how beautiful the city really can be! See you in a few days!!!!

[davi]

does anyone know can you cut through the buildings from Blanchard St. to Alaskan Way/Workshop? or is that blocked off because of the train track making you cross at Wall St.?

[silvestri99]

The Art institute of Seattle is located between Bell and Battery and I believe it has a skybridge to the convention center. Other than that the easiest access I know of is to drop down Wall and backtrack a bit. Believe me it's not that far. If there are places to cut down the ill it may be ill advised. Sometimes you get junkies hanging around in the shubbery at night.

[Jessica Hook]

Heads up to everyone regarding weather... the 10 day forecast is showing the temp around 40 degrees and rain on Fri and Sat and possibility of snow Sun and Mon. Get your cold weather gear out and bring an umbrella. Or go to just about any store in Seattle and buy one when you arrive. Also I'll note that the wind chill factor down on the waterfront can make it feel like 20 degrees. Hopefully we'll get some clear spots and everyone will get to see how beautiful the city really can be! See you in a few days!!!!
Seconded! We got into Seattle yesterday and I immediately had to go buy a "proper" jacket. I'm not familiar with all the shopping in the area, but there was a shopping mall with a Nordstroms across the street a few blocks from the Warwick hotel. Here's a link (http://www.yelp.com/biz/nordstrom-seattle-2) to the area since I don't remember the mall name. It seems you can walk to everything/anything around here pretty easy which is nice. My sweater that usually gets me through San Francisco weather was not nearly enough, so now I'm actually wearing both/two jackets, leather gloves, high socks under my jeans, and I can walk around comfortably. I'm gunna pick up a scarf the next time I see one. Jason also has to wear 2 jackets-- a hoodie under a wool coat. You've been warned. :)
And bring a hat/hood/beenie to keep all your heat from escaping from the top of your head!

[Weenie]

Hey Fire Moth, thanks for the info about the city bus schedule.

Related to that, since I never been to Seattle before, I dunno how safe is the city. I am arriving late on the 3rd, somewhere around 10 - 11pm. Even at that time is it safe to take a bus to downtown or I rather take a cab?

I'm due to arrive around 11-11:30pm on the 3rd, too. I'll most likely be taking the public transit, as well, since I didn't realize the cab fare would be so high! I'm sure there will be lots of people I can ask as to where I need to go to get to which destination.

[smugbug]

Folks, it's indeed cold and wet where I'm at in Oregon. That usually means it's colder and wetter in Seattle.

Stay dry and warm!

[nova]

does anyone know can you cut through the buildings from Blanchard St. to Alaskan Way/Workshop? or is that blocked off because of the train track making you cross at Wall St.?

hey, funny you asked, because i walked that exact route the just yesterday! you can head down Blanchard until you can go no further (the intersection of Elliot/hwy 99 bridge/blanchard), then head a block north on elliot until you see a bridge on the other side. there is pedestrian bridge on the corner of Elliot and Bell that will take you directly to the Convention Center. (you can see this bridge if you look at the Satellite view of these streets in Google Maps)


PS. There's a shady area right around 99, so it could be rather rough to cross through at night, so i would advise it only during the day :)

Also, i think a clearer route would be to just take Bell street down, since it would take you straight to the bridge.

~ l

[Fire Moth]

Here is a list of local game developers in Seattle
http://www.igda.org/seattle/developers.htm

[davi]

hey, funny you asked, because i walked that exact route the just yesterday! you can head down Blanchard until you can go no further (the intersection of Elliot/hwy 99 bridge/blanchard), then head a block north on elliot until you see a bridge on the other side. there is pedestrian bridge on the corner of Elliot and Bell that will take you directly to the Convention Center. (you can see this bridge if you look at the Satellite view of these streets in Google Maps)


PS. There's a shady area right around 99, so it could be rather rough to cross through at night, so i would advise it only during the day :)

Also, i think a clearer route would be to just take Bell street down, since it would take you straight to the bridge.

~ l

thanks nova :}
the google street map looked a little iffy' to me, glad i asked.



Seconded! We got into Seattle yesterday and I immediately had to go buy a "proper" jacket. I'm not familiar with all the shopping in the area, but there was a shopping mall with a Nordstroms across the street a few blocks from the Warwick hotel. Here's a link (http://www.yelp.com/biz/nordstrom-seattle-2) to the area since I don't remember the mall name. It seems you can walk to everything/anything around here pretty easy which is nice. My sweater that usually gets me through San Francisco weather was not nearly enough, so now I'm actually wearing both/two jackets, leather gloves, high socks under my jeans, and I can walk around comfortably. I'm gunna pick up a scarf the next time I see one. Jason also has to wear 2 jackets-- a hoodie under a wool coat. You've been warned. :)
And bring a hat/hood/beenie to keep all your heat from escaping from the top of your head!


OMG that is adorable, i love when people from California go some where else, they always end up walking around wrapped in everything they can find

[Fire Moth]

Any Dork Bot members here? Here is a show by local Dork Bot http://www.dorkbot.org


http://www.dorkbot.org/dorkbotsea/events/pdstwe3/

Strange Things

"Our next events will be the Strange Things (people doing strange things with electricity 3) show and opening party. This year, as well as our usual theme of works that use electricity in some way, we are emphasising a theme of interactivity: installations that interact with their surroundings, observers and each other. We have a fabulous set of artists exhibiting and we're very excited about the show.

The opening night will be Saturday, December 8th from 7pm till 2am, and the show will run till January 18th. It's all at our usual venue—911 Media Arts (402 9th Ave N)—and please check the calendar to make sure it's open the day you want to visit. " DorkBot.com

[Fire Moth]

Ya Yumiko. Which Seattle are you in?

[Layil]

neato Fire moth... any good dubstep in town?
see yall tomorrow...

[Fire Moth]

I don't know. but for electronic dance music
check this site
www.nwtekno.org/

[Dylanepw]

I don't know. but for electronic dance music
check this site
www.nwtekno.org/

also try seattlednb.com

they'll have some dubstep threads and shows posted.