Landmark Egyptian
I love walking into this theatre and completely forgetting that I was just on a crappy corner of Capitol Hill. It has the high decorated ceiling and an old fashioned, nostalgia invoking feel. Oh and you have to love thier old fashioned popcorn popper and the employees with their cute ties. And be sure to check out their midnight movies!!
Bluebottle Art Gallery & Store
Local art can be horrible or really good... and Blue Bottle seems to have a little of both. Some of the photos and painting are not very impressive but there are always a few items that seem to make up for it all. I have found a beautiful necklace their that I know is one of a kind, and I have to admit, I really like thier crazy stuffed monkeys. It's worth stopping in and it feels good to know that you are supporting artists from your neighborhood.
Hothouse Spa & Sauna
You may think the $15 cover is a little pricey, but trust me, it is well worth it. This all women's bath house is what every woman needs after a hard week. Go with a friend or two and lounge in thier hot tubs and then sit for a while in thier lavender steam room. And there is always cool lemon water nearby to quench the thirst. Plan on staying for at leat a few hours and then head next door to the Wild Rose for some pear cider!
Travelers India Shop & Tea Co
I'm not really into the clothing or jewerly at Travelers, but have to admit, it is a great place for herbs. It is so much cheaper to get them by the ounce or pound here then to buy tea bags in the store. Plus then you can try mixing herbs to get the flavor and result you want! Oh, and you also try their Chai when you're in there!
Buffalo Exchange
If you are into brand names but do not want to pay the price, I would definitely check out Buffalo Exchange-- at least once. It's not for everyone; you have to be willing to dig a little and make multiple trips to the dressing room before you will find something that is not overly used and fits nicely. But, it can be fun, and sometimes quiet rewarding. Oh, and be sure to at least try to sell some of your stuff first off so you'll have a little extra to spend.
ThatÂ?s Atomic
Nothing is regular about this antique shop. You never really know what thier hours are and you definitely never know what you are going to find. They have everything from crazy old furniture to 60's games, to clothing, to painting that are so ugly you almost have to like them. And the owners are an incredibly sweet older couple who are more than willing to negotiate on the price.
Stitches
For being a tiny shop, I rarely leave empty handed. They have all the little things you would need plus a pretty good selection of fabric. They also have fun fur and some crazy designs that you could find at a Captiol Hill store like itself. Plus, they offer sewing classes for all levels-- but get on the waiting list now because they are full for at least a few months.
Blue C Sushi
I have to admit, I think this place is pretty adorable. You sit a bar and grab what you want off a converyor belt-- each plate a different color and price so you know exactly how much you are spending. Plus, they often have a large projection screen showing anime or other films from Japan. The sushi though? Its very mediocre and not too authentic. But, with enough wasabi, it still works for me!
The Pink Door
The Pink Door is what an Itallian Restaurant should be! Tucked away down Post Ally in Pike Place Market, you really do feel like your sneaking into a hidden restaurant in Florence. The food is great, and only moderately priced. I would recommend trying one of their "catch of the day" over linguini and of course, one of their delectable desserts!
611 Supreme
611 definitely has a crepe for everyone. You can get a delicious breakfast crepe with nuttella (mmm!) or fruit (along with a mimosa of course). For dinner you can get a crepe filled with anything from mushrooms to salmon. I would recommend trying a cream based one along with a nice class of wine. Oh, and the restraunt itself is adorable-- a great date place.
