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    A starting point for exploring Seattle

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Taiwanese restaurant

    19 Gold Taiwanese Restaurant

    Taiwanese restaurant · 3601 Fremont Ave N #101

    19 Gold Taiwanese Restaurant is a taiwanese restaurant at 3601 Fremont Ave N #101 in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Sports bar

    1928 Tap and Grill

    Sports bar · 1102 4th Ave

    1928 Tap and Grill is a sports bar at 1102 4th Ave in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Thai restaurant

    45th Vegetarian Thai

    Thai restaurant · 1718 N 45th St

    45th Vegetarian Thai is a thai restaurant at 1718 N 45th St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Bar

    5 Spot

    Bar · 1502 Queen Anne Ave N

    5 Spot is a bar at 1502 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Mediterranean restaurant

    a/stir

    Mediterranean restaurant · 818 E Pike St

    a/stir is a mediterranean restaurant at 818 E Pike St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Restaurant

    Ada's Restaurant & Bar

    Restaurant · 5910 Phinney Ave N

    Ada's Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant at 5910 Phinney Ave N in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Flowers and gifts store

    Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop

    Flowers and gifts store · 5333 Ballard Ave NW

    Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop is a flowers and gifts store at 5333 Ballard Ave NW in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Furniture store

    Bedrooms & More

    Furniture store · 324 NE 45th St

    Bedrooms & More is a furniture store at 324 NE 45th St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Musical instrument store

    Emerald City Guitars

    Musical instrument store · 83 S Washington St

    Emerald City Guitars is a musical instrument store at 83 S Washington St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Grocery store

    Leschi Market

    Grocery store · 103 Lakeside Ave

    Leschi Market is a grocery store at 103 Lakeside Ave in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Nursery and gardening store

    Magnolia Garden Center

    Nursery and gardening store · 3213 W Smith St

    Magnolia Garden Center is a nursery and gardening store at 3213 W Smith St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Pasta store

    Pasta Casalinga

    Pasta store · 93 Pike St Ste 201

    Pasta Casalinga is a pasta store at 93 Pike St Ste 201 in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Art gallery

    Apex Art Lab

    Art gallery · 2444 1st Ave S

    Apex Art Lab is an art gallery at 2444 1st Ave S in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Music venue

    Baba Yaga

    Music venue · 124 S Washington St

    Baba Yaga is a music venue at 124 S Washington St in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Cultural center

    James and Janie Washington Cultural Center

    Cultural center · 1816 26th Ave

    James and Janie Washington Cultural Center is a cultural center at 1816 26th Ave in Seattle. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

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