The Seattle Traveler

While the Pacific Northwest may have become know for its wines and wineries, Seattle is also a beer kind of place, with some nice tasting brews along with fun brew pubs and interesting breweries and brewing methods.
On Capital Hill, you’ll find the Elysian Brewing Company with both a full service restaurant and bar and a 20-barrel brewing facility.  A walk by will give you a nice look at both.  The menu contains lots of the usual pub grub, but also offers some vegan options as well.  I’d suggest trying the Steak Frites, grilled sliced flank steak server over french …read more

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The Seattle Traveler, travel, vacation, Seattle Traveler, Seattle, Washington, Washington State, Seattle tourism, travel information, city blogs, destination blogs Is there a more classic summertime food pairing than hot dogs and a beer?  A root beer perhaps for those under 21 or who are beer lovers.
Some of the best dogs in the city will be found at Shultzy’s Sausage in the University District.
Long popular with the university set, Shultzy’s offers simple fare like sausages, burgers, sandwiches, and fries.  In fact, if you ask guests what’s their favorite order at Shultzy’s, you’ll likely hear “the fries.”
The decor is sparse, almost …read more

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Wandering around Capital Hill one afternoon, and trying to decide on where to grab a simple meal before heading to the theater, I happened upon Quinn’s, and said to my dining companion, “sure, let’s give it a try.”
I didn’t know much about the place, and hadn’t read any of the great reviews and buzz that it had been receiving.  Probably a good thing, because I rarely choose a restaurant based on buzz.  The choice wasn’t made based on great reviews or popularity, or even referrals from friends, it was sheer happenstance.
The restaurant touts itself as a gastropub — pub …read more

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