The hunt is over — great drinks and grub await you at this taxidermy paradise.

Dark, dank, and filled with animal heads.  Your grandfather’s study?  Well, maybe (probably), but also Smith on 15th Avenue atop Capitol Hill.  To expect a shiny, bright menu would be to contradict the mounted deer on the wall, and therefore — does not exist.  The void is simply filled with delectable, instinctual, indulgent eats and complimentary cocktails.  Just like the doctor (or taxidermist) ordered.

Racy Washington white wines love their rich, white fish at Sitka & Spruce.

There’s something special to be said about Pacific Northwesterners and their fish. We’re scathing when it comes to salmon, we spurn crab from outside of our realm and we don’t like to buy halibut unless it’s lewdly expensive. And our wine? Pff, if it’s not from Washington (exception being Pinot)