Liberty — a dark, cozy lounge located on 15th Avenue — seems to be one of Capitol Hill’s hidden little lounges. Yet it was very busy, even on a Tuesday. The restaurant boasts an impressive cocktail menu, as well as beer, wine, espresso and sushi. The atmosphere was
If UW students are anything like I was back in college, they love Thai food. Pad Thai, to be specific. This ideal comfort food will revitalize after a late night out. Located in the U-District, Amazing Thai offers traditional cuisine at an affordable cost, which makes it appealing to students and non-students alike.
Holiday shopping will give you quite the appetite, and sometimes you need a great burger to satisfy that hunger. Enter Katsu Burger, is a hole-in-the-wall located in Georgetown. It’s an easy place to bypass, but don’t miss these mouth-watering, deep-fried Japanese burgers. The menu is full of uniquely named items such as the Tokyo Tower, Godzilla Attack and the Ninja Deluxe.
Capitol Hill welcomes yet another fantastic restaurant — Bako, a Broadway eatery that promises classic Chinese cuisine. The dining room is warm and welcoming, with a bar and open kitchen
As an Arizona native, I’ve had my fair share of great Mexican food — so I’m sometimes skeptical of the Northwest’s version. However, Pecado Bueno is an exception. The menu offers shared plates such as
You know those Sunday nights when you’re too tired to cook, but you just want some good food and a place to chill out? Oliver’s Twist, nestled between two shops in Phinney Ridge, is just the spot. The menu is mostly cocktails – with a huge selection of gin and bourbon – and the tapas menu is just the right size to satisfy your craving. My dad and I ordered three plates and it was the perfect amount.
Simply put, Li’l Woody’s serves burgers — both signature creations and “normal” favorites, as well as the option to build your own. If the punny menu at this Pine Street joint doesn’t win you over (they have a breakfast sandwich called the Good Mornin’ Woody), the insanely delicious beef will. If you’re the experimental type when it comes to food, Li’l Woody’s offers non-traditional burger toppings like peanut butter and pineapple slices.
With the promise of local, fresh and organic ingredients, Josh Reynolds started Bluebird Microcreamery in 2009, and it’s been a growing hit ever since. As a fat kid at heart, I jumped for joy when I heard about the recent opening of a second store in Phinney Ridge — almost concurrent with my move to the neighborhood.
Don’t let the vinyl seats and fluorescent lighting of Szechuan Noodle Bowl fool you — the International District eatery offers some of the best noodles west of I-5. Nothing on the menu costs more than $7, so this little gem is ideally priced for those who frequently pat their pockets. It’s a dollar menu with $50 flavor!
It’s hard to beat a wood-fired pizza and a glass of Italian red wine when it comes to keeping you warm through the chilly months ahead. Bar Del Corso is a quaint, street-front restaurant that boasts a small menu of pizza, side dishes and salads as well as classic Italian cocktails, wines and beers that are sure to please.
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