Favorite Restaurants

Bar Sajor from Matt Dillon (whose other spots, Sitka & Spruce and Corson Building are also fabulous).  SW corner of Occidental & Jackson.  Scrumptious! (206) 682-1117  Their online reservation tool works well.

Bar del Corso from Jerry (and Gina) Corso 3057 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 395-2069

Il Corvo Pasta from Mike Easton (Lecosho chef & Bizzaro) 217 James St.  (bet 2^nd & 3^rd)  Perfect lunch spot.  The line moves quickly. Worth it!  (206) 538-0999

Il Terrazzo – 411 1^st Ave S.  Delicious.  Hidden inside the Merrill bldg. (206) 467-7797 Outside seating.

Salumi from Armandino Batali (father of Gino Batali)  309 3rd Ave S.  Perfect lunch spot. Definitely get in the line. It moves quickly and the reward is significant.  (206) 621-8772

Rain Shadow Meats “Squared” from Russell Flint of Melrose Market.  On Occidental-off Jackson.  Tables and a counter in the back with superb food.  Lunch, early dinner and wkend brunch. Heavenly.

Wild Ginger by Rick & Ann Yoder. Rick’s Triple Door is around the corner. Walking in is fun. The sidewalk might even be empty and then you open the doors and enter a two-story masterpiece that is HOPPING!  1401 3rd Ave Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 623-4450

Tinello from LaValle & Hahne. 314 2nd Ave S  Across from the firehouse and waterfall park. New addition to the neighborhood!  Yummy.

Grand Central Bakery from Gwen Bassetti. 214 1st Ave S enter either on 1^st or from Occidental Park. The bacon egg bolo couldn’t be improved!  They tweet their soups.  Fabulous pastries. Outside seating.

Café Paloma from Sedat.  93 Yesler Way.  A place to sit outside with friends and enjoy small tasty mediterranean dishes. Frequent music events. (206) 405-1920

London Plane – a bakery, lunch spot, flower store & handy take-out on the NW corner of Occidental Mall.  322 Occidental Ave S.   Coming soon….

Gaba Sushi 220 1st Ave S.   Weekdays 11am – 3pm

Delicatus from Derek Shankland & Mike Klotz. 103 1st Ave S.  (206) 623-3780  Brunch, lunch, dinner, wine tastings, events…

Julie’s Garden from Julie & Tony. 81 Yesler Way.  Pho lunch. (206) 223-3690

Little Uncle from PK and Wiley Frank. 88 Yesler Way.  Innovative Thai Lunch  (206) 223-8529

Pho Fuscia – 213 1^st Ave S   DELICIOUS Vietnamese sandwiches & bubble tea. (206) 682-1454

East Smith Mercantile is at 208 1st Ave S in the Wessel Lieberman space.   I hear the back counter is the place for high-quality cocktails.  I’m looking forward to visiting.

Indigene from Katherine Anderson of Marigold & Mint. SE corner of Occidental Mall…Wine and cookbooks and….

The Collins Pub from Seth Howard.  526 2nd Ave. Brews.  Cheery outdoor tables create a lovely end-of-the-day gathering spot. (206) 623-1016

Blind Pig by Charles Walpole and Rene Gutierrez . 2238 Eastlake Ave E (206) 329-2744  Phenomenal!

Hitchcock – NOT in Pioneer Square…but it isn’t far, just a short ferry ride.  133 Winslow Way E #100  Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 201-3789  Chef Brendan McGill’s is as warm and wonderful as his incredible food.  Make sure you introduce yourself.