Graduating College

University of WhereEver
Seattle, WA 98127

Kristina R. writes: The best thing I learned from graduating college?

DON'T.

Allow me to elaborate:  Stay as long as you can.  Get your fifteenth PhD.  Be a student forever.  

I graduated, and now I'm still a student...in the school of HARD KNOCKS!  BOO!

Pacific Gynecology Specialists
Neighborhood: First Hill

1101 Madison St
Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98127

Ellen C. writes: Is it possible to almost "enjoy" going to the gynecologist?  Ok, I wouldn't go that far, but I must say that Pacific gynecology is the best you could possibly hope for as the caretaker for your bits.  Lisa is really friendly, sort of like your big…

The Sneakery
Neighborhood: Ballard

612 NW 65th Ave
Seattle, WA 98127

Diana L. writes: Hi. My name is Diana and I have a sneaker problem.

I'm not going to say that I am a "holic" with them, but I have issues. It dates back to my childhood in all honesty - I was the only girl my age on my street and I guess I was an early adopter of the…

Royal Grinders
Neighborhood: Fremont

3526 Fremont Place N
Seattle, WA 98127

Laina B. writes: So, apparently white people like expensive sandwiches? I guess I agree with that, but in an effort to remain PC, let's just say EVERYONE likes good 'n tasty sandwiches, ok?

So, this place has AWESOME sandwiches! It's no secret, I love grinders and…

Mediterranean Avenue
Neighborhood: Downtown

Westlake Center Mall
400 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98127

S. Alicia S. writes: They had Stuffed Eggplant and it's one of my favorite dishes, but they didn't have Fava Beans with Chicken Kebab.  

Doesn't matter...

I was craving some Hummus.  It can be more comforting than mash potatoes and it's protein packed too.  

For those that…

Let's Go Sailing
Neighborhood: Downtown

1001 Alaskan Way
Pier 54
Seattle, WA 98127

Kunney T. writes: Let's go sailing.

Let's go sailing!

This sign has got to be the in the best location.  Every single time I see it, I freaking want to go sailing.  I want to tell everyone I see that I want to go sailing.

Darnit.  I want to go sailing now.

Boston St.
Neighborhood: Downtown

1902 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98127

Sarah B. writes: Another hidden treasure in Post Alley.  I never would have noticed this place if there hadn't been a sign on the corner saying there was a sale.

It's right on the corner and the door doesn't really look like a front door of a shop.  But don't be…

Clever Dunnes Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1501 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98127

Sean T. writes: This bar has all the things I like - beer and liquor.  Oh, and pool, darts, decent music, sports of some sort on the television, and a laid back pub-like atmosphere.  But those things are tangential; they have beer and liquor.

This place generally has…

Phoenicia at Alki
Neighborhood: West Seattle

2716 Alki SW
Seattle, WA 98127

Bounce B. writes: The highest praise for a restaurant isn't "I want to go back"; it's " I wish they knew me there." It implies something wonderful about the kitchen and the staff---an alchemy of kindness, efficiency, and talent that draws us in, makes us want to be…

Discover U
Neighborhood: Belltown

2901 3rd Ave
Ste 150
Seattle, WA 98121

tony g. writes: Ok, so I haven't taken any classes yet, but I signed up for golf and salsa classes in August. Hopefully after the salsa class, on the hotness scale from 1-10, I will finally achieve a 5.

It looks like there are a lot of sweet classes/activities I…

Bick's Broadview Grill

10555 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

Tiffany S. writes: Oh my Stars, they are not kidding when the say "Taste the Fire" or whatever in tarnation is their motto. I ordered the Firestarter appetizer and my lips are still smoking. Fortunately, our lovely waitress asked, "Are you familiar with our…

Pecos Pit BBQ
Neighborhood: SODO

2260 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Megan B. writes: So today the huzz and I were at the dentist downtown. ALL DAY. I got there @ 9 am, and didn't get out of there until 2 pm. Didn't get a chance to eat before. Needless to say we were famished upon leaving.

We still had the unfortunate need to run…

Big John's Pacific Food Importers
Neighborhood: SODO

1001 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Valentina V. writes: "Garlic is the catsup of intellectuals."

That phrase itself, stamped in one of PFI's columns, gets this quaint store at least a couple of solid stars.  Garlic makes my heart pump, pump, pump...as much as this place did the first time I set my two…

Kokoras Greek Grill
Neighborhood: West Seattle

6400 1/2 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Matt C. writes: This is hard for me - I live right around the corner from this place, so already it gets two stars (lazy bastard that I am).  Second, I have only had one thing from Kokoras: a take-out Gyro sandwich.  Not much data to go on, to be sure.  I will…

C & P Coffee Company
Neighborhood: West Seattle

5612 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Michael E. writes: Bottomline: Worth the walk from "downtown" West Seattle.

Upon acquiring a Yelp addiction you will find your self walking 10 blocks or so for a cup of coffee vice visit the perfectly fine looking joint right across the street.  The rewards are much.

So…

Sushi Maki
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1633 Bellevue Ave
Seattle, WA 98138

Katie S. writes: Giant Sushi. Tiny Space.

Teeny Tiny- don't blink! I mean, I actually didn't go in only b/c I didn't fit..

Kidding.

Seriously though, what a gem! Super rolls.. and by super, I mean 'tasty' and 'massive'. We chose 4 rolls (if you've been, you know that…

Super China Buffet

15323 Westminster Way N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Eileen D. writes: Super China Buffet is the queen of buffets in Seattle.  True, there is as much food on the floor as on your plate.  True, someone dropped a large crab claw in the hot and sour soup and the staff has not removed it 1/2 an hour later.  And true, people…

The Fenix
Neighborhood: SODO

1700 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Joolie T. writes: i used to come here when it was called "Premier". i've thrown hordes of parties and events at this venue. so, for the most part... it's all about fond memories and such. the owners of the venue happened to be former clients of my company- so we had a…

Samurai Noodle
Neighborhood: International District

606 5th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98138

mairead r. writes: I'm the kind of girl who savours ramen for the broth. I'm really only happy when the broth is strong enough to grow legs and walk all over me. This broth has the gams to keep up with my wants. The tonkatsu broth had layers upon layers of flavor,…

Nara Chinese Restaurant

15033 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Mr. Robot O. writes: Sometimes when you're hungry and it's late, you end up eating crap because it's all there is - but at least you're not hungry anymore right?
Well, Nara "Chinese Restaurant" was great!  Good food after 10pm, what a pleasant surprise.

The reason I put…

Cyndy's House of Pancakes
Neighborhood: Greenwood

10507 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

Stephanie P. writes: Walking into Cyndi's is like stepping through a magical gateway that takes you straight to Nevada.  It's hard to imagine a place that more perfectly (and, I suspect, unironically) captures the essence of a run-down casino coffee shop that hasn't been…

Pub at Piper's Creek
Neighborhood: Broadview

10527 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

Riss J. writes: I LOVED this place.

Good food, the fries are out of this damn world.

The bartenders are hilarioius, and Keely (sp?) is quite possibly the cutest is-he-even-21 bartender this side of the Dixie line. Or, at least, 85th.

The crowd here is definitely…

Northwest Family Care Center
Neighborhood: Greenwood, Ballard

9776 Holman Road NW
Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98133

Jen G. writes: The following review borders on "oh my god, too much information, must stop reading now," but I don't care. I'm just so jazzed to have found a doctor that makes the annual gynecological exam experience quite bearable. Nay, dare I even say enjoyable?

I…

Grease Monkey

1300 N 175th St
Shoreline, WA 98133

John H. writes: I started coming to Grease Monkey about a year ago for the convenience factor - you just drop your car off, run over to Top foods for some groceries and 15 minutes later...bam!  Car's done, and even comes with a couple candies on the seat waiting for…

Cats Exclusive Veterinary Center

19203 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

KDcat T. writes: This is a great veterinary hospital.  I have a degree in veterinary technology and have worked in many hospitals throughout my career.  Though I am no longer in that field, I know what to look for from the moment I make an initial phone call.  This…

Highland Ice Arena

18005 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

D.J. Y. writes: HELL-o!!!  Can I get some help here!?!??!!??

I spent many a youthful birthday party here, mostly on my ass.  I think my left cheek has a man-made dimple on it where I used to land!

They used to have Bingo upstairs here, it was smoky, dank, and lacked…

Daniel Smith
Neighborhood: SODO

4150 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

patrick g. writes: This place is great, huge and has got damn near everything.

I rarely go here though as I only use materials that I acquire or commander for free.  

Are you calling me cheap?  A thief? Shifty?  Shady?  

I live under a different set of rules than you…

Pyramid Alehouse
Neighborhood: SODO

1201 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Mitzie H. writes: A great place to come before an M's game especially if it's raining.  The wait can be a bit crazy but that's ok because once you sit down the service is prompt that is if you know what you want.  The beer is flavorful and filling, I'm a fan of the…

Esquin Wine Merchants
Neighborhood: SODO

2700 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Tim O. writes: Along with Pete's Wine in Eastlake and the Eastside, Esquin in SoDo form the wine triumvirate covering almost all of Greater Seattle's vino needs.

I know very little about Spanish wines but found myself in a desperate situation in which I need 2 reds…

The Paper Zone
Neighborhood: SODO

1911 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

Rachel B. writes: I love me some paper zone! They can't have 5 stars cause they always wickedly tempt me into buying WAY too many pens! Plus they don't sell calendars. Weird.

Anyway, this is the place to go for multiple shades of paper in different weights, and…

West Seattle Cellars
Neighborhood: West Seattle

6026 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Bonnie G. writes: Best little wine shop this side of the Duwamish...well, in all of Seattle!  We've been going to West Seattle Cellars since it opened in 1995...before Bear was the owner and just one of the customers just like us.  It's a great place with great wines.

Ephesus Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Seattle

5245 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Mitzie H. writes: This really is one of those places I don't want to yelp about.  I don't want to share it with just any old body on the internet but than I realized it is in West Seattle and most people are too frightened to come ALL the way to West Seattle for some…

Koots Green Tea
Neighborhood: Belltown

2200 Westlake
Ste 124
Seattle, WA 98121

Kaitlyn M. writes: I'd walked by a dozen times on my way to Whole Foods or, gasp, Starbucks, but I'd never stopped in. It's usually empty and as a customer that kind of freaks me out. However, the thought of all the yuppie downtown condo dwellers giving it the cold…

Yoberry
Neighborhood: Downtown

823 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98127

Mitzie H. writes: If you work downtown and craving frozen yogurt the options are limited.  There's Shy Giant Frozen Yogurt in Pike Place Market and than there's Yoberry.  I decided to give Yoberry a try so I headed up to Third and Marion to get some.  It wasn't bad,…

Zapp - the Zine Archiving and Publishing Project
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1634 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98127

JC R. writes: Update - 12/09/07

Zapp is closed, well kinda.... According to R. Hugo House it may open regular hours in 2008. cry cry cry.

Zapp...I miss you. I know I didn't come hang out as much as I would have like during summer.  But summer's short and I didn't…