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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
This unique feature separates freshwater Lake Union from the saltwater of Puget Sound. See migrating fall salmon swim up the fish ladder and watch boats being raised and lowered through the locks. (09/2011)
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Homegrown
Locavores can get a true taste of Washington at any of the three Homegrown locations in Fremont, Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. This “sustainable sandwich shop” with a constantly changing seasonal menu uses only fresh, local ingredients without skimping on the deliciousness. Our pick: the roast pork rubbed with Stumptown coffee and cayenne. $$ (09/2011)
3416 Fremont Ave N
206-453-5232
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Flying Fish
Chef Christine Keff has always sourced interesting fish for her ever-rotating, catch-of-the-day creations. She’s up to her same tricks in a new location, where she continues to focus on fresh, sustainable seafood served in a lively, inviting space. $$$ (09/2011)
300 Westlake Ave N
206-728-8595
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Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
For over 30 years this intimate downtown club has been the place to see local and international jazz in the city. The lineup for September includes: Branford Marsalis (Sept. 15-18) and Pat Metheny (Sept. 20-21). (09/2011)
2033 Sixth Ave
206-441-9729
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Jive Time Records
One of three Seattle record stores to place in Rolling Stone’s Top 25 in the US, this Fremont shop is a vinyl junkie’s dream. The space may seem quaint (if it’s too cozy, there’s a Clearance Annex across the street), but the selection is fantastic and the prices are unbeatable. (08/2011)
3506 Fremont Ave N
206-632-5483
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Jack Straw
The city’s fashion aesthetic has certainly improved since the flannel-and-Gore-Tex 1990s, and this men’s and women’s boutique embodies today’s well-tailored, more urbane look. (08/2011)
1117 First Ave
206-462-6236
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Bastille Café & Bar
An old-school Paris brasserie aesthetic manifests itself through the décor and French comfort food. Start in the chandeliered Back Bar with a Sazerac, then move to the dining room for a cassoulet that’ll have you sopping up every morsel with a crusty baguette. $$$ (08/2011)
5307 Ballard Ave NW
206-453-5014
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RockBox
Enjoy beer, sake and cocktails, along with small plates of traditional Japanese fare in your private karaoke room as you belt out some of your favorite tunes. (08/2011)
1603 Nagle Pl
206-302-7625
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Woodinville Wine Country
The grapes may be grown in Eastern Washington, but some of the state’s finest wines— DeLille, Januik, Chateau Ste. Michelle—are made in the Woodinville area. More than 50 wineries and tasting rooms are located in this nearby suburb, ranging from massive estates to tiny garagiste endeavors. (06/2011)
28 miles northeast of Seattle Woodinville, WA
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REI Flagship
REI may have a fleet of stores across the US, but none compare to the grandiosity of the Seattle flagship, which takes up the better part of a city block. Shop for everything outdoors-related, or just try conquering the 60-plus-foottall indoor climbing structure. (05/2011)
222 Yale Ave N
206-223-1944
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Vital Tea Leaf
This wine bar-style tea room features more than 400 different kinds of tea and offers complimentary tastings in its friendly Pike Place Market location. Sip exotically named brews like the rare Cloudy Mist Iron Goddess and selections from China, Taiwan and Japan. (05/2011)
1401 First Ave
206-262-1628
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Ray’s Boathouse
With its commitment to using sustainable Northwest seafood, this waterfront institution has an everchanging menu depending on what’s fresh and available. From mid-May to mid-June, don’t think of ordering anything other than the Alaskan Copper River salmon. $$$ (05/2011)
6049 Seaview Ave NW
206-789-3770
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