Don't judge Tavolata by its appearance — instead, wait for its fine rustic food, like this veal carpaccio, of bubble-gum pink meat with olive oil, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano and anchovies. Read more.
How could such an ugly fish produce such gorgeous liver? Who knows? Who cares? Who can forget the pair of monkfish-liver nigiri at Shiro's Sushi? Read more.
The 56-item, New Orleans-inspired happy-hour menu is a sensory overload. The $5 breakfast happy hour is the best value. Happy hour daily 4-5:30 and 10-midnight, breakfast happy hour 9-11 am M-F Read more.
When Brouwer's isn't celebrating the burley virtues of barleywine — a rich, chewy, slightly sweet ale that packs a big alcohol punch — its 60-plus taps are devoted to a preponderance of Belgian beers. Read more.
The warm, creamy brandade — a superior salt cod schmear — was scooped up with beautifully bronzed house-made potato chips. Read more.
Easily one of Seattle's best bakeries, especially for baguettes and croissants. Recent addition: deep-dish pizza. Grab a croissant or two. That alone will entice you back to this neighborhood again. Read more.
Happy Hour showcases pig tails and anchovies. Tan Vinh says you're out of luck if you expected chicken wings and nachos. Best beer deal in town: an India Pale Ale by Boundary Bay Brewery for $3. Read more.
Legendary nightclub that has featured then-unknowns such as Nirvana and Soundgarden. Long list of who's-whos has played here, including Beastie Boys, R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse. Read more.
It's an unpredictable happy hour here. You may snack on foie gras beignets with crème fraîche one evening, only to see it gone the next day. But special cocktail menu stays consistent. Happy hour 5-7 Read more.
Full bar, plenty of beer, and a walk-up window open from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays (the better to ward-off your hangover says Nancy Leson). Read more.
