John's Saved Places
Austin Convention Center is one of John's Saved Places.

2. Austin Convention Center

500 E Cesar Chavez St (btwn Trinity & Red River St), Austin, TX
Convention Center · 143 tips and reviews

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The Pig & Whistle is one of John's Saved Places.

3. The Pig & Whistle

8412 Greenwood Ave N (at 85th), Seattle, WA
Bar · Greenwood · 17 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: The Midwest-influenced pub grub includes "crunchy pig ears" and deep-fried smelt. And what looks like a hamburger is actually a "Bratburger," with a bratwurst patty, sauerkraut and homemade mustard. Read more.

Velocity Art and Design is one of John's Saved Places.

4. Velocity Art and Design

251 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA
Furniture and Home Store · South Lake Union · 5 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: This airy, modern shop is stocked with home furnishings and accessories. The owner, Josh Tusher, likes to support local designers and has an incredible knack for sussing out trends. Read more.

Prelude is one of John's Saved Places.

5. Prelude

321 Mercer St (at McCaw Hall), Seattle, WA
Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 2 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: Smartly offers a menu geared for quick assembly for opera attendees: Tuna crudo, bruschetta, cheese and salami, soup and panini sandwiches. Short menu changes not just seasonally but with each run. Read more.