The
emphasis is on contemporary housewares and collectible 1950s
furnishings by international designers such as Herman Miller, Starck,
Alessi, and Eames.
711 E Pike St
Bailey/Coy Books
One of Seattle’s smaller book retailers that specializes in gay and lesbian literature and periodicals. The staff is exceptionally well informed and friendly.
Edie’s
Big
spenders and frugal shoppers alike can shop for men’s and women’s
footwear from chic manufacturers such as MOD, Camper, Aquatalia, and
Diesel.
319 E Pine St
Value Village
This
large thrift store is a Seattle original and has no pretension
whatsoever. Items here are not necessarily fashionable, but they are
always inexpensive.
1525 11th Ave
Lipstick Traces
The
shop carries an assortment of designer-class merchandise such as
toothbrushes from Italy, imported soaps and handbags, and novelty
greeting cards. Most of the commodities are made locally, and the owner
also sponsors art openings every first Thursday of the month.
303 E Pine St
Atlas Clothing
This
trendy clothing store offers new and vintage wear along with shoes and
accessories. Check out their array of colorful Adidas.
1515 Broadway Ave E
Martin Zambito Gallery
Established
in 1986, the art gallery specializes in 19th through 21st century
American and early Northwest Regionalism, with special emphasis on
contemporary figurative art, and early women artists.
721 E Pike St
Wall of Sound
A
treasured small, independent shop selling new and used music CDs.
Carries obscure recordings of rock, jazz, ethnic music, electronic,
modern classical, and anything out of the ordinary.
315 E Pine St
Edge of the Circle
Seattle’s
resource for all things pagan and occult. Search for books on wicca,
feng shui, neo-paganism, and santeria, or purchase your own tarot deck,
goblets, and chalices.
701 E Pike St
Crypt Off Broadway
A
bastion of fetish fashion since the 1980s, the store deals in the
latest goth, punk, and industrial fashions. Also sells videos and other
accessories.
113 10th E
Some stores will specially order an item not in stock, and ship it to you when it arrives.
Places to Eat
Galerias
For
savory Mexican fare that’s imaginatively prepared and not necessarily
cheese heavy, this restaurant fits the bill with a wonderful decor and
breezy room.
611 E Broadway
206 322 5757
Deluxe Bar & Grill
Serves an enviable list of brews and better-than-ordinary pub fare in the way of nachos, burgers, and salads.
625 Broadway E
206 324 9697
Piroshki on Broadway
A
tiny counter-wide place to grab perfectly rolled Eastern European style
stuffed pastry. Choose from cases filled with steaming meat and
vegetable piroshkis.
128 Broadway E
206 322 2820
Annapurna Café
This
family-run restaurant puts Nepalese, Indian, and Tibetan cuisine under
one roof. Choose whichever dumpling, tandoori, or curry item sounds
best.
1833 Broadway
206 320 7770
No wheelchair access
Aoki
This
longtime Broadway establishment rivals any sushi restaurant in town.
Sit at the bar and watch your food being prepared or relax in Aoki’s
laid back dining room.
621 Broadway E
206 324 3633
The Garage
Dodge the crowds at this fine dining, drinking, bowling, and pool-playing place with local rock star cred.
1130 Broadway
206 322 2296
Capitol Club
Fashionably
aware 30-somethings, Mediterranean fare, plumhued decor, and plush
furnishings create the vibe at this popular spot. Strike it rich with
the organic Kobe beef burger, a deluxe take on proletarian pride.
414 E Pine St
206 325 2149
HoneyHole
Find your way down Pike to this heartwarming source of Captiol Hill’s hugest and most succulent sandwiches.
703 E Pike St
206 709 1399
Bimbo’s Bitchin’ Burrito Kitchen
The alliterative name says it all, and everything here is a mouthful.
506 E Pine St
206 329 9978
1200 Bistro
Outstanding cocktails and superb tasting plates.
1200 E Pike St
206 320 1200
Unless otherwise noted, all restaurants accept major credit cards and can accommodate vegetarians.
