Find
newspapers from all around the globe or just peruse their stunning
assortment of magazines. Located right by the Metro bus stop.
3416 Fremont Ave N
Dusty Strings
Since
1979, this musical instrument store has attracted players and fans of
folk music looking for an Irish harp, fiddle, rare acoustic guitar, or a
workshop on hammered dulcimers.
3406 Fremont Ave N
Frank & Dunya
This
outlet carries an odd assortment of handmade home furnishings, jewelry,
unusual switch plates and spinning lanterns, ceramic toothbrush
holders, and intricately carved wooden furniture.
3418 Fremont Ave N
Sonic Boom
An
independent showroom for new and used CDs that specializes in
alternative rock music, it also carries a wide range of popular musical
styles.
3414 Fremont Ave N
Les Amis
Window
shoppers find it hard to resist the rustic charm of this women’s
boutique that stocks designer items by Rozae Nichols, Diane von
Furstenburg, Nanette Lepore, and Trina Turk.
3420 Evanston Ave N
Frame Up
A simple framing shop which morphed into a lovely and sophisticated resource for one-of-a-kind gift items.
3515 Fremont Ave N
Deluxe Junk
A
must-see for its proud inventory of Art Deco home furnishings,
dinettes, and campy tableware, the strange and the sublime. Deluxe Junk
ignores trends and focuses on filling several showrooms with kitschy
items.
3518 Fremont Place
Fremont Place Books
A great local source for gay and lesbian literature, mysteries, politics, and insightful recommendations from a gracious staff.
621 N 35th
Enexile
This
is the exclusive shop for Dogma, Enexile’s handmade, artfully designed
merchandise for fashionable men and women. Choose from floral jersey
skirts, velvet military coats, and hats for the bold and stylish.
611 N 35th
206 633 5771
Bitters Co
The
owners scour the Far East, Southeast Asia, and their own roster of
Washington artists and designers to handpick crafts, home furnishings,
and personal accessories.
513 N 36th
206 632 0886
Places to Eat
Costa’s Opa
A mainstay of Greek dining, expect delicious preparations of authentic specialties such as moussaka, kabobs, and spanokopita.
3400 Fremont Ave N
206 633 4141
Blue C Sushi
It’s
a kaiten-style sushi restaurant with a conveyor belt that delivers
sushi and teriyaki dinners. Seaweed salad is a surprise hit.
3411 Fremont Ave N
206 633 3411
Fremont Classic Pizzeria
Try the savory tortellini gorgonzola, wild mushroom risotto, or pizza de mare, the latter with prawns and squid.
4307 Fremont Ave N
206 548 9411
Brad’s Swingside Café
Chef-owner
Brad Inserra enhances his Italian cuisine with flavors and approaches
from regional US cuisine. A seafood special might include Dungeness
crab, Alaskan halibut, locally made sausage, and dishes prepared with
exotic African spices.
4212 Fremont Ave N
206 633 4057
El Camino
The
place for great Mexican preparations using ingredients such as duck,
pork adobo, rock shrimp, fresh fish, and chipotle peppers. The
margaritas are excellent.
607 N 35th
206 632 7303
Red Door
Draws huge crowds for its microbrews and tastefully prepared pub food. The burgers, ribs, salads, and sandwiches are just great.
3401 Evanston Ave N
206 547 7521
KwanJai
You cannot go wrong ordering off the specials board or the regular menu in this Thai restaurant.
469 N 36th St
206 632 3656
Qazi’s
One
of the best purveyors of classic Indian cuisine that takes no short
cuts. Try the vegetable koftas, lamb korma, tandoori chicken, and bharta
dishes along with some garlic naan.
473 N 36th St
206 632 3575
Tacos Guaymas
This Mexican restaurant offers freshly prepared traditional dishes like chile rellenos, quesadillas, and a salsa bar.
100 N 36th
206 547 5110
Hale’s Brewery
Diners can sip the latest concoctions freshly brewed in one of Seattle’s first authentic brewpubs .
