Best Fuel

Same as with their burgers, Daly's Drive-In (2713 Eastlake E, 322-1918) does a whopper of a job on their batter-fried onion rings. Best when dipped in some condiment, you'll never be satisfied with any others. They're huge! They're hot! They're gonna make you kiss the wrapping they come in, not to mention, if you're feeling charitable, the person who filled your order at this Eastlake institution. Don't be shy; invite a gaggle of friends, call ahead, and your crate o' rings will be ready for take-away madness, the likes of which you've never experienced. Riddle: What do you call two of these beauties that come batter-stuck together? Answer: A Daly double! (Not to be confused with the two-patty burger that goes by the same name, however.)

Best pub grub

We can't control ourselves. The Madrona Eatery & Alehouse (1138 34th, 323-7807) has lured us back many a time—for the microbrews, sure, but especially for the knockout food. (Notice the food comes first in this name? That's the first sign that you've hit the jackpot.) No fried mozzarella here, no heap o' greasy nachos, but terrific plates of pasta, fried chicken, pork chops, swordfish, halibut, and flank steak. Go ahead, play a video game, catch the score on one of the two tellies, chat the barkeep up, but for god's sake, stay for dinner. With daily Land and Sea specials, pizzas, sandwiches, soups, and salads, you will make this a regular pit stop. Like we said, if we could control our urges, we wouldn't.

Best crab cocktail

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Who'da thunk it? They've been around forever, they're always open, and they're serving up this version of a crustacean like nobody's business. In a parfait glass, of course, but geez. 13 Coins (125 Boren N, 682-2513) has cornered the market on the classic crab concoction by sticking to the simplest and most effective formula: sauce! It's all about the sauce, which, like sunscreen, must be applied liberally. Who wants to eat naked, cold crab, anyway? The sauce is everywhere, and between the bits of celery and the squeeze of lemon, this starter course actually makes having to sit in the darkest corner of the bar worth it. Wash it all down with a Jim Beam, and presto! Your swivel chair awaits.

Best of Seattle, 2000