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BluWater Greenlake A sleek new sorority sister for Green Lake's good-looking young professionals who don't want to drive the new Audi all the way to the original BluWater on Lake Union (or the Paragon, or Ten Mercer, or Toi). The menu offers lots of appetizers (Jamaican jerk chicken satay, artichoke dip, calamari), salads (including the big seafood Louie [sic]), and steaks, chops, fish, etc. for entr饳. 7900 Green Lake Dr, 525-0755, GREEN LAKE; BluWater Bistro, 1001 Fairview N, 447-0769, EASTLAKE/LAKE UNION DECK WITH OUTDOOR BAR AT FAIRVIEW LOCATION!
Bookstore, A Bar and Caf鼯B> Less like a bookstore and more like some rich old guy's library, the Bookstore is a fine place for a quiet lunch or a civilized drink (and a cigar, if you like) after work. Good panini-style sandwiches have different combinations of upscale ingredients (e.g., artichoke, caramelized onion, shiitake mushroom, and goat cheese, or prosciutto, tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella), and there's soup and so forth. When the weather permits, sidewalk seating offers a view of rich old (and young) guys (and women) going in and out of the Alexis. 1007 First, 382-1506. DOWNTOWN $ SIDEWALK SEATING!
Cafe Septieme Three things stand out about this place: the poorly painted, high-gloss blood-colored walls; a skinny, cute, covetable painting of a shopping cart hanging high on the wall at the back of the bar; and the chicken Septieme salad-a strange array of baby and bitter lettuces, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with roasted nuts, blue cheese crumbles, and chicken. The split pea soup is also good. Service is adequate, if somewhat disaffected, and when the season's right there's sidewalk seating. 214 Broadway, 860-8858. CAPITOL HILL $$ SIDEWALK SEATING!
The Cheesecake Factory Why is it so popular? Is it the food court atmosphere? The 36-page menu (with 17 pages of ads)? Maybe it's the diversity of the menu: large portions of Tex-Mex egg rolls cheek-by-jowl with Thai noodles and chicken Madeira, all overcooked in the homogenizing American melting pot. It sure can't be the 36 flavors of cheesecake, none of which is worth waiting in line for. 700 Pike, 652-5400. DOWNTOWN $$ SIDEWALK SEATING!
Deluxe Bar & Grill It's not the dive it used to be, but it is bigger, with a whole extra room and pool tables. The menu went upscale too-with schmancy appetizers like a wild mushroom quesadilla and "Japanese ravioli," entr饳 like lobster ravioli and orange-sage chicken-but the good ol' Deluxe burgers are still here (now with Tillamook cheese and peppered bacon) and so are the onion rings, potato skins, etc., and the tried-and-true bar still pours a mean cocktail. 625 Broadway E, 324-9697. CAPITOL HILL $-$$ SIDEWALK SEATING!
[100] Diner Diner has red-upholstered booths and shiny tabletops and a checkered floor. Other signs that this place is the real deal: Cops frequent it; service is fast; they know what a black-and-white shake is; the Platonic ideal of a hot turkey sandwich comes with what one can only believe are potato buds; the hash browns are the grated kind; the Fantabulous Eggwich is $3.25. Thank you, Diner, for being you. 72 S Washington, 340-8859 PIONEER SQUARE $ SIDEWALK SEATING!
Garage Fancy some beef medallions or Thai grilled prawns with your pool game? You got it. The liquor-absorbing standbys haven't been forgotten, they're just augmented with some additions you wouldn't expect from anyplace that charges by the hour. Fries are yummy, the pizza is decent, and a daily risotto is as good as you'll ever get at your neighborhood Italian place, minus the overhead. Portions are generous and the atmosphere has the raucous mix of jukebox, television, clacking balls, and tipsy chatter. 1130 Broadway, 322-2296. CAPITOL HILL $ DECK!
Harbor Place Harbor Place has expanded our downtown dining options in a most welcome direction with its gorgeous deck, cozy booths for two, sparkly little bar, and attentive service. For lunch, the ubiquitous burger is a great one, weighing in at a drippingly juicy half-pound. Salads are lovable, and the dinner menu has some unusual treats, like the Hudson Valley foie gras, served with smooth quince sauce and pistachios, and the Moroccan honey quail with grilled fennel and crisp baby potatoes. 96 Union, 652-9299. DOWNTOWN $$ DECK!
Rosebud The cozy Capitol Hill bistro and lounge features a solid menu of starters, like baked brie and Penn Cove mussels. The wild-mushroom linguine and fettuccine de la mer will flood your taste buds with fresh sauces and ingredients, while the pistachio-encrusted beef tenderloin and market fish will surprise you with flavorful combinations. 719 E Pike, 323-6636. CAPITOL HILL $$-$$$ PATIO!
St Clouds A touch of worldly influence, a scoop of traditional Americana, and a sincere effort to make you feel like you're right at home, St Clouds has the formula for excellence. Appetizers delight, the mains give new (and improved) meaning to comfort food, and brunch is good too. 1131 34th, 726-1522. MADRONA/LESCHI $$ COURTYARD!
Six Seven As indicated by its name and confused decor of tree bark on hinges, this place is an odd contrast of dazzling views but consistently negligent service. Its Asian-inspired menu can be exquisite, including a long list of flavor-saturated sashimi, but the waiting can be less so. 2411 Alaskan Way, 269-4575. BELLTOWN $$$ DECK!
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