My California friends think I am a nut, but every time I am there I have to make two stops. One at In N’ Out for obvious reasons and the other at Rubio’s because I am obsessed with their fish tacos. Now, I realize Rubio’s is a popular chain in California, but honestly – I just can’t get that here in Seattle and right now it is all I want.
My perfect breakfast! A bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon – how very Seattle of me.
The weekend isn’t over yet, but Sundays are usually saved for rest and relaxation anyways. I’m okay with that because this weekend was packed with catch-ups and good food – lots of it. Now it’s time to prepare myself for Memorial Day Weekend and even though I think I have an idea of what I want to do… it might be a little last minute! Don’t those make the best adventures though?
1. This past weekend, I returned back to Seattle University for the annual Quadstock music festival. It was the same festival that I had planned the year before so it is still very near and dear to my heart, but I knew that it would probably be my last. Similar to how I said goodbye to the Search retreat last weekend, I knew I would be saying goodbye to Quadstock as well. The chairs did such a wonderful job and I’m glad I was able to see the final result of it.
2. Bake’s Place in Bellevue for brunch
Yesterday morning, a former office mate and I caught up over brunch at Bake’s Place in Bellevue. I wish I would’ve taken a picture of what I ordered – the crab and avocado omelette – because it was incredible. Also it doesn’t hurt that the whole time you’re eating there, you are being serenaded by extremely soothing jazz music.
3. Fruit Punch Gatorade
Yep.
4. Another trip to Lost Lake Cafe
Yes, I did have brunch food twice in one weekend.
5. Cocktails at Manhattan
Urban Outfitters is upping their retail game in Williamsburg! With the upcoming store opening, there are a few surprises the company is about to hit us with and that is that it will double as a restaurant and bar. WHAT?! Is this unheard of? I think so. Then again, is there anyone that hasn’t felt hungry or thirsty while shopping? Of course they do and that’s why malls exist so that we can get that fix. However, that often means leaving the store itself and Urban Outfitters doesn’t want that. Smart.
Hipster food – get at me.
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Without even noticing, every “A Collection” post has some sort of a theme. I always enjoy going back and looking at the different sets asking myself what the common theme was. What was I feeling that day? Why did I select this photo, that photo, and this series of photos? I started writing this about a fourth into completing this post and I noticed that all of the photographs are pretty simplistic, but also muted. There are times when I won’t remember why there is a theme, but I think this completely embodies how I’m feeling right now. Somewhat muted, but it’s a refreshing time right now because there is so much that is unknown. Also – Seattle has the hottest weather in all of the country right now, which is incredible and NEVER happens. Funny, because you would think that these photos would be much brighter to resemble that, but they are not. Surprise!
I kind of love the emphasis on food in their new features, but who doesn’t love food AMIRITE?
Oh Google, how you always know the way to win over my heart.
No matter how many movies they make or how many articles they write about how unhealthy McDonald’s can be, there is still something that draws people to this restaurant. I was just telling Kevin tonight that all I wanted was a Big Mac, Fish Fillet, and 2 for $1 baked apple pies. Obviously, this would not have been consumed all at once, but it is still what I wanted.
People from all walks of life all over the country are consuming McDonald’s. One man named Nolan Conway was intrigued by this diversity and spent the past year traveling all over the country to photograph hundreds of different people eating at McDonald’s restaurants. Check out a snippet of the photo series here.
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I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to get a seat on opening night at Lost Lake Cafe the other day, but it happened! My former professor and I are huge fans of breakfast for dinner and with a menu that consists of nearly 150 different options, it was tough to settle down on a meal, but I decided with the Veggie Omelette because who doesn’t like that combination? It was a busy evening for the cafe, but I would like to think that since they are open 24 hours, everyone that would want to try it would have a chance. The atmosphere is an upscale diner with a vintage feel and the staff were very pleasant. My only qualm? The menu states that you can have UNLIMITED hash browns if it isn’t the weekend or the holidays and Colette and I both waited to see if we would be offered the unlimited hash browns option if we had finished our first, but we weren’t!
It’s okay – we’ll let it slide…this time.
But of course we’ll be back!
Welcome to Capitol Hill, Lost Lake!
I just came across this adorable map of Seattle University’s campus edibles! I’m really not sure if any other campus has anything like this, but this is pretty special, isn’t it?
Ugh. Love.
To view an enlarged version of this map, click here.
Today’s the day! Capitol Hill’s newest 24-hour cafe is opening up their doors and locals cannot wait to get a piece of it. We all know that I am a lover of all things opening on the first day and I will just happen to be in the area later this evening, but with the anticipation that has been building around this cafe, I’d say it’s a slim chance that we would be seated pretty quickly. Then again, because it is open 24 hours, maybe that will spread out the crowds. (but who are we kidding)
Lost Lake Cafe opens this morning at 8AM on 10th Ave between Pike and Pine -the prime spot for locals and the weekend crowd.
On the menu, expect $8 burgers, $15 steaks and drunk food like baskets of mac and cheese wedges and onion rings. It’s also always breakfast. Yes, you can eat pancakes and drink a rum and Coke. You are an adult. Kids, by the way, are also totally welcome.
Also, for you early birds and graveyard shifters, Lost Lake will soon be home to the Hill’s only 6a happy hour. $3.50 wells, $2 beers. Good morning.
With drinks and food all the time whenever you want it and a restaurant tied to Capitol Hill entrepreneur Dave Meinert, there is really no way this can fail.
By the way, can we discuss this enormous menu?
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Did you ever think that ice cream could be transformed into bread? I didn’t. It blew my mind and now I want to try it – correction I NEED to try it. Apparently, the recipe is actually pretty simple and only involves two ingredients and two steps. It’s like how I made all of my meals in college all over again except back then, I wish I would have had this recipe. To make ice cream bread, you just need to mix softened ice cream of your liking with self-rising flour. I’m not exactly sure what comes next…
For me I need very detailed steps because knowing me, this could go very wrong.
Check out the source here.
Teachers – all over the world…or just in the Seattle area – please stop by your local Cupcake Royale for a free scope of ice cream tomorrow. You deserve it!
- Din Tai Fung will be opening a Seattle location at University Village this coming fall. The restaurant’s Bellevue location is already a huge hit, but will probably spread their customers out a little bit more with a Seattle spot as well. The new space which is currently being constructed near Blue C Sushi will be larger than the Bellevue Square location but will house a very similar menu. [Source]
- The original Red Robin space on Eastlake will soon be occupied by a Pecos Pit! The chain specializes in barbecue brisket and pulled pork. Construction on the new location will begin this fall. [Source]
- Boom Noodle has eliminated the “Noodle” from its name and now would like to just be called “Boom.” In addition to the name change, they’ve also added a late night dining special from Thurs-Sat 10PM-midnight. The menu will include tapas with prices ranging from $7-$14 and well drinks starting at $3.50 with $1 off draft beer, wine, and sakes. I love it when restaurants transition themselves to become a bar spot too. [Source]
- In just two weeks, Capitol Cider will open its doors to the public and no one is more excited than me. Hi, ciders are basically my drink of choice and now there is an entire bar dedicated to it. The menu will also include local brews, but let’s be real. I’m there for the cider and nothing else except maybe the brunch that will soon come and for the environment that will resemble an English-style pub. For more details, click here.
I have barely touched my cook books since Pinterest came along, but it used to be my favorite part of making meals back in college. I stumbled upon this new cook book designed for guys that completely simplifies the process and includes a rainbow of colors! Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat. brings the cooking instructions back down to the basics – just the way guys like it, right? Recipes included range from simple to even more complex meals like lasagna!
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With the nice weather out in Seattle, I have been spending less time on the computer and more time outside and with great company! Obviously by doing that, I have gotten behind on posts for the week. Apologies. Instead of making an individual post for each, we’re doing a roundup and playing catch up!
