
48 Hours In Seattle, The Summer Walking Tour
From sunrise to sunset, there's lots to do, places to see, delicious food to eat in Seattle.
But first, a post-airport bakery stop
A dear friend flew up from San Diego for a quick visit, game for anything, especially when it comes to food. After a traffic snarled early morning pickup at SeaTac, I made a beeline to one of my favorite bakeries, Sea Wolf.
This family-owned venture started by brothers Jesse and Kit Schumann as a wholesale bread-baking operation has blossomed into a must-visit venue. Get there before 9 to avoid the lines and while you're at the counter, be sure and consider the densely packed, utterly delicious date cake. It's more of a stout version of banana bread, delivering the intense sweetness of those dates without getting sticky fingers. Also ask about the croissant brittle, a pastry that amps up the crunch.
Sea Wolf Bakery's date cake gets its signature crunch from pepitas. Lines form early at this popular ... More spot, so arrive before 9 a.m. to beat the rush.A very special place to stay
After checking into the city's newest luxe accommodations – 1 Hotel in the heart of the South Lake Union – we took a walk down to the water. This neighborhood is best known for being home to Amazon and other tech-driven businesses, but its rich history goes back to the city's earliest days. The Virginia V is permanently docked near MOHAI, offering a glimpse at one of the last surviving examples of the Mosquito Fleet. The steamship moved goods up and down the coast and now serves as a floating museum.
La Loba at Seattle's 1 Hotel offers a memorable Papatas Brava on its tapas menu.
And while we're on the subject of floating, head over to The Center for Wooden Boats if you're interested in renting water craft or learning more about the region's nautical history.
Want to enjoy a bird's view of the neighborhood with an adult beverage? Head to the rooftop known as m bar, where the extensive lineup of cleverly named cocktails includes a rare sighting of a espresso martini with a half shot of spirits.
We had a dinner reservation at La Loba, the sensational new restaurant at 1 Hotel and by the time we were seated, the dining room was buzzing with the kind of energy that feels like the best kind of first date. Our congenial server steered us towards a few cool starters on the Spanish-inspired menu, though it'd be a stretch to call the generous portions tapas.
Big hits among those first course choices were the Patatas Bravas, which had an almost croissant-like texture – micro-thin slices of potato layered and fried crisp – and something called Green Tartare. This dreamy mashup of avocado, zucchini and bell pepper was served with a crispy rice cracker crown for scooping up the plant-based spread.
The Double R Ranch braised beef cheek proved to be the perfect entree to share, an ultra-rich, deeply satisfying preparation showcasing that butter-tender cut. Maitake mushrooms and pickled onions added complexity and contrast to the saucy beef, which was perched on velvety potato puree.
In addition to more than 60 restaurants, cafes, bakeries and coffee shops, Pike Place Market offers ... More one of the best places in the city to purchase flowers grown by local farmers.
A very good morning
After an eye-opener at nearby Monorail Espresso, we headed to Pike Place Market for a deep dive into that special place. The mission? Grab some tasty souvenirs for my friend's pantry back home. Scored spectacular smoked wild salmon from Pike Place Fish, tinned 'seacuterie' at DeLaurenti, tea at Market Spice and some Rose Harissa at World Spice. That ingredient delivers a fiery finish to all sorts of dishes, though my pal loves it best on scrambled eggs.
As the shopping bags were growing heavy, it was time for lunch at one of my faves, Pasta Casalinga, where we ordered one of everything. This is a rare place where you can get away with that kind of order, especially if you're sharing and we had a third join our party of two to enjoy the 'from the ocean', 'from the farm', 'from the garden' selections that change regularly. A brilliant kale pesto was a standout, offering a fresh take on the classic. So good.
Before leaving the Market, we picked up a few things to make dinner at my home base before walking back through the new waterfront park and then meandering through the beautiful Olympic Sculpture Park. Just like that, it was time for that return to the airport. It was a quick trip to the Emerald City, yet we managed to pack in a lot of highlights.
Pasta Casalinga at Seattle's Pike Place Market offers a seasonal takes on its ever-changing menu, ... More including a kale pesto.
Here are a few more suggestions for a pedestrian-driven tour of downtown Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods:
Head to Pioneer Square for a drink at that area's first rooftop bar, Firn at the Populus Hotel, explore the excellent Old School Italian menu at Darkalino's, enjoy a well-made espresso drink at Cafe Umbria.
Keep walking and you'll hit Chinatown/the International District, where a wander through Uwajimaya is always a pleasure, followed by dim sum at Jade Garden or Dough Zone Dumpling House. Though it's a few more steps down the road, Pho Bac Sup Shop is well worth the effort.
Interested in a moveable feast tour of the Seattle Center? Check out the newest option from Eat Seattle Tours.
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