paizo.com Recent Posts in Sightseeing Meet Uppaizo.com Recent Posts in Sightseeing Meet Up2012-03-09T23:49:35Z2012-03-09T23:49:35ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpMike Dowdhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#282012-07-02T19:54:03Z2012-07-02T19:54:03Z<p>When I went to NorWesCon •many• years ago, I remember going to a place called Kobe on Union. Does it still exist?</p>When I went to NorWesCon *many* years ago, I remember going to a place called Kobe on Union. Does it still exist?Mike Dowd2012-07-02T19:54:03ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpLiz Courts (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#272012-07-02T19:19:41Z2012-07-02T19:19:41Z<p>Plenty! How deep are your pockets? :D</p>
<p>Village Square Cafe is a nice diner. The pancakes are awesome, but be prepared for a wait. If you value your sanity, don't go on Sundays.
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Iyara Thai. Best pad thai ever.
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El Matador. Great margaritas, and great-for-Seattle Mexican food.
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Spicy Talk. Wide variety of Sichuan food. Ranges from "not spicy" to "OMG it burns so good."</p>Plenty! How deep are your pockets? :D
Village Square Cafe is a nice diner. The pancakes are awesome, but be prepared for a wait. If you value your sanity, don't go on Sundays.
Iyara Thai. Best pad thai ever.
El Matador. Great margaritas, and great-for-Seattle Mexican food.
Spicy Talk. Wide variety of Sichuan food. Ranges from "not spicy" to "OMG it burns so good."Liz Courts (Contributor)2012-07-02T19:19:41ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet Upjreysthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#262012-07-02T16:50:46Z2012-07-02T16:50:46Z<p>Any other suggestions for neat, Seattle/Redmond-only (i.e. non-chain) unique eating establishments?</p>Any other suggestions for neat, Seattle/Redmond-only (i.e. non-chain) unique eating establishments?jreyst2012-07-02T16:50:46ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpZuxiushttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#252012-05-26T04:37:58Z2012-05-26T04:37:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Timitius wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year. </p>
<p>We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.</p>
<p>Again, no promises yet. </blockquote><p>Agreed, definitely a full day but at least I will get some sleep this year for Friday. Nothing like seeing all those Paizo folks dead tired on their first big day.Timitius wrote:I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year.
We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.
Again, no promises yet.
Agreed, definitely a full day but at least I will get some sleep this year for Friday....Zuxius2012-05-26T04:37:58ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpLissa Guillethttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#242012-05-25T00:55:21Z2012-05-25T00:55:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lilith wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Nelson wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.dintaifungusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Din Tai Fung</a>... </blockquote>Gah! I keep meaning to make it over there. Damn it. </blockquote><p>Yeah... Doh... keep doing other things.Lilith wrote:Jason Nelson wrote: I'm a fan of Din Tai Fung...
Gah! I keep meaning to make it over there. Damn it. Yeah... Doh... keep doing other things.Lissa Guillet2012-05-25T00:55:21ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpXushiahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#232012-05-24T06:21:51Z2012-05-24T06:21:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Liz Courts wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.</p>
<p>If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap. </blockquote>Piroshky Piroshky as well. </blockquote><p>Liz is absolutely correct!!! I can't wait to get back there and have both the Daily Dozen and the Piroshky!!!!! Make sure you have time though. Traffic was very bad and you can get sucked in to all the wonderful shops.Liz Courts wrote:Ross Byers wrote:Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.
If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap.
Piroshky Piroshky as well. Liz is absolutely correct!!! I can't wait to get back there and have both the Daily Dozen and the Piroshky!!!!! Make sure you have time though. Traffic was very bad and you can get sucked in to all the wonderful shops.Xushia2012-05-24T06:21:51ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpLilith (alias of Liz Courts, Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#222012-05-18T22:26:02Z2012-05-18T22:26:02Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Nelson wrote:</div><blockquote> I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.dintaifungusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Din Tai Fung</a>... </blockquote><p>Gah! I keep meaning to make it over there. Damn it.Jason Nelson wrote:I'm a fan of Din Tai Fung...
Gah! I keep meaning to make it over there. Damn it.Lilith (alias of Liz Courts, Contributor)2012-05-18T22:26:02ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpJason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#212012-05-18T20:04:33Z2012-05-18T20:04:33Z<p>I'm a fan of <a href="http://www.dintaifungusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Din Tai Fung</a>, which is in the Lincoln Square shopping center adjacent to Bellevue Square. It's one of their only US locations (I know there's one in Los Angeles and may be one in New York, don't recall). </p>
<p>It's about a mile west of the Coast Hotel where they held previous PaizoCons, but still a short car ride from Redmond.</p>I'm a fan of Din Tai Fung, which is in the Lincoln Square shopping center adjacent to Bellevue Square. It's one of their only US locations (I know there's one in Los Angeles and may be one in New York, don't recall).
It's about a mile west of the Coast Hotel where they held previous PaizoCons, but still a short car ride from Redmond.Jason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)2012-05-18T20:04:33ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet Upjreysthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#202012-05-18T14:47:57Z2012-05-18T14:47:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Warrant wrote:</div><blockquote><p>OH...and don't forget to hit the international district for some Banh Mi sandwiches. Being on the pacific, Seattle has a strong asian influence and some of the best Asian food in the states. </p>
<p>Real stuff not distilled down for American Tastes. Also it's a good place to get some really good Cioppino since we have dungeness crab native to the PacNW.</p>
<p>Good sushi too. although I am partial to the restaurants further east towards the Cascades as the Sushi Chef I trained under owns restaurants over there.</blockquote><p>This is the kind of thing I like to see mentioned. I want something unique to Seattle/West Coast when I come out there. I can eat at a chain restaurant here (Michigan) anytime I want, but while out there I want something that I can <b>ONLY</b> get there. Thanks for the tip. I'll be checking that out!Warrant wrote:OH...and don't forget to hit the international district for some Banh Mi sandwiches. Being on the pacific, Seattle has a strong asian influence and some of the best Asian food in the states.
Real stuff not distilled down for American Tastes. Also it's a good place to get some really good Cioppino since we have dungeness crab native to the PacNW.
Good sushi too. although I am partial to the restaurants further east towards the Cascades as the Sushi Chef I trained under owns...jreyst2012-05-18T14:47:57ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpJason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#192012-04-22T15:27:34Z2012-04-22T15:27:34Z<p>For those who like their rock and roll hard, fast, and classic, there is an <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2018012724_emp22.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AC/DC exhibit</a> opening up at the EMP museum at Seattle Center that you might enjoy.</p>For those who like their rock and roll hard, fast, and classic, there is an AC/DC exhibit opening up at the EMP museum at Seattle Center that you might enjoy.Jason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)2012-04-22T15:27:34ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpWarranthttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#182012-04-20T03:30:01Z2012-04-20T03:30:01Z<p>OH...and don't forget to hit the international district for some Banh Mi sandwiches. Being on the pacific, Seattle has a strong asian influence and some of the best Asian food in the states. </p>
<p>Real stuff not distilled down for American Tastes. Also it's a good place to get some really good Cioppino since we have dungeness crab native to the PacNW.</p>
<p>Good sushi too. although I am partial to the restaurants further east towards the Cascades as the Sushi Chef I trained under owns restaurants over there.</p>OH...and don't forget to hit the international district for some Banh Mi sandwiches. Being on the pacific, Seattle has a strong asian influence and some of the best Asian food in the states.
Real stuff not distilled down for American Tastes. Also it's a good place to get some really good Cioppino since we have dungeness crab native to the PacNW.
Good sushi too. although I am partial to the restaurants further east towards the Cascades as the Sushi Chef I trained under owns restaurants over...Warrant2012-04-20T03:30:01ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet Upaegloshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#172012-03-30T14:34:59Z2012-03-30T14:34:59Z<p>thanks for the many tips, guys</p>thanks for the many tips, guysaeglos2012-03-30T14:34:59ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet Upthunderspirithttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#162012-03-29T16:17:39Z2012-03-29T16:17:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Lilith wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Lambertz wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Liz Courts wrote:</div><blockquote>Piroshky Piroshky as well. </blockquote>Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known. </blockquote><p>It is known.
<p>If you like to cook, you owe it to yourself to stop by World Spice or Penzeys. They're both delightful. </blockquote><p>The corporate office/main warehouse for Penzey's is about 75 minutes from my front door, so I'm admittedly biased, but to people who've never been, Penzey's is its own little gold mine of spice-tacular happiness.Lilith wrote:Chris Lambertz wrote: Liz Courts wrote:Piroshky Piroshky as well.
Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known. It is known. If you like to cook, you owe it to yourself to stop by World Spice or Penzeys. They're both delightful. The corporate office/main warehouse for Penzey's is about 75 minutes from my front door, so I'm admittedly biased, but to people who've never been, Penzey's is its own little gold mine of spice-tacular happiness.thunderspirit2012-03-29T16:17:39ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpJason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#152012-03-29T04:04:06Z2012-03-29T04:04:06Z<p>Is it World Spice now? It used to be Market Spice, unless there's two spice stores, which is entirely possible!</p>
<p>There is also a Wind-Up Toy Store in the Sanitary Market across from the Pike Place Market - great fun, and a cheap souvenir to bring home for the kids!</p>Is it World Spice now? It used to be Market Spice, unless there's two spice stores, which is entirely possible!
There is also a Wind-Up Toy Store in the Sanitary Market across from the Pike Place Market - great fun, and a cheap souvenir to bring home for the kids!Jason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)2012-03-29T04:04:06ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpLilith (alias of Liz Courts, Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#142012-03-28T22:51:43Z2012-03-28T22:51:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Chris Lambertz wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Liz Courts wrote:</div><blockquote>Piroshky Piroshky as well. </blockquote>Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known. </blockquote><p>It is known.
<p>If you like to cook, you owe it to yourself to stop by World Spice or Penzeys. They're both delightful.</p>Chris Lambertz wrote:Liz Courts wrote:Piroshky Piroshky as well.
Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known. It is known. If you like to cook, you owe it to yourself to stop by World Spice or Penzeys. They're both delightful.Lilith (alias of Liz Courts, Contributor)2012-03-28T22:51:43ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpRoss Byers (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#132012-03-28T22:48:12Z2012-03-28T22:48:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Jason Nelson wrote:</div><blockquote>Chocolate croissant at Le Panier Bakery = nom.</blockquote><p>The food there is good, but the store itself smells funny.Jason Nelson wrote:Chocolate croissant at Le Panier Bakery = nom.
The food there is good, but the store itself smells funny.Ross Byers (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32)2012-03-28T22:48:12ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpJason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#122012-03-28T21:02:12Z2012-03-28T21:02:12Z<p>It is known indeed.</p>
<p>My must-have at the market is the baked curry beef hum bow at Mee Sum Pastry. Nom! So good! </p>
<p>Pike Place Chowder in Post Alley is also very good and has half a dozen or more varieties sure to please every palate (assuming you like seafood soup)!</p>
<p>Chocolate croissant at Le Panier Bakery = nom.</p>
<p>Oatmeal cookie at Cinnamon Works = nom. 3 bucks seems like a lot for a cookie, but it's the size of a dinner plate, not to mention delicious!</p>It is known indeed.
My must-have at the market is the baked curry beef hum bow at Mee Sum Pastry. Nom! So good!
Pike Place Chowder in Post Alley is also very good and has half a dozen or more varieties sure to please every palate (assuming you like seafood soup)!
Chocolate croissant at Le Panier Bakery = nom.
Oatmeal cookie at Cinnamon Works = nom. 3 bucks seems like a lot for a cookie, but it's the size of a dinner plate, not to mention delicious!Jason Nelson (Contributor, RPG Superstar 2008 Top 4, Legendary Games)2012-03-28T21:02:12ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpChris Lambertzhttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#112012-03-28T20:35:49Z2012-03-28T20:35:49Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Liz Courts wrote:</div><blockquote>Piroshky Piroshky as well. </blockquote><p>Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known.Liz Courts wrote:Piroshky Piroshky as well.
Their baked apples are something to behold. It is known.Chris Lambertz2012-03-28T20:35:49ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpLiz Courts (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#102012-03-28T20:30:11Z2012-03-28T20:30:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ross Byers wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.</p>
<p>If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap. </blockquote><p>Piroshky Piroshky as well.Ross Byers wrote:Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.
If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap.
Piroshky Piroshky as well.Liz Courts (Contributor)2012-03-28T20:30:11ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpRoss Byers (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#92012-03-28T20:19:32Z2012-03-28T20:19:32Z<p>Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.</p>
<p>If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap.</p>Pike Place Market is open every day. It is insanely crowded on weekends between the locals off work and the extra tourists.
If you go, make sure to check out The Daily Dozen. Freshly-fried mini donuts for cheap.Ross Byers (RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32)2012-03-28T20:19:32ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet Upaegloshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#82012-03-28T19:23:19Z2012-03-28T19:23:19Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Timitius wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year. </p>
<p>We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.</p>
<p>Again, no promises yet. </blockquote><p>canyou tell me if Pike Place Market is open (and worthwhile) on Saturdays or Sundays?
<p>myGF and I will have to pack sightseeing into the con weekend</p>Timitius wrote:I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year.
We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.
Again, no promises yet.
canyou tell me if Pike Place Market is open (and worthwhile) on Saturdays or Sundays?...aeglos2012-03-28T19:23:19ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpTimitius (Wayfinder, PaizoCon Founder)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#72012-03-28T05:47:08Z2012-03-28T05:47:08Z<p>I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year. </p>
<p>We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.</p>
<p>Again, no promises yet.</p>I am not sure of how crazy my schedule may or may not be, but I'm thinking of perhaps giving another tour this year.
We usually hit Pike's Place market in the AM, head down to the waterfront, check out things, eat at Ivar's something, and either do the Aquarium or the Seattle Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. Then back to Redmond for the Meet and Eat. Full day.
Again, no promises yet.Timitius (Wayfinder, PaizoCon Founder)2012-03-28T05:47:08ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpMajubahttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#62012-03-28T02:35:49Z2012-03-28T02:35:49Z<p>Not sure of plans yet, but my spouse and I are arriving late the 3rd, might be up for touring on the 4th.</p>Not sure of plans yet, but my spouse and I are arriving late the 3rd, might be up for touring on the 4th.Majuba2012-03-28T02:35:49ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpJeff Erwin (Contributor)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#52012-12-14T00:23:41Z2012-03-23T16:00:37Z<p>I'm coming in on Thursday. I didn't get much of a chance to see the things I wanted to last year and would be up for a group trip.</p>I'm coming in on Thursday. I didn't get much of a chance to see the things I wanted to last year and would be up for a group trip.Jeff Erwin (Contributor)2012-03-23T16:00:37ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Sightseeing Meet UpRebis Ouroboroshttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrdf?Sightseeing-Meet-Up#42012-03-23T06:19:02Z2012-03-23T06:19:02Z<p>Another stop I'd suggest is DTwenty Games in Normandy Park, just 5 minutes West of SeaTac Airport. It's fantastic. Kind of like a smaller version of Card Kingdom. It's also my friendly local game store. It's more of a 4e haunt than Pathfinder, but that's just because I haven't had the time yet to take Mike Brick up on his generous offer to come down and get Pathfinder Society going strong.
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If anybody would want to go in there on Thursday night before the con and blow everybody away, I'd definitely get it on their schedule.
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I'll bet we'd get a lot of interested gamers...</p>
<p>Hell, I might have to just use these boards to get something huge going before then...</p>
<p>- Rebis Ouroboros</p>Another stop I'd suggest is DTwenty Games in Normandy Park, just 5 minutes West of SeaTac Airport. It's fantastic. Kind of like a smaller version of Card Kingdom. It's also my friendly local game store. It's more of a 4e haunt than Pathfinder, but that's just because I haven't had the time yet to take Mike Brick up on his generous offer to come down and get Pathfinder Society going strong.
If anybody would want to go in there on Thursday night before the con and blow everybody away, I'd...Rebis Ouroboros2012-03-23T06:19:02Z