The Modern List Seattle
We just brushed up on the latest in modern culture from our very own backyard and we’ve got a ton of cool new (and not so new) Seattle venues to get on your radar. If you’re a local, it’s a perfect time to get a few of these spots on your holiday to-do list, as these warm, modern interiors are the perfect remedy for the long, dark Pacific Northwest winter ahead. And if you’re traveling here, these coolio establishments will give you an insiders experience of the rainy city (away from the touristimos). Huge props go out to Seattle’s amazing foodie blogs and our friends on Twitter for keeping us well informed on all things culinary and well designed. In the event that this this list doesn’t satiate your appetite for modern culture, there’s plenty more on The Modern List Seattle.
[Photo courtesy of Vitos]
DRINKS
_Vitos at 927 9th Ave, 206.397.4053
[Photo courtesy of Vitos]
For drinks, also check out Barrio, Urbane, Tavern Law and Shelter.
COFFEE
_Arabic Lounge at 1550 E Olive, 206.347.6093
BRUNCH | LUNCH
_Picnic at 6801 Greenwood Ave N, 206.453.5867
[Photos by BUILD LLC]
_Oddfellows at 1525 10th Ave, 206.325.0807
[Photo by Rocketdoggy]
_Homegrown at 3416 Fremont Ave N, 206.453.5232
[Photo by zeebleoop]
DINNER
_Delancy at 1415 NW 70th St, 206.838.1960
[Photo courtesy of Remodelista]
_Lecosho at 89 University St (at Harbor Steps) 206.623.2101
[Photo courtesy of Seattlest]
_Cicchetti at 121 E Boston St, 206.859.4155
[Photo by seattlerachel]
_Dinette at 1514 E Olive Way, 206.328.2282
[Photo by ~wesa~]
_Frank’s Oyster House & Champagne Parlor at 2616 NE 55th, 206.525.0220
[Photo by Seattle Met]
_Luc at 2800 E. Madison, 206.325.1092
[Photo courtesy of Luc]
_Sitka & Spruce at 1531 Melrose Ave E, 206.324.0662
[Photo by courtesy of Sitka & Spruce]
_Staple & Fancy at 4739 Ballard Ave NW, 206.789.1200
[Photo courtesy of Thrillist]
_Walrus and the Carpenter at 4743 Ballard Ave NW, 206.395.9227
[Photo courtesy of The Walrus and the Carpenter]
_Marjorie at 1412 E Union, 206.441.9842
[Photo courtesy of Marjorie]
_Book Bindery at 198 Nickerson St, 206.283.2665
[Photo courtesy of Book Bindery]
BUILDINGS
_Kolstrand Building at Ballard Ave NW & NW 48th St by Graham Babba Architects
[Photo courtesy of All-Consuming]
_Melrose Market at Olive Way & Melrose Ave by Graham Babba Architects
[Photo courtesy of Cool Hunting]
GALLERIES
_Ambach + Rice at 5107 Ballard Ave NW, 206.789.6242
[Photo courtesy of Ambach + Rice]
For galleries, also check out The Lawrimore Project and Vermillion.
Cheers and we’ll see you over Manhattan’s at the bar.
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By Photogeek, November 15, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
Thanks for crediting all the photos guys – as a photographer it’s very much appreciated. I need to get my tail out to Seattle and visit some of these spots.
By mike eliason, November 15, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
stellar list, guys.
my parents were here recently and went to elliott bay books and oddfellows daily. it’s a great environment, great food.
calf and kid is a pretty neat little cheese monger in melrose market, which is a pretty neat project by graham baba. their kolstrand building, building 115, and a new project underway by dovetail @ phinney & 36th make it seem like they’ve got the golden touch right now. i have the fortune (torture?) of watching one of graham baba’s houses going up next door, although the wind appears to be doing a number on roof membranes.
By Gus, November 15, 2010 @ 6:44 pm
Vitos looks like the bomb. Thanks for sharing.
By *allison, November 15, 2010 @ 10:31 pm
the breakfast sandwiches at homegrown are wonderful–avocado, egg, spicey goodness on a gorgeously egg-washed bun (i recommend adding the lamb sausage) PLUS you get a little pot of oatmeal. perfection.
can barely keep myself away from the walrus and the carpenter. nicest people there, too. lovely drinks (porch swing made by ryan is not to be missed) & nibbles (if only they still had the nicoise on the menu).
i can think of a gallery that’s missing from your list…..contemporary japanese bamboo sculpture on view right now.
GOOD LIST, guys!
By Nicholas Williams, November 16, 2010 @ 8:28 am
Have you guys tried “Salvatores” Italian restaurant, it’s in your hood just a few blocks from your Park Modern Building…it was my favorite restaurant in Seattle when I lived there!
By Build LLC, November 16, 2010 @ 8:48 am
@ Nicholas – yeah we have tried Salvatores, it’s very close. It’s like Italian comfort food, not a very modern space though.
By sandy, November 16, 2010 @ 9:33 am
Always fun to rediscover your own city. Thanks for the additions! A new coffee spot worth a spot on the list:
Arabica Lounge
http://www.arabicalounge.com/
By Build LLC, November 16, 2010 @ 10:06 am
@ Sandy – great rec, love Arabic lounge photo gallery and the shots of plastic army men fighting amongst food products is hilarious. We’d be more than happy to add the site to The Modern List Seattle.