Bulldog News had the most amazing ice cream we've had in Seattle…read more We dropped in and picked out their pear spiced cider and it was chefs kiss. Like a cold winter's day, icy but flavorful and rich. They have a ton of seating outside and the service was friendly and prompt. They also take cards at the ice cream stand. So overall, we will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

great cafe, but wont be coming back. Went here to do schoolwork when 30 minutes of graphing work…read morewas deleted due to a wi-fi limit they dont tell you about.

Can't Evan tell you how great a book store this is I can't go Thare . You couldn't get me out of…read morethat store assume assume treasures everywhere overwhelming if you're a book freight like me fortunately I don't have enough money to go into places like that cause I wouldn't be walking out with any change just for sure

The Communist Manifesto is somewhere in this book store I know it... I felt Marxism dust cover my…read morebody as I entered the building in downtown Seattle. Definallty not getting a rounded point of view with reading material I saw inside. Because I was at The Pike Place Market I decided I needed to check the book store out. Nothing on my reading list but lots of interesting books to choose to purchase... I had a great experience in the store. Most defiantly not my point of view on the world and no naughty magazines cause I'd had bought one of those.

My "Go-To" Rag for the Haps in Seattle…read more SITREP Jetting in and out of SeaTac for work assignments keeps my head spinning. But when I want to decompress in a cutting-edge environment, THE STRANGER gets me the information I want to see in relationship to the entire scene at once. SETUP Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my iPhone. But what I've discovered is a "weakness" with our tech - or maybe an "insufficiency" - be it iPhones or laptops, tablets, what have you: these cool little devices are great at honing on more specific details of information when you already have a general idea of what you want to do. For example, you know what movie you want to see (maybe "Wrath of the Titans", etc.) and so you can do a quick search on the iPhone and get the 411. Or you might know that Tango has a great happy hour with inexpensive drinks and munchies on Tuesdays going on and you want to confirm these specials, and so you jump on the iPad and get the 411. THE RANDOM But what if you really just want to "see" what random stuff is out there? Expose yourself to the bills and the ads and the what not: "What bands are playing?" Tonight? Tomorrow? "What venues are DJ or Band or Dancing or all combined?" All in a grid matrix on a sheet of paper so you can compare (EASILY) or contrast (EASILY) all the cover charges, the location-neighborhoods? Oh, what's this? A random ad for a cool burlesque night at Noc Noc is going on for Thursday. Oh, what's this? Stumbling Monk is doing a special game night. THE WEAKNESS With my tech, it's not easy for the eye to capture than more than the little "streaming" bursts that are on my little iPhone screen, or even on a tablet. However, with the paper, I can look at a grid-matrix all at once - left-to-right, with my peripheral vision catching just as much as my focus. And until we get to the level of holographic projections (ie. the movie MINORITY REPORT) where we can turn pages of light with our fingers, I think the tech will still be smart, but very truncated and very limited. If I can make this make any sense there is an relevant adage that states, "You don't know, what you don't know." So if you don't enough to ask for information on bands playing in Pioneer square, you aren't going to remember to ask a search in your iPhone to get information on bands playing in Pioneer Square. But if you eye catches the ad placed by Central Saloon that gives the bands for the next 3 days, then you HAVE that information. Bottom Line: for all the tech I have accumulated and use regularly, I STILL find that there sometimes just is not a replacement-tech for the simple act of scanning and turning the pages of a news rag. THE LOWDOWN There are just some things that are tech can not encompass "randomly" that will get my attention as easily as turning the pages of a rag. And so that's why I still rely on THE STRANGER, and why it is still one off the best offerings for the truly random pieces of information that I still enjoy having "my eyes scan over" since I may not always know to search for something specifically on my tech.

This paper has really gone to the dogs over the past couple years. Definitely in need of new…read moreblood, from the editor-in-chief on down the line. Sad to say the only thing of interest these days is "Ombudsman" A. Birch Steen's snarky column on the Table of Contents page. And maybe once in a while David Schmader prints an amusing "Hot Tip" in Last Days. But he's like a Pavlovian dog. Anytime Hizzoner Mayor 5-Cents proposes something idiotic (like say a 20 cent fee on bags or build a tunnel), Schmader is there applauding wildly. He's a loyal soldier on Team Nickels. No longer (well, at least the last two weeks) are Letters to the Editor printed in the paper version. And pretty much, the movie times have disappeared too. And what happened to Lloyd Dangle's "Troubletown" comic strip? The Mercury in Portland still prints it. Miss Matisse and Adrian Ryan's columns have vanished too. And so has Charles Mudede's Police Beat. The Stranger is a shell of its former self. Borrrrrring!

I subscribe to the Seattle Times in order to get local news and sports. The international, national…read moreand regional news comes mostly from syndication which I can understand, The economy being what it is in a small independent paper can only afford so many reporters. However, its Subscription rate of two hundred and twenty five dollars for thirteen weeks is in my opinion, very over-priced, not only that, If you put a vacation hold of less than thirty one days, you cannot get credit for papers not received. I recently had a hold for twenty eight days and requested my credit and was told that it did not make the thirty one day threshold. So I felt that their policy is a bit dishonest and misplaced. There has never been a contract or a policy review that explains this to subscribers, and the only way to find out is through the experience of being denied the credit. I will continue to subscribe to the Times, but I am a bit disheartened by their policy that seems discouraging, if not dishonest, to long time subscribers like myself. After a very Long conversation on the phone, I was eventually given a courtesy credit for the Twenty eight days that I Missed. I will be gone for 3 weeks this month, But I will be sure to put a hold of at least thirty one days so I can get the appropriate credit without having to argue about it..

What has happened to the Seattle Times. This week the paper has been 16 pages. The sports section…read moreis 3 with no baseball box scores or standings. They say it is due to a "paper shortage". If that is always the case, why not reduce the ads and size of your editorial section. As a subscriber for over 35 years, I will not be renewing unless the content improves real soon.

This store is smaller and has a more limited selection compared to others. However, parking is…read morefree, which is a plus. I also heard that a new store is opening in Bellevue Square Mall--looking forward to checking it out and hoping it offers a larger, cozier shopping experience.

Selection is great, prices are good and the staff is always helpful and polite. I especially enjoy…read moresitting in one of their comfy chairs and reading while choosing books.

This is a smaller Hudson at the SeaTac airport and is one of the very few things at the S terminal…read morebut it did boast several self checkouts and a decent array of snacks. Self checkout was a bit too involved, several steps longer than it needed to be but they had aluminum water bottles of a smaller size so the spot worked for me. All in all, thanks for existing Hudson!

The employees were very nice, but be careful buying clothing. Bought a t-shirt that ended up having…read morea very skewed graphic. Very disappointing and a waste of money.

My friends and I paid $55 for the Seattle Magazine Brunch Run and it was terrible. They didn't have…read moreenough food or drinks for the number of people. Took at least 15 minutes to get thru a line. They needed more brunch options or a way to make things go quicker. For the price you pay it was absolutely not worth it.

Hit and miss. When its good, its really good, however I am…read morenot a fan of the best doctors, lawyers, dentists, real estate agents, and financial advisers issues. It is obviously just a way to get these categories advertising, which is a sellout. In addition, the editors seam to be bias to advertisers which taints the validity. A city magazine should be about city lifestyle and reflect the local flavor of the area. It should appeal to tourists and residents alike. Tell us what's interesting, worth trying, what happening and basically fabulous about the Seattle area regardless of whether or not they choose to give you their advertising dollars. Do that and the advertisers will choose to be there.

Elliott Bay is by far one of the best bookstores you can visit in Seattle for literary lovers or…read morethose just looking to chill and stay dry. Street parking will be your best here and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a very spacious setup with books organized nicely by genre. Prices here are very reasonable and their selection is pretty diverse. You could definitely spend a good couple hours here just perusing everything. If you are ever looking for a book in the Seattle area, this spot should be first on your list!

We were so lucky to even find parking near Elliot Bay Book it made our trip that much more…read moreseamless. Visiting Seattle it was my mission to check out local bookstores and as soon you enter Elliot Bay Book you are greeted with shelves and shelves of books. It can overwhelming but it was really nicely organized, I was looking for a specific book I just finished on my e-reader and wanted to get a trophy, I searched and couldn't find it so came up to a book buyer and they mentioned that didn't have any in stock. Everyone was super friendly and they even had a cute little cafe in the book store but I opted not to get anything, which was a shock for me. Definitely want to come back it's just so beautiful in there.

Claire was amazing. They walked me to the two sections I was looking for, found a couple books for…read moreme to check out, and asked if I needed anything else. Customer service like this is a fading art form. I am happy that it is still practiced. There is another staff member in toys that was very knowledgeable. They were working the check in counter during last nights book event. Super knowledgeable and went above and beyond multiple times I came in. I let Andrew, the store manager know. Truly exceptional service Northgate! Great job.

Terrible customer service!!! Zero selection!!! Highly recommend not going there better off ordering…read moreon amazon or finding a better place.

One of the smaller Kinokuniya Bookstores that I've visited (it's a corner shop in Uwajimaya grocery…read morestore), but it still gets the job done! Studio Ghibli merch area right upon entering the shop, of course, of course. Decent selection of pens (I got a couple). The second level is dedicated to English-translated manga books as well as anime/video game art books and knick-knacks (sorta all in random assortment.....gotta do some thorough browsing). Since it is a small shop, the aisles are a little cramped. Kinda stuffy too, especially on the second level. Polite staff!

This bookstore is absolutely amazing. It is packed with lots of toys, quirky fun things,…read morecollectibles, and has many Manga in both English and Japanese. If I had more room in my suitcases I would've bought more. This place is definitely worth the visit.