Seattle, you're great, but what's going on with the Asian grocery scene? While Asian Family Market…read morehas solid Chinese groceries and the essentials, I can't help but miss the sprawling wonderland of options back in LA. Seriously, LA spoiled me with eight Korean grocery stores within a 10-mile radius, each one boasting hot food bars, kimbab, and endless banchan selections. Here? No hot foods. No kimbab. Okay, fine, they've got the goods for a decent Chinese pantry, but it's not hitting the same. In short, Asian Family Market is a good stop for staples, but if you're used to the abundant Asian grocery heaven of LA, it's hard not to feel a little shortchanged.

Prices of Wholefoods but quality and service of Cantonese Chinatown in NYC but on Aurora Seattle…read more need I say more. Haha.

GEN KOREAN BBQ @ SOUTHCENTER MALL…read more Parking is super easy at this location since it's in the Southcenter Mall, with plenty of free parking available. We found a spot right out front, and it's nice that you can also walk around the mall before or after your meal since there are lots of other shops and restaurants nearby. This was my first time trying JEN Korean BBQ with my family, and I was excited since I'd heard they have several locations across the U.S. We came for dinner, which is about $35 per person for the all-you-can-eat menu, while weekday lunch is around $25 per person, making it a great value if you're looking for AYCE Korean BBQ. They have a great selection of meats, plus plenty of appetizers. The corn cheese was definitely one of my favorites and is always a must-order for me. Everything came out fresh, and there were lots of options to choose from. The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick to bring out refills. I also really liked the ambiance the darker interior gives the restaurant a cozy, modern feel that's perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back. If you enjoy Korean BBQ, this is a fun spot where you can cook your own food, try a variety of meats and sides, and eat as much as you want. It's a great place for groups, family dinners, or anyone craving all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ.

Giving Gen another chance! Came here on a thursday evening, and everything was going pretty good. I…read morelove that Gen is solo dining friendly. Meats: meat quality is good depending what you get. All the meats were good this time but still hit or miss. Service: service improved alot since i last visited, but unfortunately, leaving on a sour note. S/o to my server Angelica and the other food runners. Their service was spectacular. BUT..... i noticed the hosts will come back and checkout to pay. This host Alina, was rushing me out. I wasn't over the eating time limit either. I also had to pay with a giftcard which had ro be verified and done through a manager, she came back and asked if i wanted a receipt and i said yes. She said "okay we can get that for you at the door" I could barely collect my items to leave and she comes back annoyed and shoves the receipt in my hand. The restaurant didn't seem that busy to be rushing me out and i enjoyed my dining experience up until that interaction. From that host, i wouldn't feel great or welcome as a solo diner. I find it really disappointing. I want to emphasize BIG shoutout to my server though!

The restaurant was cool and they have nice ambiance. Delicious Noodles spot and it has balanced…read moreflavors and bowl was packed with great ingredients. The Braised Beef Noodle soup and Sui Kau Noodle Soup which taste really good and so delicious. The noodles has generous portion. It was served hot and looked so fresh. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly, respectful and very helpful.

I have been coming here since the 2000s so it's very nostalgic for me…read more Very authentic style for a wonton house. The fishball lettuce congee is my go to order along with the sui gai rice noodle soup with added brisket sauce. Portions are always generous. Cash only. Can get busy. Congee can get thin if ordering take out just because of the nature of the dish so would order congee for dine in to keep the consistency.

Sooo damn good. Can't stop recommending this creamy chowder to others. Today we swung by the…read moreoriginal Pike Place (Post Alley) location to have an out of town guest try it. Of course he loved it. We had a creamy chowder in a wonderful sourdough bowl which hit the spot. We also had the highly recommended sampler (we sampled 4 varieties of chowders). Wonderful treat and great service here as well with table hosts keeping the minimal tables bussed and ready for the next patrons. Great job Pike Place Chowder!

I've never had chowder before until I stopped here. And although the line was ridiculously long I…read moream glad I stopped by because this was the perfect soup to get on a cooler day. I ordered the market chowder which changes daily if Im not mistaken. This one was a seafood chowder with lobster, crab, and shrimp. They did not skip out on the chunks of meat and it had a rich flavor. I think the prices were reasonable and the bread went excellent with it. So don't be like me and get a cup haha, definitely add a bread bowl to your order.

Came in Sunday around 6pm to a nearly empty dining room…read more The $29 steak salad arrived half medium, half raw (asked for medium-rare), with a pale colorless sear and a marinade so absent I had to salt every bite. The salad base and dressing were genuinely good, which made the steak more frustrating. The chicken pot pie soup special sounded exciting. It was just a thin runny cream soup, barely-there chicken, no puff pastry in sight. More disappointment per dollar. My boyfriend ordered the steak taco. Steak was just as flavorless and under-seasoned. The tortillas unpleasantly thick. Do not recommend and will not return unfortunately.

Ambiance is very cute, a good date night spot. The service was great, didn't have to wait long to…read moreget seated. The server was attentive. The drinks are good and reasonably price. The food is ok. We ordered the pretzel with the cheese sauce. The pretzel was extremely salty, the cheese was very stringy. I ordered the chicken masala for dinner. Definitely didn't look like chicken masala and more of a thick gravy texture. The chicken looked like it was boiled and then covered with the sauce unlike panfried and then simmered into the sauce.

The food truck has a lot of choices. Ordering is easy. The beers? They're not disappointing. Any…read morestyle you like might be available. Come on over a try it!

The Bainbridge Brewing facility at Coppertop (not the alehouse downtown), which is the facility…read morewhere the beer is brewed, is a nice place to hang for a beer or two, although it can get busy on weekend afternoons. It seems to be a favorite place for families to gather during those times, which can make finding a seat difficult. By early evening, most folks have cleared out, and it's pretty empty as the 9:00 hour approaches. We particularly like sitting upstairs since there's pinball close by (four machines), which we used quite a bit on our last visit. And, of course, there's their beer, which I love. My favorite is the Eagle Harbor IPA, their signature West Coast IPA. Their Kömmuter Kölsch is also one of my favorites (and likewise my girlfriend's favorite). I frequently buy cans of both to take home (which you can also buy at the Safeway on High School Road, and at the alehouse on Winslow near the ferry terminal).

I stayed in Sagebrook Senior Living in Ballard for two weeks this summer. It was a respite stay so…read moremy wife could go to Kansas to visit her mom. The stay was more than I expected. Residents were wonderful. Introduced themselves to me and asked to sit with them at meals. The medical staff was excellent. I have Multiple Sclerosis and need special care. My wife is a nurse and we had looked at other places but she was not comfortable with leaving me at them. After meeting with the Brookside medical director she said this was the place. All during my stay everyone was making me feel at home. Would recommend Brookside to anyone looking for a place for a parent or themselves.

From the owner: Sagebrook Senior Living at Ballard is an independent living and assisted living senior community in…read moreSeattle, WA. Located in the vibrant Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, our residents enjoy all the luxuries of bigger city living while being in a smaller area with a smaller neighborhood feel. Residents and their families enjoy our prime location near Bergen Place and Mavin's Garden Park . At Sagebrook Senior Living at Ballard, we celebrate every day of retirement. Our dedicated staff believes that every resident has a story worth hearing and it is their stories that makes our community special. We work together to make retirement nothing less than the grand adventure it was meant to be.

This place was amazing!! And it was in walking distance of a lavender field and a ton of wineries!!…read moreI'd definitely go back. Upon checking in everyone gets a welcome glass of wine, white, red or rose. I love that small touch, especially because they're centered in WA wine country. The room was huge, included a soaking tub and separate shower area. We had a working fire place and a gorgeous balcony where a humming bird greeted me in the morning. I felt like a Disney princess baby! The grounds are gorgeous and there are a ton of spaces to rest, sit, explore, sit among wild flowers and fountains. I read a book in the warm sun, feet up on a bench among wild flowers. I also enjoyed the restaurant in premise and had a long luxurious soak in the hot tub. I loved the plush robes in the rooms and you can customize your shower experience by adjusting the temperature yourself. I loved every bit of my overnight stay with my 2 besties. We split one night and paid about $115 bucks each which made the room about $345 give or take. We had 2 comfy beds in the room and plenty of space! I had a fabulous time and loved that we were able to winery/vineyard and restaurant hop in close proximity of our lodge!

My family and I bought tickets to the Willows Lodge special Easter brunch. We showed up 15 minutes…read moreearly and I kind of think they're not too used to doing this. There was no one there to greet us and looked like that they were still getting the dining room ready. The hostess did not come out until five minutes before seating time. I was kind of disappointed since this was supposed to be a special Easter brunch, but there was nothing to indicate that this was for Easter other than a few of the desserts. No Easter bunny, there are a couple Easter egg decorations on every table, but that was about it. Still, the ambience was good, a fancy brunch at a fancy hotel. The wait staff provided excellent service. The food was provided in a pretty good spread. The prime rib and the fresh oysters were probably the standout of the food. I don't know why they only have one person with two tiny hot plates to man the made to order station there for everyone. The family did like the desserts, they were very cute. My wife thought that they were too sweet, but that just means I like them a lot. All in all, it was a good brunch to experience once for a special occasion. No huge complaints here.

Love this place! It's busy for a reason--nice mix of indoor & outdoor seating, endless tap (and…read morebottle!) options for even the pickiest drinkers, a bounty of food options around, and my favorite, their ever-impressive slushie line-up. While I love my sours, I can't ever resist a slushie at Ridgewood, and the additional gummy toppers are such a nice small little detail that goes a long way! We ended up watching a couple of the World Cup games here and there were plenty of TVs to support a game day environment.

Always a good place for a beer. There's a small parking lot they share the a burger joint;…read moreotherwise it's street parking. Good selection of beers and they also have ciders and slushies.

I used Trike Stop for about 10 years for both of two children. In those 10 years I loved every…read moresingle teacher and had a wonderful experience. They are very responsive and compassionate. I highly recommend them!!

During the crazy Covid pandemic unfortunately one of the children tested positive for Covid ,…read morerather than sending everyone home from that particular room.The owner Autumn sent the children home but the teachers and or instructor were directed to finish their day in the baby room. Not a smart move on her part. Does not comply with state protocol.