Josephine M.

BEST Art Gallery Seattle Art Museum

It's the only one that gets me to come out for art, so that's the best for me.

BEST Casino Tulalip Resort Casino

I can't just drive by this place, too much fun, great craps tables.

BEST Indie Theater Central Cinema

Badass food, amazing film line up, pints, what's not to love???

BEST Local Bands Step Daddy

Innovative and awesome.

BEST Museum Seattle Art Museum

I love going a few times every year, amazing!

BEST Theater Venue The Moore Theatre

Just lovely...

BEST Theatre Group Teatro ZinZanni

Breathtaking every time, the show just cant be beat season after season.

BEST Winery Chateau Ste. Michelle

Oh god... The rieslings...

BEST Car Wash Elephant Car Wash

It's the only place I'll go!

BEST Motorcycle Shop Bent Bike

BEST Repair Taskar Garage

I love Mischa! Totally trustworthy, he'll look something over for me at no charge, and is always there for you in a pinch. He'll work past closing for you without hesitation. Amazing!

BEST Day Spa Helle, a Skin Sanctuary & Salon

BEST Facial Helle, a Skin Sanctuary & Salon

BEST Hair Color Helle, a Skin Sanctuary & Salon

Chivahn has taken me through pretty much the whole rainbow this past year, even black to white, and I have fun counting how many complements I get on my hair every time I go out. Hands down, *the* best!

BEST Hair Salon Fuchsia Phoenix Hair Design

Chivahn is *the* best stylist in Seattle. My cuts and updo's always inspire jealosy!

BEST Manicure and Pedicure Tina's Nails

I love Tina! I get constant compliments on my nails, I won't go anywhere else.

BEST Massage Stylus Salon

Rita is the best!!!

BEST Tattoo and Piercing Diamond Tattoo

I adore all my boyfriend's ink, all from this top-notch shop. And I'm getting more and more jealous of all the great work my friends have gotten from Magenta.

BEST Breakfast 13 Coins

You can't go wrong with 13 Coins. In fact, I think I'll go right now...

BEST Burger Lola

The lamb burgers.... Oh my...

BEST Burrito Taco Del Mar

It's huge, and so awesome. Mmm....

BEST Food Truck Skillet Street Food

Not to be missed!

BEST Greasy Spoon Beth's Cafe

Classic! My go-to for over 10 years now...

BEST Healthy Lunch Juice It

A life saver.

BEST Pizza Belltown Pizza

I dare you to walk by and smell this place and not be instantly wooed. Love this place....

BEST Sandwich Shop Paseo

I'll wait in line for a midnight Cuban presse any day!

BEST Teriyaki Yummy Teriyaki

I love this shop, best sauce in the city.

BEST Designer Jewelry Fremont Jewelry Design

They're custom work can't be beat, made with genuine care and craftsmanship.

BEST Lingerie Hustler

My fave! I love the selection here.

BEST Men's Clothing Mario's

This place just oozes sexy. Oh, the ties and suits!

BEST Men's Shoes Nordstroms

Always the best, you can always count on Nordies to come through with great fashion.

BEST Vintage and Resale Red Light Vintage

Always my first stop, you can't walk out empty handed.

BEST Women's Accessories Retail Therapy

Just thinking about this shop makes me feel better!

BEST Women's Shoes Nordstrom

I could spend days in their shoe department...

BEST Asian Fusion Dragonfish

So good...

BEST Brunch Dahlia Lounge

Just tried the biscuits and gravy, and about died... I'll never go anywhere else for brunch ever again!

BEST Chinese Bamboo Garden

Mmmmmm....

BEST Fine Dining Dahlia Lounge

With *so* many options downtown, it's hard to really stand out as the best. But I think Dahlia does, and it does so consistently. Love it!

BEST French Brasserie Margaux

Living so close is just bad for me. Ha! So delicious...

BEST Indian Cedars Restaurant

The service is and always has been horrible, but damn if they don't have the best Indian food in the whole region....

BEST Italian Buca Di Beppo Restaurant

I know it's not "authentic". I can't bring myself to care, it's just so good and so fun!

BEST Japanese Wasabi Bistro

I would die without this place Mmm!

BEST Mediterranean Costas Opa Greek Restaurant

My favorite!

BEST Mexican La Carta de Oaxaca

So authentic, right down to fresh lime juice in the margaritas! You can't not love this place, so good!

BEST New American Icon Grill

Love it! Great, innovative twists on classics, and a Sinatra, rat-pack feel to the place.

BEST New Restaurant The Skillet Diner

This place blew me away. One of the few restaurants I'll leave downtown for.

BEST Outdoor Dining Salty's Seafood Grills

You just can't beat the view.

BEST Seafood Anthony's Restaurants

These restaurants have never let me down. Delicious!

BEST Steakhouse JaK's Grill

Juicy, delectable, hungry just thinking about it...

BEST Sushi Wasabi Bistro

Give me mango tango rolls or give me death. *SO* good...

BEST Tapas Pintxo

Don't pass this little gem by, bring friends and order as much as you can!

BEST Thai Kwanjai Thai

My favorite for years, a standout ever among so many great thai places.

BEST Vegetarian Bamboo Garden

I eat meat these days, but I'll still pick Bamboo Garden over other chinese restaurants. It's that good.

BEST Vietnamese Tamarind Tree

Everything is so fresh, and creative, and just beyond what you thought Vietnamese food could be. So good!

BEST Bike Shop Recycled Cycles

My all-time favorite. They're staff are the best, hands down.

BEST Gym Ronin Dojo

<3! I miss this place so much!

BEST Martial Arts Ronin Dojo

Kevin Hammond and his team of sempai are amazing, they become like family. A friendly, accepting place where it's easy to learn, train, and grow.

BEST Personal Trainers 24 Hour Fitness

I love the trainers at 24.

BEST Running Gear Fleet Feet Sports Seattle

So helpful, I love this shop!

BEST Ski and Snowboard Shop Snowboard Connection

You can get lost in this place. Seriously.

BEST Favorite Local Charity FareStart

I love supporting this local gem. Awesome idea, well done.

BEST Beer Selection Tap House Grill

I love the rotating taps, and the samplers!

BEST Blues Club New Orleans Creole Restaurant

Great feel, great staff.

BEST Bowling Garage

Nightclub meets bowling. Awesome.

BEST Brewpub Skookum Brewing

*AMAZING*

BEST Cocktails Bathtub Gin & Co.

I love the bartender's choice option, and the innovative cocktail menu is just like nowhere else. A hidden gem!

BEST College Bar Earl's on the Ave

Definitely the best college bar. Which is why you have to drag me here kicking and screaming. But they are the best at what they do.

BEST Dance Club The Noc Noc

My very favorite!!! When you actually want to dance, this is the place to go. People actually give each other a little room and respect here, and the djs aren't playing the same 20 songs like every other club in the city.

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar R Place

My friends love R Place, I can't drag them to Belltown anymore because of it!

BEST Happy Hour Tap House Grill

My favorite happy hour, hard to beat!!!!

BEST Irish Pub Owl 'N Thistle

This pub reminds me of my favorite spots in Dublin like no other.

BEST Jazz Club Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

So much class!

BEST Karaoke Rickshaw Restaurant

Classic.

BEST Live Music The Sunset Tavern

I miss this place, I need to start going more often again. Awesome.

BEST Movie Theater Cinerama

I can't stay away, this place is amazing.

BEST Neighborhood Bar AFK Tavern

Level up!

BEST Pool Hall Belltown Billiards & Lounge

I can always seem to get a table. Great djs here, too.

BEST Sports Bar The Spectator

Spicy pop corn and shuffle board. Awesome.

BEST Trendy Bar AFK Tavern

+1 xp

BEST Wine Bar Bricco della Regina Anna

My favorite little hidden bar.

BEST Local Personality on Twitter @oatmeal

So damn funny!

BEST Local Podcast Seattle Geekly

L33t.

BEST Music Blog Line Out

The Stranger staff are the best, great coverage.

BEST Neighborhood Blog Belltown People

Belltown, represent!

BEST Bartender Murray from the Zig Zag

Creative, doesn't everyone know about this guy?

BEST Local Comedian John Keister

God do I miss Almost Live...

BEST Local Newspaper Columnist/Reporter Dan Savage

How does it get better than Dan Savage?

BEST Local Radio Personality Rick Steves

Love him. Great travel info.

BEST Local TV Personality Jean Enersen

How can you not love her???

BEST Team Mascot Doppler

lol Can't help but vote for this one. He's a riot. Whatever he is.

BEST Antiques Nasty Jack's Antiques

Awesome shop, so much unique stuff!

BEST Bookstore Elliott Bay Book Company

Can I just live here? No...?

BEST Gift Shop Portage Bay Goods

When I don't know what to get them, I go here!

BEST Records and CDs Silver Platters

Not that there's much to buy any more, but when I do I go here, great selection.

BEST Shopping Center Westfield Southcenter

Everything is here. I could spend days...

BEST Bakery Dahlia Bakery

Individually sized coconut cream pies. Bread that I could eat a whole loaf all to myself. LOVE.

BEST Beer Store Super Deli Mart

Magners and Banana Bread Beer. *AND* $3 pints on tap. Yay!!!!!

BEST Chocolate Fran's Chocolates

When I need a gift to impress, I order from Fran's. Consistently decadent!

BEST Coffee Shop B&O Espresso

Can I just live here? No? Bummer. The staff and vibe here can't be beat. The coffee's good too.

BEST Cupcakes The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Company

Not as over the top as other local cupcake shops, but a little more grown up and a little more delicious...

BEST Desserts The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Company

Too damn good...

BEST Donuts Top Pot Doughnuts

Pumpkin Pie old fashioned glazed. I need no other reason.

BEST Fish Market City Fish Market

I buy salmon here almost once a week now. Mmm....

BEST Gourmet Grocery Uwajimaya

Makes me feel like I'm right back in Japan. Love it!

BEST Ice Cream Shop Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

Was there any question?

BEST Tea House Mr. Spots Chai House

I will *always* miss the Chai House. RIP.

BEST Photographer epiem

Absolutely the best for amazing wedding photography.

BEST Venue Marysville Opera House

So gorgeous, and so much more affordable than other local spots.

BEST Wedding Dresses Luly Yang Couture

Amazing staff, amazing dresses. I got to try on runway fashion, absolutely awesome.

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore Alaskan Way Viaduct

Terrifying *AND* ugly...

BEST Green Building Ballard Public Library

Love the living roof. lolz

BEST Local Event Pride

So much fun, and so positive.

BEST Pick-up Place Backfire Motorcycle Night in Ballard

lolz It's true!

BEST Place to People Watch Sakura-Con

I took so many pictures. Lovely!

BEST Playground Marymoor Park

Makes me wish I was a kid again. Heh.

BEST Man of the Year Dan Savage

<3!