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BEST Fun Place for Kids Woodland Park Zoo

Great fun for kids of all ages.

BEST Indie Theater Majestic Bay Theatres

BEST Museum Pacific Science Center

Always something new to see or try out.

BEST Car Wash Elephant Car Wash

BEST Motorcycle Shop Aurora Suzuki

BEST Repair Seattle Auto Service Center

They have always been good to our cars.

BEST Massage Nadia U. Hakki, LMP

BEST Breakfast Bay Cafe

I love this place at Fisherman's Terminal. Their Seafood Benedict is terrific with fresh shrimp, scallops, and crab (yes, real crab).

BEST Burger Red Mill Burgers

Nice local burger chain. I usually go to the one in Magnolia. Great after a walk through Discovery Park.

BEST Burrito Chipotle Mexican Grill

I like the lime rice.

BEST Crepes Anita's Crepes

BEST Greasy Spoon Ezell's Famous Chicken

BEST Healthy Lunch Julia's Restaurant

BEST Pizza Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria

Wonderful salads as well.

BEST Sandwich Shop Armandino's Salumi

BEST Teriyaki Toshi's Teriyaki

BEST Eyewear 4 Your Eyes Only Optical Boutique

Best frames and best advice on picking frames to suit your face and personality.

BEST Women's Accessories Olivine

BEST Women's Boutique Yazdi

Great clothes for all shapes and sizes.

BEST Women's Shoes Mirage Comfort Shoes

Best most comfortable shoes ever.

BEST Asian Fusion Wild Ginger

BEST Brunch Dahlia Lounge

BEST Chinese Black Pearl

Great little neighborhood place with great Chinese food.

BEST Fine Dining Thirteen Coins

BEST French Le Gourmand

BEST Indian Chutney's Bistro

BEST Italian Tulio Ristorante

BEST Japanese Musahi's

unassuming but great

BEST Mediterranean The Golden Olive

BEST Mexican The Santa Fe Cafe

BEST New American Tilth

BEST Outdoor Dining IVAR's Salmon House

BEST Seafood Shuckers

Best shrimp and crab ceasar salad ever!

BEST Steakhouse El Gaucho

BEST Sushi Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine

BEST Thai Krittika's Noodles and Thai Cuisine

Great family run neighborhood Thai restaurant.

BEST Vegetarian Sunlight Cafe

BEST Vietnamese The Monkey Bridge

BEST Bike Shop Gregg's Cycles Inc.

BEST Gym Olympic Athletic Club

BEST Sporting Goods REI

What can I say - they started here in Seattle. Great stores wonderful employees.

BEST Carpet Cleaning DA Burns

BEST Favorite Local Charity Interconnection.org

InterConnection.org is a non-profit organization that helps charitable organizations worldwide achieve their missions by providing them refurbished desktop and laptop computers.

BEST Locksmiths Ballard Lock & Key

BEST Movers Adam's Moving & Delivery Service

BEST Movie Theater Majestic Bay Theatres

BEST Local Podcast KEXP Music That Matters

BEST Neighborhood Blog Wallyhood

BEST Chiropractor Lakeside Chiropractic & Massage - Dr. Manda Rae Davis, Dr. Lisanne Yuricich

Great caring practice.

BEST Dentist Dennis J. Falcone

BEST Doctor Dr. Carol L. Waymack, MD

BEST Local Newspaper Columnist/Reporter Dan Savage

BEST Local Radio Personality Steve Scher

BEST Local TV Personality Jesse Jones

BEST Pro Athlete Ichiro Suzuki

BEST Sports Team Seattle Storm

BEST Team Mascot Ivar's Dancing Clam

BEST Ugliest Dog Charlie the Dog

only a mother could love

BEST Arts and Crafts Bad Woman Yarn

BEST Bookstore Wide World Books & Maps

I lover their selection of literature that goes along with guide books & travel gear.

BEST Children's Gifts Izilla Toys

I usually shop at the one in the Wallingford Center

BEST Furniture Dania

BEST Gift Shop Archie McPhee

Funny stuff!!

BEST Home and Garden Swansons Nursery

Good to visit for inspiration.

BEST Housewares Sur La Table

I usually go to the one near Pike Place Market

BEST Musical Instruments The Drum Exchange

BEST Records and CDs Golden Oldies

BEST Shopping Center Wallingford Center

Small but great.

BEST Bakery Wallingford Bakery

Next to Julia's on Wallingford Ave - they have great daily specials and of course, the best carrot cake.

BEST Beer Store Bottleworks

BEST Butcher Bill the Butcher

BEST Chocolate Dilettante Chocolates

Oldest and best chocolate maker in Seattle.

BEST Coffee Shop Caffe Appassionato Coffee Company

BEST Cupcakes Trophy Cupcakes and Party

I usually go to the one in the Wallingford Center. Yummmy.

BEST Desserts Dilettante Chocolates

Their cakes are to die for.

BEST Donuts Mighty O Donuts

Yummy and vegan.

BEST Fish Market Wild Salmon Seafood Market

They will special order fish as well.

BEST Gourmet Grocery Uwajimaya

I love their selection of international fruits. They have great asian cooking utensils as well.

BEST Ice Cream Shop D'Ambrosio Gelato

Well worth the wait, if there is a line.

BEST Tea House Tea House Kuan Yin

A fixture in the Wallingford Neighborhood. Great teas and they have wifi.

BEST Wine Shop City Cellars Fine Wines

Great selection for such a small shop.

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore Experience Music Project

Great museum - at least when you're inside you don't have to look at it.

BEST Green Building Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

BEST Local Event Northwest Folklife Festival

BEST Place to People Watch Green Lake Park

BEST Place to Work BECU

BEST School with the Most Spirit University of Washington

BEST Man of the Year Dan Savage

The - It gets better project - great for everyone to remember.

BEST Story of the Year What Sun? Weather

It is always the biggest story and the most talked about in Seattle - the weather.

BEST Woman of the Year Patty Murray

Always working with the people of Washington in her mind. She also does great work on behalf of veterans.