Also less for the kids and more for adults w a good palette.

italian inspired, nw roots food by great seattle chef ethan stowell. great neighborhoody spot, edge of hipster ballard, right next door to walrus & carpenter

Tasty eats, out of the way location on the canal. Big-ish parties ok.

Chef Matt Dillon is amazing. Moroccan influenced Northwest cuisine. Chill vibe, foodies will delight in this.

Chef Matt Dillon is one of Seattle's best. James Beard recognized... Family style dining. One or two seatings nightly.

Not fancy, but one of the most tasty AND consistent restaurants in Seattle. This ain't burrito's - it's Oaxacan. Great house margarita. Bustling and loud, festive.

Amazing Oacaxan mexican style food - NOT tex mex style. Mole is to die for, so are house maragritas. Loud, family style seating. Cheap and so tasty.

weekend staple for me...

It's impossible to go here without leaving with the cookbook in hand. A must visit.

Electric Town!! Gotta do it for the sheer spectacle.

Took this blog's recommendation while in Tokyo and LOVED it. Anywhere you land in Yakitori Alley will be great. http://www.nihonsun.c...-oishikatta

Took this blog's recommendation while in Tokyo and loved it. Anywhere you land in Yakitori Alley will be great. http://www.nihonsun.c...-oishikatta

While you are in Japan, be sure to visit one or more of the tea plantations, like Obubu Tea in Kyoto. You can find them on facebook or their website
http://www.obubutea.com

Hiked all the way from top to bottom of this river in college.

2,700 square feet filled with outlets selling gourmet ingredients including spices, salts and vinegars. A food lover's paradise.

2,700 square feet filled with outlets selling gourmet ingredients including spices, salts and vinegars. A food lover's paradise.

2,700 square feet filled with outlets selling gourmet ingredients including spices, salts and vinegars. A food lover's paradise.

One of my favorite shrines!

Not really into Shrines/Temples, but this is a must do.

That's actual green tea coming out of that tea pot!

Hiked all the way from top to bottom of this river in college.

It must be really crowded right now, you might have to make a book 2 months before

Not sure if it's still there but a restaurant at the base of Tokyo Tower had the best Chicken Katsu I've ever had. If you're near Tokyo Tower, look for Chicken Katsu at the restaurants nearby.

Great views of the city from here.

High towers. Yeah. Nice view at night.

I could people watch all morning at Tsukiji, world's largest fish market. The diversity of offerings can delight any seafood lover's cravings. Go early to watch the auctions. You won't believe the prices some of these fish garner.

I could people watch all morning at Tsukiji, world's largest fish market. The diversity of offerings can delight any seafood lover's cravings. Go early to watch the auctions. You won't believe the prices some of these fish garner.

I wish I could do the climb - but apparently they stop conducting them in Oct. since too dangerous :(

The climb is easy and it's totally worth it!

Had the best Mt. Fuji shave ice of my life here!

I want to experience Sakura.