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ranchandcoast.com 110 OCTOBER 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE I spent my late teens and very early 20s living in downtown Seattle. Remarkably, much of the city from my coming-of-age years is still present, which makes coming home all the sweeter. Although you won't run into Eddie Vedder grabbing a juice at the long-gone Gravity Bar, you can still catch some great bands at the same venues where he once played. e Crocodile in Belltown is a bar where he and his friends occasionally did (and sometimes still do) surprise sets. e Showbox and e Moore eatre — grunge icons as well — regularly hosted Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam. All three venues are still operating, with shows booked well into 2026. e same holds true for many of the city's most celebrated restaurants. Canlis, Seattle's crown jewel of fine dining, opened in 1950 by Peter Canlis and was first passed down to his son Chris and is now run by his grandson Mark Canlis. e iconic mid-century building sits atop Queen Anne Hill overlooking Lake Union, just a ten-minute ride from downtown. Another of my favorite Seattle restaurants (okay, probably my favorite of all time) is e Pink Door. Hidden in Post Alley, it's marked only by a rosy pink door that opens to a flight of stairs leading down to the restaurant. Founded by Jackie Roberts in 1981, it is now run by her daughters, Angelica and Jeanne, who often greet guests at the door. Modern Italian fare featuring local ingredients, paired with friendly, fine-tuned service, has made this a true local favorite where families and friends have gathered for generations. A few doors down and equally beloved is Le Pichet, where you can indulge in traditional French bistro staples like French onion soup, salade verte, and a luxurious liver mousse. It's a small spot that only takes reservations over the phone, so call ahead. e Metropolitan Grill, another storied Seattle dining institution, channels old-school swagger. It's a gentleman's- style steakhouse where two-martini lunches still happen, evenings get glitzy, and post-Seahawks games, the place fills with players, paparazzi, and pretty people. A longstanding insiders' favorite, Il Terrazzo Carmine in Pioneer Square, draws a loyal clientele who come for traditional Italian fare like slow-braised osso buco, linguine with clams, and my personal favorite: Animelle. Here, creamy sweetbreads are pan-seared until crispy, drenched in a red wine sauce, and served over rich, cheesy, soft polenta. Just a ten-minute Uber ride away, Georgetown is home to a quirky, chic art and music scene. Once industrial, it's now dotted with galleries, breweries, clubs, restaurants, and a weekend "Trailer Park Mall" where artists and vendors set up shop in vintage trailers for an elevated flea market experience. Two standout indie eateries here are absolute must-tries: Mezzanotte, where Northern Italian dishes meet Pacific Northwest ingredients in a hip, stylish, open-kitchen setting; detour destinations << POPULUS: PHOTO BY RIC STOVALL PIKE PLACE MARKET, THE CRUMPET SHOP: PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRYL GAVRE