Someone wrote: >She's asked for a family dinner out.....some "fun", "exciting" place... >maybe above street level with a view of urban activity.... > >This is way out of my area of eating expertise. Possibly someone >out there can help me indulge this childs fantacies with a great >suggestion for an eating experience. If you're coming in to the city, and you want something VERY urban, I'd sugest The Sit-n-Spin cafe on 4th Ave in Belltown. It isn't really what you'd call a formal dinning place (You order at a counter and take a table marker with a movie star to identify you to the staff bringing your food) but the joint has got that urban feeling in spades. The place is unique in that it has a laundromat attached. Folks bring thier colthes in, have a meal and coffee, play a board game from a wide selection, and socialise. It is a good place to people watch, so you're sure to find some of that fun and excitement she's looking for. The food is tasty, mostly sandwiches and salads, and becuase they don't deepfry anything, is probablly healthier. I recomend the grilled chicken which is served with coleslaw and taco chips. Remember though that the accent at Sit-n-Spin is on the atmosphere. It is more of a laidback meeting place then a diner. Hope you find something that pleases her. :) Dave
Seattle, WA