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Most romantic?

2 posts · Oct 31, 1995 to Nov 3, 1995

AnonymousSeattle Pacific UniversityOct 31, 1995
 Great!  I'll give it a shot.  Have you heard of Cafe Sophie's on 2nd &
 Pike (or there abouts)?  Great atmosphere, average food, and high
 price... but a great atmosphere.

 On Tue, 31 Oct 1995, Michael M. wrote:

 >
 > If you like Italian, try Viences at the bottom of Queen Ann Hill.  Nice
 > atmosphere and great food at a reasonable price.
 >
 > MIke
 >
 >
 >
 > Someone wrote:
 > : What's the most romantic, affordable, place to take a date in the Queen
 > : Anne or downtown Seattle area?
 >
Luvin M.Seattle Pacific UniversityNov 3, 1995
 >     The Counterbalance is the steep portion of Queen Anne Avenue on
 > the south side of the hill.  It is so called because the trolleys that
 > went up and down the hill had to be attached by a cable and pulley system
 > to a large weight, which was the "counterbalance."  The counterbalance ran
 > in a track under the street.  Its purpose was to help the trolley make
 > it up the hill.

 Here's a perfect example of why I love using these conferences.  Not only
 did I get a restaurant suggestion, but a piece of history.  Thanks much!

 >     The restaurant's full name and address is the Mediterranean
 > Kitchen, 4 W. Roy street.

 I'll give it a try.  I like being familiar with the local shops.
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