So I moved to Seattle

So comcast does have a cap..lovely.

Dr.Ghastly wrote:

So I'm moving with g/f to Seattle sometime early Oct. As part of this we are flying out to Seattle the weekend of labor day to go apt hunting and could use advice. Below are the apts we are planning on visiting. Generally speaking we're looking for a 2bdr/1.5-2 bath (will take 1 bath) in a good area with perks like a W/D and Cable internet (or fios :P) is a must as I am keeping my current job and will be working remotely (woooo!) Any suggestions on good areas etc would be much appreciated!

Everything you've listed there is outside the main core of Seattle, and most of them are outside the city limits. If you want something further out, that's cool, just didn't want you to be caught off guard. I'm familiar with most of them if you want further info.

Apartment whispering is my mutant power though, so what are you guys looking for as far as building/rent/amenities/location?

Don't forget PadMapper and Place of Mine.

Dr.Ghastly wrote:

So comcast does have a cap..lovely.

300 GB a month and you get charged a fee for each X GB you go over. I forgot the numbers.

Edwin wrote:

Don't forget PadMapper and Place of Mine.

Dr.Ghastly wrote:

So comcast does have a cap..lovely.

300 GB a month and you get charged a fee for each X GB you go over. I forgot the numbers.

Comcast does indeed suck but I haven't come close to hitting the cap and I stream a lot of video. YMMV of course.

SixteenBlue wrote:
Edwin wrote:

Don't forget PadMapper and Place of Mine.

Dr.Ghastly wrote:

So comcast does have a cap..lovely.

300 GB a month and you get charged a fee for each X GB you go over. I forgot the numbers.

Comcast does indeed suck but I haven't come close to hitting the cap and I stream a lot of video. YMMV of course.

Yeah I think the most I've ever hit was 40GB so..not exactly worried about that.

Dr.Ghastly wrote:

Generally speaking what we're looking for is fairly basic depending on your definition of basic. 2 bedroom 1.5-2 bath (1 bathroom is acceptable if the price/size is decent, more would just be a perk) cable internet (which most seem to have anyway) pet friendly with its own W/D and no smoking restrictions.

The ones I listed above there seem to comply with most of those desires but I'm not certain on location (lowish crime, not a slum etc.) or if there might be better areas/locations to check out. I make a decent salary and have a lot saved so I can afford a somewhat higher rent than I do now, but would prefer not to burn through too much savings the first year there. Once we're settled and more used to the town we can look around at other options. One of the reasons the ones listed above are outside of the core of Seattle is that I'm willing to pay like 1000-1200 a month but not 3-4k My g/f wont have a job so it will be me paying for everything until she can find one, hence we're not looking for anything too crazy. Thoughts?

Honestly, sounds like a pretty smart way to go about it (especially in light of the fact that it's anyone's guess how long it'll be before your girlfriend is bringing in a paycheck). Sure, you might spend the first year or so out in the 'burbs, but you can use that time to explore the city and figure out where you actually want to live, then move there.

clover wrote:
Dr.Ghastly wrote:

So I'm moving with g/f to Seattle sometime early Oct. As part of this we are flying out to Seattle the weekend of labor day to go apt hunting and could use advice. Below are the apts we are planning on visiting. Generally speaking we're looking for a 2bdr/1.5-2 bath (will take 1 bath) in a good area with perks like a W/D and Cable internet (or fios :P) is a must as I am keeping my current job and will be working remotely (woooo!) Any suggestions on good areas etc would be much appreciated!

Everything you've listed there is outside the main core of Seattle, and most of them are outside the city limits. If you want something further out, that's cool, just didn't want you to be caught off guard. I'm familiar with most of them if you want further info.

Apartment whispering is my mutant power though, so what are you guys looking for as far as building/rent/amenities/location?

Generally speaking what we're looking for is fairly basic depending on your definition of basic. 2 bedroom 1.5-2 bath (1 bathroom is acceptable if the price/size is decent, more would just be a perk) cable internet (which most seem to have anyway) pet friendly with its own W/D and no smoking restrictions.

The ones I listed above there seem to comply with most of those desires but I'm not certain on location (lowish crime, not a slum etc.) or if there might be better areas/locations to check out. I make a decent salary and have a lot saved so I can afford a somewhat higher rent than I do now, but would prefer not to burn through too much savings the first year there. Once we're settled and more used to the town we can look around at other options. One of the reasons the ones listed above are outside of the core of Seattle is that I'm willing to pay like 1000-1200 a month but not 3-4k My g/f wont have a job so it will be me paying for everything until she can find one, hence we're not looking for anything too crazy. Thoughts?

Edit: Oh, I forgot that we both have cars. Not that we need two spaces or anything of course.

Seattle peeps!

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I'm staying in Seattle Friday night and I'm looking for a nice place to take my wife for our anniversary. Not picky about the type of food, we like just about everything. Just looking for a variety of ideas for a romantic dinner. Walking distance from the hotel would be a bonus, but not necessary.

Whatcha got?

Well, Dahlia lounge is right across the street, Palace Kitchen one block away, and Lola is downstairs in the hotel, if you're into Tom Douglas. All are great, Dahlia is probably the one i'd pick.

Nice hotel, always try to stay there when i'm in town:)

fleabagmatt wrote:

Seattle peeps!

I'm staying in Seattle Friday night and I'm looking for a nice place to take my wife for our anniversary. Not picky about the type of food, we like just about everything. Just looking for a variety of ideas for a romantic dinner. Walking distance from the hotel would be a bonus, but not necessary.

Whatcha got?

My absolute favorite restaurant in town, that the wife and I go to every year to celebrate our anniversary is The Metropolitan Grill. 5 minute walk from your hotel. It's fancy, and very pricey, but holy hell is it amazing. Their steak makes me tear up, it's so good. Make a reservation if you're going.

I really, really want to go to Shiro's Sushi (a 2 minute walk in the opposite direction). I've heard nothing but stellar things about it, but again, it's pricey.

If you're down in Pike Place Market, I really like Matt's In The Market, and Chez Shea.

I've heard good things about Purple, and if you're looking for dim sum one lunchtime, I really like O'Asian, although there's more "authentic" places up in the International District, which is a bit more of a hoof.

EDIT - just noticed that walking distance isn't a hard requirement. In which case, I'll also add Salty's, which is a little touristy and overpriced, but has spectacular views good for a romantic dinner, and Bizzarro, which is a bit of a trek, but is our favourite not-super-expensive restaurant - Italian food that is always jaw-droppingly good, and a really cute bistro type place with excellent service to boot. Also, Palisade, for fancy seafood goodness.

fleabagmatt wrote:

Seattle peeps!

IMAGE(http://seattletimes.com/ABPub/2009/04/06/2008994456.jpg)

I'm staying in Seattle Friday night and I'm looking for a nice place to take my wife for our anniversary. Not picky about the type of food, we like just about everything. Just looking for a variety of ideas for a romantic dinner. Walking distance from the hotel would be a bonus, but not necessary.

Whatcha got?

I've liked Steelhead Diner and The Pink Door (both in the Market). Second for Palace Kitchen but it wouldn't be that romantic - a little loud and pubby. If you'd like to splurge and have a great dinner in an interesting spot, check out How to Cook a Wolf up in Queen Anne. It'd be a quick cab ride up the hill, the food (Italian) is amazing, the ambiance is very intimate.

There's always http://www.theherbfarm.com/. It's $$$$, but really good.

I second the herb farm. If that's too pricey, check out the barking frog next door.

Okay, which Goodjer ate breakfast at Lola in Seattle this morning?

I was sitting there eating my eggs benedict with my wife and looked up to see a GWJ shirt walking by.

So I just left Seattle on Friday. Back in Madison, Wisconsin. I loved my year in the city and will miss it dearly. Highlights included:

  • Volunteer Park Cafe - wonderful scones and lattes on weekend mornings
  • Orcas Island - spent a great weekend on the island in June. Ferry ride alone was worth it.
  • Oddfellow's - friendliest staff in Capitol Hill
  • Cherry Street Coffee
  • Woodinville Rye Manhattans
  • Hikes in Cascades and along the Sound. My favorite was the Oyster Dome.
  • Exploring Seattle's excellent food scene. My favorite meal was a birthday dinner at How to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne.

    Regrets include never meeting up with any of the local GWJs. Next time!

  • Trashie wrote:

    So I just left Seattle on Friday. Back in Madison, Wisconsin. I loved my year in the city and will miss it dearly. Highlights included:

  • Volunteer Park Cafe - wonderful scones and lattes on weekend mornings
  • Orcas Island - spent a great weekend on the island in June. Ferry ride alone was worth it.
  • Oddfellow's - friendliest staff in Capitol Hill
  • Cherry Street Coffee
  • Woodinville Rye Manhattans
  • Hikes in Cascades and along the Sound. My favorite was the Oyster Dome.
  • Exploring Seattle's excellent food scene. My favorite meal was a birthday dinner at How to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne.

    Regrets include never meeting up with any of the local GWJs. Next time!

  • Well, that didn't take long. For those keeping track, moving back to Seattle permanently this time in April. Signed a lease today for a place in Capitol Hill.

    Trashie wrote:
  • Hikes in Cascades and along the Sound. My favorite was the Oyster Dome.
  • Aw, the Oyster Dome. When I lived in Bellingham, I used to do that one regularly. Good times.

    Podunk wrote:
    Trashie wrote:
  • Hikes in Cascades and along the Sound. My favorite was the Oyster Dome.
  • Aw, the Oyster Dome. When I lived in Bellingham, I used to do that one regularly. Good times. :)

    My favorite part? Heading to the Oyster Bar on Chuckanut for lunch afterwards. The view from that place was amazing.

    Trashie wrote:

    My favorite part? Heading to the Oyster Bar on Chuckanut for lunch afterwards. The view from that place was amazing.

    I took my then-girlfriend out to dinner there before I proposed to her.

    I'll be visiting Seattle in June for a bit, and the clover/edwin tag team has graciously offered to host a gwj meetup while I am there. It will be Wednesday June 11th, in the evening. Details...later!

    I think a separate thread is worth it for this Slap & Tickle is worth it.

    But is it worth it?

    Let me work it

    gorrammit I'm going to have that in my head all morning now

    Arise, thread!

    I'm accepting a job offer in Seattle, and naturally my first second third ninth thought was "Hey, I think there are a lot of fun-lovin' goodjers in Seattle! I should say hello!"

    I'll be in town sometime in early March to try to find a place to live, looking to move in April. I'll try to browse the existing Seattle threads, but any suggestions on 1) a neighborhood to live in*, 2) an internet provider to use**, 3) a FLGS to patronize, and 4) good places to eat are definitely welcome.

    I'm also open to letting my arrival be an excuse for a S&T, since I never managed to do that in Austin.

    * I'll be working at Socrata, whose office is 83 S King. I'm hoping to live reasonably close to work, but I don't know anything about the nearby neighborhoods.
    ** No TV or phone needed.

    What's your rent budget? Do you have a car? Are you going to keep it if you do have one? That area isn't really conducive to cars. Do you want to walk/bike/transit to work because that area is really good for that.

    Seattle isn't big enough for both of us. You stay away or I'll have to lose weight.

    Edwin wrote:

    What's your rent budget? Do you have a car? Are you going to keep it if you do have one? That area isn't really conducive to cars. Do you want to walk/bike/transit to work because that area is really good for that.

    Rent budget is pretty big. I know housing is a bit more expensive in Seattle than in many places, but I'm getting paid a sufficient amount. Plus I place a fairly high value on being close to fun and not having a rotten commute. I'd prefer to rent a small house without housemates, but that seems ludicrous even as I type the words out. If I have to get an apartment, I'd like a pretty nice one.

    I do have a car and I'll almost certainly keep it, but I'd like to avoid using it for going to the office, getting groceries, and so forth. A walkable neighborhood would be great, and a car-free commute suits me just fine.

    Baron Of Hell wrote:

    Seattle isn't big enough for both of us. You stay away or I'll have to lose weight.

    * Place to live
    * Internet
    * FLGS
    * Nemesis
    * Good eats

    I knew I'd forgotten something important. Thanks for your help!

    Cyranix wrote:

    Arise, thread!

    I'm accepting a job offer in Seattle, and naturally my first second third ninth thought was "Hey, I think there are a lot of fun-lovin' goodjers in Seattle! I should say hello!"

    I'll be in town sometime in early March to try to find a place to live, looking to move in April. I'll try to browse the existing Seattle threads, but any suggestions on 1) a neighborhood to live in*, 2) an internet provider to use**, 3) a FLGS to patronize, and 4) good places to eat are definitely welcome.

    I'm also open to letting my arrival be an excuse for a S&T, since I never managed to do that in Austin.

    * I'll be working at Socrata, whose office is 83 S King. I'm hoping to live reasonably close to work, but I don't know anything about the nearby neighborhoods.
    ** No TV or phone needed.

    Welcome! If you scan upthread, you'll find some good advice. Neighborhood recommendations probably won't change much - West Seattle, Capitol Hill, the CD, Fremont, Wallingford, and Ballard are all excellent prices to live but the CD and Capitol Hill are the only two within walking distance of your office (which is only five blocks from mine). Otherwise, all have their pluses or minuses. I'm also looking to move in town and have expanded my search to include Beacon Hill, Mt. Baker, and Columbia City - but I have a kid and my priorities might be slightly different than yours (I'm assuming you don't have a kid based on not asking about child care or schools).

    As to FLGS - I think the two favorites are Card Kingdom in Ballard and Gamma Ray in Capitol Hill (though I've only ever been to Gamma Ray).

    And if there's a S&T, let me know. The last one was in Kirkland which was a little for me on a weeknight.