You know Paseo, but Un Bien is where you want to be. It’s where the old owners work now, and the Caribbean sandwiches in Ballard are the city’s best.

Mean is a new Ballard spot that makes some of the greatest sandwiches in Seattle.

Salumi is where you should be going for all your Italian deli needs.

We’d cross the bridge for the Mediterranean food from Garlic Crush in Bellevue.

Dino’s is one of few places in Seattle that knows how to do New York pizza. It’s one of our favorite spots in Cap Hill for dinner and drinks.

Our choice for Ramen in the University District is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka.

Din Tai Fung is a popular dumpling empire that originated in Taiwan and is now Downtown. Good luck getting a table.

Skillet Diner is a modern diner in Capitol Hill serving updated versions of classic dishes.

Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union is an extremely reliable burger spot.

Tacos Chukis isn’t a secret anymore, but it’s still great. Hit the Cap Hill spot for fast, cheap Mexican food.

Pane Pane is a tiny shop downtown serving great baguette sandwiches. Get the teriyaki meatball banh mi.

Don’t overlook Kastoori Grill just because it’s next to the Pike Place madness - it’s one of the best Indian spots downtown.

Best Wok is a low-key spot in Bellevue with friendly owners and the Eastside's best Chinese food.

Bakery Nouveau is an excellent Capitol Hill bakery we like most for the twice baked almond croissant and croque monsieur.

Bait shop is part nautical bar, part tropical tiki joint, and it’s one of the best places to spend a night in Capitol Hill.

For a quick lunch in South Lake Union, try Mamnoon Street. It’s a counter-service version of the original with a similar Middle Eastern menu.