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.

Windy City Pie in Interbay doesn’t have the best location, but their Chicago-style pizza is worth the trip.

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

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.

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.

Broiler Bay is our go-to no-frills burger joint in Bellevue. Get your’s with onion rings and a milkshake.

Want to have an adult pizza party? With beer? On a patio? Frēlard in Fremont is your move.

Manao is a casual Thai spot in Capitol Hill that has some classic dishes, but also things like pork belly nuggets. They also have a great patio.

Pestle Rock is a casual Thai spot in Ballard serving stuff you won’t find anywhere else in town. Come when you want something other than pad Thai.