Food and Drink Reigns in Seattle
November 30, 2007. When the New York Times' Frugal Traveler stays at luxury vacation rentals, he seeks out the local food and drink. And although we always knew Seattle was a great place for microbrew beers, when didn't know it had such great food.
Sure, there's Pike Place, the venerable market famous for its seafood. But dining here isn't all salmon and crab legs. Cascadia is a gourmet spot worthy of New York City or Chicago.
Of course, the author found so much more to do in Seattle. The Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park has striking, large modern sculptures set against a stunning backdrop of the Puget Sound and snow-covered mountains. And what would be a trip to the Birthplace of Grunge without a visit to a music hall, such as Triple Door or the Music House?
The Seattle/Puget Sound area is an ideal destination for weekend trips or full-blown vacationers. Interstate 5 allows an easy drive for West Coasters, and the international airport, known as Sea-Tac, has enough traffic to offer reasonable fares.
It's the kind of place where one could enjoy urban bliss or reconnect to nature.
