Great Dates in 50 States: Seattle, Washington
Written by Guest Writer
March 2, 2009
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(e’s note: Please welcome today’s guest writer for Great Dates in 50 States – Bruce Cordell, Wizards of the Coast employee and author of the totally awesome new 4e book: Open Grave.)
Fun places to take a date in the Seattle area, in no particular order…
Crepe Cafe and Wine Bar
The Crepe Cafe and Wine Bar in North Seattle. This place is small, with under 10 tables. It features good wine and even better crepes of all varieties.
It’s slightly decadent, but oh so tasty, and sure to please your date in the bargain. The wine is fabulous.
Brooklyn Oyster Bar
Either as a separate outing or as a nightcap after the Crepe Cafe, head over to Brooklyn Oyster Bar (full name: Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House) in downtown Seattle.
Sit at the bar and choose your favorite local oyster varietal on the half-shell with wine or vodka!
Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House at Frommer’s
Hiking Locations
South of Seattle: A hike on Chinook Pass is a great way to spend a day, but be sure to pack a lunch because even after stunning views of Mt. Rainier to the east, you’ll want a little energy pick-me-up about half way through.
East of Seattle: You don’t have to go far to get to Snoqualmie Falls, which are the twin falls made so famous in the old Twin Peaks TV series (which I’m sure a subset of gamers remember fondly). Hiking down to the base of the falls is awesome, then back up for a great brunch in the lodge at the top of the falls.
Wineries
North of Seattle: There are more than 20 wineries just north of Seattle, all with tasting rooms.
If you’re a fan of wine and cheese, a three hour drive around Woodinville (perhaps with a designated driver) is a fun and tasty way to spend an afternoon.
(e’s note: Wine tasting is a great first date! You can learn new things about your favorite wines and get just buzzed enough to lose the first-date jitters.)
Pike Place Market
And, of course, Pike Place Market.
Everyone goes here if they’re visiting, but its fun to walk through, buy some fresh cut flowers for your date, and choose a restaurant at random. With so many good venues to choose from, competition pretty much assures you won’t find a bad dinning experience.
e’s notes:
Don’t forget to visit Bruce at his blog, on Facebook, or Twitter.
Oh, and if you haven’t yet, you need to buy Open Grave. It’s the ultimate resource for DMs and players who love the undead. (And really, who doesn’t love the undead?)
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I love Pike Place Market! And Seattle in general. I last visited six years ago, and I still tell people about the “It’s the Claw” signs.
Bruce… how did you not mention EMP/SFM? Best place to take a geek in Seattle, from my visit – music and sci-fi?
Kind of wish I had run across this a few days ago, I just set up a first date in Seattle and I’m kind of new to the area. The Crepe Cafe and Wine Bar seems like a cool place, even if it is a little far North for me.
Hm, does the Crepe Cafe and Wine Bar allow under-21′s? I’m meeting an online flame for the first time in Seattle soon ^^
Keshia, yes, though I suppose they wouldn’t serve you wine
Haha, well, that’s fine by me. If all goes well, I could always come back for the wine next year.
I love the Crepe Cafe, its one of my favorite places to go in Seattle! The wine list is surprisingly good too. I agree with the date suggestions, its a cute place.