En Route to Seattle
Remember that time, earlier this year, when I drove my sister from Los Angeles to Seattle?
Remember… it was that time I ate my weight in Chex Mix and strawberry cheesecake.
Well! I’m headed back up to Seattle this week! There will be some serious sister time… and I’m dragging my Mom along too. I think we’re going to laugh for three straight days… then be on each other’s nerves for a day and a half. It happens that way sometimes.
Plans include: introducing my mom and sister to The Bachelorette tonight, drinking more coffee than necessary at every possible moment, hugging my sister’s head, meeting her new kitty Charlesbear and…. I dunno… do you wanna hang out? I’ll be at Top Pot… every Top Pot I can find. I’ll be the girl with a giant doughnut in my face. Keep your eyes peeled for that.
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very jealous! seattle is one of my top places i want to visit!!! have fun!
Oh the bachelorette…. Roberto and Chris from the Cape. I love the men.
Seattle is a great place to visit! Make sure to go to Pike’s Place market! It’s supposed to be really cool. Have a good trip!
mmmmmmmmm…doughnut and coffee! ;)
I’m moving to the Seattle area-ish the end of July. I’m so excited!
When I go down to Seattle, I like to go to Chopstix… the dueling piano bar!
AND if you like waffles (which i know you do!) there is a fabbity fab waffle place called Sweet Iron. Last time I was there I had a brilliant waffle topped with creme frache (whatever that is, it is delish), chives and prosciutto. Its down town. And awesome. :) And I had to restrain myself from eating my moms bacon & rhubarb waffle. HEAVEN!
Also if you go to the Magnolia Pagliacci’s pizza… please let my bestie, lacy, know that she is loved. :)
xo
heidifay
I also want to point out that breakfast and coffee for my mom, my sister and myself cost, maybe, $20 total. Yeah. Sweet deal.
longtime reader in Seattle! I have two wee kids though, so probably not the sort you want to hang out with! Enjoy our “summer”!
Are you stopping in Portland on your way? Because you should! A 10 minute side trip over to SE Hawthorne would yield waffles and stumptown coffee. Sustenance for the road warrior! Let us know if you do plan to stop. I could be a friendly face!
Have a great trip! Nothing better than family time!
Have fun on your trip (mmmm doughnuts)
A few places to check out when you’re in town:
1) Skillet Streetfood – yum!
2) Pesos on Queen Anne – it’s pretty close to Chopstix the dueling piano bar – really good $6 breakfast special m-f!!
3) Toulousse – sister restaurant to Pesos (this one’s the newer place on the corner though) they have the same breakfast specials m-f for only $6!
4) Vivace for espresso (try their Niko Niko)! There are two of them close to Cap Hill where it looks like you’re staying…one of them is ON Capitol Hill, the other is right across from the REI at Stuart Street (it’s west of REI)
5) Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle – a little further to drive to TOTALLY worth the effort and extra few minutes! I don’t think there’s a Top Pot over there though :( You GOTTA go though!! :)
Hope you have fun! If I can get away from work for a while I’ll scope out Top Pot nearest the Seattle Times bldg (which is where I work). Hope the weather is beautimous for you guys! :)
hugs,
Elaine
Joy,
If you truly love baked goods then you MUST MUST MUST go to Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle, save Top Pot for your next trip up here! I promise you will love their bakery!! Also, you should check out Macrina’s Bakery in Queen Anne… delicious! I hope you have a great time, I wish I could meet you!
Cheers!
-karissa
Come visit us at Delancey!
Make sure to visit Molly Moon’s for ice cream. You might have to wait in line, but it’s worth it!
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year and felt compelled to reply many times but never had the courage until now. I love your sense of humor and think you are wicked cool. =) I’m sorry about your computer!
Serious Pie is supposed to be quite good, although I’ve never been. Tango, near the Paramount Theater, has tapas and serves excellent drinks. Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle has a swanky bar called Boka and their cocktails are very good. Trophy Cupcakes is excellent. Molly Moon’s has some of the best ice cream around – salted caramel and honey lavender are two of their most popular flavors, but the line usually wraps around the block! It’s too bad you didn’t come to Seattle sooner because you just missed the Bite of Seattle! – several restaurants set up tents on the Seattle Center grounds to advertise their businesses while selling insane amounts of food. It’s a 3-day affair held each year on the 3rd weekend of July.
Have fun visiting!
Well, it’s good to have some sister time, you’re lucky! Have fun and enjoy yourself!
I would be hanging out with you with the coffee and donuts, if I could go to Seattle…
Enjoy your trip and your “women”… have fun together
Martina
Sorry for being ignorant, but what is a Top Pot?
Have a fun trip Joy! :)
What is your favorite place to visit in Seattle, besides your sisters apartment? I’m curious about Joy.
Yes, I want to hang out with you. But, I’m not in Seattle. I will be watching the bachelorette, tho! Love it!
Have so much fun bonding all girly-like.
Are you traveling on Rt. 101? Swing by Eureka/Arcata CA! We are waiting for you rat Los Bagels (a multicultural bagel bakery and cafe)with food that will blow your mind!
Sounds like a glorious trip! Hope you ladies have fun and enjoy some good eats! : )
Yay! Seattle is my home – I hope you have a great time here with the ladies. I would love to hang out! But ya, that could be weird not knowing each other and all. hahaha Have a great time and enjoy some coffee and fish. (maybe not together per se, but you know… at some point.) :)
I’ve seen the Bachlorette talked about so often on the interwebs! That cappuccino looks beautiful. Did you make it yourself??
Wei-Wei
I FREAKING LOVE TOP POT. Their raspberry glaze…and maple glaze…OMG. Best donuts in the entire world.
Okay. Top Pot has THE BEST doughnuts but, if you want the best croissant, go to Cafe Besalu. A little place in Ballard that has a line out the door every day. Their pastries are as good as the ones I ate in France. Try it.
Have fun!
Ditto- everyone says bakery nouveau in west seattle…which is, you know, fine. But Cafe Besalu in Ballard…AWESOME. Amazing. Every single thing is fanstastic. I live by nouveau, but drive to ballard for besalu instead.
Aw…sister time is awesome! Have a blast.
Here are a few places you may want to add to your places to eat:
Donuts: Add Frost to your lists of must-try donut places to eat. They are located in Mill Creek but well worth the 30 minute drive north of Seattle to go.
Baked goods: Cafe Besalu and Bakery Nouveau are a must.
Coffee: Stumptown and Trabant
Pizza: Delancey and Serious Pie
Jessie Olson of Cakespy just opened up her gallery on Capital Hill and it is very sweet.
Poppy on Capital has one of the best dessert thalis ever during happy hour.
Hope you have a great time in our city.
PLEASE post pictures of the kitty! and have lots of fun, of course
Go to Alki, where near the end you will find a greasy messy basked of deep fried fish and chips. If you walk from the north end to the south end and then back you’ll feel better. Mmmm.
I miss that place so badly it hurts. Also, if you’ll have a car… the San Juan Islands are amazing (a ferry ride can’t hurt either)!!!! GO eat fresh seafood there. Or better yet find some flight school and take a flight instructor out to lunch and you’ll only be gone a few hours. SOOOO worth it! I heart the San Juans.
Also, just past the Hood Canal Bridge (in case you’re on your way to Port Angeles for a Twilight tour) there is a little cafe called Ajax Cafe, OMG! Amazing view, yummiest food made by a real chef.
Have fun, I’m so jealous….Seattle is so beautiful this time of year enjoy.
You lucky girl! I have always wanted to see Seattle. Even though I live in LA now, I lived in Boston for years and there’s something charming about a cloudy, rainy city and ducking into a warm coffee shop. They always have those kind of out-of-this-world donuts that you have right in front of you. Keep us posted, and have a great time with your family!
Bakery Nouveau is definitely worth the trip, everything in West Seattle is! West Five, Circa, Easy Street, Alki Cafe/Bakery, Coffee to a Tea/Sugar Rush, Spud Fish & Chips…and that’s just to name a few, and just the lovely things in West Seattle! I’ve got a million of ‘em!
Oh yeah, and welcome to our city, I hope you enjoy your stay!
Hooray for sisters in Seattle. Mine is there too. Miss her and her head.. I could go for a hug right now.
Have fun. So jealous.
Yes!!! I want to hang out. Let’s have a session at Top Pot in Capitol Hill. :)
Hey! Welcome to my city!! If you’re here for the weekend you MUST go to Hangar Banger. It’s a Roller Derby Party being held at Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park this Saturday starting at 11am! Here’s more info: http://ratcityrollergirls.com/news/hangar-banger/
I’d love to see you there! Send me an e-mail if you’d like more info!!
YES. I am a waitress/food photographer, and can provide giggles and good times. If you feel like hanging out and eating some deliouso cuban sandwiches with a hip flask of whiskey, lemmeknow.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1478694475
Have a fantastic time in Seattle with your family! I just did a road trip with my parents, brother and sister to visit MORE family. It was mostly fun, but at times a bit trying. I had a few “SERENITY NOW” moments. Bring ipod/headphones and take a ton of pictures. Stumptown is yum!
Sounds awesome! Hope you have a great time with your family :)
Just moved back to LA from seattle and I miss it!
Be sure to stop by MOLLY MOONS for some of the most delicious icecream EVER!
Have a glazed Top Pot old fashioned for me. My absolute fave. You should check out Bakery Nouveau in my neighborhood – West Seattle. You should check out West Seattle just because! Best beach in town – Alki!
You should head over with the clan to Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle, one of the most fantastical bakeries in Seattle!!
http://www.bakerynouveau.com/welcome/
Bill
I live on the “other” side of the lake from Seattle, but it’s cool over here too! I second the reccomendation for Molly Moon’s icecream. BEST.EVER. Enjoy the Emerald City!
Two years living in Seattle and still have never had a Top Pot doughnut. I guess I’m still stuck on the Trophy Cupcakes bandwagon, oohh, and Molly Moon’s ice cream – heaven.
You must go to Bakery Nouveau and get the twice baked almond croissant. your life will never be the same!
I wanna hang out! Let’s eat pancakes at the Coastal Kitchen in Capitol Hill and drink some Belgian beer/bourbon at Brouwers in Fremont, which also happens to be right next to Theo chocolate…You can’t go wrong with that magical combination of goodness. Yes, please?
Make sure you go to Pike Place and bring back lots of jam. Jam jam jam! Made from strange berries you’ve never heard of!
Hi Joy
I’m new. I cannot read the faint and light coloured parts. Is it possible to change the colour of that list over left (and other light-coloured bits) to match your floor, or something like that?
Yes! That is definitely in the works!
I was going to mention Frost donuts, too, but Alice beat me to it. They do Top Pot one better, I think. http://www.frostology.com/
(Salted caramel? Aztec chocolate [with cinnamon & cayenne]? Banana split fritter?! So wrong. Soooo right.)
Not to mention their bacon maple bars! Freaking amazing.