Half price tins on the caviar so we got the paddlefish caviar with onion dip…read more Cozy neighborhood wine shop/wine bar. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. We got a little taste of Orange wine since we were so curious about it. Definitely plan to come back again!

Stopped by after eating at Brimmer and Heeltap. Customer service was excellent. Super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Wine was good and so were the snacks. Happy to have stumbled upon this place.

Thursday wine tastings. Always different and a fun place to hang out. Erin and staff are great -…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. Good selections of wine and other alcoholic beverages..

This should be your go-to wine shop!…read more Tucked away in the Greenwood neighborhood, this shop has everything from affordable everyday bottles to bougie splurges. You'll always find something that fits the occasion. The shop owners are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They're more than happy to guide you toward the perfect pick. One of the best parts? They host weekly wine tastings every Thursday evening for just $10. It's such a fun way to try new wines and discover bottles you might not have picked up otherwise.

This is a newish (last year or so?) tasting room in Fremont right under the Aurora bridge. (The…read morewinery itself is not new). They have about 10 wines available by the glass (or bottle) as well as flights. I believe they have a couple beers as well. The staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. There is seating inside for maybe 15-20 people and in the summer they have a couple outdoor tables as well.

Convenient little spot in Fremont with a great peekaboo view of Mt. Rainier on a clear day. Great…read morewines, fair tasting price - $20 for 6.

super nice service, ahmazing option list. the place is tiny…read moreand I mean tiny but it's a super chill fun vibe. they didn't have to much for food options, just a bag of goldfish or Chex mix, but again, the place is so small I don't think they have the space to make anything. worth a stop in if you are in the mood for a mead!

Super fun, kind of hidden, cute spot!…read more I've always seen the sign but never came in until this past week with a few friends! This was my first time trying mead and I really liked a lot of them! The bubbly ones on tap were lighter and really yummy! I definitely like sweeter drinks, so the dessert ones (black magic and isilu shadow) were high on my list. They had lots of flavors with most of them being fruity. There are a few options for flights, and the choice to try every single flavor! The actual indoor area was pretty small, with only enough room for the bar, one table for 6 and a little bar top seat, and the bathroom. Because of the size, the bathroom is literally 2 feet away from the table and is inside a sliding door that does not fully seal shut. It was decently loud inside with the music playing but definitely not the place to go if you need privacy in the bathroom. They had another couple tables (2/3?) outside but it's tucked in a narrow alley so it was pretty tight out there as well. There is a stack of games to play inside and it has great decor! Overall, the drinks, vibes, and service were great! We had 7 people and completely filled the inside of the shop, so I would recommend a smaller group. The shop is down a narrow set of stairs between 2 building and another few stairs from the door down to the bar. I'm not sure if there is another entrance, so I believe this would be inaccessible for someone who was unable to use stairs. 4/5! Would definitely come here again and recommend to someone who wants to try something new! Very hidden spot type place!

Zen dog is the best guy ever! This tea house is actually the house he is currently living in. He…read morewelcomes you not just a guest to a tea room, but a guest to his own happy place. He shows you to the upstairs and downstairs and the backyard. He offers you 3 tea for $10 and sometimes even for nothing. It is super traditional filled with Chinese calligraphy, paintings, teapots etc. And a ton of tea. I am amazed at his comprehensive collection of tea including all the well known Chinese tea like dragon well, tie guan yin, dian hong, da hong pao, even yellow tea and pu er. My favorite is Dong Ding from Taiwan and ZD Zest blend. He really tries to give you high quality yet fairly priced tea here. I will not hesitate to stop by when I am in the area. Just to sit down, have some tea and great conversations with this great guy!

I really like The man that runs this place! He's so peaceful and gives off a really really good…read morevibe! The second time, I went with a friend I was not seeing but zen dog assumed we were together... And asked if we wanted to participate in a game he created. He seemed so excited and we were in no rush so we did. Unfortunately, it made it really awkward because I was not interested in dating this guy so it was just awkward to ask such personal questions.

I can't say enough good things about Lantern Brewing. I love their tasting menu - there are a lot…read moreof different options for different tastes including wine and ciders. They rotate it often and I'm always excited to try what's new since they brew their beers in house. Their drinks are very reasonably priced, the space is so open and inviting (especially when it's warm and the patio is open!), and the staff is so kind. I also hosted a private event here, and the owners were very accommodating and helpful. This is a very special neighborhood brewery that you don't want to miss out on. I've been to my fair share of breweries in the Seattle area, and this is my favorite!

I've been to Lantern a couple of times to meet friends. They have a lot of tables inside, but…read moredepending on the time of day, they may fill up. Also note that the place is kid friendly and the stroller and kid contingent tends to dominate the place earlier. If you want to avoid that, that grouo tends to clear out towards 7, consequently freeing up tables. About the beer: when I go to a brewery, especially in the PNW, I tend to eyeball their IPA selection. In the two times I've been to Lantern, what I've noticed is that they haven't had an IPA selection. That isn't terrible in itself, and it kind of forces me to expand my choices. I've had pales and sours (which they had a couple of the times I've gone), and had their gose the last time, which all of us enjoyed. For food, there's usually a truck. Last time was a nice Mexican truck, which was really quite tasty. Parking sucks. Arriving around 6:30 increases your chances because the folks with kids and their SUVs tend to be heading out at that time.

Very cool cinema with a huge theater. It feels like going back in time and I hope that never…read morechanges!

I should've tried coming here soon after I moved to Ballard! I live like five minutes from here and…read moreI've been missing out for so long. Similar to the Varsity Theater in University District, Majestic Bay Theatres also offer $6 movies all day on Tuesday. Varsity offers that every day, but the Majestic Bay is eons cleaner, has nicer movie screen and sound, and the seat more comfortable than Varsity and I thought it was worth every penny. I went to go watch Mean Girls at 4 pm yesterday. Seems like everybody knows about the Tuesday deal so the 7 pm show was sold out, but there were plenty of seats left for the 4 pm show for obvious reasons. It looks like they only show three movies at a time, and I don't know how often they get new movies, but I'm looking forward to taking advantage of the Tuesday deal more often. Also one thing to note for myself mostly - aisle C was a bit too close to the screen so I recommend sitting around aisle E.