Seattle-WA

Over twenty years ago Rick and Ann Yoder embarked on a trip throughout Southeast Asia, they returned to Seattle inspired to create a restaurant modeled after their experiences with the incredible food and culture of the Eastern world.

In 1989 they created Wild Ginger and the result was a tremendous success. This pillar of Asian dining quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in the northwest and a true Seattle original. (from http://www.wildginger.net)

Place Pigalle specializes in seasonal menus combining local ingredients with a variety of culinary traditions.

The resulting dishes "always have been artful, always entertaining, always fresh...disarmingly successful."

Couple such critical acclaim with a wonderful Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain view, an award-winning wine list and a bar that specializes in the unusual and you have the reasons for this Pike Place Market restaurant's success. (from http://www.placepigalle-seattle.com)

The moment you step inside Metropolitan Grill, you will know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Rich in tradition, The Met is housed inside the historic Marion Building, which dates to 1903.

Volterra's charm lies not only in its history but in the peaceful surrounding countryside where statuesque cypress trees, grain-filled plains and magnificent rolling hills enhance a slow, traditional way of life. Fresh ingredients are abundant down every narrow cobblestone street — from the tiny fresh produce stand to the traditional butcher shop.

Cooking is like love – it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.

At Canlis, that is exactly what we do. As the birthplace of Northwest cuisine we complement the occasion you bring with unforgettable food. It's a journey of culinary pleasures. A commitment to hard work and high standards. Consistently excellent. Food that makes you smile. Time deliciously spent. (from canlis.com/food)

Zak's burger joint takes pride in serving Seattle with the highest quality burgers and shakes. Zak's burgers are made from 100% choice quality chuck beef and are slow cooked to maintain moisture and tenderness. We here at Zak's use the finest ingredients in our condiments and toppings including our Wild Pacific Salmon patty, Black Bean Veggie Burger and Washington Grown Chicken Breast.

We have a selection of wine and beers on tap including Manny's and Mac n' Jack's.

Zak's is located in the heart of old Ballard on 20th Ave NW and Market St.

Lunchbox Laboratory relocated from their small, hole in the wall location in Ballard to the former Southlake Grill site in late January 2011! This "funkadelic" restaurant boasts it's the home of the best burger in America and will feature its original menu of 15 to 20 hand ground eclectic burgers. Also on the menu are handcrafted shakes, a full bar of crazy cocktails and private dining!

In its first year of operation the Red Mill received honorable mention in the best burger category in the Seattle Weekly's annual Best of Seattle issue. It has subsequently won the best burger award every year since, along with numerous other accolades.

Seattle Weekly named them "Best burgers in Seattle" 10 years in a row.

GQ, and the Oprah Show included them as one of the 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die.

High quality, fresh and nutritious gourmet hot dogs. Steamed then grilled fresh daily, their hot dogs begin with high quality selected meats made from the finest quality ingredients, sourced locally.

Customers can choose from over 25 different toppings to make their hot dog unique.

Neighborhood style bar in a downtown location. The burgers are a favorite but they also have very good sandwiches and soups. Nice selection of beer.