Capitol Hill is Seattle's hip and trendy "it" neighborhood, steeped in rock n' roll history and accented with funky boutiques, inventive cocktail lounges and beautiful and energetic twenty- and thirtysomethings. Join us as we explore the institutions and hidden gems of Capitol Hill including a recycled materials boutique, ice cream parlor, Jimi Hendrix statue, a speakeasy and the most beautiful bookstore in the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle has been home for the better part of a decade, and every year I find new things to do and see. Beyond the overcast skies and constant monsoon is a metropolis filled with with monumental art, artisanal espresso, gold rush dreams and rock 'n' roll bonafides.
We'll begin our walk by starting at the foundation of Capitol Hill's prestige.
The Lost Lake Cafe stands just across the street from Neumos and welcomes its patrons with open arms, especially at 2am. The Lost Lake is …
It's rare to discover an independent bookstore these days, even more surprising to find it thriving.
Somehow this hipster neighborhood hides an enclave of couture and sophisticated fashion. Totokaelo (pronounced Toh-toh-KYE-oh) is an empor…
Oddfellows is a charming, rustic tribute to Americana, with reclaimed wooden tables, exposed brick walls, and a generous use of mini cast i…
NUBE carries everything from apparel for the entire family to furniture to jewelry. But it is different from just about any other store yo…
Molly Moon's is a passionate ice cream scoopery that sources as many ingredients as possible from local (90% of ingredients are from the Pa…
Favorite son of Seattle, Jimi Hendrix is memorialized in bronze while sliding on his knees and clutching his guitar as it reverberates in p…
An Old World English pub hides in a 100-year old building. Above the dark wooden booths hang early-American style portraits and sea faring …
It may not look like much, but this is an insider's favorite.
For our final stop on our stroll through hipster Capitol Hill, we find ourselves at Tavern Law, named after the 1832 _Pioneer Inn and Taver…