- One of our first trips together just us, since our honeymoon
- hilarious
- perfect
- so much fun
- adventurous
- reflective
- a chance to celebrate two years of marriage
- a chance to explore Seattle
- my first time drinking two alcoholic beverages in one night.
- my first time ordering a glass of wine, with out Wes ordering it first.
This was the view from our hotel window:
Pictures of the hotel room:
Those are sliding "window/doors" that let you see into the bathroom area.
Our first night: We got to seattle at about 4:30 in the afternoon. Wes took a nap when we got there because he had to work the night before and then we went to a jazz club we had made reservations for. The place was so much fun!! The perfect thing to do on a first night. We got there early and ordered drinks and an appetizer. Then the band started to play and we had really good seats in plain view of the drummer. He was really fun and entertaining. Then we ordered dinner, Wes had the tortellini and I had the manicotti. and Side note: I ordered a glass of wine all by myself (very proud, can you tell?) .We kept wanting to ask for a picture but it wasn't really the setting to do so. So, on our walk home we had ourselves what we call "Photoshoot #1" :)
These funny statues were near our hotel
The space needle all lit up in the back ground.
The next day we got up early and had the most amazing breakfast I think I have ever had. This restaurant called Urbane prides itself on serving only local ingredients. The eggs benedict I had was unbelievable. Its not often that I order an eggs benedict with the ham. This time, I did and oh my gosh the way it was served was delicious. so so good. Then we walked to the ferry. We took the ferry over to Bainbridge island which was a first for the both of us. Really fun!
We walked around and looked at all the cute little shops and had lunch at a mexican food place.
Then we went and got icecream at Mora's which apparently was very popular seeing as how we had to wait in a super long line. The icecream was delicious and the serving sizes huge. But wow was it expensive and .... different. They have you pay for your icecream before you even tell them what flavor you want. Then as soon as they hand it to you, you better start licking! I have never seen icecream melt so fast. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I eat rather slow and carefully. I hate to get food on my face and well, lets just say that was an impossible goal with this icecream. Pretty sure I looked like a 5 year old with chocolate on my nose, chin, and cheeks. Yummy and definitely worth it though.Wes with his Italian chocolate: Chocolate icecream with walnuts, chocolate shavings and french cognac.
Me with my hazelnut chocolate icecream.
(see the melting happening??)Our second night we went to dinner at the MOST. AMAZING. RESTAURANT/DINING EXPERIENCE. we have ever had. And I'm not overexaggerating. Wes and I like good service. (who doesn't?) We can handle it if the food isn't great but the service is awesome. We will be disappointed but will be optimistic. The same goes for if the food is awesome but the service isn't great. HOWEVER, if the service is no good, and the food isn't great. We have a problem. Wes and I know what we like when we go to a restaurant. We like fresh ingredients, and we don't like when people take short cuts like adding too much cheese just to add flavor. (yuck) SO- at this restaurant we were given OUTSTANDING food, and OUTSTANDING service. Yes, this is a nice restaurant, but still, it is rare you meet a waiter that goes above and beyond. We were treated incredibly well because they also knew we were celebrating our anniversary. So here's how it went.
This little restaurant is an italian restaurant called Tullios. Its an old looking small two story building. We were given a choice where we'd like to sit and we sat upstairs. Our waiter came over and introduced himself and insisted on serving us complimentary Champagne (which I didn't like until trying it again this trip: yum!) and gave us each a little spoon of salad to "prepare our palettes." We ordered a sweet potato Gnocchi which he explained was made by "a small little woman" and told us how she prepares it. When we ordered wine, he insisted we try one similar to the one we ordered. Wes loved the one he suggested (and couldn't stop mentioning how much Greg would love it too) and I liked the original one better. We drank wine and champagne together and ate our Gnocchi.
Then we ordered dinner. Wes ordered a risotto and asparagus and I ordered crab tortelli with risotto. I didn't know what this was until now. Delicious! Our waiter was so generous with "accidentally" leaving the wine bottle at our table for more and telling us stories and talking to us about the food.
Eventually, the other people who were eating upstairs left and we had all of upstairs to ourselves. It was very romantic and our waiter even left so we could have alone time. :) Really nice...
This little restaurant is an italian restaurant called Tullios. Its an old looking small two story building. We were given a choice where we'd like to sit and we sat upstairs. Our waiter came over and introduced himself and insisted on serving us complimentary Champagne (which I didn't like until trying it again this trip: yum!) and gave us each a little spoon of salad to "prepare our palettes." We ordered a sweet potato Gnocchi which he explained was made by "a small little woman" and told us how she prepares it. When we ordered wine, he insisted we try one similar to the one we ordered. Wes loved the one he suggested (and couldn't stop mentioning how much Greg would love it too) and I liked the original one better. We drank wine and champagne together and ate our Gnocchi.
Then we ordered dinner. Wes ordered a risotto and asparagus and I ordered crab tortelli with risotto. I didn't know what this was until now. Delicious! Our waiter was so generous with "accidentally" leaving the wine bottle at our table for more and telling us stories and talking to us about the food.
Eventually, the other people who were eating upstairs left and we had all of upstairs to ourselves. It was very romantic and our waiter even left so we could have alone time. :) Really nice...
When we asked him to take a picture of us. He got really excited about all the "props" that we could use for a funny picture from the shelf behind us. He placed this big bottle on our table. ha ha!
For dessert I ordered Tiramisu...
and Wes ordered espresso grapa. That stuff is crazy. That little shot glass looking thing, is espresso infused alcohol. Super intense! With chocolate gelato and chocolate covered espresso beans. Wes was in heaven.
Then on our walk home we had what we call "Photoshoot #2" and boy did we have fun...we are in an elevator in this picture which is why its rather blurry.
Pretty darn funny...
Then the next morning we ordered room service because I had never had that before and we watched I love Lucy. It was a very relaxing morning.
We didn't end up making it to the space needle. But we did go to Pike's market and had a great time. I didn't get any pictures though unfortunately.So that's our seattle trip. We are back home now and I am preparing for my cousin mckenna to come and visit me tomorrow. Rounding out to be a busy summer! We are having a blast! Hope you all are enjoying your summers too.... more again soon!
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