Experience Seattle!

Last weekend, my best friend and I loaded up the car and drove down to Seattle. What an amazing city. A weekend of cheap shopping, vocal coaching, Opera, and opera after partying. In 2009 I lived on Capital Hill for about 8 months, while singing with Seattle Opera in Wagner epic RING Cycle. So I had the chance to adventure around town.

When it comes to food Seattle is top notch. With many exiting locals ranging from Asian fusion to traditional Italian. Most of my days were spent in rehearsal at the Mccaw Hall, where Seattle Opera does it's main stage productions. Around the opera house are some really great Pho, Asian, Italian, and traditional American eateries. If your a student or on a small budget head down to University Ave. where you'll find an amazing array of cheap restaurants that are GENEROUSLY portioned.

My #1 Seattle foodie hotspot,

Pikes Place Market.

There are at least four seafood markets at Pikes Place, with an array of fishermen yelling obscenities and trying to convince tourists to purchase their wears, once in awhile you'll even see a flying salmon. I have three must stops at Pikes: 1) the Truffle Cafe, oils and salts infused with Italian truffle, HEAVEN! 2) Scotto Voce, a gourmet vinegar and oil spot 3)Beecher's Handmaid Cheese, best MC in the world!!!

If your into the night life there's something for everyone. Broadway is sorta the Gayborhood with a mix of trendy lounges and crazy "disco techs" (an awesomly retro name for a nightclub lol) while pioneer square is host to some awesome main stream night life, there's even a night club in an old 1920's theater.

Mangia Seattle!

dh