Neighborhoods

The Waterfront

Nosy Parkers -- Many waterfront restaurants offer free or validated parking. When you make a reservation, be sure to ask where to park.

Pioneer Square & the International District

In addition to the International District restaurants listed, you'll find a large food court at Uwajimaya, 600 Fifth Ave. S. (tel. 206/624-6248; www.uwajimaya.com), a huge Asian supermarket. Its stalls serve foods from various Asian countries. It all smells great, and everything is inexpensive, which makes it a great place for a quick meal.

Capitol Hill & Madison Valley

The section of Capitol Hill near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Pike Street has in the past couple of years become one of Seattle's hottest restaurant neighborhoods. I've listed some of my favorite neighborhood restaurants (Lark, Quinn's, Café Presse), but there are plenty of others that are worth trying. If you feel like finding your own favorite restaurant, stroll around this neighborhood and check out the menus.

The Eastside

The Eastside, the high-tech suburb on the east side of Lake Washington, includes the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Redmond.