#1529 #S906 - Fine Diner, Seattle - 7/30/2011

"Fine Diner International Cuisine" was a strange placed that was open for just 2 months in the space of the former Seattle Crab Co. and the short-lived La Bera Cafe.  The space now hosts Patty's Eggnest.

The Fine Diner was an odd affair.  The decor was very sparse -- big, blank, green walls; and when we visited, there was a portable stereo blaring 70s hits (e.g. "We Will Rock You").  The food was of generous portions and reasonably good, though not what one would typically envision from the phrase "fine dining."  Cocktails were of the most basic sort. 

It's regrettable when someone's new business doesn't work out, but in some cases it's less surprising than others.



1000 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125 - (206) 364-3463
Est. July 12, 2011, Closed Sep. 2011 - Building constructed: year
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#1528 - The Sports Page Grill and Bar, Snohomish, WA - 7/23/2011

Update: The Sports Page was replaced in this location by the 907 Grill in 2012

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The Sports Page Grill and Bar apparently now goes by Snohomish Spirits and Sports, says it was established in 2010, but that is only the start under the new owners.  It has live music and is packed and lively on Friday and Saturday nights.

907 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290 - (360) 568-8202

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#1527 - Fred's Rivertown Alehouse, Snohomish, WA - 7/23/2011

1114 1st Street, Snohomish, WA 98290-2911 - (360) 568-5820s
Est. July 1994 (Formerly "Fred's Tavern")
Previous bars in this location: The Log Cabin (1930s)
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#1526 - The Repp, Snohomish, WA - 7/23/2011

(Formerly Sebastion's)

924 1st Street, Snohomish, WA 98290 - (360) 568-3928

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#1526 #S905 - Asian 1, Seattle - 7/23/2011

Update: This location of Asian 1 closed in 2012.

Not a bad place to eat. Not a good place to drink.

13231 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 - (206) 417-8088
Est. June 2011
Other bars at this location: Outback Steakhouse
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#1525 #S904 - Kathy's Pizza, Grill and Sports Bar, Seattle - 7/23/2011

Update: Kathy's closed in late 2015.

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Kathy's is a large bar and restaurant in the former All Nations Soccer Bar space -- what was once Seattle's first Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor. The woman who waited on me was not Kathy but Michelle, whose brother is the owner and was married to Kathy, recently passed away. The family run homage to Kathy serves pretty standard pub or family diner style food to a crowd of neighborhood sports fans.


930 N. 130th St, Seattle, WA 98133 - 206-829-9251
Est. Feb 2011 - Building constructed: 1968
Previous bars at this location:  All Nations Sports Bar, Mr. Bill's
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#1524 #S903 - The Forge Lounge, Seattle - 7/21/2011

 The Forge Lounge sits in a small space off the pedestrian overpass to the ferry dock along Marion.  Established by two firefighters, it has an industrial, working-man theme.  But it doesn't serve the Bud Lites and fried food of your average blue-collar dive bar.  Instead it has creative sandwiches and cocktails, and a funky, intimate vibe which fits brilliantly into the old waterfront.  Having a bar with this much personality is certainly a welcome addition to the downtown area.

65 Marion St., Seattle, WA 98104 - (206) 623-5107
Est. June 24, 2011 - Building constructed: 1906
Previous bars at this location:  None found
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