Easiest way to get into it is just try random things or ask the server for a recommendation. Try a bunch of stuff and you'll learn what you like eventually.
I'll never move to the Eastside.
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I'll never move to the Eastside.
Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I had like the third beer of my life just a few days ago and had to ask the server for suggestions. I didn't mind it but I'm generally more of a hard liquor kinda guy. I just want to fit in better at these gatherings.
distantmantra
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I've owned my house in Greenlake for five years and have a one- year old daughter. No plans on ever leaving the city. Ever.
And yeah. I'm beer nerd. I can learn you.
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Darth Pinche
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I live in Kirkland and love it. I'm right near the the water to go kayaking, I am 5 minutes from great mountain biking. It is clean, quiet, peaceful and easy to get anywhere as I can shoot over the lake or cross the bridges to go to Seattle for music, other restaurants etc. I agree Bellevue sucks, but don't write off all of the Eastside.
I have little tolerance for living on tight little streets with little to no parking and your neighbor's house being on top of you. I need space.
I have little tolerance for living on tight little streets with little to no parking and your neighbor's house being on top of you. I need space.
It is shocking to me that anyone will describe Seattle as having tight streets or no parking, it's all relative I guess, but man, you're locking yourself out of most (all?) metropolitan areas with that attitude.
platypotamus
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Being an older guy who started a family, I think if I didn't have things to do, I'd go all shining and such.
distantmantra
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It's definitely not for me, but some people like the suburbs.
platypotamus
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Lesson #1: No matter what anyone tells you, IPAs are the worst beers.
luckyboyceo
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distantmantra
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Eh, there's really no reason to get reeled into his trolling attempt. ;-)
Some people like IPAs, some don't. No big deal.
Some people like IPAs, some don't. No big deal.
Besides, lagers are the worst beers.
IPAs are fine but they have started a hops arms race and they are currently gross.
distantmantra
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Fremont does a really nice job of not creating palate destroying hop bombs.
luckyboyceo
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I used to hate IPAs (when I was 19). There's no question they're more of an "acquired taste" than other types of beer. If you get started drinking Lagers and Hefs, like a lot of people do, those hops can be a rude awakening at first.
Word.
There's a substantial chunk of the population in this town that thinks that more hops = more quality, and the industry is definitely catering to them (I'm sure in no small part because they seem to correlate quite well with willingness to pay steep prices for beer).
I'm not even saying it's wrong per se, it's a question of taste after all, but those people tend to be beer sipper quite often, so I still harbor a mix of disdain and anger toward them from my bartending days.
Girlfriend and I looking for a park to walk around tonight... Discovery vs. Magnuson... GO
As for beer, I've had most all kinds except for (Porters?), I think. I still have no preference, and as far as some go they kind of taste the same albeit they're different "brews" (or whatever the term is). I've had the "Fire Rock IPA", it seemed very heavy on hops (seems like that's the term you use for bitter...).
I went somewhere the other night that I will never go back to. "Streamline Tavern" in Queen Anne. I want to die just thinking about it. Had a Guinness. It was shitty Guinness.
We also went to "The Celtic Swell" on Alki last week; not a bad place. Had a Guinness. It was not a bad Guinness.
Looking for a solid dry cleaner that can do a reliable two-day turnaround if need-be. Prefer Queen Anne location(s) so I can drop-off/pick-up with ease if I'm in a hurry.
Saw Fremont IPA in cans at Trader Joe's today for $8/6pk. Just FYI if anyone drinks it regularly, that's a few bucks lower than I've seen it at other places over the week.
As for beer, I've had most all kinds except for (Porters?), I think. I still have no preference, and as far as some go they kind of taste the same albeit they're different "brews" (or whatever the term is). I've had the "Fire Rock IPA", it seemed very heavy on hops (seems like that's the term you use for bitter...).
I went somewhere the other night that I will never go back to. "Streamline Tavern" in Queen Anne. I want to die just thinking about it. Had a Guinness. It was shitty Guinness.
We also went to "The Celtic Swell" on Alki last week; not a bad place. Had a Guinness. It was not a bad Guinness.
Looking for a solid dry cleaner that can do a reliable two-day turnaround if need-be. Prefer Queen Anne location(s) so I can drop-off/pick-up with ease if I'm in a hurry.
Saw Fremont IPA in cans at Trader Joe's today for $8/6pk. Just FYI if anyone drinks it regularly, that's a few bucks lower than I've seen it at other places over the week.
luckyboyceo
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I think Discovery is a better walk than Magnuson personally. I'm also biased having grown up over there though.
Do you know if I need one of those "Discovery Pass" things to park there?
Walked by it yesterday on my way to Nordstrom, will definitely put it on the list.
Yeah, it's not the type of place that you can just walk into (I tried that a couple of days ago and ended up bailing instead of waiting for another hour). I got there half an hour before it opened tonight and I was fine, but it might be better to make a reservation.
Yep, that's exactly what I did. I don't think that you can make a reservation for the bar, though.
Yep, that's exactly what I did. I don't think that you can make a reservation for the bar, though.
omakase at the bar >>>>>> any table at Shiro's. also, the fried shrimp heads are the shit. I can't reccomend anything else because it basically depends on the catch at the market.
Best way to eat is to eat early, at like 6, or show up about 630 and ask them to call you from the bars across the street. But you NEED to eat at the bar.
luckyboyceo
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You shouldn't. I've never heard of anyone using something like that before so you should be just fine.
We just got back. Nice park. A bit confusing on where we were going, though. Should have checked a map ahead of time because I don't think we saw one the entire time we were there.
Decent weather this afternoon; can't complain compared to the last four days.
Is there a schedule for when the Chef does Omakase or is it seven days a week? Might have to rush this into my plans this week.
kickpuncher
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I haven't been to the other one you mentioned but I personally liked discovery a lot when I went there. Did some geocaching and had a blast. It was fun to just wander around though I did get lost. I feel your pain bro.
platypotamus
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It's only trolling if it's not true
I just like to poke hopheads in good fun Porters actually are my favorites. Gimme a nice thick malty one, and I'm a happy camper.
distantmantra
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It's only trolling if it's not true
No worries. I'm a hop head, and even I know how ridiculous the whole thing is.
lastflowers
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Dead Guy Ale is my goto beer for relaxation.
If I want to get crazy, I head down a dirty hole of trying out new porters to try to acquire that taste. They've never hit my palate like IPAs do.
If I want to get crazy, I head down a dirty hole of trying out new porters to try to acquire that taste. They've never hit my palate like IPAs do.
TheFightingFish
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I love Discovery Park, I feel that is has much better views, especially on the waterfront so make sure you take it all the way down to the beach.
Also, I'm not sure how much camping / hiking other folks do. But my family is super active outdoors so I'd totally recommend that you pick up a Discover Pass even though you don't need it for Discovery Park (I believe). It's like $30 bucks and opens up tons of state parks and hiking for users. I can't imagine doing without one if you like to get out at all.
And with summer coming why wouldn't you? I'm getting hyped already. A couple of trailruns booked, camping at Shaw Island and on the Eastside, swimming in Lake Washington. Love it.
luckyboyceo
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Yeah I absolutely cannot wait to do some camping this summer.
I think I'm also going to head over to Leavenworth with some friends and do some whitewater rafting. I did that once a few years ago and it was a blast.
I think I'm also going to head over to Leavenworth with some friends and do some whitewater rafting. I did that once a few years ago and it was a blast.
I think the discovery pass is just for state parks which are separate from the Seattle parks
distantmantra
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Yep.
I'm doing a Friday nature camp series with my daughter this summer at Discovery park, should be fun.
Rodney McKay
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Haha, I just moved to Bellevue for work and it's perfectly fine. Small, nice little city. Drivers seem a lot worse compared to 20 min north of the area, but I'm used to it by now.Well I got a potential job offer in Bellevue. Would be moving from Phoenix
Checked this thread and every post about it is how much Bellevue sucks
Just a short drive/bus ride to downtown Seattle as well. The toll on the 520 bridge sucks, but I-90 is still free (for now).
luckyboyceo
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Most of us complaining about Bellevue grew up in or around Seattle. If you're moving there from Phoenix, I doubt you'll really even notice any of the things that we complain about. It'll be different from Phoenix though, that's for sure.Well I got a potential job offer in Bellevue. Would be moving from Phoenix
Checked this thread and every post about it is how much Bellevue sucks
Well I got a potential job offer in Bellevue. Would be moving from Phoenix
Checked this thread and every post about it is how much Bellevue sucks
if you're moving from Scottsdale you'll feel right at home
Well I got a potential job offer in Bellevue. Would be moving from Phoenix
Checked this thread and every post about it is how much Bellevue sucks
Bellevue's actually great to work in, tons of lunch joints, some bars that get the job done. what's your offer? Valve? Bungie? Microsoft?
so many video game tshirts at Ooba Tooba. so many.
Well I got a potential job offer in Bellevue. Would be moving from Phoenix
Checked this thread and every post about it is how much Bellevue sucks
Phoenix is just one gigantic sprawl. In that regard, as a suburb, Bellevue isn't really that much different. The biggest adjustment for you will probably be the weather.
distantmantra
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Bellevue also isn't batshit crazy like Phoenix, so it's got that going for it.
distantmantra
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heh, I wish. My offer is with Boeing.
Good to hear it's not as bad as first impression. A quick question though, how's mass transit? worth bringing my car up right away or could I make do without it for a bit?
don't listen to anyone who says you don't need a car.
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