Last week I was fortunate enough to travel to Seattle for business. It was a short trip, too short actually – but we made the most of our time there and thatās all I could ask for.

Sun is rare here, so Iām told
We flew in Tuesday afternoon, had all of Tuesday day/night to check out the city, the views, and scope out the food. So. Much. Food. Iām a foodie, and this place got me immediately, just look at this place, Pike Market.

I should have brought a bigger purse (kidding…)


Iām still drooling.
I also stumbled upon the first Starbucks. I wasnāt entirely impressed and there was no way I was waiting in line at 4pm for a coffee I could get on any other corner in the country, but it was cool to see nonetheless.

Here are some more cool touristy shots:

Middle left is Mount Rainer, luckily it was clear enough to see it


The restaurant we went to, Mattās in the Market was exceptional. I ordered the seafood stew because it was the house favorite and I was not disappointed. This photo does not do it justice. Crab legs, fish, scallops, mussels, clams, bread, and broth that I wanted to take in a to-go cup. Mmmmm!

I live in Boston, I know good seafood and Seattle is up there. In fact, Iād say its better, especially the crab. Maybe it tasted better because I could expense my meals, who knows. I just know I floated out of that restaurant (and every restaurant) so incredibly happy, and that doesnāt happen often.
I wish every meal could be expensed. Thatās where most of my money goes, sadly. #freefoodforever

After stuffing my face, countless drinks, rooftop views, and sleeping approx 3 hours, I decided to hit up downtown for some shopping Wednesday morning before switching hotels and focusing 100% on work.
Obviously, I found a yarn store called āSo Much Yarnā – it was a few blocks from my hotel. The store had views of the water, lots of windows and the people were so friendly. I asked if they were hiring, but theyāre not.

The storeās name was accurate, wall to wall yarn, it was beautiful. I swear I would have walked out with so much loot had I packed accordingly. Guess that means Iāll have to go back to visit, and Iām cool with that.

There was also a store there called Robot vs. Sloth. I love sloths, itās my spirit animal, so I went in and went medium crazy in the enamel pin department. How could I not, look at these! They can also be found online here. Youāre welcome.

And finally, the space needle. We went there Wednesday afternoon after a long night of beverages, letās just say it wasnāt pretty. But the views were. I wish there were more time to spend there because apparently they have a Garden as well but we missed that. Like I said, next time.
Have you been to Seattle? Where is your favorite place to eat when youāre there? I need recommendations for the next time I go-which is sooner than later, I hope!