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Four Days Four DestinationsTypeCon’s 2016 Guide to Seattle

Welcome to Seattle and TypeCon 2016,

In this notebook you’ll find a few of our favorite destinations for the 4 days you are in Seattle. We are no strangers to playing tour guides. Each year we host a 4-part Design Lecture Series where we bring world-class designers to Seattle to give free lectures at the Rem Koolhaas-designed Central Library. The best part of the series is getting to show our personal design hero es around town. We took April Greiman to Nordstrom to buy last minute platform sho es for her lecture. We ate pork belly and spicy plantain chips with Lance Wyman and Adrian Shaughnessy at one of our favorite restaurants, Marjorie. We pored over design books with Karel Martens at Peter Miller Books. We toured the Seattle Art Museum with Stefan Sagmeister, and took a late-night trip to the top of the Space Needle with Experimental Jetset.

This is not a comprehensive guide, it’s really just scratching the surface of Seattle, but it should keep you busy. While you’re in town grab a copy of The Stranger — our free alt-weekly newspaper, City Arts — our free arts magazine, Gray Magazine — for all things regional design, and Arcade — for all things Seattle design.

Sincerely,Civilization

Pioneer Square & Int’l DistrictPage 18

Downtown & BelltownPage 4

Capitol Hill & First HillPage 10

YOU ARE HERESeattle Crowne Plaza

Seattle Center & South Lake Union Page 26

Four Days | Four Destinations

Business District | Art Museum Design Books | Puget Sound Views

Downtown & Belltown 5

Doppler Building Outposts of Mamnoon (Lebanese), Marination (Hawaiian-Korean), and Skillet (American) 6th Ave and Virginia St

Country Dough Szechuan flatbread and hand-shaven noodles to-go 1916 Pike Place, Suite 14

Le Pichet Creative Director’s favorite spot for cappuccino, regional French food, and great atmosphere 1933 1st Ave

Biscuit Bitch Biscuit sandwiches from morning til 3PM

2303 3rd Ave

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Local 360 All food and ingredients are sourced within 360 miles of the restaurant 2234 1st Ave

Long Provincial Co-founder’s favorite Vietnamese, try a lychee martini and the lemongrass tofu 1901 2nd Ave

Short’s Coney Island-themed bar with pinball, hot dogs, and beer2222 2nd Ave

Sweetgrass Food Co.Our studio’s favorite spot for a feel-good meal — try the rice potage and any of their smoothies 1923 7th Ave

Umi Sake House Late-night sushi and sake, plus April Greiman’s favorite for uni 2230 1st Ave


Rachel’s Ginger Beer Handcrafted ginger beer and cocktails brewed in Seattle1530 Post Alley

Alibi Room Hidden away pizza joint with drinks — the basement bar makes for a great hideaway

85 Pike St, St 410

Athenian Seafood Restaurant & Bar Elliott Bay views and cheap happy hour beer 1517 Pike Place

The Pink Door Luxury lunch on an outdoor patio overlooking the Puget Sound 1919 Post Alley

Drink


Seattle Public Library — Central Branch Exterior design by Rem Koohaas, wayfinding by Bruce Mau, home of our Design Lecture Series1000 4th Ave

Seattle Art Museum Seattle’s art museum with a wonderful restaurant and museum store 1300 1st Ave

Cinerama Perfect movie theater — see a blockbuster and get the chocolate popcorn2100 4th Ave

Olympic Sculpture Park Free sculpture park, sit on one of Louise Bourgeois’s eye benches and watch the waterfront2901 Western Ave

See & Do


Jackstraw Stefan Sagmeister’s personal favorite men’s local clothing store with hard-to-find brands 1930 1st Ave

Design Within Reach Modern furniture, lighting, and objects from designers past and present1918 1st Ave

Baby & Company Women’s and men’s clothing boutique, and Paula Scher’s personal favorite 1936 1st Ave

Peter Miller Books Best design bookshop in town — chat Peter up at the counter for books and food recommendations2326 2nd Ave

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The Arts District | Nightlife Desserts | Happy Hour

Capitol Hill & First Hill 11

Cupcake Royale Astoundingly good cupcakes, ice cream and donuts 1111 E Pike St

Bait Shop Our studio’s favorite fried chicken sandwich and on-tap dark and stormy 606 Broadway E

Kedai Makan Malaysian food-stall-style dishes and cocktails

1802 Bellevue Ave

Lionhead Our co-founder’s favorite for spicy Szechuan —order the black bean pressed tofu 618 Broadway E

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Machiavelli Easy Italian with a Little Italy-vibe, a beautiful bar, and great gluten-free pasta

1215 Pine St

Oddfellows Casual hangout with American food, cocktails, and coffee 1525 10th Ave

Momiji Sashimi, sushi, and cocktails, plus the best happy hour in the city

1522 12th Ave

Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream Ice cream for adults — richer, saltier, better

917 E Pine St

Marjorie Our studio’s favorite restaurant, say hi to Donna for us and order whatever she recommends 1412 E Union St


Tacos Chukis Hidden locals-only gem on the top floor of Broadway Alley219 Broadway E

Vito’s Classic old-school Italian lounge with live jazz, martinis, and spaghetti 927 9th Ave

Jo e Bar The coziest, friendliest café

810 E Roy St

Hotel Sorrento Cocktail lounge in a vintage hotel that first opened in 1909900 Madison St

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Stumptown Coffee Great coffee, awesome staff and we’re just upstairs, so grab a cold-brew and come say hi 616 E Pine St

Single Shot Artisan cocktails, upscale American food, and a beautiful interior 611 Summit Ave E

Pony Pony is “More fun per inch than anywhere in town, if not the world” — The Stranger 1221 E Madison St

Linda’s Tavern Classic tavern food, a basic Bloody Mary, and a patio in the sun

707 E Pine St

Stumbling Monk Belgian beer and board games

1635 E Olive Way


Terra Plata Rooftop patio with wine and Spanish-inspired small plates 1501 Melrose Ave

The Hideout Floor to ceiling local art and great cocktails

1005 Boren Ave

Chop Suey Live music venue

1325 E Madison St

Frye Art Museum Seattle’s first free art museum — check out the incredible gift shop

704 Terry Avenue

See & Do


Glasswing Independent clothing and home goods — be sure to check out unique lines like Olderbrother 1525 Melrose Ave

Everyday Music Record shop

1520 10th Ave

Elliott Bay Book Company Seattle’s largest independent bookstore with great magazines and a wonderful café hidden inside 1521 10th Ave

Neumos Live music venue

925 E Pike St

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SugarPill Modern-day apothecary with upscale offerings for your body and home 900 E Pine St

Ponder Neighborhood pot shop

2413 E Union St

Indian Summer Vintage clothing and accessories curated by artist and stylist Adria Garcia

534 Summit Ave E

Totoka elo Curated fashion, art, and object retailer 1523 10th Ave

Northwest Film Forum Independent movie theatre with community focused programming

1515 12th Ave


Historic District Galleries | Dim Sum Design Objects

International District & Pioneer Square 19

Il Corvo Lunch-only Italian spot with handmade pastas and always at least one vegetarian option

217 James St

Fort St. George Japanese and American fusion restaurant with dishes like omelet curry and cod roe spaghetti 601 S King St

Harbor City Dim sum and peking duck

707 S King St

Jade Garden The best dim-sum in town

424 7th Ave S

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Mediterranean Mix Really good, garlicky falafel and fries

205 1st Ave S

Kraken Congee Congee and pork belly pinch buns

88 Yesler Way

Manu’s Bodega Latin American hideaway with slow-roasted pork and Dominican Republic street-foods 100 Prefontaine Pl S

Maneki Traditional sushi restaurant with a great bar and tatami rooms — open since 1904304 6th Ave S

Pizzeria Napoletana Wood-fired pizza hidden inside Caffe Vita

125 Prefontaine Pl S


Rain Shadow Meats Butcher shop and deli with sandwiches and salads 404 Occidental Ave S

Salumi A storefront deli with Italian cured meats and the best porchetta sandwich 309 3rd Ave S

Sichuanese Cuisine Fiery pepper chicken, mapo tofu, and hot pot

1048 S Jackson St

Shanghai Garden Classic Chinese with hand-shaven noodles and the best hot and sour soup in the city524 6th Ave S

Tamarind Tree Classic Vietnamese

1036 S Jackson St


Elm Coffee Roasters Coffee shop with a great atmosphere for reading

240 2nd Ave S #103

Damn The Weather Small plates and cocktails in a historic building

116 1st Ave S

Tsukushinbo Towering chirashi bowls, katsu, Friday-only ramen, and our Creative Director’s favorite lunch spot 515 S Main St

The London Plane Wine bar and small plates

300 Occidental Ave S

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Oasis Bubble tea and popcorn chicken

519 6th Ave S

Kaname Izakaya and Shochu Bar Traditional Japanese small plates currently featuring legendary bartender Murray Stenson

610 S Jackson St

E. Smith Mercantile Shop with US-made goods in the front and New American Cocktails in the back 208 1st Ave S

Ma ekawa Bar Japanese izakaya with small plates and a full bar 601 S King St

Panama Hotel Tea & Coffee House Café in the historic Panama Hotel 607 S Main St


Glassbox Gallery Art gallery and project space specializing in works by emerging artists831 Seattle Blvd S

Pinball Museum $15 for unlimited pinball

508 Maynard Ave S

Out of Sight Catch the last 4 days of the best NW contemporary art survey you’ll see all year King Street Station, 303 S Jackson St

Wing Luke Museum Asian Pacific American history museum

719 S King St

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Laguna Pottery Classic vintage and modern houseware and art ceramics 116 S Washington St

Kinokuniya Bookstore Japanese book, magazine, stationery, and gift retailer 525 S Weller St

Kobo Design objects and artwork from Japanese and Northwest artists 604 S Jackson St

Bon Voyage Vintage Independently owned and locally-operated vintage clothing store with unique pieces 110 S Washington St

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New Construction Food Trucks | Lake Union Space Needle

SLU & Seattle Center 27

Berliner Döner Kebab Turkish salads and sandwiches

428 Westlake Ave N #101

Cask & Trotter Burgers and BBQ

711 Westlake Ave N

13 Coins Seattle restaurants tend to close early, this place is open 24 hours 125 Boren Ave N

Cactus Easy family-friendly Mexican, great margaritas and bacon-wrapped goat cheese jalapeños 350 Terry Ave N

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Feierabend German pub plus currywurst and brats

422 Yale Ave N

Collections Cafe Champagne cocktails inside Chihuly Garden and Glass museum

305 Harrison St

Taylor Oyster Bars Rosé and platters of locally sourced oysters

124 Republican St

Food Trucks Between 11AM to 2PM on weekdays food trucks take over South Lake Union

Boren Avenue at Harrison Street

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Lighthouse Coffee Small corner cafe with beans roasted on-site

400 N 43rd St

Re:public Restaurant Cocktails, beer and wine plus sharable farm-to-table plates 429 Westlake Ave N

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center On-going tours, workshops, and exhibitions on the foundation’s work 440 5th Ave N

Center for Wooden Boats Waterfront museum — rent canoes, rowboats and sailboats to take out on Lake Union1010 Valley St

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Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) Learn about Seattle’s history as the home of grunge, Microsoft, Bruce Lee, aviation, and drones860 Terry Ave N

School of Visual Concepts Local design school with classes and workshops taught by working creatives2300 7th Ave, Suite B

SIFF Cinema Uptown Independent cinema playing classic, indie, and foreign films 511 Queen Anne Ave N

Experience Music Project (EMP Museum) Contemporary pop culture museum

325 5th Ave N

KEXP Seattle’s indie radio station KEXP (90.3 FM) hosts free in-studio performances 472 1st Ave N


The Vera Project All-ages volunteer-fueled music and arts venue

305 Harrison St

Space Needle Check out the view 400 Broad St

Inform Interiors Modern furniture and accessories

300 Dexter Ave N

REI Outdoor gear co-op and Seattle’s flagship store

222 Yale Ave N

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Civilization is a design practice that works with causes, clients and partners that share our commitment for creating positive change and promoting a greater awareness of the world.

In addition to our client work, we produce the Design Lecture Series, which brings world-class designers to Seattle to inspire conversation on creativity and innovation, and Beyond This Point, a podcast in which we engage artists, business owners, designers, and leaders of all types to put a spotlight on different ways of seeing, thinking, and making.

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