Dino’s is one of few places in Seattle that knows how to do New York pizza. It’s one of our favorite spots in Cap Hill for dinner and drinks.

Din Tai Fung is a popular dumpling empire that originated in Taiwan and is now Downtown. Good luck getting a table.

For a quick lunch in South Lake Union, try Mamnoon Street. It’s a counter-service version of the original with a similar Middle Eastern menu.

Manao is a casual Thai spot in Capitol Hill that has some classic dishes, but also things like pork belly nuggets. They also have a great patio.

Bai Tong in Redmond is our favorite place for Thai classics on the Eastside.

Oddfellows is a French Bistro, espresso bar, and old-school grocery store in Capitol Hill. It’s good for a lot of things, but especially brunch.

Other Coast Cafe is a mini sandwich chain for hot and cold baguette sandwiches. This one’s in Capitol Hill.

Windy City Pie is a pizzeria in Ballard that serves amazing Chicago-style deep dish pies.

Sushi Maki is a tiny sushi spot on Capitol Hill that works best for delivery and takeout.

Shodai Teriyaki is a Japanese spot in the Central District that works well for takeout.

Supreme is a great New York-style pizzeria in the University District. Get the garlic knots.

Mioposto Pizzeria is a semi-upscale Italian spot in Ravenna with wood-fired pies and pasta.

Delicatus is a downtown sandwich shop with big, messy, delicious creations. Get the Mud Honey.

For a vegetarian meal that you might not even notice is vegetarian, head to Cafe Flora in the Madison Valley.

Rachel’s Ginger Beer in the University District serves housemade sodas, as well as fried chicken from Ma’ono.