Gabe Guarente

Seattle, United States

Seattle Senior Editor at The Infatuation

Author, reporter, pup owner, rogue elf (D&D), editor at @ourSEAtoday

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The Best Croissants In Seattle

2 days ago | theinfatuation.com | Aimee Rizzo |Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente

Suppose we held a croissant seminar and invited (forced) all the deflated French pastries across Seattle to enroll. Meet the professor. Fuji’s laminated showing is the platonic ideal to aspire to, which is all the more exciting for a bakery known for donuts. With a brittle-thin shell that cracks like crème brûlée, subtle sweetness, and a beehive-like network of moist, malty fluff inside, it has everything you want in such a classic—and nothing you don’t.
The Best Tacos In Seattle

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente |Aimee Rizzo

This Capitol Hill staple is home to two of our favorite things: a giant lantern-lit fake tree in the middle of the dining room, and great shrimp tacos. Crisped tortillas hold their shape, even when filled with garlic-buttery fresh shrimp, chopped peppers, and cheese. One order of shrimp and an order of pork and beef birria is always the move. This low-key Greenwood restaurant serves incredible Mexican food. And the gravitational pull of the carnitas—our favorite rendition in the city—is intense.
The Grill From Ipanema is always fun, if inconsistent - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

photo credit: Gabe GuarenteThis Brazilian steakhouse in Belltown can be hit or miss in quality, but it’s still a good time. There's (usually) Bossa nova music playing and (always) a nice view of Elliott Bay to admire when you're not distracted by servers dashing around with giant slabs of meat. The restaurant serves a rodízio service—an all-you-can-eat parade where those slabs are carved tableside with flair.
Old Stove Gardens has good beer and a nice patio - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

4 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

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The Best Things Infatuation Seattle Writers Ate In May

4 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Aimee Rizzo |Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente

Count your days, key lime. Sudachi is here for all of the accolades. The Japanese citrus in question does wonders to grace this pastry case winner. Jiggly-zingy custard is grounded by a salt-laced graham cracker crust, and on top, it’s abundantly clear: Reddi-wip walked so that this whipped crème fraîche could run. A candied shiso leaf takes the pie to an herbal place—and our hearts.
Pioneer Grill serves the best Seattle dog around T-Mobile Park - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Of all the stands selling hot dogs outside T-Mobile Park before games and events, Pioneer Grill sets the standard. Their $7 take on the iconic Seattle dog is stellar, with a prominent char from the grill that doesn’t sacrifice any juiciness. The meat is piled high with translucent onions along with a generous schmear of cream cheese. For an extra dollar, you can get one topped with stewy bits of bacon and green peppers that’s messy in all the right ways.
The Cove - Review - South Lake Union - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Not much is known about this spot planned for Chandler's Cove except that it'll be an all-day wine bar, serve small bites, and have views of the water. That's good enough for us. Even better? If you're boating on Lake Union, you can sail right up to The Cove's own dock. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Kahlo & Loyal - Review - Ballard - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

A new tapas restaurant from a South African chef is coming to Ballard. Kahlo & Loyal started out as a pop-up and catering business, and will soon take over the space formerly occupied by Little Prague Bakery. Expect a daily-changing menu influenced by street food from around the world. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Sacro Bosco - Review - Central District - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

In the works for over a year, Temple Pastries is finally ready to open its roman-style pizza offshoot inside its Central District bakery, open for dinner. There will be four pies to start, including one topped with vodka sauce and another with pistachio mint pesto. Look for wine and cocktails, along with some desserts, too. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists. Gabe is originally an East Coaster, but now accepts cream cheese on hot dogs.
Most Anticipated Summer Restaurant Openings In Seattle

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

The new Populus Seattle hotel is going to feature a fancy-looking restaurant that leans heavily on PNW seafood like Hood Canal razor clams and a Dungeness crab wrap louis. Salt Harvest will have a nine-seat chef’s counter and a cafe serving Monorail Espresso. Head upstairs and you’ll find Firn—the first rooftop bar in Pioneer Square. In the works for over a year, Temple Pastries is finally ready to open its roman-style pizza offshoot inside its Central District bakery, open for dinner.