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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Bloom Bistro serves South Seattle’s best bagels - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

After slim pickings for years, Georgetown finally gets in on Seattle’s buzzy bagel fun with Bloom Bistro. The charming, pastel-laden shop serves many terrific bagel varieties, schmears, and sandwiches worth enduring the roars of aircraft flying overhead toward Sea-Tac. In particular, the rosemary salt bagel—with its delicate herbiness—deserves some sort of yeast-based trophy.
Fluffy Donut makes seriously airy donuts - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

4 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

New owners have taken over the former Good Day Donuts, with an equally sunny name that delivers on its promise. All the desserts at the small counter spot are simple but satisfying. We’re talking flaky maple bars, croffles with delicate strawberry frosting, excellent mochi, and old-fashioneds begging for a little coffee dip. There are lots of vegan varieties, too, which have such an airy texture that it’s hard to tell them apart from the udder-based options.
20 Classic Restaurants In Seattle

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente

While it’s not the oldest public farmer’s market in the US or a pointy tower built for World's Fair, Dick’s Drive-In is just as much a part of Seattle’s history as any of the major local landmarks. For over 70 years, this burger joint with its instantly recognizable retro sign has been feeding foil-wrapped hamburgers to generations of Seattleites—drunk, sober, and everything in between. Dick’s may not be the best burger in the city, but it’s embedded in our DNA nonetheless.
18 Iconic Seattle Dive Bars

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente

On any given night here, you can expect a crackling wood fire, good tunes, and a nut bar that usually has a scarcity of warm cashews. But there are just some people who make the Red Onion Tavern experience complete. Particularly Saturday night karaoke DJ Sammy, who exclaims, “Nailed it!” to every single person who steps up to the mic—even if they screw up the key change in the Titanic theme song.
20 Iconic Dishes That Define Seattle

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Kayla Sager-Riley |Gabe Guarente

What used to be included in this fine dining landmark’s prix fixe is now a line-item expense at $24 per person, prepared tableside. For a basic salad, it’s kind of a ripoff, but Seattle wouldn’t be the same without this BLT-in-a-bowl circa 1950—so, take our money. Forking bacon-laden romaine ribbons tossed in eggy dressing as a refresher between courses of tweezer food just feels right.
Leny's Place - Review - Wallingford - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Back in the day, this used to be a smoked-filled destination for pool hustlers. The billiard tables are still there, but now it’s more of a sporty neighborhood drinking den. Even on a sleepy Sunday, it fills up with college kids doing pudding shots alongside older folks sipping wine out of colorful goblets. And while the top 40 music signals a bar willing to get with the 21st century, there’s enough character here to still make it a glorious throwback.
Jules Maes Saloon

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Some claim this is the oldest bar in Seattle (join the club)—and we’re pretty sure it has an inebriated Victorian ghost or two haunting its halls. The place can get lively during Georgetown events like Honk! Fest. But it’s a chill place otherwise, if a tad bright for a dive. They serve food like absurdly large mozzarella sticks (logs?), but you’re best off just sipping something sudsy and admiring the decor that would fetch a pretty penny on American Pickers.
Central Saloon - Review - Pioneer Square - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Billed as the city’s “oldest saloon,” this historic bar hosted Nirvana’s first-ever Seattle show, as well as other grunge greats. Live music is still the Central’s primary appeal, but it feels like a normal neighborhood bar otherwise, creaky front door and all. Get comfortable at the main bar while working through a draft and an order of decent garlic cheese curds. No rating: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop.
Tin Hat Bar & Grill

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Kitsch is king at this Phinney Ridge joint, where a large mural of Burt Reynolds from his famous Playgirl spread greets you right as you walk in. There are lots of other vintage trinkets and memorabilia strewn throughout. And though the bar is snug, it’s easy enough to secure a booth in the back with a group and discuss exactly where one can score a velvet painting. No rating: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop.
Targy's Tavern - Review - Queen Anne - Seattle - The Infatuation

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Gabe Guarente

Tucked on a quiet Queen Anne corner is this shaggy cave named after a Seattle longshoreman. There’s a U-shaped bar in the middle that makes things social and a comfortable curved banquette in the back hosting the occasional raucous birthday party. No matter the occasion, the soft Christmas-like glow and festive atmosphere encourage return visits. No rating: This is a restaurant we want to re-visit before rating, or it’s a coffee shop, bar, or dessert shop.