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MissingProp

We came here from Texas for spring break and to celebrate my mother's 55th birthday. How can I make her day special?

I'm sorry if this isn't the best place for this-- I am here with her and a cousin, with a flexible schedule, save for an appointment to whale-watch (knocking that off of her bucket list!) the day of.

She's the most incredible and amazing woman I know, and I was hoping the fine people of this sub might have some suggestions to make her big day memorable.

Edit: thanks everyone! This is all really helpful and I'm going to tell her Reddit helped, haha!

Posted Mar 12, 2016, 7:08 PM UTC · edited

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Juantonium_acesRoosevelt•

Haha "fine" people of this sub... You can't miss Pike Market, check out vendors, grab lunch from any of the many choices available. IF you like sandwiches and/or pasta I recommend Michou corner of Pike & Stewart. Also check out Steinbrueck park on the north side of the market, it's a bit breezy today and especially tomorrow but still has nice views. If donuts sound appealing, checkout Top Pot on 5th & Blanchard. If you or her like art, the Seattle Art Museum is always worth a visit. Enjoy nature? any of Seattle's parks are worth a visit, Discovery has a great beach and quaint lighthouse.

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MissingPropOP•

My mother is utterly psyched about the market, but we didn't know where to eat there specifically. Thanks for this!

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zoeyversustheraccoonWest Seattle•

There's a French place that is upstairs near the fish throwers (can't remember the name atm) and really good for appetizers and the view.

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dhg•

Maximilien?

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zoeyversustheraccoonWest Seattle•

Yeah that's it. Thanks.

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ihminen•

Radiator Whiskey is fun. Book a table online.

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anonyrattieEmerald City•

Kells on Post Alley is amazing.

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StringyLowJet City•

The Athenian in the market has a fantastic view and so does Lowell's, which is right next door.

Take a walk-on ferry ride across the sound to Bainbridge Island and get some ice cream at Mora. It's ~$8 round trip.

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shinyacornsU District•

All my out of town guests love having lunch (much cheaper than dinner) at the Space Needle. You rotate around an unobstructed view; you can also visit the observation deck. Make a reservation a head of time. I actually think the food is quite good!

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BallardLockHemlock•

The Space needle. 2 star food at 5 star prices.

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champagneennui•

Take her out for dinner at Canlis.

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Softboys•

Canlis will be booked, try Rays Boathouse.

No, it's not cutting edge, but it is the quintessential northwest dining experience.

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carelessNorth Capitol Hill•

We have a bunch of resources for you on the r/Seattle/wiki....

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NoSoulNolandBelltown•

Love the passive-aggressive ellipses

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carelessNorth Capitol Hill•

Why is using an ellipsis passive-aggressive?

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NoSoulNolandBelltown•

The ellipses implies a breath or a beat where you're silently judging them for not using it without actually saying it. Without it you have a genuine comment trying to give help

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carelessNorth Capitol Hill•

I'm only using one ellipsis - not multiple ellipses.

The implication you've outlined is entirely in your head - I am not intending any of the meaning you've assigned to it.

That being said, perhaps I'll update my macro for telling newcomers about the wiki.

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