About: Leesy L.
Leesy is a journalism graduate, freelance writer, digital content specialist and seasoned PNW transplant. She can’t get enough of the food and beverage world, from the simplest aspects of home cooking like chopping and sautéing garlic for a pasta dish to the big-leagues of dining out and enjoying the region’s best.
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Add a few ice cream scoops, cold milk, and perhaps some choice mix-ins to a blender, and you’ve got nothing short of sweet, swirled magic. When you’re craving some indulgence on a hot summer day, you’d be hard-pressed to find another beverage that hits the spot quite like the perfect milkshake. Pile on the whipped…
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Where to Get a Taste of Taco Tuesday around Seattle
Let’s “taco” ‘bout Taco Tuesday. Here’s where to celebrate in Seattle (the more, the better, right?). Cactus | Multiple locations Happy hour in the Cactus bar goes down every weekday from 3-6 p.m., so get over to any of the restaurant’s three Seattle locations (in South Lake Union, Alki Beach, and Madison Park) or to…
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Find Ultra-Fresh Oysters at These Seattle Locations
It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest’s ice-cold saltwater yields outstanding native shellfish varieties. Here are our favorite must-hit spots to slurp Seattle’s best oysters and delight in some sweet, briny nectar. Elliott's Oyster House | 1201 Alaskan Way Pier 56 | 206-623-4340 Fun fact: this waterfront watering hole, located on Pier 56, freshly shucks…
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Light and Refreshing Summer Lunches in Seattle
Fresh veggies, simple yet satisfying salads, and minimalist noodle and rice entrees all make for the perfect midday refresher -- especially on a scorching summer afternoon. Greasy, heavy foods often won’t cut it when you’re already feeling bogged down by oppressive heat. Lighten up! These Seattle-made dishes pack a seasonally appropriate flavor punch. Doc's Marina…
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Place Your Order for Seattle’s Best Falafel
When crispy, deep-fried falafel hits a soft and warm bed of pita, you can expect some real flavor fireworks. While it’s hard to beat falafel in its popular wrap form, there are so many ways to enjoy the classic vegetarian dish. Eat your way through them all at these top Seattle picks. Cedars | Multiple…
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