Location, Location, Location – 10 Defining Reasons to Choose The Emerald

Above the City. Beside the Water. In real estate, location matters. And at The Emerald, location continues to top the list of reasons to call our luxury highrise community – “home”. Designed with one goal in mind: to make it the perfect living space for you, The Emerald is 70% sold. Move-in residences are available with 1-bedroom prices starting from $499,000! Our premiere location at Second and Stewart places you in the center of downtown Seattle and steps from the waterfront, combining all of the things you’re looking for in one sleek package, making it the ideal living space to enjoy the best of Seattle year-round. Here are just 10 reasons you’ll love calling this location home.

 

The Emerald Seattle Condominiums

 

Pike Place is our Playground. The Emerald is located just one block from the iconic Pike Place Market, steps from the waterfront and surrounded by the city’s best culinary and cultural destinations. Pike Place offers nine-acres of world-class shopping, famous bites, farmer’s market finds, fine dining, year-round entertainment and more. In fact, The Market is made up of 500+ small businesses. Whether you visit daily or have never been, you are sure to discover something new like catching a show at the Can Can Culinary Cabaret or a comedy show from Unexpected Productions. Even Thrillist knows our neighborhood is the best spot to spend your weekends. The recent feature highlights several walkable spots within close proximity to our community.

 

The Waterfront is Yours. Just about a block and a half from The Emerald, the Waterfront Project is creating a more accessible and livable waterfront in an effort to offer more pedestrian spaces connecting Seattle’s central core to the water, making all that’s in the works an exciting new amenity of our community at The Emerald.  Enjoy a video tour of the waterfront from above with Brooke and tap into the latest milestones like the recent progress of Overlook Walk.

 

Easy Rollin’. Our downtown Seattle location offers dozens of convenient public transportation options, from light rail to buses and even electric bikes. Two-wheel travelers will love the 4th Avenue protected bike lane through downtown Seattle. This lane now runs uninterrupted along 4th Avenue from Vine Street in Belltown down to Yesler Way in Pioneer Square. Future plans include connecting a new 2-way bike path along the Seattle waterfront near The Emerald that will serve commuters, visitors and families. Scooters are also a convenient way to hop on and get rolling. And, it’s easy to find your next scooting adventure around the neighborhood with Seattle’s Scooter Share program. One of our favorite Seattle streets to scoot is Second Avenue found at The Emerald’s doorstep.

 

You Can Walk There. From daily conveniences to cultural gems and day trips from the nearby Seattle Ferry Terminal, you’ll cherish our walkable waterfront location in downtown Seattle. Seattle’s downtown holds many of the city’s must-see spots, including the Seattle Art Museum, the Rem Koolhaas–designed Seattle Public Library’s Central Library, the Seattle Center Monorail, Pike Place Market and Pier 62 – the city’s most scenic new cultural destination with ongoing waterfront events. Enjoy a walking tour from The Emerald to favorite spots at nearby Pike Place Market with Brooke Kavieff in this vlog feature: ‘A Day in the Life with Brooke’.

 

Commute Friendly. With dozens of public transportation options, from light rail to buses and electric bikes, downtown Seattle is an ideal place to commute car-free. From our central location, you’ll be near the ever-growing tech campuses and offices in South Lake Union, along with freeway access that puts SeaTac International Airport less than 30 minutes away. Top employers in close proximity to The Emerald include: Google, Amazon, F5, Oracle, Nordstrom (Corporate), Accenture, Apple, and Microsoft with a convenient shuttle blocks away. And if you work remotely, we’ve got the perfect floor plan for you! Working from home has never looked so good. At The Emerald, bright spaces with window frontage and expansive views were created with you in mind.

 

“During design we considered ways to make units feel more expansive.  One way is maximizing opportunities for expansive views, but another was thinking about spaces that could open onto others. To us it suggested there were rooms “around the corner” from other rooms providing a sense of a larger unit.  That’s what I like about the southeast units – the little spaces right round the corner from a main space.”  ~ JULIA NAGELE Hewitt, Principal, Director of Design – Architecture

 

You Can Ferry There. Venturing on the water is easy from our iconic downtown address. Hop on a ferry today and start exploring nearby destinations. Throw on your sunglasses, grab a towel, and enjoy a ride across Elliott Bay on the West Seattle Water Taxi from nearby Pier 50 to spend a day at Alki Beach or take in the Pacific Northwest beauty of a Bainbridge Island ferry ride from the middle of downtown Seattle. The journey is stunning, but the destination this ferry ride grants you is even better. This easy escape from the city offers up opportunity to unplug with scenic vistas, beautiful trails, ultra-local wine tasting, and outdoor adventures. From fine food to the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 

A Delicious Downtown. Nearby iconic Seattle staples include Biscuit Bitch, The Pink Door, Le Pichet, the original Starbucks, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Moore Coffee Shop, and Serious Pie. All of these are Seattle originals and boast a serious following. It really is a delicious time to be in downtown. Our Seattle location has also been stacked with new restaurant openings. Be sure to view what’s new to add some more Seattle flavor to your agenda.

 

The Best Neighbors (with Perks). Our location features local culture and the best neighbors that help you celebrate year-round. Just across Stewart Street from each other, The Emerald owners will enjoy perks from Thompson Hotel in an exclusive partnership. Both current and future owners will delight in curated food and beverage experiences, including discounted meals at Conversation, Thompson Seattle’s signature restaurant, plus a secret signature cocktail menu at The Nest, the hotel’s striking rooftop bar and lounge. Join us on Instagram @theemeraldseattle for our ‘Day in the Life’ vlog and watch Olga Dyckman join Brooke Kavieff to give us the grand tour of perks at Thompson and The Nest.

 

More incredible neighbors include the Seattle Art Museum which features global art collections, temporary installations, and special exhibitions from around the world; the award-winning nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle’s largest downtown green space on the waterfront which is covered in monumental artworks ; and the Asian Art Museum which is breaking boundaries to offer a thematic exploration of art from the world’s largest continent.

 

Waterfront Views. Outstanding views are another bonus of our location. When you are seeking some epic water views, book a tour of The Emerald’s Panoramic 05 & 06 Stacks – the best remaining residences with water views. Panoramic 05 is a large southwest corner one-bedroom residence with views of Elliot Bay, West Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the stadiums, Pike Place Market and the Olympic Mountains. This is our only Mt. Rainier view floorplan with the exception of penthouses! The Panoramic 06 is a one-bedroom with a fully unobstructed western facing view which features a large living room ideal for entertaining. Panoramic 06 views include Elliot Bay, West Seattle, Pike Place and the Olympic Mountain range.

 

City Views. When the lights go down in the city, we have the perfect view for you! Book a tour of our Panoramic 02 & 04 stacks which provide the best city views. Panoramic 02 is the largest one-bedroom with den at The Emerald. The den has a dramatic corridor view down Second Avenue to Smith Tower, which at one time was the tallest building on the West Coast! It’s especially beautiful at night when the city is all lit up. Panoramic 04 is a one-bedroom with den boasting south-western exposure, which is ideal for those who want to maximize sunlight in their home throughout the day. This plan enjoys the best of both worlds for people who want a city and a water view. The city lights are gorgeous at night with The Seattle Great Wheel lit up and the glow of the lights can be viewed down to the stadium and Port of Seattle.

 

Lucky for you, you can still take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a slice of the exclusive Pike-Market neighborhood. The Emerald is now 70% sold and 1-bedroom prices start from $499,000 with move-in ready residences now available, it’s the perfect time to secure your home. Emerald brings a level of elegance and grace to this culturally rich and historic area, and it allows for true, walkable urban living that puts you and your loved ones right where all the action is. Just a few minutes from Pike Place Market and with countless producers, boutiques, fine dining and other experiences at your disposal, The Emerald is truly the pinnacle of luxury living in downtown Seattle.

Go Pro, Catch a Game This Season

Seattle is a haven for sports and leisure. Whether football, baseball, basketball, soccer, or hockey is your game, Seattle has got you covered. Go pro and catch a game this season, all under 1.5 miles from The Emerald.

 

 

Approximately a mile from The Emerald, the most sustainable arena in the world, the Climate Pledge Arena is home to our local hockey team Seattle Kraken as well as Seattle Storm, the four-time WNBA champs. Getting to the Climate Pledge Arena is easy! For most major events they’ll have a bike valet for convenient and safe bike storage, there are also 3 parking garages located on Seattle Center Campus, and you can hop on the Metro and be there in ~20 minutes. The official Kraken + Climate Pledge Arena app is a great feature to store event tickets, pre-purchase parking, and access your free transit pass for Kraken and Storm game days. It’s the best way to stay connected with the most up-to-date information about the Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena.

 

Whether you prefer American football or the European version you’ll find it approximately a mile from The Emerald. Here, Lumen Field offers fans the opportunity to see the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Sounders FC or OL Reign. From traditional bites to savory menus—Lumen has designed menus and built beer lists worthy of Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC fans. Options are many and inspired by Northwest flavors.

 

Head to the Seahawks game early and check out the new Cityside Bars in the north end located underneath the Hawks Nest. Grab one of these specialty cocktails while you enjoy an amazing view of the field: Hendricks Cherry Basil Smash, Peachy Keen Whiskey Mule or a Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita. Continue the fun on gameday and take pictures alongside your favorite Seahawks players using the all-new Lumen Lens augmented reality kiosks located in Touchdown City, Section 103, and Section 331.

 

Sounders FC matches are a unique experience that encourage you to give full 90 minutes of your energy, attention and participation. Each section provides a different experience, so if this is your first match, you are encouraged to reach out to a Sounders FC representative prior to purchasing tickets to align with the experience you are seeking.

 

About 1.5 miles from The Emerald, T-Mobile Park is home to the Seattle Mariners. Explore the Top Eats at the Park including ballpark favorites like hot dogs and pizza as well as limited selections at Ivar’s and The Natural. Pro Tip: The T-Mobile ‘Pen is the hottest spot in town, right next to the Mariners bullpen in center field. Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Enjoy tasty food choices from local celebrity chef, Ethan Stowell, and happy hour specials all season long.

 

There’s no better spot to root on your Seattle home team. The Emerald Veranda amenity space on the 39th floor is well-suited to any sports soiree. With chef-grade barbecues, lounge seating, dining tables, an outdoor firepit plus fireplace, outdoor TVs and heaters, and incredible views day and night – it’s the perfect spot to enjoy on game day. Take advantage of The Emerald’s incredible location by finding your home today and start exploring what each season offers, mere minutes from your front door.

 

Photo by Frantzou Fleurine

Homeowners Share Reasons To Call Our Community Home

The Emerald is more than 70% sold and has welcomed many homeowners to a prime location that enjoys the best of downtown Seattle – just one block from Pike Place Market. Studios are now sold out and only two NE Corner 2-bedroom residences remain, excluding the Penthouse Collection. With 1-bedroom prices starting from $499,000 and move-in ready residences now available, it’s the perfect time to secure your home and move in before the holidays. Select from 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den and the final 2-bedroom plans.

 

The Emerald Seattle Penthouse Condominiums Downtown

 

There is no better location in Seattle than the Emerald, just steps away from the reimagined waterfront, with spectacular views of Elliot Bay and the Seattle Great Wheel!  ~ Homeowner, Michael B.

 

Homeowner, Ken H. has this to say about calling The Emerald home:

 

I love the diverse selection of materials, from stone and polished concrete to the way it flows into the recessed lighting and flooring. It all works beautifully. The 39th floor space is spectacular – the views, separated seating areas and furnishings are among the best in the city.

 

The incredibly solid construction, high ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows are my favorite features. The views are always changing – aircraft on final approach, cruise ships on the Sound, snowcapped mountains, and spectacular sunsets… Does it get any better?

 

Convenience to shopping, restaurants and services is terrific from The Emerald.  Endless City and Sound views are spectacular as well.

 

Residences 1701 and 2001 are the last remaining two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes at The Emerald, excluding our Penthouse Collection. These sought-after corner homes feature ~1,189 square feet with spacious interiors wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows with North, West and East-facing exposure that invite expansive water views by day and beautiful city lights by night.

 

The functional layouts include a collection of high-end features such as a spacious walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, an expanded vanity in the bathroom, Latch smart door locks, 9+ foot ceiling heights, and one assigned parking space.

 

Tour the last of our 2-bedroom floor plans virtually – here.

 

“One of The Emerald’s most exciting amenities has to be its unique partnership with The Thompson Seattle. The hotel is a staple for downtown Seattle with an incredible ambiance and rooftop. It truly can be seen as an extension of our waterfront backyard. From the valet service to the secret owner’s menu at The Nest, we can’t wait to enjoy the many perks that come with The Thompson being directly across the street.” ~ Homeowner, Sydney K.

 

Designed by ASH NYC, the Penthouse Collection at The Emerald ranges from $1.857M-$10.9M. We invite you to contact us to schedule your private in-person or virtual tour of our model residences today.

 

*Photo credit: A gorgeous kitchen view captured and shared by homeowner, Ken H.

Fill Your Autumn Agenda with Seattle Events Close to Home

We’re falling in love with the new season in Seattle where experiences start mere steps from home. The Emerald’s premiere location at Second and Stewart places you in the center of downtown Seattle – just one block from the iconic Pike Place Market, Seattle’s new waterfront, and close to all the action. Start exploring the best of the season with these local to-do’s on the autumn agenda.

 

Seattle Waterfront Fall Events

 

Seattle’s architecture and art scene is second to none. Join Under the Space Needle: Seattle Art Walk tour, where you’ll get to see incredible works and get to know Seattle a bit better. Discover Seattle’s amazing art and architecture hidden in plain sight with a local, knowledgeable guide. Your tour starts in downtown Seattle, known for its creative architectural feats and styles, from historic to modern.

 

Pier 62 awaits with a full range of fitness, wellness, public art and performance programming, check the schedule to see what’s next.  Take in a sunset on Seattle’s Schooner, enjoy some oysters at Pier 54, hone your Instagram skills and strike a pose at the Seattle Selfie Museum or tour the Waterfront Whiskey Distillery – it’s all happening on the Seattle waterfront.

 

Explore a gallery space featuring all local BIPOC artists and creators during Belltown Art Walk, held every second Friday of each month. Multiple locations throughout the downtown and Belltown area open up their spaces to showcase artists and their works. Upcoming dates include September 9th, October 14th and November 11th.

 

Dine in a gondola 200 feet above the Salish Sea. Assemble 4 people, friends or family and make reservations for the dinner experience of a lifetime at Seattle’s Great Wheel along the Seattle waterfront.

 

Toast to autumn atop it all at Smith Tower Observatory. Less than a mile from The Emerald, you can experience the iconic, world-famous observatory with its historic exhibits, Otis elevators, stunning 360-degree views of Seattle, and open-air viewing deck. Watch for their fall special drinks at the thirty-fifth-floor bar as you explore the intriguing menu and amazing views.

 

Join Seattle Aquarium for fun activities open to all ages. The focus of each event varies from learning to storytelling and art, see event details by date for more. Events on September 23rd + 30th will be held outdoors, so please dress for the weather.

 

Catch 8 local food trucks, 20 craft breweries and live entertainment all day long during Trucktoberfest Beer Festival on October 1st at the SLU Discovery Center in South Lake Union.

 

Plan to catch a Kraken game this season and cheer on our local hockey team. Just over a mile from The Emerald, getting to the Climate Pledge Arena is easy! For most major events they’ll have a bike valet for convenient and safe bike storage, 3 parking garages located on Seattle Center Campus, and you can also hop on the Metro and be there in ~20 minutes.

 

Enjoy a fall bike ride from The Emerald. Layer up and pop over to Olympic Sculpture Park. Start your journey by spying the Seattle fall foliage unfolding, then follow the Elliott Bay Trail through Myrtle Edwards Park as you try to spot eagles, gulls, and crows. Continue through Centennial Park as you take in views of Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier, and Olympic Mountains. Pedal all the way to Elliott Bay Marina at Smith Cove Park, which is a great spot to take in fall colors where crimson trees are brilliant against the turquoise waters and Seattle’s skyline shines.

 

Get into the spirit. Learn some local haunted history and book a tour with Seattle Terrors at Pike Place Market. “Fat Lady Barber” is a well-known, darker tale from Pike Place Market. Fat Lady Barber is known for walking around at night and singing customers to sleep in order to steal money and valuables out of their pockets. Today cleaners at the market say they have heard someone singing lullabies to them when they are alone at the market. Arthur Goodwin was a nephew of the developer of Pike Place Market who later ran the market as its director. Some say you can still see Goodwin upstairs in the library, looking down on the market or swinging a golf club where his office used to be.

 

Be blown away at the Glass Artist Showcase on October 16th, showcasing Pike Place Market’s glass artists featuring an array of work by skilled glassblowers, flame workers, fused glass artists and more.

 

Taste the best of Seattle during Seattle Restaurant Week. SRA runs from October 23rd – November 5th and gives diners a unique chance to celebrate our culinary community, highlighting its craft, diversity, resilience, and great food. Enjoy curated menus at restaurants, food trucks, pop-ups, and more across greater Seattle.

 

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the whole family at Pike Place Market’s Harvest Festival on October 29th. Bring the kids and even your furry friends for a day of fall fun across all 9-acres. Meet the producers, enjoy live music, kids’ activities, pop-up murals, pumpkin decorating and a costume parade for kids and pets!

 

Celebrate the spooky season on The Strangest Seattle Tour, a one of kind journey through time. The tour begins at Pike Place Market, continues through Belltown and ends on Pier 66. Explore the Emerald City through the art of storytelling and a real time adventure walking one mile through the streets, stairwells, and storefronts that reflect the mystery and spirit of a Seattle that is still a great work in progress.

 

Join an opening night event to get a first look at the pieces and meet the artists and collectors included in the fifth exhibition for the Seattle NFT Museum on November 4th. The Seattle NFT Museum’s purpose is to serve, educate, and connect the thriving NFT community in the Pacific Northwest.

 

The Annual Magic in the Market kicks off the holiday season at Pike Place Market to celebrate the 27th annual Magic in the Market. You will find holiday spirit across all 9-acres on this unforgettable day on November 26th.

 

There’s no better spot to enjoy the best of Seattle. Take advantage of The Emerald’s incredible location by finding your home today and start exploring what each season offers, just steps from your front door.

 

 

Photo by Samantha Sun on Unsplash

Tour the Evolving Seattle Waterfront from Above

Join Brooke, Sales Manager at The Emerald, as she explains the latest amenity milestones and what’s to come along the ever-evolving Seattle waterfront. A natural in front of the camera, Brooke begins this video tour high above it all filming from one of our beautiful one-bedroom condominiums on the 33rd floor. This “05” stack home offers an amazing vantage point to watch the progress along the waterfront unfold.

 

If you haven’t had a chance to watch Brooke’s entire video, enjoy the tour. We’ve summarized some key points below for your convenience!

 

The Waterfront Project is creating a more accessible and livable waterfront in an effort to offer more pedestrian spaces connecting the city core down to the water. Once at the waterfront, the emphasis is to create a more livable and enjoyable space for all.

 

The first portion, the new seawall, was completed in 2017.  This new seawall serves as the foundation for the new waterfront, and it has some really nice features for the ecosystem. Salmon migrate through that area, so they have used materials and have designed it in a way that creates a healthier habitat for the sea. A sidewalk has also been incorporated to facilitate and encourage waterfront pedestrian activity.

 

In 2018 we saw the addition of the Washington Street Habitat Beach, a beach that anyone can enjoy for fun, great for picnics or to get your feet wet. If you are familiar with the waterfront, you know that before this beach was added, there really wasn’t anything on the water until you get to the Olympic Sculpture Park, which is on the north side of the city. This addition is almost complete and many are excited about this new venue.

 

In 2019, an above ground two-story highway was rerouted underground into a tunnel that now runs underneath the waterfront – hugely beautifying the waterfront and definitely making it much, much more enjoyable and accessible.

 

The next portion of the project that was completed was Pier 62.  You can tell which one it is because it has a soccer field on top. This pier was designed to be a flexible park space, with numerous events daily. The Waterfront Park website highlight activities offered such as free yoga, free dance classes, food truck round-ups, live music and even the regional Salish Tribe sharing traditional songs and stories with visitors.

 

Future plans call for a sidewalk that runs along the waterfront, expanding it and making it more like a promenade. They’re also adding a bike lane, more greenery and park spaces for kids to play, in an effort to create a pedestrian-friendly setting for all. These present and future improvements will make connecting by foot to your favorite sporting events extremely convenient. It’s very Seattle.

 

The Overlook Walk portion of the waterfront is another project that is currently under construction which will connect Pike Place Market to the Seattle Aquarium. There’s going to be some fun spaces for kids, various slides that can take them from the top of the walk, down to the bottom where the aquarium is located. Food and beverage vendors will also be incorporated. Overlook Walk boasts a modern design and will have some great views.

 

Other additions will include a new pedestrian bridge from the common ferry terminal that will take people over to Western Avenue. There will also be one more new pier, Pier 58 – located between the aquarium and The Great Wheel. This new pier will be in the shape of a triangle and will have a grove of trees, nice seating, and kids play area.

 

All this is just about a block and a half from The Emerald making all that’s in the works an exciting new amenity of our community.  Contact Brooke at Sales@TheEmeraldSeattle.com for an in-person or virtual tour soon to explore the new collection of modern high-rise condominiums rising above an iconic downtown address at Second and Stewart.

It’s a Delicious Time to be in Downtown Seattle

The Emerald opens up to a vibrant mix of downtown cafés, fresh markets, exceptional shopping, A-list restaurants, and world-class museums and galleries. Our neighboring Pike Place Market invites you to explore all 9-acres featuring 70+ farmers, 150+ crafters plus over 220 independently owned shops and restaurants. And Elliott Bay is just steps away from your front door – highlighted by the new waterfront redevelopment and its reimagined plazas, parks and paths that will connect the city and the Sound like never before. Our Seattle location has also been stacked with new restaurant openings, making it a delicious time to be in downtown.

 

 

Get a taste of the neighborhood by adding a few of these spots to your dining card:

 

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, a Maryland-based seafood chain, is bringing Maine lobster to Seattle.  The signature dish at this new spot is a fluffy roll loaded with Maine lobster meat, served hot with warm butter, chilled with lemon butter, or with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. They also serve up shrimp rolls and clam chowder along with some other lobster dishes like lobster mac and cheese, lobster grilled cheese, lobster bisque, and lobster salad. The first West Coast location, Mason’s is located at 1307 1st Avenue, a short walk from Pike Place Market, across from the Seattle Art Museum.

 

Shama is Pike Place Market’s new fine-dining Moroccan restaurant that serves dishes such as M’rouzia, a meltingly tender lamb shank with Moroccan saffron and a chicken dish cooked with bitingly sour preserved lemons and briny green olives, both served with fluffy couscous. The restaurant overlooks Western Avenue and is located at 1501 Pike Place #200.

 

Salt District is a new casual Italian restaurant on Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront brought to us by the owners of Elliott’s Oyster House and Metropolitan Grill (E3 Restaurant Group). John Vega, who previously ran E3 Restaurant Group’s catering program, is the restaurant’s executive chef. His menu includes snacks like cheese and charcuterie boards, sandwiches for lunch, and pasta, steak, classic Italian entrees like branzino, and Lamb Osso Bucco for dinner. This spot also offers a large cocktail and wine list.

 

Tiger Sugar, Taiwan’s premier brown sugar milk tea chain, has arrived in Seattle near Pike Place Market. The Instagram boba sensation entered the U.S. market in 2019 with two wildly popular locations in New York City. This is the chain’s first location in Washington with future plans to expand in the state.

 

Make it a very happy hour! Seattle restauranteur Ethan Stowell opened a second location of The Victor Tavern at the base of the 2+U office tower near Pike Place Market on June 29th. A great spot to share some snacks and conversation with colleagues and neighbors, The Victor Tavern caters to downtown office workers with a happy hour menu offered between (4- 6pm) featuring bites like beef tartare, spicy calamari, grass-fed beef burgers, veggie burgers, and fish and chips, served with $10 cocktails, $6 draft beers, and $7 glasses of wine.

 

Just a few blocks or ~.5 mile from our door is The George, the newly opened full-service restaurant of Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel as part of an $25 million renovation of the hotel’s dining and lobby areas. Chef Thomas Cullen says he intends to make it the top restaurant in Seattle by achieving unparalleled breadth and quality in his menu with pasta dishes, sashimi, huge seafood boils and towers, dry-aged steaks, and more. The restaurant’s design, with vaulted ceilings and zigzagging green, black, pink, and white marble tile floors, is stunning. You can find The George at the back of the lobby area of the hotel, which is located at 411 University Street.

 

A few blocks in the other direction, also ~.5 miles from our door you’ll find Renee Erickson’s newest business, King Leroy. This casual Northwest-style bar invites you to order chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, and smoked oysters in the heart of the Denny Triangle. Delicious and dedicated to a case, dining out here means giving back. To honor the late Portland chef, Cameron Addy–a beloved friend of Sea Creatures’ chef-owner Renee Erickson, the restaurant uses proceeds from sales to fund the Cameron Addy Culinary Scholarship, offering financial support to culinary arts students at Seattle Community Colleges.

 

It’s hip to be square. If you are looking for a quick bite or some grab and go, Slices USA, a Dallas-based high-end pizza chain owned by Michael Franzese, a former capo of New York’s infamous Colombo mob, recently opened approximately ~.5 down Olive Way on the other side of Hyatt in Downtown Seattle. You can try the Sicilian-style pies in a casual setting at 809 Olive Way, Suite C. Don’t miss the House-made Sicilian Meatballs, made with pork, veal and beef, and ricotta and parmesan slowly simmered in tomato sauce.

 

photo credit: Matt McDonald, @equalmotion

 

Everything. Everywhere. Whether you are looking to purchase a primary residence in a prime Seattle location or a second home where every day feels like a Pacific Northwest vacation inside and out, our location offers it all. Map out your favorite spots all around The Emerald by visiting the interactive neighborhood page on our website. Homes are move-in ready! Now over 70% sold, please contact us to schedule a tour.