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I'm looking for a good old fashioned deli with tons of different cold cuts and cheeses and sandwich rolls (preferably Kaiser and Hoagies). I'd prefer one that's easy to get to by bus as I don't have a car (consider the UW as my ground zero).

I'm shy.

The weather in Seattle is very unpredictable. Right now they are saying sunny and warm for the next week, but tomorrow they could say “Oops, it’s going to snow.” (Slight exaggeration.) The Olympic Peninsula will be a bit colder and wetter than Puget Sound so I would recommend sweaters and a light weight water proof jacket, which you’ve got covered. No matter what the weather, the range should be between mid 50’s and mid 70’s. There are many good places for oysters and salmon in Seattle, I guess it depends on what atmosphere you want. Personally I like the Brooklyn and Waterfront if you are only going to be in the downtown/Seattle Center area, or if you get slightly out of town, go up to Ray’s Boathouse in Shilshole/Ballard.

OK, I had to open up some boxes because I thought I was moving a few months ago. I currently have 47, but am waiting for 4 more to come from The Good Cook, and two more I won on Ebay. So that makes 52 (not counting all my back issues of Cooks Illustrated, Chili pepper, etc.) Latest additions: The Food of Italy The Food of France Saveur Authentic French Cooking Pot Pies The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mexican Cooking America's Test Kitchen

dougery, I'm curious to find out where your friend's teenagers went.

I would recommend going back to The Garage and getting a burger or pizza. It's been awhile since I've been, but I've never had a bad meal there. Yesterday I went to Saito's for the first time based on a thread on this board and was very impressed. A few weeks ago I found myself downtown in the a.m. after an early doctor's appointment and wanted breakfast so I wound up at the Sheraton. It was expensive but they make a pretty good waffle.

Ok, now Saito's is my favorite Seattle sushi restaurant and I have $50 less in my bank account to prove it. I had a small salad, a California Roll, Tempura Roll, Salmon Skin Roll, Maguro, Toro, and Kani, plus 20% tip. I was able to eat it all except for the last two pieces of Salmon Skin Roll. I'll have to go back and try some of the sushi I had never seen at other bars, and I'll take some friends to spread the cost. (Whenever I go by myself I order too much because I want to try everything). BTW-I usually don't sit at the sushi counter, but Saito served me himself and he seems like a real nice guy!

Does anyone else miss Capon Rotiseree? I was wondering if there are any other places in Seattle where I can get a good whole roasted chicken and sides to go (besides QFC).

Do they sell/make sandwich rolls? I am looking for Poppy Seed Kaiser Rolls, Sesame Seed Hoagie Rolls, and Bolo bread.

I will have to try Saito's for lunch today since I'm going to be downtown. It was on my list of sushi places to try anyway. I just got done reading Nancy Leson's 2002 review and I'm convinced! Plus anyplace that uses real crab in their California and Rainbow Rolls deserves a try.

On the plus side there are a lot of good sushi restaurants in Seattle, but I don't eat it downtown much. I would either go up to Capital Hill and eat at Aoki, or go to Lake Union and eat at I Love Sushi.

How about Benihana? I think it's fun and I think teenagers who aren't afraid of Japanese food would get a kick out of it.

This got me through college: Spicy Tuna Casserole Buy the following at your local store: 1 gallon fresh water if your facet doesn’t work. 1 package large elbow macaroni 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 foil package of white tuna 1 bottle of Tabasco Black Pepper Garlic salt Hopefully you have: one pot one casserole dish one colander Cook macaroni and drain. While in colander, saturate with Tabasco Transfer noodles to casserole dish, mix in soup, tuna, and add spices to taste. Put in Microwave for 15-25 minutes (the longer it’s in, the crispier it gets.

I chew my ice! I also like to crunch up Frito's on my "White-trash Hot Dog." ie. An Oscar Meyer all-meat weiner, boiled, on a slice of Wonder Bread with Miracle Whip. I also like crushed BBQ potato chips on my PB& J sandwich (Skippy Crunchy with strawberry Jelly on fluffy white bread). Though I am 40, my taste buds haven't changed much since grade school, though I have expanded my horizons.

Ever since I was a kid in grade school, I've made the habit of taking my spaghetti or ghoulash, and scooping it onto my garlic breaad and eat it like a sandwich.

When I eat Chicken Pot Pies (Marie Calendars), I flip them over into a large bowl, mix them up, and pour about 4 oz. of cold milk in it to cool it off. I then proceed to eat the carrots first because they are my least favoirte part.

I never got around to eating at Cayenne. Unless someone says their French Dip is great, there doesn't seem to be a point now.

I forgot to mention if you are staying at the University Inn (or any other hotel) on Roosevelt, that the Portage Bay Cafe is excellent, but there can be a line during weekday lunches.

If you want to get a fancy sit down dinner, you'll have to get out of the U-District. If you are just hanging out and want good, afordable food in a casual atmosphere, you have many good choices. As a UW employee, I recommend the following: On the "Ave" (University Way): Best of Bento (Japanese sushi and Bento boxes) Chipotle (Burritos & Tacos) Thai-ger (Thai) Thai Tom (Thai) Pagliacci (Pizza) Ichiro (Japanese & Korean) Costas (Greek) Cafe Allegro (breakfast, sandwiches) Wing Dome (Wings, sandwiches, burgers) Schultzy's (sausages, burgers) China First (Chinese) Ruby (Noodle bowls & salads) Flowers (various) On Boat Street at the south end of the Ave: Agua Verde (healthy Mexican) Montlake (take the number 43 or 48 busses south from the U-District) Cafe Lago (Wood-fired pizza and lasagna) there are also several Indian and Vietnamese restaurants on and off the Ave that I haven't been to, so can't recommend any in particular. There are also several decent restaurants at the University Village shopping district, or you can take a #44 bus (West) and check out Wallingford (about 10 minutes about) and Ballard (20 minutes), where there are tons of great places to eat.

I picked up a Cuisinart 7-cup food processor on sale this weekend for $80 and now I don't know what to to do with it. I was going to make pico de gallo or egg salad, but it seems like overkill.

Prime rib of beef Beef tenderloin with dijon & cognac sauce mashed potatoes w/ horseradish mushrooms saute'd with truffle oil clam, crab, and shrimp chowder 3 burn chili cornbread Enchiladas

Ladybug...Did you notice if the restaurant formerly known as The Green Cat still serves the Hobo Scram (or Pablo's Potatoes)? That was my favorite thing to order besides the vanilla iced lattes. I don't know if this has been mentioned, but the Ave has a new Japanese restaurant called BOB (Best of Bento). I've eaten there twice and I can honestly say it's the best Japanese restaurant on the Ave (OK, that wouldn't be hard). They have a very big menu! So far I have stuck to sushi rolls (Rainbow, Tempura, and Alaskan/Salmon Skin) and I have been satisfied each time.

Is Matt's any good?

I noticed that the former Blue Note Espresso next to the Neptune Theater will soon be a Chili Dog restaurant.

Maybe some coffee from Vivace on Broadway or another small roaster that is unique to Seattle. Or maybe some Washington State wine.