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Not too far north of the downtown Seattle area and just across the bridge is a neighborhood known as Fremont. There are many reasons to visit or live in this unique, artsy, and eclectic part of Seattle. The area is growing in popularity and it is also in the process of changing and expanding to accommodate the needs of the community. One of the reasons contributing to the growth is the tech industry. Fremont is home to companies such as Google, Tableau, Adobe, and Getty. Not to mention, the internet company, Amazon has its headquarters nearby. For many people, to live near where they work is important and Fremont has become that and more. Its proximity to downtown Seattle, trails, parks, the water, and other amenities are also big draws to the neighborhood. There are plenty of things to do and places to explore in Fremont. Today on the blog, I want to share a small sampling of eateries that are located within a block of each other, easy walking distance to one anther as you can see on the map below. And not too far from there, a ten minute walk over to the Auroa Bridge to visit a well known Troll is a must if you have not been there before. A trip to Fremont for a few hours or for the day will be well worth the trip especially with the summer season approaching.
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3506 Stone Way North, Seattle WA 98103
From the moment you approach The Whale Wins restaurant you may notice these large scale, black and white, whimsical drawings of whales on the side of the building. Upon entering the restaurant, a table with fresh cut flowers greets you and guests The airiness of the space is simply decorated for a casual and warm atmosphere. Just beyond the entrance is an open kitchen with a wood-fired oven. Large marble counters were built to wrap around the kitchen to display an assortment of ingredients, baked goods, and products to be used on the menu. The large room opens to a wonderful outdoor patio. It is an ideal place to enjoy your meals and soak up the summer days and nights. The menu is simple and will change frequently to incorporate seasonal ingredients. The dishes on the menu are delicious and thoughtfully prepared with freshness and flavor in mind. The award-winning chef Renee Erikson and her business partners Chad Dale and Jeremy Price have created another wonderful restaurant for us to visit and enjoy the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. You can find more info about The Whale Wins and Renee’s other eateries at SeaCreatures.com.
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3510 Stone Way North, Seattle WA 98103
Stone Way Cafe is a great place to go for a light snack or a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have a wide selection of food to choose from as simple as a muffin to a burrito or a plate of chicken and waffles. The selection of beers on tap, coffee, and other drinks are also available for you to choose from. The atmosphere is casual with a mix of rustic and industrial decor. The cafe has a spacious area with tables and chairs for customers to sit and enjoy their meals as they do a little reading, studying, surfing the web, or get some work done on a laptop. Overall, a great place to stop to get a bite to eat and drink.
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3621 Stone Way North, Seattle WA 98103
A summer night out for a casual dinner and cocktails at Manolin might just be the place for you to visit. No reservation necessary, it’s a first come first serve type of dining. The building is tucked away just enough to block out the distraction from the busy street. As you approach the entrance, the blue-trimmed French doors, there is an outdoor seating area off to the left side equipped with a fire pit and strings of lights from above. The interior of the space has a relaxed beach feel with a soft ocean blue color theme throughout. The dining area is centered around an open kitchen built with a U-shaped bar for customers to view all the action first hand. The menu is filled with simple and innovative dishes with the emphasis on seafood and seasonal ingredients. Bill and I enjoyed it all from our cocktails to the last bites of our dessert.
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Cocktails {clove hitch-left and Sloop John B-right}
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{Mussels, Sea Wolf sourdough, ahi amarillo, cilantro}
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3621 Stone Way North, Seattle WA 98103
I love a good crusty bread, light and airy in the center and with a little bit of a bite to it. One of my new favorite places to get this type of bread is at the Sea Wolf Bakery {round striped sourdough loaf}. They are located next door to the restaurant, Manolin {where you might find their breads featured on the menu}. The Bakery space is an open space with high ceilings, big skylights, white walls, and simple decor. Not far from the entrance is the main counter that separates the baking facility from the customer seating area. Located to the right of the counter is a tall rolling baking rack filled with fresh baked goods for you to choose from. They have a wonderful selection of breads, baguettes, focaccia, rolls, croissants, and other pastries. It’s difficult to choose just one or two.
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I didn’t know I was twinning with someone until I saw the picture.
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Here are a few of my must haves: baguette-left, pastry-center, and sourdough loaf-right.
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Troll Avenue North, Seattle WA 98103
The Fremont Troll Under the Bridge sculpture was constructed in 1990 by four artists: Steve Badness, Will Martin, Ross Whitehead, and Danna Walter. As a part of the piece, an actual {red} Volkswagen Beetle was used as if snatched by the Troll, and soon to be crushed into little pieces with his hand. The 18 foot tall statue is made of steel rebar, wire, and concrete and weights 13,000 pounds. Visitors are welcome to touch, climb, and take pictures with the Troll.
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The view from where the Troll sits under the bridge.
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