Seattle times

A few days in Seattle and I'd eaten more amazing food and drank more amazing coffee than a girl ever should. When vacationing, our days typically consist of brunching or lunching, walking and shopping, coffee and dessert-ing. We attempt to see the sights, but not without a latte in hand and an awaiting dinner reservation.

Seattle proved us right with divine local cuisine, freshly roasted java on every corner and boutique shopping galore. We stayed at the lovely 1930's inspired Hotel Deca in the University District, but mostly stuck to hanging in Capitol Hill, Ballard and downtown Seattle.

Like good Seattle tourists, we thoroughly enjoyed all that the Pike Place Market has to offer, including beautiful wildflower arrangements at insanely low prices, fish and chips at Jack's Fish Spot, Rhubarb jam from Johnson Berry Farm, and Beecher's handmade mac and cheese.

We also explored a list of coffee spots compiled by my barista brother and sampled Americanos and cappuccinos all over the city - Victrola, Stumptown and Caffe Vita. Breakfast at Top Pot Hand-forged Doughnuts was a close second to the mini macaroons and chai latte at Fresh Flours bakery cafe.

We came home with three gorgeous vintage prints, mid-calf suede boots (hers), a Japanese watch (his) and beans from every coffee shop we visited. And of course, with memories of another wonderful city explored together. Where to next?