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  1. #176
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    Quote Originally Posted by plugboots View Post
    You mean Masa Mexican Kitchen, right?
    Yes Masa.
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    And there will come a day when our ancestors look back...........

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    Ok, this thread has definitively explained why the ski areas clear out by 1pm even on big days in the PNW

    8:30-10:30: skiing is definitely good enough to put up with the lift lines

    10:30-12:30: getting lonely rolling by yourself due to the ‘freeze’ but need a couple more laps to justify the 4:30am wake up needed to beat the traffic.

    12:30: hungry and the call of a substandard burrito is too strong, we’re outta here!!
    Our great works of human enterprise will fade away with time. The mountain will endure. ~nps

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    Imagine a long day of skiing mank followed by a ski lodge made burrito under the worlds largest umbrella.


    As good as it gets…..


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    Quote Originally Posted by Northway View Post
    Ok, this thread has definitively explained why the ski areas clear out by 1pm even on big days in the PNW

    8:30-10:30: skiing is definitely good enough to put up with the lift lines

    10:30-12:30: getting lonely rolling by yourself due to the ‘freeze’ but need a couple more laps to justify the 4:30am wake up needed to beat the traffic.

    12:30: hungry and the call of a substandard burrito is too strong, we’re outta here!!
    Pretty much...

  5. #180
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    Quote Originally Posted by Northway View Post
    Ok, this thread has definitively explained why the ski areas clear out by 1pm even on big days in the PNW

    8:30-10:30: skiing is definitely good enough to put up with the lift lines

    10:30-12:30: getting lonely rolling by yourself due to the ‘freeze’ but need a couple more laps to justify the 4:30am wake up needed to beat the traffic.

    12:30: hungry and the call of a substandard burrito is too strong, we’re outta here!!
    Ya I think we're done here

  6. #181
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    Quote Originally Posted by PNWbrit View Post
    Yes Masa.
    Masa followed by drinks at the Duck next door is the move.

    Edit: the taco truck at the Chevron on Gilman and Front is also decent.

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    We’re walking distance to Agave, so haven’t been. Will try it.
    Well maybe I'm the faggot America
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    Quote Originally Posted by V.R.P View Post
    the taco truck at the Chevron on Gilman and Front is also decent.
    I've been meaning to stop there. Thanks for the reminder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PNWbrit View Post
    Mesa on Gilman in Issaquah.

    It's probably only about 7 minutes from Lynwood for some.
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    Pita's in Enumclaw on the way back from Crystal is a mighty fine post-ski burrito as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phatty View Post
    I've been meaning to stop there. Thanks for the reminder.
    The guys at the oil change place next door were raving about that truck when I was in there recently.
    Quote Originally Posted by Downbound Train View Post
    And there will come a day when our ancestors look back...........

  12. #187
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    Quote Originally Posted by eSock View Post
    Pita's in Enumclaw on the way back from Crystal is a mighty fine post-ski burrito as well.
    +1


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  13. #188
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    Had the prix fixe at 84 Yesler the other night with the wine pairing and for the first time in awhile in Seattle, I felt like I had a true dining experience. Give that a whirl folks.

    And had the flight of beef at Butchers Table last night pre-show. Their beef fat fries and hen of the woods mushroom are solid.

    Hey OP, Seattle is what you make it. What a cop out I know, but from food to leisure, there is something for everyone if you can find it. You will wade through all the normal bullshit that comes with opportunity - traffic/house prices/politics. I've been in Seattle most of my life, but lived in SF and Santa Cruz for a bit and have now moved to the Santa Cruz of Seattle - Vashon. It's better here.

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    This thread makes me laugh. If you want to be close to the mountains in a tier 2 city there aren't a lot of choices. I'd rather ski here than the front range. SLC doesn't compete with seattle from an industry standpoint. yes it's too expensive and the ski areas are now overrun thanks to ikon/epic, fat skis, economic and population growth. burritos are better in CA and its not even close. BTW a good burrito does not have rice and beans in it. When we moved to seattle in 2002 it was very provincial. Not soo much anymore , a lot of young people have moved here. Would I rather ski the tetons and the cottonwood canyons ? Yes but that's not happening.

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    Went to Gorditos - Solid burrito and great salsas as well but El Camion still kicks ass

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenmachine View Post
    This thread makes me laugh. If you want to be close to the mountains in a tier 2 city there aren't a lot of choices. I'd rather ski here than the front range. SLC doesn't compete with seattle from an industry standpoint. yes it's too expensive and the ski areas are now overrun thanks to ikon/epic, fat skis, economic and population growth. burritos are better in CA and its not even close. BTW a good burrito does not have rice and beans in it. When we moved to seattle in 2002 it was very provincial. Not soo much anymore , a lot of young people have moved here. Would I rather ski the tetons and the cottonwood canyons ? Yes but that's not happening.
    Really solid point. Other cities might be better at one or two aspects, but its hard to rival how good the Seattle area is at so many things at once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HappyCamper View Post
    Since we've almost thread-drifted this into snow tires already.....

    Best mole sauce in Seattle-area?
    Caadxi Oaxaca in Snoqualmie.

    But y'all are being picky if you can't enjoy a wet burrito from Guaymas at greenlake.

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    Seattle ain’t a ski town. Right guys?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bfree View Post
    Caadxi Oaxaca in Snoqualmie.
    I'd agree with that, only because its the only place I've seen mole on a menu 'round these parts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Řrion View Post
    Other cities might be better at one or two aspects, but its hard to rival how good the Seattle area is at so many things at once.

    Jack of all trades and master of none is better than just a master of one.
    Seattle. The one-ski quiver of the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CascadeLuke View Post
    Seattle. The one-ski quiver of the US.
    So Seattle is a Soul7?

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    And if so, does that make Seattle the Pinnacle of City Design and Performance?
    Despite the apparent lack of Hispanic cuisine?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Falcon3 View Post
    So Seattle is a Soul7?
    Is there a good place for grits and black eyed peas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ted Striker View Post
    Is there a good place for grits and black eyed peas?
    I don’t know, I moved here for the pizza.


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    bump. funny thread with a bit of useful info

    GF and I are thinking about a move from SLC, weighing both VT and the Bellingham area. Don't want to be "in" a city the size of Seattle, but do appreciate the amenities a city provides. No mention of Bellingham at all yet in this thread - is that because everyone on TGR is 60 and everyone in Bellingham is 20?

    we would both bring remote jobs with us so being close to anything in particular besides skiing, trails, restaurants, music venues(?) isn't really a consideration.

    -housing sticker shock is real (even with good equity the last few years here in SLC). what are some areas to look at around bellingham that aren't appalachaia? is there anywhere in bellingham city to specifically NOT look?

    -for real, is there anyone in/near bellingham besides college students?

    -how's the food?

    -if we want to go anywhere else in WA or further south/east I think we need to drive through seattle to get there. will that generally suck (i.e. 3 day weekend type of stuff). Is getting into BC an extravaganza, or is the border pretty quick?

    -obv the mountain biking is great and it snows a lot. anything else we should know?

    -any surfers? it's like a 4-5 hour drive to surf?

    thanks!

    EDIT: I guess I should mention we're looking at a move for both climate and cultural reasons. Cooler summer temps, water security, less mormon overlords

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