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Gas Work Park & Le Fournil Bakery: For the Best Views of Seattle City!

Former Seattle Gas Light Company Gasification Plant of Gas Works Park Seattle

Gas Works Park is an alternate venue to Kerry Park View Point for a view of the Seattle City Skyline.

Seattle City Skyline with Space Needle as seen from Gas Works Park
Seattle City Skyline with Space Needle as seen from Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park was originally a coal gasification plant which was operating from 1900s to 1950s. It was later renovated and opened officially to the public as a park in 1975.

Gas Works Park Seattle
Gas Works Park Seattle
Former Seattle Gas Light Company Gasification Plant of Gas Works Park Seattle
Former Seattle Gas Light Company Gasification Plant of Gas Works Park Seattle
Another view of the Seattle Space Needle and Residents atop a hill
Another view of the Seattle Space Needle and Residents atop a hill

Prior to our visit to Gas Works Park, we visited a famous french bakery by the name of Le Fournil…

Entrance to Le Fournil French Bakery
Entrance to Le Fournil French Bakery
Cafe part of Le Fournil Seattle
Cafe part of Le Fournil Seattle
Bakery Part of Le Fournil Seattle
Bakery Part of Le Fournil Seattle
Gourmet Breads and Pastries on display at Le Fournil
Gourmet Breads and Pastries on display at Le Fournil
Cakes at Le Fournil Seattle
Cakes at Le Fournil Seattle
Inside Le Fournil Famous French Bakery Seattle
Inside Le Fournil Famous French Bakery Seattle

After contemplating for a really long time, we finally decided on the capuccino, almond croissant as well as the cream puff with chocolate on top. Special mention has to go to the cream puff where the cream was rich but not too sweet. The cream blended well with the puff itself. Yum!

Our breakfast from Le Fournil with Seattle skyline as backdrop
Our breakfast from Le Fournil with Seattle skyline as backdrop
Gas Works Park Seattle Le Fournil French Bakery
Gas Works Park Seattle Le Fournil French Bakery

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Something interesting that happened during our visit to Gas Works Park was that we wanted to feed our Boudin sour dough bread “imported” from San Francisco, to the ducks that were swimming close to the waters there. However, we were not able to attract the ducks to come close enough to feed on the bread, only the ravens came by to have a look. The wind was really cold as the ducks were starting to draw towards us. As it was just too cold, we decided to feed the bread to the ravens instead, and left.

Nonetheless, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Gas Works Park (thanks to Kate!) and the breakfast from Le Fournil.

Great breakfast with great views? What else can we ask for? 😉

Top 8 Things to do and Attractions in Seattle USA!

View of Pike Place Market, Seattle Great Wheel and the Bay from Inn at the Market's Roof Top Garden

While you may already know that there are many things to do and attractions in Seattle USA and that Seattle is home to many top companies such as Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft, there are also many attractions that you may wish to visit while you’re here. In this post, we’ll cover the top 8 things to do and attractions in Seattle that you should not miss!

Things to do in Seattle USA

1. Metropolitan Grill Seattle – For the best lava cake ever?!

Located at 820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, United States, Metropolitan Grill is famed for its prime beef cuts and this time, Kate made arrangements for us to visit this upscale joint (remember to make reservations to avoid disappointment!) to have a taste of its legendary grills but we left with another recommendation…

The Works Burger - 15 USD (Seattle Metropolitan Grill)
The Works Burger – 15 USD (Seattle Metropolitan Grill)
8 oz Filet Mignon - 56USD at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
8 oz Filet Mignon – 56USD at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Chocolate Lava Cake at Metropolitan Grill for 12USD
Chocolate Lava Cake at Metropolitan Grill for 12USD

After having the Works Burger (great tasting American-styled burger btw) and the juicy and flavourful filet mignon, you’d think that we would recommend these at Metropolitan Grill. Well, if you can only drop by for a quick afternoon tea, you MUST try the chocolate lava cake! For details of why we say so, do visit our post covering Metropolitan Grill!

2. Crab Pot Sea Feast – For a “hands-on” experience!

After seeing the recommendation by Adam Richman on Man versus Food, we decided that we HAD to experience the Crab Pot Sea Feast for ourselves. No regrets here. The pictures speak for themselves…

The novelty of eating seafood ONLY with your bare hands at Crab Pot Seattle
The novelty of eating seafood ONLY with your bare hands at Crab Pot Seattle
Our order of the Westport sea feast at the Crab Pot Seattle
Our order of the Westport sea feast at the Crab Pot Seattle
The "after math" of Westport sea feast at the crab pot Seattle. All wiped out - every last bit of it!
The “after math” of Westport sea feast at the crab pot Seattle. All wiped out – every last bit of it!

3. Seattle Underground Tour by Bill Speidel – To know more about the history of Seattle

Seattle Underground Tour started as a conservation effort by journalist Bill Speidel. But because of his style of articulation (usually intertwined with humour and hard truths), the conservation has since evolved into tours of the “underground city of Seattle” today.

In memory of Bill Speidel who revealed the truth behind Seattle Underground Tours
In memory of Bill Speidel who revealed the truth behind Seattle Underground Tours
Heading to another part of the Underground Tour in Seattle
Heading to another part of the Underground Tour in Seattle
Sky light above (Seattle Underground Tour)
Sky light above (Seattle Underground Tour)

We shall not ruin the fun by telling you everything about the tour (which we already did in our post on Seattle Underground Tour by Bill Speidel) but we will tell you this, the Seattle City that we know today, actually re-built upon the former city itself! Why and how? Join this interesting, fun, humorous and informative tour to find out! Yes, it is, in our opinion, one of the MUST DO THINGS IN SEATTLE!

4. Gas Work Park – For the best views of Seattle’s skyline

Besides Kerry Park View Point, you can also check out Gas Work Park for a splendid view of Seattle’s city skyline!

Seattle City Skyline with Space Needle as seen from Gas Works Park
Seattle City Skyline with Space Needle as seen from Gas Works Park

While you’re at it, why not drop by Le Fournil Bakery for some great tasting pastries enroute?

Seattle Attractions

5. Seattle Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass – Seattle’s Top Attractions

Huge glass sculptures at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Huge glass sculptures at Chihuly Garden and Glass

Both Seattle Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass are iconic attractions in Seattle. If you have the time (and money), these are attractions in Seattle that are not to be missed! Do check out the restaurant at the top of the Space Needle for gourmet food with great views!

6. World’s First Starbucks in Seattle – For a quick touristy shot

Yes, the world’s 1st Starbucks was founded in Seattle and it is located close to Pike Place Market. Do stop by to do a “been there done that” shot of this Starbucks. To ensure that you arrive at the correct Starbucks (there are 2 in the vicinity of Pike Place Market), do check out our post on the World’s First Starbucks in Seattle to find out more!

Entrance of the original (aka very 1st) Starbucks Coffee in the World (Seattle)
Entrance of the original (aka very 1st) Starbucks Coffee in Seattle

7. Pike Place Market – To feel the vibe of Seattle!

No other attractions tells of the life and vibe of Seattle more than Pike Place Market, making it one of the must visit attractions in Seattle. Since we cannot show it through mere pictures alone, we decided to video and hopefully you too can experience and feel the vibrancy at Pike Place Market!


Feel the vibe at Pike Place Market Seattle!

8. Gum Wall @ Post Alley – Sweet smell or Disgust?

A side attraction in Seattle near Pike Place Market, would be the Gum Wall @ Post Alley. Whether it is the sweet smell of the gums or the disgusting thought that so many have spat there, it certainly is a sight to behold…


Gum Wall @ Post Alley – An unusual Seattle Attraction

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Top 8 things to do and attractions in Seattle
Top 8 things to do and attractions in Seattle

We hope that you have enjoyed our coverage of the things to do and attractions in Seattle. Don’t forget to check out this post before your next visit to Seattle!

Metropolitan Grill Seattle : Are the steaks worth it?

Metropolitan Grill Seattle

Steaks are the name of the game at Metropolitan Grill in Seattle and Kate heard about it and surprised me with a visit while we were in Seattle…

About Metropolitan Grill Seattle

Facade of Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Facade of Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Inside Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Inside Metropolitan Grill Seattle

Touted as having “the best steaks in town”, Metropolitan Grill has a rich history and heritage (aka atas as you can see from the picture above), being located at the historic Marion Building. Of course, many people come here for just 1 thing.

The steaks.

Steaks at Metropolitan Grill are prepared with much emphasis starting from its custom dry-aging process to its proprietary seasoning and specially selected mesquite charcoal to sear and seal in the flavours of the steaks.

But the real question is… are the steaks at Metropolitan Grill really worth it?
(The price especially!)

Lunch Menu at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Lunch Menu at Metropolitan Grill Seattle

What we ate at Metropolitan Grill Seattle


We spent a total of $100USD (yes, we reiterate that its an atas place) for lunch and we ordered root beer, strawberry lemonade for drinks and the Works Burger, Filet Mignon 8oz for mains…

Warm breads with freshly made butter - this was really shiok! (Met Grill Seattle)
Warm breads with freshly made butter – this was really shiok! (Met Grill Seattle)
Strawberry Lemonade and Root Beer at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Strawberry Lemonade and Root Beer at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
The Works Burger - 15 USD (Seattle Metropolitan Grill)
The Works Burger – 15 USD (Seattle Metropolitan Grill)
8 oz Filet Mignon - 56USD at Metropolitan Grill Seattle
8 oz Filet Mignon – 56USD at Metropolitan Grill Seattle

Let’s talk about the breads first. It was AWESOME! (Yes, it is strange for us to say that about breads at a steak restaurant) BUT YES! IT WAS AWESOME! Shiok because the breads were warm, lightly crisp on the outside and warm and fluffy on the inside. PLUS, the butter was just heavenly! It was fresh, natural and seemed like it was made in house. The last time we tasted butter like this was when we were in Poland where our friends made fresh butter right from the cow’s milk!

The Works Burger was great. Nothing fancy but it stays true to how an american burger ought to be. Juicy patty, cheese, buns and a HUGE portion at that. Typical american and we loved it!

Well, for the steak, we had high expectations for it and it met our expectations. Probably one of the best steaks that we’ve had as well. It was well seasoned on the outside and juicy, tender, flavourful on the inside. All that a “best steak in town” steak should be. But, it lacked the punch. It was good. Don’t get us wrong. But it lacked the “WOW, THIS IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!” reaction when we went in for our first bite.

For 56USD and 8oz, we sort of expected that.

Having finished our meal, our server came up to ask us whether we wanted some desserts. So we told him,

“If we were to only have 1 dessert, 1 that we MUST TRY, what would that be?”

He contemplated for a while and came up with 2 recommendations. The chocolate lava and five layer carrot cake. But we insisted on just 1 choice (because we were quite full and mostly because we were REALLY close to our budget) and he told us

“Then it has got to be the chocolate lava”

And chocolate lava it was. Turns out that it was probably one of the BEST DESSERTS WE’VE EVER HAD! (along with Turons from the Philippines)

Chocolate Lava Cake at Metropolitan Grill for 12USD
Chocolate Lava Cake at Metropolitan Grill for 12USD

The chocolate lava was unlike any chocolate cakes that we’ve ever tasted. It had so many different textures! On the outside it was cookie-ish and crumbly-ish. But when you go for the bite, the chewyness comes in with rich chocolatey taste! When you break open the chocolate lava, “molten chocolate” oozes out and when all these tastes and textures get swirled between your taste buds? Simply divine!

After our meal, we also spent some time to recall what we learnt during the Seattle Underground Tour in the morning. Which resulted in this…writings on receipts…

Final bill of $115 (including tips) returned in this holder with a nice little message from the general manager of Met Grill Seattle
Final bill of $115 (including tips) returned in this holder with a nice little message from the general manager of Met Grill Seattle

Location of Metropolitan Grill Seattle


The address of Metropolitan Grill is 820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, United States

Conclusion

All in all, we were thoroughly satisfied with our visit to Metropolitan Grill. Perhaps you may wish to also lower your expectations of the steak. It was great nonetheless.

To answer the question of whether the steaks at Metropolitan are worth it?
The answer would be yes, but barely.

For us, the highlight has got to be the chocolate lava cake! Imagine us saying that its awesome even after our meals. Maybe it would have been “out of this world” if it was just taken as part of an afternoon tea!

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The next time you’re having steaks at Metropolitan Grill, remember to have the chocolate lava cake to round off a fantastic meal!

The Crab Pot Sea Feast : A Seattle MUST TRY!

The Crab Pot Sea Feast Seattle

The Crab Pot Sea Feast was featured in Man vs Food when Adam Richman was in Seattle. After watching the series, we’ve been to many MVF venues such as Hash House a Go Go in Las Vegas and DiNic’s French-Dipped Sandwich at Reading Terminal Market Philadelphia. Having seen how Adam just launched into the sea feast with his bare hands, we thought it was about time that the 2bearbears do so…*growl*

The Crab Pot in Seattle
The Crab Pot in Seattle
Facade of the Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar Seattle
Facade of the Crab Pot Restaurant and Bar Seattle

The Crab Pot Seattle


As expected, there was a queue when we first arrived at the Crab Pot. We were told to wait for about 30 minutes and there were still about 5 parties before us. It was 830pm and the Crab Pot closes at 930pm. Nonetheless, we patiently waited and carefully inspected the huge sea feast menu at the entrance of Crab Pot…

Menu for the Sea Feasts at Crab Pot Seattle - Minimum order for 2
Menu for the Sea Feasts at Crab Pot Seattle – Minimum order for 2

Which Sea Feast we ordered at The Crab Pot Seattle


There are 4 types of sea feasts available at the Crab Pot

The Cove. At $15.95 per person, the feast offers steamed clams, pacific mussels, shrimp in the shell, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes in their jackets.

The Westport (The Cove + Dungeness Crab and Snow Crab). At $25.95 per person, the feast offers Dungeness crab, snow crab, steamed clams, pacific mussels, shrimp in the shell, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes in their jackets.

The Pacific Clambake (The Westport + Oyster and Salmon). At $32.95 per person, the feast offers Oysters, Salmon Skewer, Dungeness crab, snow crab, steamed clams, pacific mussels, shrimp in the shell, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes in their jackets.

The Alaskan (The Westport + King Crab). At $38.95 per person, the feast offers King Crab, Dungeness crab, Snow crab, steamed clams, pacific mussels, shrimp in the shell, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes in their jackets.

We settled for the Westport which seemed to be the most economical with both dungeness and snow crab in the sea feast. However, on hind sight, we thought that we should have gone straight for the Alaskan after seeing how HUGE the King Crabs were!!

See the size of the King Crab on the extreme right! (Crab Pot Restaurant Seattle)
See the size of the King Crab on the extreme right! (Crab Pot Restaurant Seattle)
Our order of the Westport sea feast at the Crab Pot Seattle
Our order of the Westport sea feast at the Crab Pot Seattle

Was it worth it to eat at The Crab Pot Seattle?

We must say that from the following points, it was TOTALLY WORTH IT to feast at the Crab Pot!

1. Novelty. As you can see from these pictures, everyone seems to be enjoying the sea feast with their bare hands, “attacking” with the help of a small wooden mallet. Pure joy…but remember to wear your bib properly as things could get really messy!

The novelty of eating seafood ONLY with your bare hands at Crab Pot Seattle
The novelty of eating seafood ONLY with your bare hands at Crab Pot Seattle
Outdoor dining at the Crab Pot Seattle
Outdoor dining at the Crab Pot Seattle

2. Value for money. For the prices stated above, it was well worth it because of the variety, freshness of the crabs (crabs were fresh but not all of the clams) and of course the taste of the crabs were sweet, succulent and chunky!

The "after math" of Westport sea feast at the crab pot Seattle. All wiped out - every last bit of it!
The “after math” of Westport sea feast at the crab pot Seattle. All wiped out – every last bit of it!

The Crab Pot is located at 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101, United States…


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Top 5 Things to do and Attractions in Vancouver Washington USA!
Top 11 Things to do and Attractions in San Francisco USA
Top 8 Things to do and Attractions in Seattle USA!
Things to do and Attractions in Eureka California!
Metropolitan Grill Seattle : Are the steaks worth it?
Seattle Underground Tour by Bill Speidel : A tour not to be missed!
Seattle Space Needle , Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Monorail to Westlake Center
World’s first Starbucks in Seattle – Do not be confused!
The Crab Pot Sea Feast : A Seattle MUST TRY!
Pike Place Market : (Possibly) Seattle’s Top Tourist Attraction!
What’s YOU MUST DO at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf!
Pizza and beers at Umbria San Francisco!
Great Eastern Restaurant Chinatown San Francisco : Even Obama visits it!
The steep slopes of San Francisco : A Pictorial Post
San Francisco’s “Crookedest Street” at Lombard Street!
Scenic Oregon Drive from Vancouver to San Francisco!
Travel Through Time with Historic Monuments at Vancouver Washington!
Vancouver Washington’s Natural Wonders!
Catching Portland Winterhawks in action after Burgerville Meal!
Why You should eat at Beaches Restaurant than McMenamins in Vancouver Washington
Red Lobster….FINALLY!
Inn at the Market Seattle : All about Location Location Location!
San Remo San Francisco : Hotel with a PRIME location!
Palace Hotel San Francisco : A great mix of History, Class and Luxury!
Heathman Lodge Vancouver Washington : One of our best hotel stays EVER!
Hilton Vancouver Washington : Classy Stay & Room with a View!

For your convenience, we have arranged for the best hotel deals in Seattle right here!

The next time you’re there at the Crab Pot in Seattle, head straight for the Alaskan sea feast and tell us whether the King crabs are as good as it looks!

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