Desperately Seeking Seattle
Herewith our guide to a naughty fall getaway with your beau du jour in Seattle:
eat
SAM TASTE
Nothing says holiday more than a leisurely mid-afternoon wine-laden lunch. So we were thrilled to find that the Seattle Art Museum has a brand spanking new restaurant à la MOMA. We loved the Alsatian flatbread pizza with caramelized onions, local fromage blanc and bacon ($19) paired with a glass (or half litre!) of Chinook Semillon from the Yakima Valley. It’s the perfect precursor to your “afternoon delight.” TASTE Restaurant, 1300 First Ave., Seattle, 206-903-5291, www.tastesam.com
shop
Clutch
If you can let go of your guy, grab on to an evening bag or carry-all tote at handbag hot spot Clutch located at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. We coveted the Kim White 70s-inspired envelope clutches in metallic hues ($270) and barely left the shop without a Foley + Corinna tote in this season’s must-have grey. Clutch, 1212 Fourth Ave., Seattle, 206-624-2362, www.clutchseattle.com
drink
Tempt your tastebuds and save a few bucks by snapping up some delish Washington pinot noir at The Pike and Western Wine Shop located at Pike Place Market. The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable so stock up!
sleep
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Celebrate good times with the Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Celebration package (from US$359) complete with chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne upon your arrival, free valet parking, one night’s accommodation in a deluxe room and breakfast in bed! We loved the in-room movie selection of romantic foreign films like Once.