Expert Picks: Mark Canlis
Updated: January 16, 2007
Mark Canlis, the third-generation proprieter of Seattle's Canlis Restaurant, told us where he spends his free time in hometown Seattle and on the road.
On this page:At Home: Seattle, On the Road.
At Home: Seattle
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Monsoon
Read Reviews615 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)
"No better place for late Sunday morning brunch. Eric Bahn, a friend, is as talented and genuine as they come, and his Wagyu Pho hits the spot every time."
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Market Grill
Read Reviews1509 Pike Pl Ste 3, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
"It only has 10 stools, but this is my favorite business lunch spot. Go Halibut Sandwich, with the works. It's a quick fix to that in-the-Northwest hankering for seafood that walking through Pike Place Market stirs."
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Macrina Bakery At Mc Graw
Read Reviews615 W Mcgraw St, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)
"Steamy windows, warm people, and an enticing street-side aroma that doesn't disappoint once inside. I love to take my one-year-old son there on walks; we take the nice stroller... just to fit in."
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Paseo Caribbean Restaurant
Read Reviews4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
"Two tables. Cash only. Blow-your-mind sandwiches. Get there before the lunch rush, and grab some extra napkins. This is a two-hand, full-face experience. One that's better in your stomach than on your suit."
On the Road
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Little Owl
Read Reviews90 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014 (map)
"Looking to tuck into a cozy west village hotspot? It may take a couple of tries to get in but it's a great place to get out of the cold and into the warmth of a restaurant doing it right--serving food and hospitality (albeit, 30 seats at a time) in a wonderful way."
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Little Branch
Read Reviews20 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
"I first experienced the cocktail Mecca Milk & Honey while helping open a restaurant in New York back in 2001. Now when I return, it's a bit easier to get into sister spot, Little Branch, and just as fun. For an education in mixology sit at the bar, buddy up with a dozen fresh oysters and a cocktail and watch the action."
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
Read Reviews610 W 6TH Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 (map)
"It's an absolute dive, but rub shoulders with 3 Star Air Force Generals who are in town to save the world and try its most famous Alaskan beers (on tap) and the freshest, most vibrant salmon served above sea level."
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Vij's Rangoli
Read Reviews1488 West 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1 (map)
"Movie night on the couch? Nothing beats Vijs Rangoli. Freshly made, (originating from the famous Vij?s Restaurant next door) ready to eat Indian dishes that are a snap to make at home and are a welcome retreat from the pizza guy on your cell phone speed dial."
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Alinea
Read Reviews1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
"Though Chicago seems oblivious (my hosts, my hotel concierge, the taxi driver--nobody had heard of it) the rest of the country has already read about Alinea: dinner here is more about the food-show, and Grant Achatz's cusine deserves the spotlight."
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