Whenever I head out of town, I'm always on the hunt for some good eats. Seeing as how Flashforward is happening on my home turf this time around, I thought it might be a good idea to pass along a scant handful of my favorite places to grab some grub in the area.

The Washington State Convention & Trade Center is situated right between Downtown and Capitol Hill, so there are plenty of restaurants within reach. Some within walking distance, some may require a short cab or bus ride. Between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. the city buses offer a ride free area in Downtown Seattle.

This list is in no particular order, but i'll try and denote lunch and/or dinner options.

Baguette Box
Delicious Asian-inspired sandwiches just a short walk East over I-5. Try the drunken chicken and thank me later. From the same people behind Monsoon, located on the NE side of Capitol Hill.
Good for lunch or a cheap dinner.
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Via Tribunali
Authentic Italian pizza, good house wine by the carafe, meats from Salume, menus entirely in Italian, long waits, highly recommended for a small group.
Dinner only on Capitol Hill, open late.
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Palace Kitchen
It's a bar, it's a restaurant, it's owned by Tom Douglas, it's been around for nearly 10 years, it's very Seattle, and they have one of the best $12 burgers you'll ever wrap your mouth around.
Dinner only in Downtown, open late, full menu til 1 a.m.
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Le Pichet
You like French food right? This little bistro is the place to go if you do. Jambon and gruyère for lunch or trout for dinner, I am so there.
Lunch and dinner right above the Pike Place Market on 1st, open late.
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Dick's Drive-In Restaurant
A Seattle original, Dick's serves yummy cheap burgers, shakes, and fries. Some people love it, some people hate it. I figure if it's good enough for Sir Mix-A-Lot, it's good enough for me.
Capitol Hill location is your best bet, open late.
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Frontier Room
BBQ in Seattle? Who woulda thunk it? Go with a friend and get some ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Doesn't that sound good? I'm going there tonight.
Dinner only, closed Mondays, good for large groups, Downtown North of the Market on 1st.
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Bimbo's Bitchin' Burrito Kitchen
Bimbos can be hit or miss, but it's always worth a shot. The cumin-lime sour cream is killer. The sunflower seeds? I'll pass.
This hipster haven is right up Pine St. on Capitol Hill. Makes for a cheap lunch and/or dinner. If you go for dinner, hit the accompanying Cha Cha Lounge afterwards for an ice-cold can of domestic brew.
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McMenamins Six Arms
Truth be told, I used to eat here all the time. I lived nearby and a certain friend of ours couldn't get enough of the French Dip. The food is usually pretty average, but it is nearby and I'd go there for a quick bite or drink in a heartbeat. BTW, McMenamins is an Oregon based brewery so you'll have to try a pint. I like the Hammerhead.
Great for lunch or dinner, open late, right on the East side of I-5 on Pike.
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Machiavelli Ristorante
This is my absolute favorite place to get Italian in Seattle. Great service, a simple menu, and very reasonable prices make Machiavelli a win-win. It's usually crowded so plan on having a drink at the tiny bar while you wait.
Dinner only, good for small groups (6 may be pushing it), right on the East side of I-5 on Pine.
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Beecher's Handmade Cheese
You're going to be in Seattle, so you have to go see the Pike Place Market, right? Watch the guys throw fish, sit on the brass pig, etc... Well while you're in there, stop in Beecher's for lunch and watch 'em make some cheese. Speaking of cheese, the mac & cheese is crazy good. That's right, I said crazy good and I stand by that. They also serve grilled paninis and soups for the M&C haters out there.
Lunch only, right in the Pike Place Market, good trip for groups.
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