Hey there, fellow wanderluster! Ready to work up an appetite exploring the Emerald City? Buckle up, we're diving head-first into a Seattle weekend that’s got it all: food, fun, and a dash of romance.

We kicked off Friday night at Quinn's PubQuinn's PubAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip, where the wild boar sloppy joes are an absolute must. Seriously, it’s the best kind of sloppy. Afterward, we took a moonlit stroll to Capitol HillCapitol HillAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip, a neighborhood full of character and charm.

Saturday began with a visit to Pike Place MarketPike Place MarketAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip. We couldn’t resist the call of Piroshky PiroshkyPiroshky PiroshkyAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip - their smoked salmon pate is a winner. Then it was off to Olympic Sculpture ParkOlympic Sculpture ParkAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip for a dose of culture and a walk to remember.

We lunched at The Pink DoorThe Pink DoorAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip - the truffled spaghetti is the stuff of dreams. Come evening, we enjoyed the sunset view at Kerry ParkKerry ParkAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip, before dining at AlturaAlturaAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip, where the 5-course tasting menu had us swooning.

Sunday began with a jog around Green LakeGreen LakeAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip, followed by brunch at Cafe BesaluCafe BesaluAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip - their pastries are to die for. We wrapped up our weekend with a visit to Chihuly Garden and GlassChihuly Garden and GlassAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip - a visual feast of vibrant glass artworks.

Hotel Recommendations:

• Best Trendy Hotel: The GraduateThe GraduateAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Best Luxury Boutique Hotel: Inn at the MarketInn at the MarketAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Best Budget Boutique Hotel: Ace HotelAce HotelAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Best BonVoy Hotel: The Westin SeattleThe Westin SeattleAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Best Hyatt Hotel: Hyatt House SeattleHyatt House SeattleAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Best Hilton Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn SeattleHilton Garden Inn SeattleAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip

Favorite Restaurants:

• Quinn's PubQuinn's PubAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• The Pink DoorThe Pink DoorAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• AlturaAlturaAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip

Favorite Coffee Shops:

• Piroshky PiroshkyPiroshky PiroshkyAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Cafe BesaluCafe BesaluAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip

Favorite Attractions:

• Pike Place MarketPike Place MarketAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Olympic Sculpture ParkOlympic Sculpture ParkAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Kerry ParkKerry ParkAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip
• Chihuly Garden and GlassChihuly Garden and GlassAdd to Bucket ListAdd to Trip

So that’s our Seattle sojourn - a weekend of hidden gems, unforgettable eats, and experiences to warm your heart. Here’s to your own Seattle adventure, may it be just as vibrant and full of joy.