Thanks for the tip. Shoreline is a hike for me (Eastside) but will consider if there are no closer options.

I'll ask about the flour - didn't think they'd have any.... They don't have salty mozzarella but rec'd I try DeLaurentis.

Suggestions on their pepperoni and regular mozz?

I checked Cash & Carry and they have Pendleton's "Pizza Mix" in 42 lb. and "Power" in 50-lb bags. Good prices, if I can't find a smaller qty I will bite the bullet and store 80% in the freezer.

Vince's is definitely in the East-coast red sauce category. When we were going (~5 yrs ago) we thought the S. Seattle location was better than the Renton one. By now it could have changed. We stopped going due to the drive and the food not being quite all that.

FYI there have been a number of reports of car break-ins at the Seattle location, so if you check it out make sure to clear any valuables from your car (and drive a jalopy if you've got one).

I know the trip is over, but for anyone else seeing this thread I have to give a plug to Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin. Real-deal tonkatsu that is a revelation.

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Great discussion, and inspiring me to look for more sandwich options.

I would love to see a discussion of the best East coast-style deli sandwiches. I've heard good things about Tat's, The Other Coast and I Love NY Deli, but would love to hear rec's from knowledgeable Chowhounds.

Could it be a corn-fed vs. grass-fed thing? Much beef out here is grass fed and it does have a different taste/texture.

I'm in Seattle & just found it at Cost Plus!

Ray's Boathouse. Not cheap, but one of the better quality joints.

Thanks for the reply! I'll call & see if it's a hit.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Wild Ginger - that's definitely a place ex-pat Seattleites would assume a tourist had visited. Most folks believe it's not all that, but it's very Seattle.

On the cheaper side of things - Coastal Kitchen on 15th (funky and food experiments either work or are a bit off), Dick's Drive-up for burgers (esp. in Wallingford on 45th), Palace Kitchen (creation of Tom Douglas - local chef).

I'm working on a Seattle-area burger quest now on Yelp with a bunch of other folks. Look for Talk threads titled "Burger-of-the-Month."

Our first burger to try has been Red Mill and we're putting together a survey to collect ratings. When we have enough places tried we'll be posting the results. In the meantime I would love to see more folks get involved so we get a spectrum of opinions.

Can you share more about what kinds of food you & your friends might like? What sort of atmosphere?

Doesn't Trader Joe's sell a clotted cream? I know they carry Devon butter....

Another thought would be The British Pantry in Redmond.

Sorry, I first posted as a reply to another reply w/o meaning to.

For dim sum, strongly suggest you try Harbor City in the ID. Flavorful, consistent & quality, and the restaurant is family-run and service-oriented. Not a huge variety but what they make they make well. Great value.

For dim sum, strongly suggest you try Harbor City in the ID. Theirs is flavorful, consistent & quality, and the restaurant is family-run and service-oriented. Not a huge variety but what they make they make well. Great value.