[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Frazod

I didn't want to be the first person to say it, but yeah, Seattle is pretty nasty. I'd add filthy and blighted to the mix, and that was in the heart of the downtown area. And as far as the famous fish market goes, to me it just smelled like dead fish (although admittedly it would probably be better early in the day, as opposed to just before closing).

Plus, the one true positive highlight of our brief stay was a wonderful restaurant called the Icon Grill, which had excellent service, was beautifully decorated and offered perhaps the most delicious pasta dish I've ever eaten in my life. It closed earlier in the year because the building it was in has been condemned.

I like Chicago much more than Seattle, and I hate Chicago.

There was some lovely scenery off in the distance, though.

We also visited Victoria, British Columbia, which sort of reminded me of Seattle, except it was clean and pretty, and we weren't constantly surrounded by rude, smelly bums and hipsters.

Yeah, if you get out of the city there are cool places to visit, and I'm sure it has its hidden gems, but I've been there twice now and both times left feeling like there was no reason to hurry back.