It's quite likely that if someone—say, for
instance, Sofia Coppola—wanted to make a
movie about vaguely lonely, multigenerational
hip people parading their good style around Seattle
and engaging in conversations about the theology
of drum and bass, the meaninglessness (and meaningfulness)
of art in a time of war, and whether or not pesto
belongs in macaroni and cheese, they'd secure
the Alibi Room as the film's main location. Upstairs,
a minimal but striking dining room gives way to
views of Elliott Bay and the sunset, while downstairs,
DJs bleed jungle beats into down-tempo cuts and
the room sways with sexy, sweaty energy. Upstairs
and down, local art— most often of a politically
and/or socially aware nature—helps to color
the vibe
In Short
Tucked under Pike Place Market, the Alibi Room
could easily be dismissed as a place strictly
for drinks, but it's also a popular dinner spot.
Snug, dimly lit spaces encourage a subtle kind
of mating dance. Downstairs, rotating DJs add
to the atmosphere with beat-heavy mixing. Order
one of the daily specials, such as first-catch
halibut, or, for late-night dining, share the
sun-dried tomato hummus plate or the baked chevre
with pears
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