Who can forget Prince’s Purple Rain or Jimmy’s Purple Haze, or even the scandal over the purple gay Tele-tubby? Yes, from the advent of grape Hubba Bubba bubblegum to the infamous Purple People Eater, The color purple has always been part of our pop-culture vernacular.
And now Seattle has one to add to the gang: the downtown restaurant and wine bar Purple. Just adjacent to Seattle’s W hotel and right down the street from Seattle’s shopping Mecca, Purple is the ideal dinner spot and has that special je ne sais quoi feel. It’s civilized (read: no screaming, over-boozed twenty-somethings in mating frenzy), and it’s done up all sleek: exposed stone, dim-lit candle chandeliers and sconces, towering street side windows and our favorite feature is a two story circular wine rack that comes complete with its own spiral staircase.
The main attraction here at Purple is the wine menu. Boasting a staggering list of more than 70 wines by the glass, Purple was created with the true wine connoisseur in mind. There are wines from the world over that range in price from inexpensive to uber-rich. And, after just a few glasses here, you’ll agree that Purple is Seattle’s latest (and arguably it’s only) one-stop-shop for an around the world wine-tasting without ever having to leave your bar stool.
Take it from us, after a grueling day of pounding Seattle’s retail pavement, Purple is the perfect downtown spot to relax, recharge and who knows maybe re-kindle your love for Rose or even discover a new favorite wine altogether.
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