wine and microbrew beers
Washington is also the home to well-crafted local wines (http://www.washingtonwine.org/) and "microbrewery" beers.
specialty coffee
High quality Arabica coffee beans roasted with greater emphasis on taste and freshness, brewed with dripped water or "espresso" steam) arguably has its birthplace here. Starbucks and Tully's are apparent brands that most associate specialty coffee with Seattle. However, many small local companies are the ones that have paved the way and continue to do so in pioneering the specialty coffee industry. When you visit Seattle, be sure to check out these renowned coffee roasters in no particular order: