It’s not hard to eat on the cheap in Seattle: We’ve got taco stands, bánh mì delis and pho spots all over town. But we went the extra mile to suss out drop-dead delicious flavors at the hottest restaurants that don’t cost a mint.

From hom bow to fish 'n' chips, your guide to the best, most affordable handheld (or close to it) meals at the holy grail of cheap eats, the Pike Place Market.

With deals like these at local eateries, you won’t want to missa night dining out.

Sure, it’s easy enough to eat on a budget in the International District, an area chock-a-block with tasty bargain bites. But to eat really, really well in a part of town with so many options? That’s not so simple. Enter Geary Eppley, Emmett Doerr and Adam Phillabaum, aka the MSG150.com guys, who,  for the last year, have made it their mission to eat at every single restaurant in the I.D. They’ve tried it all and picked the best, down to the exact dish to order—now go taste for yourself.

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Known for risky documentaries, a Seattle artist brings alien ideas to the stage

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Two dams will fall in the name of saving our salmon. Does it make sense for others to follow suit?

The ancient art of pickling is reborn at Boat Street Cafe

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Juno, which opened its doors in July, has all the “hotel restaurant” bases covered--except for the cocktails

This new Capitol Eatery breaks a “curse” with its brave Spanish fare

Malcolm Gladwell addresses success

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Garrison Keillor, beloved host of Prairie Home Companion, brings his humor and candor to Seattle for one night only.

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Don't let the name put you off: Duck gizzards are delish. Local gourmet Lorna Yee puts an overlooked protein to good use

Knute Berger on a new year, a new president and a newly engaged Seattle