Two Counters, Two Cities

Explore two food counters with distinct specialties, each in a different city. Neopol Savory Smokery is inside Washington, DC's Union Market; Chubby's Burger is in Seattle's International District. Treat this as a cross-city collection to save for separate trips, not a neighborhood route.

At Neopol Savory Smokery, the focus is traditionally smoked salmon, prepared pâtés, and savory breakfast sandwiches. The artisan smokery and seafood counter sits inside Union Market. For a more specific food discovery, make smoked seafood the starting point rather than a broad restaurant search.

Chubby's Burger keeps the focus on diner-style burgers and fries in the International District. The South Weller Street counter's lineup includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sides. It is a different kind of everyday food discovery from the smokery above: classic comfort food in a neighborhood-counter setting.

For other trips, these picks span San Francisco and Seattle. Yama Sushi is an Ingleside spot for sushi rolls and sashimi; Big Paddle Ball is a playful sculpture on Seattle's Spring Street; Pacific Heights Inn is a motel on San Francisco's Union Street. They are separate city discoveries, not nearby stops.

Check details with each place before going.