Neighborhood restaurants are the heart of any city.   We may go as far as to say that the neighborhoods are defined by how many really great joints there are to go to.  Well, in Ravenna, one of these great places is the family run Casa D’Italia Restaurant located at 2615 NE 65th St. 12615 NE 65th Street5 NE 65th Street
 

Owned and operated by New York native Anthony and Seattlelite Angeli Donatone since their opening in 2001,  this intimate and robust restaurant has more personality and character than most.  With a warm and cozy …

Ravenna is one of those traditional neighborhoods that has gradually transformed in a fresh and upscale way. It is in close proximity to the University of Washington, by foot or a short drive away. It is located directly north of the university district in a picturesque community.
 
Parks, from the beautiful and historic Cowen Park to the many pocket parks and scattered greenbelts and ravines, give Ravenna it’s breath of fresh air which feels like you are walking through a natural sanctuary. But you are never far from a culturally …

The Ravenna neighborhood is a wonderful close-in place to live, near to and north of the University of Washington and all the stir and bustle that it provides. It is also, along Roosevelt Way NE, a wonderful place to shop for trendy clothes, have your hair done, enjoy some ethnic cuisine in a neighborhood eatery, find organic produce (Whole Foods is close), or find a book or two for that weekend getaway. The East West Bookshop is one of my favorite stop ins, not only for the books but because …