Jasmine Jean Sim sings, dances, and acts in “wonderfully sparkly outfits” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret in Pike Place Market.
courtesy Jasmine Jean Sims
What are some of your favorite performing arts venues?
The Triple Door (216 Union St) does a wonderful job of getting all kinds of interesting performers, whether it’s comedians, music acts, or podcasts. The upstairs has this cool, almost noir-type bar, and downstairs is a proscenium theater with dinner. I also like Annex Theatre (1100 E Pike St) and On the Boards (100 W Roy St) for experimental works.
Where do you go after a show for a nightcap or late-night meal?
I’m a hearty diner person, so I love Lost Lake Cafe (1505 10th Ave) on Capitol Hill. Downtown, Alibi Room (85 Pike St #410) has really great pizza, and Il Bistro (93 Pike St A) is an upscale spot that’s great for cocktails. Near Seattle Center, Solo Bar (200 Roy St) is a classic theater hangout; you’re always going to catch performers from the show there afterward.
Where do you recommend going pre-show?
Ben Paris (130 Pike St) downtown has a fun, flirty atmosphere with upscale cocktails. For the freshest pasta, try Pasta Casalinga (93 Pike St #201) in [Pike Place] Market. And, of course, The Dressing Room (1530½ Post Alley) is part of the Can Can, and it’s the perfect location to go for a before-show drink. It has the environment of a speakeasy where you want to sit and chat for forever.
What should audiences know about the Can Can?
I always want to tell people everything about it, but a good part is the mystery. Expect fun song choices, incredible visual effects, great food, and a lot of fun.
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