A Walk on the Hill

Well, after a crazy month of work last month, this has been a rather slow one so far. So with not much travel info to blog with I wanted to share more about the local scene here in the Seattle area. While I haven't been to any far off lands, well any NEW far of lands, lately I have been in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle eating, drinking and being merry. I'd been to the area a few times before, working on a movie set, or just driving around, but I never really checked it out. It is a fun place! Shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, movie theaters, its all there. It's got a real youthful, eclectic, urban vibe to it. Part of the happening grunge scene of the 90's, legend has it, (ok, wikipedia has it) that Pearl Jam actually came up with their name while sitting in one of the local coffee shops, B&O Espresso. Kinda cool.
Walking down one of the main streets, Broadway, you come across an unique art display. The Broadway Dance Steps are a set of 8 bronze shoes mapping out different dances on the sidewalk, such as the rumba, tango and waltz. Who wouldn't want to stop on the street and learn how to two step with someone? Are you in the mood for food? Capital Hill seems to have it all. Pizza, burgers, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Sushi, Greek, even a chocolate bar! Check out Bleu Bistro a quirky place at the corner of Broadway & Olive/John. It features a super cool menu with lengthy, historical descriptions and explanations for most food and drink items. It seriously would take quite some time to pick out what you wanted if you read it all. But the food is yummy, a lot of pesto options, and the atmosphere is fun. The booths have curtains around them for a more 'intimate' setting. Loads of fun and super yum! Or for a happy hour treat and some pool go over to Garage, a pool hall/bar/bowling alley. Happy Hour prices were some of the best in town and with about 15-20 pool tables your wait time is short. I hear that brunch is all the rage over there, but have yet to partake myself. Don't worry, I'll get around to it, but till then if you're in the neighborhood, go check make a night of it over in Capital Hill.

Random Fact: Ants never sleep.
Random Quote: But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?  ~Albert Camus