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Similarly to Seattle as a whole, I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the LC. There’s a lot to dislike: the Pioneer Days parade in the summer, Lake City “Park” (despite rennovacions recently, it’s still just a block-long cement bum magnet), Rick’s, Bill Pierre, etc. But, it is getting better. There’s actually quite a bit of good eating there now: Cafe Long for good Vietnamese (though a couple summers ago there was issue with a fire, I’m not sure how they’re doing now), MAD Pizza, Toyoda Sushi, Thai One On, Tub’s Gourmet Subs, Taco Del Mar (not that there isn’t always a TDM around in the Seattle area), Jalisco, the Enat (Ethiopian food on 15th, technically in Pinehurst), and of course, the famous Dick’s Lake City location. Cranium’s Collectibles (near Dick’s) is fairly cool and has a cute cafe attached. All in all, I love Lake City because it is where I’m from, no matter how far away I get from it.

I spent a couple of days in Stow-on-the-Wold, a friendly little town with very little in it. Great pubs and incredible scenery though.

a great little all ages concert venue in North Seattle! Lots of upcoming young bands to be seen.

Speaking as a former employee, I can honestly say that these people deserve all of your money.

Gorgeous town. I was here years ago. I chased pigeons.

This library is a maze and an eyesore to boot. Very cold and beureaucratic feeling, practically straight out of Brazil (the movie). Plus, ever since it was built, a large part of the books in other libraries in town seem to have been relocated there.

A bit of touristy, but an awesome little town with some surprisingly fun and lively pubs, and incredible scenery in every direction.

Spent a few days here last year on a trip around the UK. One of the best cities on the entire island. Vibrant, fun, beautiful, and just comfortable. Reminded me a lot of Seattle (where I’m from).