Best of 2008: Random
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Most Hilarious Use of Current Events in Advertising
(Capitol Hill, 1722 Bellevue Ave.; 206.323.1715)
The sidewalk signs outside Capitol Hill’s City Market may be small, but the belly laughs they earn are huge. Manager Cãin Morehead draws the appealingly amateur ads, which feature uncanny caricatures ripped from the headlines avowing their love for the convenience store. A few faves: “John Edwards sez, “City Market is my love child!’”
“Critical Mass Biker sez, ‘Shop City Market or we will beat you down! Please bike safely.’” “The Canadian feet sez, ‘We wish we could wash ashore closer to City Market!’”
! Please bike safely.’” “The Canadian feet sez, ‘We wish we could wash ashore closer to City Market!’”
Best New Way to Get Your Passport Stamped
(Downtown, 1000 Fourth Ave.)
It began as a game between two patrons. Now it’s a citywide challenge that started in September. Explore 26 remodeled and new neighborhood libraries and the centerpiece Central Library, and have a “passport” rubber-stamped at each destination. Turn in completed “travel documents” by January 2, 2009, to be eligible for a raffle of book lovers’ baskets.
Best New Way to Skip the Portland Slog
(Boeing Field, 7277 Perimeter Road S; 888.573.2767)
This new mini-airline offers frequent Seattle-to-Portland commuters something sweet: the guarantee of going from downtown to downtown, in 90 minutes flat. Just hop on at Boeing Field and be in Portland before you finish reading the business section. Parking at Boeing Field: free. Plane ticket: as much as $150 each way. Avoiding the I-5 slog: priceless.
Best New Urban Grocer
(Downtown, 1423 Third Ave.; 206.749.9500)
The Downtown core got its first full-service grocery store this year with basement-level Kress IGA Supermarket, which offers a one-stop shop for finding the best of local artisans’ goods, such as bread from Tom Douglas’ eateries and baked goods from Julia’s, along with national brands and a traditional butchery.
Best Enigmatic Asian-Inspired Tattoo Artist
(By appointment only; 206.650.7045)
Some clients have followed Collin Delgado for years, that is, those who know where to find him. He’s legendary for his powerful Asian art—wind and water, dragons, koi and phoenix derived from mystical folklore. His work varies from tiny tattoos finished in minutes to progressive sleeves and bodysuits that can take as long as decade to complete and cost roughly $3,000.
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