Quick Gossip

• We hear there's a time capsule buried in the cement in front of Hazlewood. They put it there when they were replacing the sewer lines a while back. Do you know what's in it?
• The Waterwheel made the top 10 in Mike Seely's new book Seattle's Best Dive Bars. Go Wheel!
  
• Beloved former Lockspot bartender Kevin has been seen making a few guest appearances at the Spot.
  
• Is it just us or have there been an amazing number of lights-flashing-sirens-blaring ambulances and fire trucks screaming down Market lately? WTF!
  
• Kiss Cafe has a new(ish) addition to their bar after a holiday remodel. You haven't been yet? Get in there! Great grilled sandwiches, amazing rotating bottled beer selection and really great staff. Ladies - The 99 Bottles of Beer Club is being sorely under-represented by women. Drink 99 bottles, get your own etched beer glass (they are super nice) and become part of the Ballard Drinking Team. Why is that cool? Well, we happen to know a lady who is a member and they throw wild parties. Just sayin'
  
• What Market Street bar is already preparing for the 17th of May Parade? Where will you watch?
• Have you tried the Blue Plate Special at Hi-Life? We did and it's a recession era gem! Get while they still offer it.
  

Sundays at the Stepping Stone

Things We Like
So we haven't posted much lately for a number of reasons. Namely, we're all grown-ups and have real jobs which require us to travel and we haven't been in town much this summer because we've been on the road. Or else we wouldn't be able to afford to live in the newly expensive Ballard. Regardless, we were able to get out and about this weekend and found a gem you really should know about!

Step on in to the Stepping Stone on Sundays for Record Night. Hello! They weren't open on Sundays before but Hotty McHotface bartender wanted to work Sundays so their hook is Album Night. Bring in some Vinyl and they will play it! Fun. And if anyone thinks it sucks, they can buy you a beer and yank the album. It is hands down a great way to share albums and enjoy some the hyper-local Northwest scene. They're located at 5903 24th Ave NW near the Cig Shop, Java Bean and Austin Cantina.

In case you didn't know, the tavern's concept is sustainable and local which extends from their beer and wine to their decor. The Stepping Stone offers free peanuts in the shell and if that won't get you in there, then we don't want to know you. Really, you had me at vinyl but the free peanuts sealed the deal.