e.t.g. cafe, Fremont Sunday Market

So, this post is kind of a cheat, but I thought I would write it anyway. I didnt really take Z to e.t.g and the fremont market, I went by myself. BUT, I do think that the market can be a fun place for kids, just not the kind like mine that enjoy running amuk. there is too much temptation here for him to want to stay put in the stroller, but to let him out..I just cant imagine what might become of all the fragile glass bongs and vases. that said, if you have an older kid who is crafty, the antique area might be a fun place to get ideas for craft projects, and there are some fun areas to browse thru vintage toys and books. and, there is music here and from time to time some street performers to entertain the crowds. The newest addition to the market that really rounds it out for me is the farmers market. they have added a whole new produce and food section that adds a bit more appeal for me, at least.

and, then there is e.t.g. not sure what that stands for, but it is the cutest little place. i love the feel of it; a tiny cafe tucked almost anonymously between its neighbors. in the same neighborhood as at least 5 other coffeehouses, (Starbucks, Peets and Cafe Ladro to name a few) this place has the most charm by far, not to mention good organic coffee and housemade pastries. 

and, they have the coolest vintage cash register.

Java Jazz: Drive thru #3

Despite not really understanding the correlation between java and jazz, I decided to venture to this drive thru the other day. I dont really know what happened. I left the house on my way to Trader Joes and ended up hitting the drive thru and ending up at a park. this is what happens sometimes when it gets sunny out. All my errands and must do's end up lower on my 'must-do' list. love those Seattle spring days.

and, Java jazz was good, too.

Mighty-O Donuts, Zoka Coffee, Meridian Playfield.

Z and I have been reading alot of a book called 'Who Needs Donuts?' lately and its got me hankering for some, even though the moral of the story is that you don't need donuts when you have love. well, what is wrong with having both? is that so wrong? This combined with the article on Yahoo! about the best donuts nationwide had gotten my fires burning to go check out MightyO, so that is just what we did. Of course, I had to make it worth Z's time too, so we stopped at the Meridian Playground, which is just 5 blocks south. Mighty O is good and as far as donuts go, they arent too bad for you either. I did say, as far as donuts go. If you want a good cup of coffee, head next door to Zoka. I have only been there once, but the coffee was really good, so much so that the barista took a whiff of the pour to check for quality before pouring it into my cup. now, how often do you see that? Meridian park is a really great place too. I love that it is mostly enclosed, although right on 50th, so you feel like you are in a nice park and not, well, right on 50th. There is lots of grass, trees, tables and a nice playground for tots and older kids alike. I tend to forget about this park, as it is just a little further from my normal park walking radius, but now, with Mighty O and Zoka back on the radar as being a short walk away, its back on baby, back on.