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Seattle Public Schools broke for summer vacation yesterday afternoon and within an hour, dozens of families were crammed into the Rainier Valley’s favorite ice cream parlor and old-school arcade. At times the line was more than a dozen deep as Ken and his peeps scooped the manna from heaven they call “ice cream”.
What’s your favorite Full Tilt flavor? Ube? Blue Moon? Birthday Cake? Lemon Chocolate? Salty Caramel? Peanut Butter Bacon? Photo/Mikala Woodward
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Columbia City neighbor and Full Tilt Ice Cream co-owner Ken Anderson wins the Best Timing of the Year Award for getting his awesome new shop open just in time for this crazy heat wave.
Current flavors – made right over in White Center – include Birthday cake, Ube (yam), Horchata, Rocky Road, Mint Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Raspberry Vanilla (vegan) and Oreo.
“I recommend the Mexican Chocolate,” said Rainier Valley neighbor and ice cream/video game enthusiast John Levytsky. “Goes well with Centipede and Donkey Kong!”
Yes, they even have old-school video games. And beer!
“I love this place because they make it great for both kids and adults,” said Columbia City neighbor Connie Cox, who suggests bringing the kids to enjoy games and ice cream while the adults have some beer.
That’s what we’re saying!
Top left: Al Britton, owner of Lem’s Bookstore, enjoys a scoop of Full Tilt goodness. Middle right: Owners are planning a total of 16 pinball machines and old school video games. Bottom: Putting the finishing touches on the fabulous Full Tilt floor. Full Tilt is located at 5101 Rainier Avenue South, #105 in Columbia City just a half-block south of Hudson Street and Tutta Bella, on the Busy Bee side of the street. Photos/MyraMyra
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For all those south-end moms on a budget whose kids look more fashionable than you do – your day has come. No more shopping at Sweet Pea’s for the kids wondering why you’ve got to schlep all the way to Capitol Hill for the adult equivalent, because Columbia City has a new consignment shop strictly for grown-ups and it’s just fabulous.
Megan McCabe and her husband Dan Walter feature contemporary women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories in quality condition. They also take small furniture pieces and distinctive home decor items. Sellers can choose to receive 40% of total sales in the form of a check or 50% in-store credit. It’s always a good idea to call ahead if you plan to bring something in for consideration as the store can get busy.
“Business has been great,” said Megan. “Better than we expected. People have brought in some great stuff.”
The new Gather opened its doors three weeks ago, just a month after the old Gather – a funky little art gallery owned and operated by Jenn Jones - closed. Columbia City neighbors Megan and Dan are friends with Jenn, loved the Gather look and concept, and were looking for something to do, and – voila! – the rest is history.
Gather is located at 4863 Rainier Avenue South in Columbia City and it’ true – thanks to Megan’s stylish talents – even the loo is lovely. Photos/do communications, inc.
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From Paul Doyle, founder and proprietor of Seattle’s coolest neighborhood theater:
It seems hard to believe, but five years ago, May 7, 2004, Columbia City Cinema opened its doors. It was a Friday, we played Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, townhouses were still selling, and eighty excited people showed up. Hardly anyone thought we would last five years but here we are, still making a buzz in southeast Seattle.
We’ve got three screens now and a lot of loyal fans and have become a permanent member of the Columbia City family. Along the way, we’ve had a lot of help. We almost didn’t get open and generous supporters stepped forward, we almost closed and more generous supporters stepped forward, we couldn’t pay the rent and you bought bogus stock and faux real estate to keep us going.
Recently, another meltdown when construction debt threatened to sink us, the city said they couldn’t help and you weren’t shy about telling them you thought they should. Seeing your support they finally did. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! So now, with a small bridge loan assured, we’re resting, catching our breath, waiting for the next chapter of the little cinema that could, pretty sure it’s going to be exciting.
We’ll be serving Birthday cake and sparkling cider in the lobby on Thursday-Friday too if there’s any left. Thank you again for making our little neighborhood hot spot the Cinema Miraculous. We’re looking forward to the next five years with the best customers in the world.
Our anniversary also coincides with the date the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund loan closes. We had an almost festive meeting this week working out the final details. Thank you Rainier Valley Community Development Fund for the best birthday present ever. Director Martina Guilfoil and Loan Officer Greg Anderson really came forward to support the cinema when it counted, arguing our case in front of a tough loan committee and an even tougher board and got results. We seldom give the Double Popcorn Award but they deserve it.
Columbia City Cinema is located at 4816 Rainier Avenue South. Go here to see what’s playing. Photo/do communications, inc.
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You know how it is when you take on a new hair stylist… Will she make you beautiful or will you walk out looking like your mother?
Well you can stop worrying, because magic-maker Traci Floyd has just opened the Rainier Valley’s newest house of beauty – Salon Vibe in Columbia City – and to celebrate, she’s offering some crazy deals, including:
Not enough to get you in the door? Stop by for Traci’s grand opening bash on Sat., May 16, where guests will enjoy snacks, beverages and tips from Traci herself.
Please support our newest sponsor! Call Traci TODAY at 206-722-Vibe or visit her web site for more info.
Your fashionable neighborhood editor can tell you from first-hand experience that Traci Floyd (top right) is nothing less than the goddess of style, and if you need help in the beauty department, look no further, because Salon Vibe is HOT! Find it at 4547 Rainier Avenue South in Columbia City, and tell them the RVP sent you.
Too early for peppers & tomatoes!
Strawberry starts!
Cool!
Herb garden!
Neat greenhouse!
Citrus tress!
Pear trees!
Holly Park Greenhouse is located at 4031 South Willow Street in Othello. Photos/do communications, inc.
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At nearly 70 degrees, today was easily the most beautiful day of the year thus far. Good news: Tomorrow’s going to be even better. Photos/do communications, inc.
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So we’d been dying for an excuse to kick off this Oprah-esque column when your thirsty neighborhood editor bumped into a former neighbor who reminded us that Urban Vines in Mt. Baker has free wine tastings several times a month, and it seems that today is our lucky day:
Here it is, your last minute reminder that free wine will once again be flowing this Thur., March 26, from 5 to 8 at Urban Vines. A rather unusual contrast of characters this week as we pit the classic blends of the Cotes du Rhone against the venerable Fairview Estate of South Africa.
And what South African contingent would be complete without the enigmatic pinotage. If you have yet to try this S.A. exclusive, what better chance. Fairview co-ferments this wine with a small percentage of viognier, a practice that originated in southern France, which brings me back to our CDR selections.
We have an 07 syrah from Andezon that, while still in a somewhat ornery tween stage, if you’re the type to leave a half-full bottle on the table for the next night this one will reward with glimpses of what’s to come if you can show a little patience. Personally I suggest stocking up on wines like this, or any wine for that matter… you never know when you might need something to barter with when the dollar goes the way of Zimbabwe’s.
That reminds me, we have a couple syrahs from Africa as well, not Zimbabwe but pretty close. Good thing you’re not in Zimbabwe or it would cost you close to ten grand for the pair. A completely different wine, from the Andezon although at its root we’re talking about the same grape, they just choose to call it shiraz like their cohorts down in Australia.
Come to think of it, the Aussies actually make a white shiraz although it’s nothing like the white wine from Ogier that we’ll be pouring. This one is a classic Rhone blend of grenache blanc, bourboulenc, clairette, roussanne and viognier. I think we’re going in circles now, I need to get some dinner.
Garett and Lisa are so friendly and welcoming that they make learning about wine fun, enjoyable and perhaps most importantly these days, affordable. In the mood for a bottle of vino? Forget the grocery store. Stop by Urban Vines and don’t be surprised if they offer you a glass of whatever’s open. Ah, a glimpse of heaven from McClellan and Lake Park Drive… Tell ‘em the RVP sent you!
Urban Vines (721-3456) is located at 3605 South Mcclellan Street in Mt. Baker. Photo/do communications, inc.
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Your friendly neighborhood editor/mom/latte junkie is thrilled to report that there’s a new kid friendly coffeehouse in the ‘hood, which makes the ten-minute trek up to My Skankhouse on Madison a big fat waste of time, unless, of course, you like watered-down coffee and stale scones served by rude baristas who don’t bother trying to hide how repulsed they are by you and your little darlings. In which case, you just go ahead and eat your heart out up there, north of I-90.
As for the rest of you, I suggest that you make your way over to Kwik Cup Espresso on Othello, across from the Safeway and just west of MLK Jr. Way, pronto.
A little background… I showed up there last Thursday for the first time ever (embarrassing since we live just a few blocks away) to meet a fairly well-known community leader whose identity I won’t reveal since he STOOD ME UP! (You know who you are and you owe me a large not-so-sweet Carmelita for my time, brother.)
Which turned out more than ok, since there I found owner Allen Jefferson, helping one of his regulars, Sotheath Kim, work out some technical issues on a laptop among a super clean and comfy atmosphere, a lovely little play corner well-stocked with toys for the under-five set and – perhaps most rewarding – the latest Time, People and Entertainment Weekly right there for the reading.
And not December ’07 either. These babies were all June ’08, and at $3, $4 and sometimes even $5 a rag, well I don’t have to tell you what a sweet deal that is. Especially when I’m sucking on one of Kwik Kup’s iced espresso drinks while the kids are pleasantly out of my face for five minutes.
Oh, and did I mention that Kwik Cup offers free wi-fi and Allen’s a computer whiz who is more than happy to help you connect?
So there is literally NO earthly reason why you shouldn’t stop by soon for something yummy to drink and a healthy dose of Allen’s community building spirit. You won’t be sorry. Tell him and Bregeita The Post sent you.
We’re not the only ones who like Kwik Cup, they’ve already got four great Yelp reviews and a favorable article in the Beacon Hill News/South District Journal.
Kwik Cups is located at 3815 S. Othello and is open Monday through Friday; 6 am to 3 pm and Saturdays and Sundays; 9 am to 5 pm. Photos/do communications, inc.
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