I had a great experience on Friday at Elliott Bay Bikes down near the Market when the bottom bracket on my bike finally gave out. They let me use their shop & tools, and talked me through removing the old BB and installing the new, and then only charged me for the parts. Nice folks who really know their craft – I’ll definitely be going back.

Also on Friday, I found the Seattle equivalent of Zoe’s in Sichuanese Cuisine Restaurant in the ID. I’d suggest takeout ’cause the fluorescent lighting and folding chairs don’t offer too much in the way of atmosphere, but the food was excellent and cheap. Good Chinese food does exist in Seattle!