Tomorrow we are heading up to the Greenwood neighborhood for the 14th Annual Greenwood Classic Car and Rod Show. It has become a family tradition since my parents live right near there. There are lots of really cool old cars (and some ugly ones) so it’s pretty fun. There are live bands and food booths selling hot dogs, Polish dogs, kettle corn, and fresh cherries. But, instead of the food booths, we will be stopping by the 74th Street Alehouse for lunch and a beer. This is some of the best pub food in Seattle. They consistently produce top quality sandwiches and salads and have great rotating specials. And they have a big selection of beers on tap. My parents go there at least once a week and we’re so jealous. My dad really likes the gumbo. In fact, it is famous! You can order the very same 74th Street Gumbo at Moon Time in Couer d’Alene and The Elk in Spokane. The only drawback there - no fries! But the excellent fish tacos, featuring whatever fish is fresh that day, more than makes up for it.

Speaking of fries, we met up with our friend Tim last weekend at the Park Pub (also in the Greenwood area) and they did have fries on the menu. They were a little on the soggy side but were coated in a nice, spicy seasoning. It was a cool pub, very laid back and not at all crowded (but, in a good way, not in a creepy way.) Other places that I like in the Greenwood neighborhood include Gorditos (monstrous, “healthy” burritos), Georgia’s Greek Deli (a casual Greek restaurant and deli with live music on the weekends), and Red Mill burgers (meat and veggie burgers which you can order plain or, my favorite, with cheese and roasted green chilies.)