Local mollusks make merry
by HML
Today’s local paper features a photo essay by Erika Schultz of holiday images around the city. How could I have lived here this long without knowing that the Ivar’s dancing clams were available for seasonal photo ops?
Ivar’s, the institution responsible for this silliness, is one of those old-school Seattle experiences. We usually finish our trips to the aquarium with a walk up to Pier 54 for some chowder and fish and chips (Thing One and any visiting cousins love to feed the seagulls). In our experience, the Salmon House has been a fun place to take our tourists (try to get a table with a view of the lake and downtown). It’s also a good “first restaurant” for kids who are ready to graduate from takeout — it can be a little noisier than other places and Ivar’s doesn’t take itself too seriously; after all, they have a reputation to uphold.
Amidst the other traditions of the season, a trip to the waterfront is definitely in order. Thing Two versus a giant clam? You know you want to see it.
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