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City
Greens
1120 NE 45th Street | ph: (206) 675.9232
Known for its big selection of fresh produce, which takes up half the store, City Greens also sells an assortment of natural
groceries, and has started carrying a broad line of Asian groceries for the UW's growing Asian population. Look for their tulip displays
every April. |
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The
Maltese Falcon
9921 Aurora Avenue | ph: (206) 524.1940
The Maltese Falcon's stock of old, neglected, and rare movies dates back to before World War I, and covers about 4,000
titles. Each movie is accompanied by a synopsis of critical reviews. If you need to find an especially rare movie, The Maltese Falcon
probably has it, or can get it for you. |
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Gargoyles
Statuary
4530 University Way NE | ph: (206) 632.4940
Reflective of its funky surroundings, Gargoyles Statuary sells a mixed bag of non-traditional statuary for home and garden.
From griffins and goblins to new age icons, the statuary here covers ancient and modern themes, and ranges from candle holders and planters
to fountains and urns. |
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m.j.
feet
4334 University Way NE | ph: (206) 632.5353
Founded in 1973 with 78 pairs of Birkenstocks and space in the back of a health food shop, m.j. feet is now considered
the oldest and largest Birkenstock shop in the United States. The store has more than 400 pairs of shoes in stock at all times and also
specializes in repair of worn Birkenstocks. |
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Cellophane Square
130 Broadway E. | ph:
(206) 329-2202
Scott McCaughey of the Young Fresh Fellows worked there
and Pearl Jam guitarist Steve Gossard once filled out an application. If that's not enough to convince you of this local chain's "indie
credibility" check out the staff's "Best Of" lists that include everything from The Boredoms to Johnny Cash and Wu Tang
Clan. You can find both new and used CDs at Cellophane Square, as well as frequent in-store appearances by local and touring bands. |
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InSpa
2740 NE University Village | ph: (206) 985.7033
A retail store and spa in one, InSpa offers massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing - all in a straightforward
spa environment. InSpa also sells gift certificates and the full line of inSpa products, and has a no tipping policy. |
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Buffalo
Exchange
4530 University Way NE | ph: (206) 545.0175
Frequently mentioned in major fashion magazines, the Buffalo Exchange is one of the most popular second hand clothing stores
in the nation. Among the racks, shoppers can find everything from the latest trendy labels to vintage styles. Buffalo Exchange's generous
buying policy makes it a favorite among the fashionable and starving students. |
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Zanadu
Comics
1307 NE 45th | ph: (206) 632.0989
Founded in 1975, when comic shops were still a novelty, Zanadu Comics has evolved from a small, homegrown shop to having
two locations and a web presence. Comic book fans can find everything from Spiderman
to Usagi Yojimbo and Jimmy Corrigan on Zanadu's shelves, as well as a good deal of comic-related collectibles. The shop
also hosts signings and in-store appearances by popular comic artists. |
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