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BIRD ON A WIRE ESPRESSO Not too far from Westwood Village is a tiny coffee house beloved by Westsiders. Owners skim Northwest-y places like Mighty-o Donuts and The Swinery for their pastries and café fare, making fresh soups and breakfast de- lights like the Breakfast 'Dilla (corn tortillas, cheese, egg, organic greens, vegetarian chili, and spicy sour cream.) Their coffee, Raven's Brew, gets consistent praise from coffee snobs, and you might even meet a new friend at their communal tables. Lots of quirky charm tucked away here in the growing I-35 corridor. 3509 SW Henderson; no website. CAPERS If your taste leans toward colorful and transitional, don't miss this home and lifestyle store. Prices climb upward, but so does the quality. Furniture is simple and comfortable — pick up a side chair or small table for your bedroom or living room. A few smaller pieces can really make your home shine, like colorful, well-made floor or sofa pillows, soft throw blankets and rugs. Expect intricate textiles and one-of-a kind ceramic and kitchen items. You can find art from local artists, particularly during monthly West Seattle Art Walks, that will revive your living space with the West Seattle funk. If you need a gift that will impress, make Capers your very first stop for candles and handcrafted jewelry. www.capers.com CLICK! DESIGN THAT FITS Click! features everyday items with the style cranked up. Bring high fashion into your kitchen with a lime or carrot-colored 70s-esque coffee press or geometric Swedish dish towels. For your living room, slouch into a Fatboy chair—a beanbag that's updated, bigger, and more comfortable. Or hang an intricate pendant light from David Trubridge or a retro wall clock in your dining room. Meanwhile, for your wardrobe, Click! features many independant artists who showcase their wares from bold, simple rings from Karen Konzuk to angular jewelry from Sarah Loertscher. You'll find funky totes and handbags from brands like Highway and Alchemy Goods. Don't miss the bags made from recycled materials like bike tires — truly unique and oh so West Seattle. clickdesignthatfits.com. WEST 5 According to Daniel N. via Yelp, West 5 is a place to see and be seen. "I thought we were having a Sunday Brunch, not an afterburner eat in Vegas." The atmosphere is like stepping into a new world full of old American things. It's dimly lit, there are some rustic elements, and damn plush leather booths Everything about this place feels American, but not a Johnny Rockets "everything is great" nuclear fam- ily thing. No, this is truck-stop, diner-top, Bob Dylan, Vegas money drop caricature of the long road. With that being said, there are plenty of families eating here with kids. Visit for the famous Astral Mac and Cheese and the huge sprits menu, heavy on clas- sic cocktails like a 5-Star Sidecar, a Sazerac, a Mai Tai, and winter warmers like a Coffee Nudge or a Hot Toddy. Hip somehow feels less intimating in this joint. The owners actually grew up in the area and remem- ber the decor era, so maybe it's the authenticity that makes the place work. westfive.com