Fun with Brooms

I don't totally get curling, but it's kind of fun to watch...provided there's enough alcohol. Luckily the Granite Curling Club has plenty of that. During the recent April Spiel we sat in the tiny overlook bar to watch the 'action'. The friendly bartender was serving up cheap cocktails and beers, including $8 pitchers of stout. That kept me interested. That and the fact that the GCC has a homey Elk's Club vibe—the real deal that's getting harder and harder to find. Granite Curling Club, 1440 North 128th Street (just off Aurora), Seattle. 206.362.2446. Be sure to call ahead to check hours/days of operation; it varies.