One thing I wish Rockford Illinois had more of is great restaurants. We have a handful but this city of mine hasn't quite mastered the importance of good food
and ambiance - it's generally one or the other. Which brings me to the sharing of
the Walrus and the Carpenter oyster bar in Seattle. It's the perfect blend of industrial and comfort decor. The grey, white and yellow is super charming.

Now if anything could make me eat an oyster it'd be those yellow stools and that handlebar mustache. All of it is lovely.
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stephmodo //
w + c site //
the new york times