I can't be the only ex-Texan in Seattle who jumped for joy upon discovering that
Linda's Tavern now has
Shiner Bock—the Lone Star State's best brew—on tap. Take a friend, get a pitcher, then stroll to the nearby
Egyptian cinema for a screening of
Volver,
Pedro Almodóvar's typically rich and wonderful rumination on mothers, daughters, ghosts, incest, and
the vast lusciousness of Penélope Cruz. (
Linda's Tavern, 707 E Pine St, 206-325-1220; Egyptian Theatre, 801 E Pine St, 206-781-5755.)