Post #30375 by woofmutt on Tue, Apr 15, 2003 1:14 PM

I missed a #5 bus from the zoo the other day (nephew Auggie's fault, he insisted on an examination and explanation of a dried berry he spotted on a shrub) and it turned into a good thing when I stumbled upon The Daily Planet antiques. The place turned out to be just what a junk shop should be, crammed full of all sorts of stuff with a knowledgable and friendly staff. I didn't want to miss another bus so I asked one of the owners "Do you have any Tiki mugs?" and instead of asking back "Tipi mugs?" (which happened at another shop recently) he said "Right back here..." and led me to a shelf that had several Beni Hana, recent Trader Dicks, and odds and end mugs. Then he made me cringe when he said "This shelf was pretty full a while back..." I bought a green Harvey's Sneaky Tiki mug for $4.50. The other mugs (nothing noteworthy) also had thrift store prices. I looked around the shop some and most the prices seemed sensible. A really swell place with affordable stuff.

The Daily Planet is at 6016 Phinney Avenue North and is "Open daily". (206)-633-0895.

Seattle tourists: This stretch of Phinney/Greenwood is one of Seattle's better junking areas, with shops featuring everything from large European furniture to vintage clothes. There are also shops that sell interesting new stuff and quite a few popular and affordable restaurants and pubs. It's in the north end of Seattle and is easy to get to from downtown or I-5. From I-5 go west on 85th. 85th crosses Greenwood Ave, if you go left/south on Greenwood it becomes Phinney. There are a couple shops near 85th and more along the way south. If you go right/north on Greenwood you will eventually come across Leilani Lanes (10201 Greenwood Ave N), Seattle's sort of Tiki bowling alley.