Cities that have donut shops that are this awesome don’t suck. If you haven’t experienced Donut Parade yet, you… you should. Don’t be fooled by their website; they’re awesome.
SDS has been on something of a hiatus lately, in case you hadn’t noticed. But this very day (in the shower) an idea came that really doesn’t suck.
A major reason why Spokane doesn’t suck is the people who make it up. We have artists, baristas, entrepreneurs, barbers, bloggers, shoemakers, sandwich makers, and way more that make this place what it is. And we’d like to feature them…
And here’s how it’ll work.
We’ll start out with a few people we know. We’ll feature them and ask them why they think Spokane doesn’t suck.
But we won’t only feature people we know. We want to feature people you know, too. Maybe even you, dear readers.
If you’re interested in being featured, send a photo of yourself (because people don’t read things that don’t have photos) and answers to the following questions to spokanedoesntsuck@gmail.com
1. How long have you lived in Spokane?
2. What do you do in Spokane (for work, for play, etc.)?
3. What are your thoughts on why Spokane doesn’t suck?
Let the great experiment begin!
Spokane’s getting a Chipotle. I’ve not heard better news in a very long time. See the Inlander’s article on the matter here.
Barbacoa burrito bowls don’t suck.
While they’re a little particular about the things they’ll take and won’t take, and their trucks are INSANELY loud, the fact that Spokane offers recycling doesn’t suck.
There are two (excellent) disc golf courses in Spokane. Right in the city. No major travel required to access them — minus avoiding construction, but hey you can’t win ‘em all, right?
Downriver and Highbridge. Check them out before it gets too cold.
Also check out the Spokane Disc Golf Association if you’re into it.
Nice people don’t suck. Nor do people who take time to write the Inlander about nice people.
Plain and simple, cities that have Apple stores don’t suck.
Riverfront Park: right in the heart of downtown and right on the Spokane River. It’s got a carousel and a sweet fountain that humans and other animals can play in on hot summer days. Plenty of running trails and beautiful views. Ok sure, there’s a lot of construction going on currently… but once that’s done, we’ll be back in full swing.
Public spaces this pretty in the middle of a city don’t suck.
Widely held as the best coffee shop downtown (and depending on who you ask the best coffee shop in the city), Atticus Coffee and Gifts is a shining display of what shops could look like if they reached their full potential. They brew local coffee, have a great tea selection, sell cool knick knacks in the gift area, and have beautiful typographic artwork of a Harper Lee quote donning the inner wall.
Atticus doesn’t suck.
Spokane is a pretty darn bike friendly city. Sure a lot of the roads are terrible, and riding in the winter can be a lost cause, but if you play your cards right you can navigate the city with your human-powered transportation and save a lot of money on parking. Plus people will think you’re sexy because you are riding a bike. They will.
Bike lanes don’t suck.
