Hattie's Hat, Ballard, Seattle

There are many reasons to like Hattie's Hat Restaurant in Ballard, Seattle, not the least of which is the bar, Aunt Harriet's Lounge, where Nick and a couple of other lovely bartenders whose names I don't know pour very large gin drinks during the week; also a plus - Hattie's proximity to the Tractor Tavern, which hosts many amazing live bands.  But, at the end of the day, when you get right down to it, I probably go just to see this little kitty...

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