The Shakedown

Came for karaoke, left early because of the lungfuls of cigarette smoke we were forced to breathe in. People shouldn't be clustered around the front door smoking, it's against the law and totally uncool. Going to bed with a headache and chest pains. I used to never be able to go out to bars until they passed the laws that protected us non-smokers, but tonight brought back painful memories. Sorry, we won't be back. Good cheesesteaks though!

Great music venue and great food. The Shakedown recently revamped their menu. They narrowed their focus to Philly cheese steaks and falafel sandwiches. I can't speak for the cheese steaks because I don't eat beef, but the falafel is downright respectable. For $5-$7 bucks you get a pita stuffed full of fully seasoned falafel and a generous application of tahini and veggies. For $1.50 more, you'll be enjoying a huge side of steak fries. The falafel is filling enough, though, so the fries are an indulgence for only the hungriest among you. And you can get them on Sunday when it's happy hour all day. Can't wait for the patio to open so I can eat one outside.

Awesome bar in downtown Bellingham. Rad shows, good drinks (try the Arnold f'n Palmer), and all the rainier tall cans you can drink.