How To...

How to Enjoy The Bite of Seattle (tips for next year)

1. Try not to go at all (this has worked for me for many years) - especially if the idea that food cooked outside that falls outside BBQ makes you uneasy.

2. If a relative/friend is in town and gets you to go because they're around, be sure to meet them at a stage and enjoy a cover band's version of Play That Funky Music, You Give Love a Bad Name, Shook Me All Night Long or I Love Rock & Roll.

3. Know you will run into at least 5 people you know (this can be a good or bad thing, but you should be prepared).

4. Make The Bite of Seattle The SIP of Seattle at the wine garden.

5. If you have lost your ID the night before, get your friend/relative to chat with the guy carding at the gate about the ice cream said guy is eating while you slip by.

6. Drink. It's summer and your outdoors with good company!