We already covered Best Books of 2011, back in pre-holiday December.  (Did you know one of the many weird side effects that writing about Decatur non-stop for over 4 years is that you always write “Decatur” instead of “December” before having to go back and edit it?)

Now we’re onto music!  Our friends at Paste Magazine put Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes and My Morning Jacket in the top slots.  What about you?

1992 Clinton/Gore rally at the old DHS football stadium (photo courtesy of Chris Billingsley)

West Seattle’s Super Deli Mart might just be the exception that proves the rule when it comes to fostering the creation of local communities.

The Atlantic recently featured the convenience store in an extensive article entitled “A Postmodern Elks Club Serving Some of the World’s Best Beer”.  It’s a fascinating look into at the odd-couple money-makers at this West Seattle establishment.  This conveinence store, with its regular selection of Hostess Cupcakes, Doritos and Coors Light (it’s #1 seller) is better known around Seattle as the place to go to get some of the country’s most sought after craft beers.

Like what you ask?  According to the article, Super Deli Mart has recently tapped sought after brews such as…

• Elysian Brewing Company’s Dark o’ the Moon pumpkin stout
• Stone Japanese Green Tea Imperial IPA
• Russian River Pliny the Younger

Just to name a few.

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