"If Unicorn on Capitol Hill took a chill pill and grew up a little bit, the result would be The Velvet Elk—a two-story neighborhood spot in Mount Baker. This place is perfect for a low-key weeknight hang: there’s colorful black-lit wall art, excellent cocktails, squishy living room furniture, and a food menu that exclusively involves homemade corn dogs. They even have some decks of cards if you want to challenge your friends to a game of Egyptian Rat Screw." - Aimee Rizzo