My goal is to turn every ugly banner into an iconic beautiful sign.

Nothing says temporary like a banner in front of a business. Now it's okay if you are trying to advertise that you will be opening soon, but come on,
if you are really serious about your business, put up a sign.

You need a sign that tells the public what your business is about, not something flopping in the wind that says
"if this doesn't work out, I'm out of here."

August 13, 2013

The Yard Cafe in Greenwood


Are you looking for a neighborhood joint that lets you laze in the sun as you sip a microbrew, munch on tasty Mexican and pub fare and keep tabs on a Mariners game?
The Yard Cafe is that kind of hangout. To spot this ultracasual Greenwood bar and bistro just off busy N., 85th Street, be on alert for the sign — or you might think this fenced-in spot with a grouping of picnic tables is, yes, somebody’s no-frills yard.

Western Neon designed and fabricated a projecting vertical sign with rusted 
steel cabinets and perforated returns. The routed out face is backed with 
white acrylic and illuminated with clear red neon.


Actually, it’s a joint with an open patio, a small sports bar and another area of tucked-away indoor seating that nobody bothers with in sunny weather. There’s good grub, and 18 microbrews on tap.  
Stop in and say "hi" to Jamie Butler or Travis Eaton and try the quarter-pounder Yard Burger with pico de gallo, aioli, and butter lettuce.

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