Serendipity Kent

"Pretty good selection, best place in the area for sterling or gold wire. For better prices on fancy cut facet gemstone beads, go to Suma beads on other side of the street, all the way down near 5th"

"You GOTTA stop at this place. There's a suspended reverse-hogtied manikin hanging from the ceiling. The clothes are crazy cool, little pricey but good quality & really unique stuff."

"Try the mochi (aka rice cake) Ask for a sample of course, so you don't risk anything if you don't like it. They're chewy little bits of sweet dough, like a cross between a gummy bear & a marshmallow!"

"They have EVERYTHING you need for metal work (except gold), silver, copper, brass, in every style, shape, wire, bezel, sheet you name it. Every kind of drill bit or polishing component, its all there!"

"Highly recommended for piercing AND tattooing. The place is clean, the employees care, and they all know what they're doing & want you to have a good experience."

"Make reservations a couple days in advance, ask to be seated upstairs. Order the tempura tuna sushi, and the shaking beef."