Imagine my surprise... I arrived in Seattle a few days ago to find my hotel right across the street, right across the freaking STREET from Tom Douglas' Dahlia Bakery! I had read about this warm, inviting alcove with the giant fig bars and frosting-y cakes and the hearty breads and the overall sweetie goodness. I have the scrumptious new Dahlia Bakery Cookbook for Pete's sake. Such happiness. Now pardon me while I just stare into the figgy center and swoon. Damn!