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Rila Bakery and Cafe Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Where: 7600 196th St. SW, Lynnwood Lunch special: $12 ?Information: 425-967-6094?

Every eighth Tuesday evening, my brother, my father and I were unceremoniously ushered up the stairs as my mother’s bridge club descended upon the house. I wouldn't mention it except for the chiffon cake.

Clouds of cigarette smoke clashed with a cacophony of fine perfumes. Raucous chatter would be interrupted by wild bursts of laughter. These women really enjoyed their bridge club.

It was generally a grim evening for us boys. Supplied with drab little...