The Kirkland Wednesday Market was wonderful last year at the Marina. Not so much this year.

Last year the open feel of the venue, the many vendors that included several food and beverage stands, made for a festive time. This year, cramped into Park Lane, there is barely room to walk, and the only food available is pastry and popcorn.

Going in the first time, I was looking for my slice of Veraci pizza, but I was told that there is no room for food vendors this year. After two boring weeks of looking at flowers and trinkets, I will spend Wednesdays elsewhere.

Edward J. Bell, Kirkland