This morning as I approached Café Vita on Pike, I was surprised to see a crowd of film production types outside the shop. Some were engaged in filming, photography, and lighting while others played around with various pieces of equipment. I wondered if something big might be going on and went inside to check it out. By the main window, a bright light shone down on a sharply dressed man who was sipping a latte while looking at a newspaper. I scrutinized the actor closely and mentally flipped through my recognizable actor checklist. Brad Pitt? Nope. Edward Norton? Nope. Tom Hanks? Nope.

I eventually gave up, realizing that it was pretty sad that I only had three actors on my checklist. I asked the barista what was up. She told me that Boeing Credit Union was filming a commercial. So I guess we won’t be seeing Café Vita in any upcoming blockbuster movies. Keep an eye out, however, for those BECU commercials if you want to see a little bit of Capitol Hill on the small screen.