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2010 Stories by Erika Hobart

• Ring in 2011 with C89.5 FM!

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Hosting an NYE house party this Fridayr You can save yourself from the hassle of creating a playlist by tuning into C89.5 FM. The commercial-free dance radio station will be counting down its top 89 d... More >>

• West Seattle Could Lose the City's Best Burgers, Columbia City Bids Goodbye to Roy's BBQ, & More

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Here's a rundown of a rather grim week in restaurant news... The biggest buzz is in West Seattle, where SeaMart at 16th Southwest Holden Street is in judicial foreclosure. Whether any of the business... More >>

• Top 5 Places to Spend New Year's Eve in Seattle

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Come New Year's Eve, there are people who hate crowds, hide at home, and watch fireworks on television. There are also people who love crowds, hit the club, and swap spit with a stranger when the cloc... More >>

• 7-Eleven Offers Free Coffee on New Year's Day

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Here's something that should help sober you up following a festive New Year's Eve. All 7-Eleven stores in Washington will offer customers a free small coffee from midnight to 6 a.m. January 1, 2011. H... More >>

• Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster Named Top-Selling Album of 2010

  published Dec 28, 2010

  Ozzy Osbourne may be sick of Lady Gaga, but the rest of the world sure isn't. The pop superstar's EP The Fame Monster was named the best selling album of 2010, according to the United World Chart, a l... More >>

• Vashon Island Bar Owner Debuts Restaurant in U District, Roy's BBQ Says Goodbye to Columbia City, & More

  published Dec 28, 2010

  The owner of Vashon Island's beloved watering hole The Hardware Store opened a business at 5001 25th Avenue Northeast in the University District. 50 North offers comfort food like fried chicken and bu... More >>

• Jersey Shore's Pauly D to Host Seattle High School Party

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Of all the cast members on the addictive train-wreck-of-a-show Jersey Shore, Pauly D--real name Paul DelVecchio--is arguably the most sane. Admittedly, he spends an obscene amount of time applying hai... More >>

• Dulces Latin Bistro to Close After 17 Years of Business

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Beloved Madrona-based Dulces Latin Bistro at 1430 34th Avenue will close at the end of January, according to Central District News. Replacing it will be a pizzeria. Dulces' owners cite the economy as ... More >>

• The Ram Offers Free Gift Wrapping on Christmas Eve

  published Dec 24, 2010

  Have some seriously last minute Christmas shopping you need to take care ofr Ram Restaurant & Brewery in University Village is offering free gift wrapping from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, according to U ... More >>

• The Beacon Pub Bids Neighborhood Goodbye, Vessel Pours Its Last Cocktails Downtown Today, & more

  published Dec 23, 2010

  In Ballard, The Ridgeback Cafe is now open at 500 Northwest 65th Street. Owned by Hangar Cafe's Justin Taft, it features Belgian waffles, crepes, and sandwiches, as well as espresso and wine. On Beac... More >>

• Beacon Pub Bids Goodbye, Paseo Takes Winter Hiatus

  published Dec 23, 2010

  The beloved Beacon Pub at 3057 Beacon Avenue South poured its last round of beers last night, according to Beacon Hill Blog. The neighborhood bar didn't go out of business, but is moving to Hillman Ci... More >>

• Do Uneeda Burgerr Get a Sneak Preview of Fremont's New Eatery This Week

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Devotees of Quinn's wild boar sloppy joes were pleased to learn that the popular gastropub's owners Scott and Heather Staples planned to open a restaurant at 4302 Fremont Avenue North. Uneeda Burger, ... More >>

• Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine Closes in the Central District

  published Dec 21, 2010

  As reported on Reverb, Hidmo at 2000 South Jackson Street bid goodbye to the Central District last night. But its closure fits into food news, too. Yes, the beloved space hosted an eclectic array of l... More >>

• Vessel Leaves Downtown, The Ridgeback Cafe Opens in Phinney Ridge

  published Dec 20, 2010

  Vessel announced its final day at 1312 5th Avenue will be this Thursday, December 23. The cocktail lounge will open in a new location next spring or summer - details have yet to be announced. In o... More >>

• 16 Years Later, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" Still Tops Holiday Charts

  published Dec 17, 2010

  Love her or hate her, Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas has certainly withstood time. Billboard has released a list of the 100 hottest holiday songs, based on sales and airplay data. At the top of the li... More >>

• Campagne Co-Founder to Open French Bistro in Kirkland

  published Dec 17, 2010

  Campagne co-founder Ted Furst will open a French-inspired restaurant and bar at 2200 Carillon Point in Kirkland, according to The Seattle Times. Le Grand Bistro Americain will feature dishes by chef S... More >>

• Coming Soon: Biography Comic Book on Britney Spears

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Britney Spears is the epitome of a public spectacle. She got hitched in Vegas for 55 hours, then again to a backup dancer with a pregnant girlfriend, and right before being committed to a psych ward, ... More >>

• Lunchbox Laboratory to Take Over South Lake Union, Three New Eateries to Open on Capitol Hill, & More

  published Dec 16, 2010

  A win and a loss for Ballardites: Lunchbox Laboratory at 7302 15th Avenue Northwest closes on Sunday, December 19. But loyal customers needn't worry; it comes back bigger and better at 1253 Thomas Str... More >>

• Joule Chefs' New Restaurant Debuts Friday, High 5 Pie Shop Offers Public a Sneak Preview

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Chefs Seif Cherchi and Rachel Yang of Joule announced that their highly anticipated restaurant and bar will open at 403 North 36th Street this Friday, December 17 , according to Fremont Universe. Reve... More >>

• New Restaurant & Bar to Open in West Seattle, Coffee and Bubble Tea Shop Comes to Queen Anne

  published Dec 15, 2010

  A new restaurant is scheduled to open by month's end at 7202 35th Avenue Southwest, according to West Seattle Blog. Locol will focus on soups, sandwiches, and several local beers and wines. In other ... More >>

• Marination Mobile to Make Permanent Home, Samurai Noodle No. 3 to Open on Capitol Hill, & More

  published Dec 14, 2010

  Two popular eateries are heading to Broadway Avenue, according to Capitol Hill Seattle. Firstly, Hawaiian - Korean fusion truck Marination Mobile will open a permanent eatery - with an expanded menu -... More >>

• Wasabi Bistro to Reopen in Belltown Next Year

  published Dec 13, 2010

  Sushi restaurant Wasabi Bistro is scheduled to reopen in February 2011, according to Belltown People. The popular sushi restaurant and bar, which was closed for several months of remodling, will still... More >>

• Ballard Gets Soaked in (More) Beer, Greenwood Romio's Goes Gluten Free, & More

  published Dec 10, 2010

  Here is your rundown of the week's restaurant news... In Ballard, a new nano-brewery called NW Peaks Brewery is filling pints and growlers at 4912 17th Avenue Northwest. Self-described dive bar Harlo... More >>

• Harlow's Saloon Opens in Ballard, 7-Eleven to Offer Free Stuff in Renton

  published Dec 10, 2010

  Here's some happy news for beer guzzling Ballardites: self described dive bar Harlow's Saloon is now open for business at 5200 Ballard Avenue. Happy hour runs 4:30 to 6 p.m. If you prefer slurpees, 7... More >>

• Nano-Brewery Debuts in Ballard, Mexican Restaurant Opens in Kirkland

  published Dec 09, 2010

  Got a growler to fillr A new nano-brewery is now open at 4912 17th Avenue Northwest, according to My Ballard. NW Peaks Brewery produces less than one barrel of beer per batch and offers several rotati... More >>