Email Author Mike Seely

Awards

• 2011 - Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards/Society of Professional Journalists Region 10, published February 10, 2010

  "Free in the Key"

• 2010 - Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards/Society of Professional Journalists Region 10, published March 4, 2009

  "The Leon Hendrix Experience"

• 2009 - Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards/Society of Professional Journalists Region 10, published April 16, 2008

  "The Lunatic is on the Drums"

• 2008 - Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards/Society of Professional Journalists Region 10, published August 22, 2007

  "The Salvage Artist"

• 2008 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published August 22, 2007

  "The Salvage Artist"

• 2006 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published September 21, 2005

  "Alley Cat"

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2011 Stories by Mike Seely

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  The Seahawks Should Consider Signing Mark Brunell in 2012

  published Dec 29, 2011

  This week's cover story brings us the tale of former star Husky quarterback Mark Brunell, who's declared bankruptcy after pissing away $75 million in pro earnings on rancid real estate investments. Th... More >>

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  The Best Bottomfeeding of 2011

  published Dec 23, 2011

  Another year, another failure to shed an ounce of body fat, thanks in large part to this columnist's unyielding commitment to craft--if "craft" can be defined as smashing yolks in corned beef hash wit... More >>

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  Justin Forsett's Shower Pill: What Benzalkonium Chloride Means to an NFL Tailback

  published Dec 22, 2011

  While not showering is considered cool among hobos and indie-rock fans, most people like to stay fresh. And while a handful of offices have showers, most don't, making midday exercise challenging for ... More >>

• Heroes Catering: Mission Accomplished

  published December 21, 2011

  Attracting name chefs to design its rotating guest menu and finding its clients gigs on the lines of trendy local restaurants, FareStart... More >>

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  Heroes Catering Is a Blue-Collar FareStart

  published Dec 16, 2011

  Attracting name chefs to design its rotating guest menu and finding its clients gigs on the lines of trendy local restaurants, FareStart understandably gets recognized as the cream of a slim local cro... More >>

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  Abdul Gaddy Should Be Benched Immediately in Favor of Tony Wroten

  published Dec 09, 2011

  We've been nothing if not consistent on the topic of Husky point guard Abdul Gaddy. We said he was overrated at the outset of his freshman campaign; pronounced him a bust shortly thereafter; and advis... More >>

• Roxbury Lanes' Fried-Rice Revelation

  published December 7, 2011

  If you're looking for good Chinese food in the Greater West Seattle Metropolitan Area, otherwise a hotbed of fine ethnic eateries, you're all... More >>

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  Prince Is Phenomenal in Concert, But Hasn't Recorded Anything Worthwhile in 20 Years

  published Dec 06, 2011

  Prince, who's coming to the Tacoma Dome on December 19, is a fantastic live performer. Of this there can be no dispute. He can dance like James Brown, play guitar like Hendrix, and boasts virtually un... More >>

• Caffe Vita to Serve Cocaine at Capitol Hill Skating Rinkr

  published Dec 05, 2011

  Mike McGinn spokesperson Aaron Pickus just sent out a press release announcing Tuesday's opening of an ice-skating rink at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill. In reference to available concessions, Pic... More >>

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  Neither Tower Heist Nor Bernard's Pretzels Are Worth Choking Someone Over

  published Dec 02, 2011

  The Dinner: Pretzels, mustard and a pint of Weihenstephan at Bernard's on Seneca. The Movie: Tower Heist at Regal Meridian 16 in Downtown Seattle. The Screenplate: In Tower Heist, Eddie Murphy, acti... More >>

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  West Seattle's Best Chinese Food Is Served at a Bowling Alley

  published Dec 02, 2011

  If you're looking for good Chinese food in the Greater West Seattle Metropolitan Area, otherwise a hotbed of fine ethnic eateries, you're all but fucked. But before the fucked, there's a but. And that... More >>

• The Highliner: World's Biggest Seafood Menu?

  published November 23, 2011

  For food-industry entrepreneurs bent toward ambidexterity, what should come first: the restaurant or the store? Judging from the sudden... More >>

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  Joe Ely Calmly Reminds the Triple Door How the World Has Been Turned On Its Head

  published Nov 22, 2011

  Joe Ely with Son Jack Jr., November 21, 2011, The Triple Door, Seattle, WA Watching Lubbock, Texas native Joe Ely and his slide guitarist, Jeff Plankenhorn, ease through a folksy set the night after ... More >>

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  The Highliner 2.0: Now With Better Beer, Synergy, and the World's Biggest Seafood Menu

  published Nov 18, 2011

  For food-industry entrepreneurs bent toward ambidexterity, what should come first: the restaurant or the storer Judging from the sudden shuttering of Local 360's short-lived mercantile, perhaps it's b... More >>

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  Where Does Murray Stenson's Nickname Come Fromr

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Ever wonder how everybody's favorite bartender, Murray Stenson, came about his nickname, Murr the Blurr Over cocktails last week at Oliver's, Stenson, the Zig Zag vet who now slings drinks at Canon, i... More >>

• Mike McGinn's Bush Moment

  published November 16, 2011

  Mike McGinn assumed the office of mayor two years ago pledging to revolutionize Seattle's transportation culture. Yet having now had his ass... More >>

• Mezcaleria Oaxaca's Smoky Appeal

  published November 16, 2011

  The Watering Hole: Mezcaleria Oaxaca, 2123 Queen Anne Ave. N., 216-4445, QUEEN ANNE The Atmosphere: If... More >>

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  Jerry Sandusky Should Be Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

  published Nov 15, 2011

  Seattle sports radio hosts and listeners are mortified by former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky's assertion that he's innocent of the child molestation crimes he's been accused of committin... More >>

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  Mike Tanier Doesn't Think Pete Carroll Is Long for Seattle, Compares Tarvaris Jackson to a Pumpkin Catapult

  published Nov 11, 2011

  Nobody reads the New York Times for its Sunday morning NFL previews. This explains why a guy like Mike Tanier is permitted to write them, in addition to the Gray Lady's Fifth Down (also the title of t... More >>

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  Mike McGinn's Road Ahead: Be Like Bush, Then "Go Join the Ex-Mayors of Seattle"

  published Nov 09, 2011

  Mike McGinn assumed the office of mayor two years ago pledging to revolutionize Seattle's transportation culture. Yet having now had his ass handed to him at the ballot box not once, but twice, it's h... More >>

• Bottomfeeder: A Fish Tale

  published November 9, 2011

  In recasting Ballard's historic Totem House restaurant, Red Mill's brother/sister ownership team, Babe and John Shepherd, did... More >>

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  Margin Call Humanizes the Embattled Broker, Who Would Likely Dine at Blueacre

  published Nov 04, 2011

  The Dinner: A BLC (bacon, lettuce & crabmeat sandwich) and fries washed down by a Manhattan at Blueacre Seafood, 1700 7th Ave, 659-0737, DOWNTOWN. The Movie: Margin Call at Pacific Place. The Screen... More >>

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  Red Mill Totem House: Fishy Prices, Awesome Burgers

  published Nov 04, 2011

  In recasting Ballard's historic Totem House restaurant, Red Mill's brother and sister ownership team, Babe and John Shepherd, did something smart: They decided not to screw with the Native American ca... More >>

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  Mezcaleria Oaxaca Will Get Your Goat (and Get You Drunk)

  published Nov 03, 2011

  The Watering Hole: Mezcaleria Oaxaca, 2123 Queen Anne Ave N, 216-4445, QUEEN ANNE. The Atmosphere: If there's one area that Ballard Avenue's otherwise impeccable La Carta de Oaxaca falls short in, i... More >>

• Comedy: A New Mission for The People's Republic of Komedy

  published November 2, 2011

  On a drizzly Friday afternoon, Kevin Hyder takes a seat at a Capitol Hill coffee shop, clutching a gigantic mug of tea. Heavy flecks of white... More >>