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Caribbean

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Tell Me About That Album: Area 52 by Rodrigo y Gabriela

    Rodrigo y Gabriela have one of the great success stories in recent memory. After growing frustrated with the Mexican metal scene, the guitar-shredding duo abandoned their metal sound -- and their country -- for the more-musician friendly city of Dublin, where they cultivated a hearty following in th ... More >>

  • Music

    August 31, 2011

    The Month Ahead: DJ/Electronic

    Recommended shows from Bumbershoot After Dark to Identity Festival.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    A Caribbean Food Truck to Soon Debut in Seattle

    Bigfood​A Caribbean food truck will hit the streets of Seattle by as early as next week, according to Seattle Met. Bigfood will serve slow-braised meats and fresh slaws on housemade flat bread, all seasoned with Caribbean spices. No worries, vegetarians: Non-meat options will also be available ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 27, 2011

    Chain Gang of 1974

    Bigfood​A Caribbean food truck will hit the streets of Seattle by as early as next week, according to Seattle Met. Bigfood will serve slow-braised meats and fresh slaws on housemade flat bread, all seasoned with Caribbean spices. No worries, vegetarians: Non-meat options will also be available ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 27, 2011

    The Dust Never Settles

    Bigfood​A Caribbean food truck will hit the streets of Seattle by as early as next week, according to Seattle Met. Bigfood will serve slow-braised meats and fresh slaws on housemade flat bread, all seasoned with Caribbean spices. No worries, vegetarians: Non-meat options will also be available ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2011

    Eight Hours Daily of Half-Price Drinks at Caribbean Casino

    ​The Place: Caribbean Casino, 12526 N.E. 144th St., Kirkland, 425-821-2222. The Hours: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (!) daily, with the exception of UFC viewing-party days. The Digs: Located in the Kingsgate area of Kirkland, this tropical-themed mini-casino and poker room offers gambling, cheap drinks, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Havana Nights Now Feature Trivia

    Siiri Sampson, 2011.​ The Bar: If you consider your level of familiarity with Capitol Hill watering holes somewhere between expert and clinically worrisome, but have yet to hear of Havana Social Club, you aren't alone. Havana's entrance is hidden in a parking lot that most Pike Street idlers u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    The 5 Most Edible Fruitcakes

    Whether you avoid one at your Aunt Sue's ugly sweater party, or are the unfortunate recipient of one at your office secret Santa exchange, chances are you'll encounter your share of stank-nasty, unidentifiable fruitcakes this season. While traditionally "Fruitcake" referred to anything from a brick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Rum Punched and Perfectly Frittered at Island Soul

    Rum!​​​The Place: Island Soul Caribbean Cuisine, 4869 Rainer Avenue S, (206) 329-1202. The Hours: 4 - 6:30 PM Monday through Friday, and Saturday 12 - 4 PM. The Digs: Nestled in the heart of Rainer Valley, Island Soul is itself a microcosm of a neighborhood, often proclaimed as one of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Patty Pan Cafe Opens in Madison Valley, Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant Closes in Belltown

    R.I.P. Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant ​Popular farmers' market vendor Patty Pan Cafe has opened a new store at 2310 East Madison Street, according to Central District News. The vegetarian-friendly menu features fresh-made soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 20, 2010

    Foals

    R.I.P. Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant ​Popular farmers' market vendor Patty Pan Cafe has opened a new store at 2310 East Madison Street, according to Central District News. The vegetarian-friendly menu features fresh-made soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2010

    Hootenanny For A Healthy Gulf

    R.I.P. Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant ​Popular farmers' market vendor Patty Pan Cafe has opened a new store at 2310 East Madison Street, according to Central District News. The vegetarian-friendly menu features fresh-made soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Another World Debacle? Time For Another Hoot!

    Laura MusselmanDuff McKagan's column runs every Monday and Thursday on Reverb. Hootenanny For A Healthy Gulf is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Moore Theatre. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show.​About six months ago, a few weeks after the earthquake in Haiti, STG hauncho Debra Heesch an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Wyclef, Be Careful What You Wish For. You Just Might Get Elected

    Krist Novoselic is the former bassist for Nirvana. He writes about music and politics every week on Reverb.​I'm grateful I have the time to work in politics, but I do draw a line: I won't be an elected official. I almost took the leap a few years ago, but after wading in a little, I stepped ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Another Hoot! Duff McKagan, Mike McCready and Friends Get Back Together For Hootenany For a Healthy Gulf at The Moore

    Laura MusselmanDuff McKagan, left, at a Hoot For Haiti in February at the Showbox.​After a sold-out "A Hootenanny For Haiti" at the Showbox in February, Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Reverb) and Mike McCready (Pearl Jam) are getting some friends together for Hootenany For a Healthy Gulf, Septe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2010

    The Vaselines Visit the States, the Summer Concert Business, and Sting Calls Rock's BS

    ​-- Sup Pop: The Vaselines will be supporting their forthcoming album, Sex With An X (Sept. 14), with a U.S. tour that so far is skipping Seattle. But the band's playing Portland on Oct. 24 and Minneapolis on the 27th, so maybe they'll sneak in a stop in the 206. -- Pitchfork: Arcade Fire wil ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2010

    Arline Fisch

    ​-- Sup Pop: The Vaselines will be supporting their forthcoming album, Sex With An X (Sept. 14), with a U.S. tour that so far is skipping Seattle. But the band's playing Portland on Oct. 24 and Minneapolis on the 27th, so maybe they'll sneak in a stop in the 206. -- Pitchfork: Arcade Fire wil ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2010

    Our World at War

    ​-- Sup Pop: The Vaselines will be supporting their forthcoming album, Sex With An X (Sept. 14), with a U.S. tour that so far is skipping Seattle. But the band's playing Portland on Oct. 24 and Minneapolis on the 27th, so maybe they'll sneak in a stop in the 206. -- Pitchfork: Arcade Fire wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Tequila Tuesdays: Trading Limes & Salt for Lemons & Coffee on Capitol Hill

    ​On the last Tequila Tuesday of the month, I usually booze around Capitol Hill's drinking trifecta: Moe Bar, Cha Cha and Unicorn. This area is always packed with skipsters--skinny hipsters--and their Tortilla Gold-based drinking philosophy fits with my budget any day. At Moe Bar, I'm going f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    A.M. Music News: Ryan Adams' Metal Record, Minus the Bear's Former Name, and Lady Gaga's Dance With Tarantino

    Ryan Adams digs pancakes and metal.​-- SPIN: Minus the Bear explains how they became Minus the Bear, and why they're no longer State Route 522. -- NME: Lady Gaga rumored to play an assassin in an upcoming Quentin Tarantino film. -- LiveDaily: Korn's playing White River Amphitheater with Rob ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 24, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    Ryan Adams digs pancakes and metal.​-- SPIN: Minus the Bear explains how they became Minus the Bear, and why they're no longer State Route 522. -- NME: Lady Gaga rumored to play an assassin in an upcoming Quentin Tarantino film. -- LiveDaily: Korn's playing White River Amphitheater with Rob ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2010

    Tonight: SunTzu Sound, Josephine Howell, and Lotsa Friends Pass the Hat For Haiti at The Croc

    Josephine Howell will perform at the Croc tonight for "A Rent Party for Haiti."​The myriad benefits for Haiti around town have been nothing if not eclectic, and tonight's shindig at the Croc, "A Rent Party for the People of Haiti" is no exception. Performances include sets from cellist Paul Ru ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 17, 2010

    Jared Diamond

    Josephine Howell will perform at the Croc tonight for "A Rent Party for Haiti."​The myriad benefits for Haiti around town have been nothing if not eclectic, and tonight's shindig at the Croc, "A Rent Party for the People of Haiti" is no exception. Performances include sets from cellist Paul Ru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Duff McKagan: A Few Songs You'll Hear Us Play at Hootenanny For Haiti

    Johnny ThundersDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​I am honored to have been asked to take part in Hootenanny For Haiti, a gig Sunday night at the Showbox Market raising money to benefit those devastated ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2010

    Daniel Beltra

    Johnny ThundersDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​I am honored to have been asked to take part in Hootenanny For Haiti, a gig Sunday night at the Showbox Market raising money to benefit those devastated ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2010

    Blue Earth: Art as Activism

    Johnny ThundersDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.​I am honored to have been asked to take part in Hootenanny For Haiti, a gig Sunday night at the Showbox Market raising money to benefit those devastated ... More >>

  • Food

    November 11, 2009

    Seattle’s Wide World of Sandwiches

    Our city’s universe of bread/meat combos is ever-expanding. This week: Venezuelan and Swedish varieties.

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Last Night: Kwassa Kwassa Kicks Off at The Triple Door

    Jonathan Cunningham​Last night, a world music party broke out at Triple Door. DJ Kuhnex (left) and DJ Jigsy kicked off their new buzzed about Kwassa Kwassa party and took listeners on a voyage from the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean to West Africa, South Africa, and few places in between. Th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Afghan Star

    Jonathan Cunningham​Last night, a world music party broke out at Triple Door. DJ Kuhnex (left) and DJ Jigsy kicked off their new buzzed about Kwassa Kwassa party and took listeners on a voyage from the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean to West Africa, South Africa, and few places in between. Th ... More >>

  • Music

    May 13, 2009

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    Jonathan Cunningham​Last night, a world music party broke out at Triple Door. DJ Kuhnex (left) and DJ Jigsy kicked off their new buzzed about Kwassa Kwassa party and took listeners on a voyage from the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean to West Africa, South Africa, and few places in between. Th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2008

    Michael Vermillion

    Wednesday, December 3

  • Food

    August 13, 2008

    Lighting Up the “Pan-”

    A heap of Caribbean flavors makes for some healthy, and sociable, dining in Columbia City.

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Umoja Fest

    Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3

  • Food

    May 21, 2008

    Barkeep’s Poison at Shea’s Lounge

    You’re having a French Caribbean.

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2008

    First Call: Shea's Lounge

    You’re having a French Caribbean.

  • Calendar

    April 16, 2008

    Crossing the Water

    You’re having a French Caribbean.

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007

    Harvey Danger, Awesome, BOAT

    A not-so-ironic return

  • Calendar

    October 10, 2007

    Havan’ a Ball

    Better than Barry Manilow imagined

  • Food

    September 12, 2007

    Seattle Restaurants Serving Goat (Partial List)

    Better than Barry Manilow imagined

  • Calendar

    July 4, 2007
  • Blogs

    February 7, 2007
  • Food

    December 13, 2006

    The Parlor

    Put yourself in the mood for impulse shopping at this Lincoln Square pool hall/lounge.

  • Food

    July 12, 2006

    La Isla

    Put yourself in the mood for impulse shopping at this Lincoln Square pool hall/lounge.

  • Food

    July 5, 2006

    Caribbean Dreaming

    The tame tastes of Kallaloo may be authentic, but they're not what you'd expect.

  • Food

    August 10, 2005

    Serious Rum

    The tame tastes of Kallaloo may be authentic, but they're not what you'd expect.

  • Food

    April 13, 2005

    Casuelita's

    The tame tastes of Kallaloo may be authentic, but they're not what you'd expect.

  • Food

    July 7, 2004

    Fusion With a View

    Buena Vista at the Lakeside offers Latin for lovers.

  • Music

    June 19, 2002

    From root to fruit

    Los Hombres Calientes are a band on a mission.

  • Food

    June 21, 2000

    Calypso Caribbean Kitchen

    Come to where the Caribbean flavor is.

  • Food

    July 15, 1998

    Herky-jerked

    Caribbean food, presented by a mother-son team from Jamaica.

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