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  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    La RĂªve's Croissants and the Ooh La La of Sexual Cravings

    As we finish the month of March, I'm finishing my series of sexy small treats, which has turned out to be quite international. Recall that Sexy Feast sampled dill scones from Macrina Bakery, sponge cake from Dim Sum King, and sakura mochi from Umai Do. Now I turn to a classic treat: the croissant. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Toast the 2012 Best Picture Nominees With These Oscar-Inspired Drinks

    For Sunday night's Academy Award ceremonies, the simplest drink choice is Champagne. After all, what says celebration better than a glass of bubbly? But that seems like the easy way out, especially given cinema's memorable drinking moments over the years. None of the nine nominees for Best Picture t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Olympia's Couch Potatoes: State Pays Workers to Sit Home Doing Nothing; Vacations Included

    KING-TVFrance at work​It's literally a cushy government job--being paid to sit at home on your couch and watch TV. But it goes on regularly, with Olympia's blessings. In the past four years, while Gov. Chris Gregoire and other state officials claim they've searched everywhere to find more bud ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2011

    Last Call on the Tour That Shouldn't End

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His sports column on ESPN.com runs every Wednesday.​Some of you know that I am currently on tour in Europe with my band Loaded. A lot of the gigs we are doing are at those magical European festivals with names ranging from the self-explanato ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Riding the Rails of Pleasure at RN74

    ​The big buzz around town is the opening of Michael Mina's RN74 in downtown Seattle. In fact, dinner service starts tonight. I was in last night for a sneak peek, and much of the talk was about the last bottle board. Crafted in the classic style of the departure and arrival boards at European ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Meet Bastille's New Chef: Jason Stoneburner

    Photo by Geoffrey SmithJason Stoneburner's taken over the top spot for Shannon Galusha at Bastille.​You might recognize this guy. First time I spotted him, he was in the kitchen at How to Cook a Wolf, after moving from another Ethan Stowell restaurant, the now-shuttered Union. He was working t ... More >>

  • Film

    March 23, 2011

    The Round Up: Again With the Holocaust Already

    Photo by Geoffrey SmithJason Stoneburner's taken over the top spot for Shannon Galusha at Bastille.​You might recognize this guy. First time I spotted him, he was in the kitchen at How to Cook a Wolf, after moving from another Ethan Stowell restaurant, the now-shuttered Union. He was working t ... More >>

  • Film

    March 23, 2011

    Of Gods and Men: Terrorists Versus Monks in Algeria

    Photo by Geoffrey SmithJason Stoneburner's taken over the top spot for Shannon Galusha at Bastille.​You might recognize this guy. First time I spotted him, he was in the kitchen at How to Cook a Wolf, after moving from another Ethan Stowell restaurant, the now-shuttered Union. He was working t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2010

    Pearl Django

    Photo by Geoffrey SmithJason Stoneburner's taken over the top spot for Shannon Galusha at Bastille.​You might recognize this guy. First time I spotted him, he was in the kitchen at How to Cook a Wolf, after moving from another Ethan Stowell restaurant, the now-shuttered Union. He was working t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    John Howie Steak: In Case You Happen to Have an Extra $2000 Laying Around...

    ​This just came in the mail yesterday. "AS THE ECONOMY TAKES ON A BRIGHTER SHINE, WHY NOT CELEBRATE LIKE 1999? John Howie Steak Offers $2,011 Per Couple New Years Eve 'Best Meal You Will Ever Have'" Really, John Howie? A "brighter shine" is how you want to describe things right now? On the d ... More >>

  • Film

    November 24, 2010

    Kings of Pastry: Made With Real Butter

    ​This just came in the mail yesterday. "AS THE ECONOMY TAKES ON A BRIGHTER SHINE, WHY NOT CELEBRATE LIKE 1999? John Howie Steak Offers $2,011 Per Couple New Years Eve 'Best Meal You Will Ever Have'" Really, John Howie? A "brighter shine" is how you want to describe things right now? On the d ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2010

    The Rules of the Game

    ​This just came in the mail yesterday. "AS THE ECONOMY TAKES ON A BRIGHTER SHINE, WHY NOT CELEBRATE LIKE 1999? John Howie Steak Offers $2,011 Per Couple New Years Eve 'Best Meal You Will Ever Have'" Really, John Howie? A "brighter shine" is how you want to describe things right now? On the d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Listen to Mogwai's New "Rano Pano," Off Next Year's Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will

    ​On February, 15, Sub Pop will release Scottish post-rockers Mogwai's seventh studio album, optimistically entitled Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. It will be the band's first release since leaving Matador Records for Sub Pop in September of this year. As a preview, Sub Pop will release ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Today in Sex: The Bearded Clams Are Awesome, But The Oysters Have Herpes

    ​"Good evening, madam--would you prefer horseradish, mignonette or Zovirax with your Kumamotos?" Kidding! Though you won't see blistering cold sores at the raw bar, a virulent strain of herpes is killing loads of oysters in the Pacific. First spotted in France (merde!) a couple years ago, whe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    More News From Cafe Campagne: From Burgers to Breakfast

    In my mind, everything in Paris is in black and white​Yesterday, we had the news that chef Daisley Gordon at Campagne had come up with a new, iconic, totally Froggish burger with which to gild the board at Campagne Restaurant. Today, there is new news, from downstairs at Cafe Campagne, which, ... More >>

  • Arts

    April 21, 2010

    Opening Nights: Henry V

    Camelot goes Mad Men, but it lacks heart.

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Introducing the Surly Gourmand, Voracious' Newest & Nastiest Contributor

    You're unlikely to catch the Surly Gourmand dead or alive inside Ballard's Bastille. Okay, maybe dead.​Greetings. Many of you already know me. However, I'm aware that not everyone is acquainted with my particular brand of depravity, so I suppose an introduction is in order. I'm the Surly Gourm ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 18, 2009

    The Books

    You're unlikely to catch the Surly Gourmand dead or alive inside Ballard's Bastille. Okay, maybe dead.​Greetings. Many of you already know me. However, I'm aware that not everyone is acquainted with my particular brand of depravity, so I suppose an introduction is in order. I'm the Surly Gourm ... More >>

  • Food

    November 11, 2009

    Search & Distill: Beaujolais Nouveau’s Not Worth the Money

    Buy yourself some solid French wines instead.

  • Food

    July 29, 2009

    Search & Distill: Rhône Rage

    Buy yourself some solid French wines instead.

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2009

    Cyclefest

    Buy yourself some solid French wines instead.

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Friday, May 29

    Holy shit, people. Good luck figuring out your plans for the evening. Firstly, there's the John in the Morning at Night show at Neumos, which will feature Pela, U.S.E., Iran and Throw Me The Statue. It's $18 advance, and doors are at 8 p.m. Chain and the Gang, Hive Dwellers, Wallpaper at the Ver ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2009

    Miguel Migs

    Friday, April 3

  • Food

    February 11, 2009

    Search & Distill: In America, Wine Is Just a Piece of Meat

    It’s not holding up much better in France.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2008

    Bo-jo-lay New-vo, Here at Last (Again)

    Ah, yes, it's November, time for the biggest stunt in the wine world, when winemakers in the Beaujolais region of northern France release the grapiest, sweetest wines made from grapes picked mere months before. And this year, Jon Bonné, former Seattle blogger and current wine editor of t ... More >>

  • Music

    October 22, 2008

    Dildos Are a Girl’s Best Friend…

    Even in France. Just ask Yelle.

  • Calendar

    January 9, 2008

    Jock Sturges

    All Buff, No Fluff: Images of folks with nothing to hide

  • Calendar

    October 31, 2007

    Alex Prud’homme

    Julia Child’s memoir is now out in paperback

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2007

    Live Review: Page France, Throw Me the Statue at the Croc

    Julia Child’s memoir is now out in paperback

  • Food

    April 25, 2007

    Know Your Neighbors, and Expand Your Wine Repertoire

    Julia Child’s memoir is now out in paperback

  • Film

    February 28, 2007

    Days of Glory

    French colonial subjects rescue their cruel oppressors. Quelle ironie.

  • Music

    November 1, 2006

    Page France

    In praise of the celebratory messiah.

  • Food

    June 29, 2005

    Bread Biology

    In praise of the celebratory messiah.

  • Food

    August 18, 2004

    Madison Valley Secret

    Brunch haven Hi Spot now serves dinner.

  • Food

    August 18, 2004

    Handmade

    Brunch haven Hi Spot now serves dinner.

  • Food

    December 24, 2003

    Bright Whites

    Brunch haven Hi Spot now serves dinner.

  • Food

    October 22, 2003

    Grand Hotel

    The Sorrento's Hunt Club offers a bygone glamour on your plate.

  • Film

    August 27, 2003

    And Now . . . Ladies and Gentleman, and More

    Plus Lawless Heart, Stoked, and The Other Side of the Bed.

  • Food

    August 20, 2003

    Closure

    Plus Lawless Heart, Stoked, and The Other Side of the Bed.

  • Food

    July 2, 2003

    Perfect Picnics: What to Drink

    Plus Lawless Heart, Stoked, and The Other Side of the Bed.

  • News

    June 11, 2003

    Francophobia

    France comes to Seattle in search of American tourists.

  • News

    April 9, 2003

    Oh, Please, Not France

    France comes to Seattle in search of American tourists.

  • Food

    April 9, 2003

    Apple Juice & Barbeques

    France comes to Seattle in search of American tourists.

  • News

    September 11, 2002

    An Anti-War Movement of One

    A conservative breaks ranks with both the right and left to oppose an Iraq attack.

  • Food

    August 28, 2002

    Terroirist attack

    A conservative breaks ranks with both the right and left to oppose an Iraq attack.

  • Film

    May 16, 2001

    The Films: A-E

    A conservative breaks ranks with both the right and left to oppose an Iraq attack.

  • Food

    October 4, 2000

    Wine created to solve a marketing problem

    A conservative breaks ranks with both the right and left to oppose an Iraq attack.

  • Film

    May 10, 2000
  • Food

    June 16, 1999

    A pink picnic

    A-H • I-PR-Z

  • Music

    October 7, 1998

    Welcome to Paris, now go home

    Air says, 'Don't believe the hype.'

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