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Kumamoto Prefecture

  • Food

    February 16, 2011

    The Walrus, the Carpenter, and Ogg

    The first oyster-eater wishes every dish was that simple.

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Of Cabbages and Kings (And Cavemen) at The Walrus And The Carpenter

    ​"The Blue Pool oysters are from Hood Canal, grown in bags and tumbled clean. They're small, salty in the liquor and briny in the meat. The Sweetwater are from Lopez Island, the Kusshi from Deep Bay, British Columbia, with long, deep shells and a delicate, clean flavor. With them, a bottle of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2010

    Slurp Some Cheap Bivalves at Frank's

    Slip into a seat at the parlor bar at Frank's.​The Place: Frank's Oysterhouse and Champagne Parlor, 2616 NE 55th St, 525-0220 The Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 5pm-6:30pm dining room & parlor; 10pm-11pm parlor only. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Deal: $1.50 oysters on the half shell, $2 off sna ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Ventana is a Midget Orgy of Flavor

    These ribs are surprisingly spicy, just like your mom!​ Ventana is tasty, but it might be too avant- garde, like a robot programmed to crucify itself on the hood of a VW Beetle. Still, I enjoyed everything I ate. Allow me to tell you all about it. We started with a cucumber gazpacho ($8). Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    The Boat Street Cafe Is the Architectural Equivalent of an Easter Egg

    The Boat Street Cafe is as awesome as the Duck Tour is stupid.​ Boat St. Café is tucked away inside a corner of the Northwest Work Lofts. Once I went to an art opening at the Northwest Work Lofts. There I met some guy who owned a graphic design studio. He was selling T-shirts bearing the le ... More >>

  • Food

    April 7, 2010

    Our Favorite Restaurants 2010

    The Boat Street Cafe is as awesome as the Duck Tour is stupid.​ Boat St. Café is tucked away inside a corner of the Northwest Work Lofts. Once I went to an art opening at the Northwest Work Lofts. There I met some guy who owned a graphic design studio. He was selling T-shirts bearing the le ... More >>

  • Food

    May 6, 2009

    Search & Distill: Oyster Wine Reconsidered

    It’s alright to look beyond “classic pairings” every now and then.

  • News

    February 11, 2009

    Dategirl’s Romance Without Finance

    A guide to sexing up the new economy.

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008
  • Food

    February 14, 2007

    White Bread in a Glass

    Oyster-friendly wines: So passé. What you really want for your Kumamotos is witbier.

  • Food

    May 11, 2005

    Shell Game

    Oyster-friendly wines: So passé. What you really want for your Kumamotos is witbier.

  • Food

    August 25, 2004

    Aug. 25-31, 2004

    Oyster-friendly wines: So passé. What you really want for your Kumamotos is witbier.

  • Food

    March 24, 2004

    Oystermania

    Consumption of those clammy, slippery bivalves is booming. By Roger Downey

  • Food

    April 9, 2003

    Apple Juice & Barbeques

    Consumption of those clammy, slippery bivalves is booming. By Roger Downey

  • Food

    April 2, 2003

    Prix fixe? Or price-fixing?

    Consumption of those clammy, slippery bivalves is booming. By Roger Downey

  • Food

    February 26, 2003

    Wine for Bivalves

    Consumption of those clammy, slippery bivalves is booming. By Roger Downey

  • Food

    January 29, 2003

    Highland Flings

    Consumption of those clammy, slippery bivalves is booming. By Roger Downey

  • Food

    March 6, 2002

    First class

    Superfresh fish in supersized portions at the lovely and luxurious Oceanaire.

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