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Lebanon

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes: BBQ Pork Banh Mi at Sub Sand

    In his terrific new culinary history Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, OC Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano details a number of junctures at which dishes dreamed up by Mexican immigrants went from unknown to ubiquitous. In many cases, he's able to pinpoint these moments with impressive accu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    A Look Back at Coachella 2012: Vol. II, Courtesy of Our Brothers and Sisters LA Weekly

    For the second weekend in a row, our friends over at LA Weekly spent the last few days rigorously covering Coachella. Below is a look at highlights from Sunday, and here is the Weekly's complete Coachella coverage Courtesy of LA Weekly By the third day of Coachella's second weekend -- the sixth a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Vote to Send Ayron Jones & The Way to London to Open for Bruce Springsteen!

    Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the supremely talented local guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Ayron Jones. Last month, Jones' blues-rock band, The Way, outshone the competition to win the Seattle leg of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the the Bands. Today, an even bigger challenge opens up for J ... More >>

  • Food

    March 21, 2012

    Voracious Dining Guide

    Our 2012 neighborhood snackdown!

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Romance is Cheap at Cafe Munir

    ​Walking into Cafe Munir for the first time surprised me. As the first Lebanese restaurant in Seattle to open in many years, there was a low bar of restaurant quality it needed to clear to make me happy. By the time I'd entered the restaurant, that bar had already been left further behind than ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Sasquatch 2012: The Year Indie Adult-Contemporary Broke

    The first thing I thought when I heard the line-up announcement last night was: man, Sasquatch is never going to be Coachella. That's fine--Sasquatch is smaller, prettier, more chill. And it's not just the gorgeous natural scenery, either. In recent years, Sasquatch has gotten a lot of mileage out o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Beck Jack White are the Most Exciting Sasquatch! Headliners Since ... Beck, 2006

    Yes, yes, yes, your favorite mid-level indie band is playing Sasquatch! 2012 (full lineup after the jump), but when the lineup was announced tonight at the Neptune during the Sasquatch! launch party, I got most excited about the headliners at the top of the bill. Jack White, who recently announced a ... More >>

  • Music

    January 4, 2012

    The Neighborhood Sales Report

    A look at the charts in Ballard, Northgate, and everywhere in between.

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    My Top 15 Albums of 2011 (And What It All Means)

    Fucked Up at Neumos for Capitol Hill Block Party (critic also pictured).​1. Fucked Up - David Comes to Life 2. Cold Cave - Cherish the Light Years 3. Shabazz Palaces - Black Up 4. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Belong 5. Los Campesinos! - Hello Sadness 6. M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming 7. ... More >>

  • Music

    December 7, 2011

    Neighborhood Sales Report

    From Ballard to West Seattle, from Atlanta to Missoula.

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    10 Artists Roger Daltrey Should Work With (Other Than Pete Townshend)

    ​Last week, we learned that Who frontman Roger Daltrey is on the lookout for new collaborators, telling Reverb: "If anyone's got some great ideas or great songs, get in touch with my management." At 67, Daltrey's a legend in his own right and still has great vocal abilities. He was never The ... More >>

  • Music

    October 5, 2011

    The Last Page: Pearl Jam in Their Underwear

    Breaking down 31 million albums sold.

  • Film

    September 14, 2011

    Circumstance: Oppressed Women in Iran

    Breaking down 31 million albums sold.

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Play the Field With Lake City Gyro's Limited-Time Ramadan Specialties

    The name may be generic, but the food is hand-made.​By all appearances, Lake City Gyro belongs in the food court of a mall. Sandwiched between a generic pizza place and (another) teriyaki joint at 12336 Lake City Way NE, the grill and assembly counter that fill most of the space inside conjur ... More >>

  • Film

    July 6, 2011

    I Want to See: Catherine Deneuve Plays Catherine Deneuve While Driving Through Lebanon

    The name may be generic, but the food is hand-made.​By all appearances, Lake City Gyro belongs in the food court of a mall. Sandwiched between a generic pizza place and (another) teriyaki joint at 12336 Lake City Way NE, the grill and assembly counter that fill most of the space inside conjur ... More >>

  • Food

    June 22, 2011

    Maria Hines' Beetle Juice

    Tilth's buzzed-about Ballard sibling could soar if it fixes some flubs.

  • Music

    March 30, 2011

    This Week's Recommended Shows

    Talib Kweli, Pete Yorn, Dodos, and more.

  • Calendar

    March 30, 2011

    Yellow Ostrich

    Talib Kweli, Pete Yorn, Dodos, and more.

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Yellow Ostrich The Best Song Ever Written About Riding Around the Ocean on a Whale's Back

    I'm a little obsessed with this song right now. (You can ignore the video, unless coffee grounds fascinate you). Yellow Ostrich is a kid from the Midwest, Alex Schaaf; he's currently located in New York (and now has Michael Tapper, formerly of We Are Scientists, playing drums for him and Jon Natch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Microsoft Leaves Hotmail Accounts Open to Spying in Iran, Syria, Bahrain, and Elsewhere

    ​For an unknown span of time, Hotmail accounts in some of the world's most oppressive and volatile countries were left without access to Microsoft's normal e-mail security features. The problem is apparently fixed now--but only after a flurry of online anger forced Microsoft to act.

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    A Meeting of the Minds

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. Or sometimes Friday.​ Many of you readers of this column are also quite active in the comment area. If you are one of those people, then no doubt you are probably keenly aware of a gentleman who posts under the screen name "AxlReznor." Axl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Why Doesn't Seattle Have an NBA D-League Team?

    Image source​Former Washington Husky Justin Dentmon is dominating the NBA's Developmental League right now. In 34 games, the point guard is averaging just over 19 points, 4 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks' B-team based in the bustling metropolis o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Maria Hines to Open Golden Beetle in Ballard

    Photo by Frank HusterChef Maria Hines doing research in Istanbul.​Anybody have a good restaurant recommendation in Cairo? Chef Maria Hines was just wondering on Twitter. The James-Beard-award-winning Hines, who runs Wallingford's Tilth, is traveling right now in Istanbul, Beirut, and Cairo, do ... More >>

  • Film

    November 3, 2010

    Carlos: Five Hours of International Terrorism in a Single Weekend

    Photo by Frank HusterChef Maria Hines doing research in Istanbul.​Anybody have a good restaurant recommendation in Cairo? Chef Maria Hines was just wondering on Twitter. The James-Beard-award-winning Hines, who runs Wallingford's Tilth, is traveling right now in Istanbul, Beirut, and Cairo, do ... More >>

  • Food

    October 27, 2010

    Voracious News & Notes

    Maria Hines, openings galore, and Eminem's beloved Lunchables.

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Maria Hines Announces Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant Venture, Capitol Hill Scores Two Diners and a Revamped Starbucks, West Seattle Loses (Some) Pretzels, & More

    Sorry, little girl. Heavenly Pastry and Cake is going back to wholesale and catering only. ​Here's this week's rundown of restaurant news... The biggest buzz surrounds Tilth owner and Iron Chef champion Maria Hines' announcement that she is opening an Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Iron Chef Champ Maria Hines to Open Second Restaurant, Skillet Announces New Diner Location

    Skillet's awesome poutine: handcut fries with gravy, cheddar, and herbs.​Tilth owner and Iron Chef champion Maria Hines is opening an Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, according to The Seattle Times. Golden Beetle will feature an organic menu drawing from the cuisine of Egypt, Lebanon ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 16, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    Skillet's awesome poutine: handcut fries with gravy, cheddar, and herbs.​Tilth owner and Iron Chef champion Maria Hines is opening an Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, according to The Seattle Times. Golden Beetle will feature an organic menu drawing from the cuisine of Egypt, Lebanon ... More >>

  • Film

    June 9, 2010

    SIFF Week 4: 15 New Picks & Pans

    Skillet's awesome poutine: handcut fries with gravy, cheddar, and herbs.​Tilth owner and Iron Chef champion Maria Hines is opening an Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, according to The Seattle Times. Golden Beetle will feature an organic menu drawing from the cuisine of Egypt, Lebanon ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 2, 2010

    Anthony Bourdain

    Skillet's awesome poutine: handcut fries with gravy, cheddar, and herbs.​Tilth owner and Iron Chef champion Maria Hines is opening an Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, according to The Seattle Times. Golden Beetle will feature an organic menu drawing from the cuisine of Egypt, Lebanon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2010

    Tonight: Owen Pallett at the Crocodile, Jimmy Gnecco at the Tractor

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2010

    Owen Pallett

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Music

    May 5, 2010

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 20, 2010

    Matt Haimovitz

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Arts

    January 20, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2009

    Seattle Jewish Film Festival

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Diversions

    April 22, 2009

    Am I a Closet Lebanese?

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Film

    January 28, 2009

    Pick Waltz With Bashir: The Oscar-Nominated War Cartoon

    Hedi Slimane​Owen Pallett, with Snowblink, Cataldo. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416. 8 p.m. $13. The Toronto musician and producer Owen Pallett has been best appreciated for his behind-the-scenes work - a former classical music student, he's written string arrangements for Grizzly Bear, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 1, 2009

    Still More Top 10 Lists

    You can read our critics' alphabetical list of the 12 best films of 2008 here. Me, I'm a traditionalist, a 10 best man who prefers numbers and rankings. Happily, several of our top-line writers have complied (after the jump). First, however, is the Village Voice Media critics' poll (with my votes a ... More >>

  • Film

    December 31, 2008

    The 12 Best Films of 2008: Now in Alphabetical Order!

    You can read our critics' alphabetical list of the 12 best films of 2008 here. Me, I'm a traditionalist, a 10 best man who prefers numbers and rankings. Happily, several of our top-line writers have complied (after the jump). First, however, is the Village Voice Media critics' poll (with my votes a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    New Kirkland Restaurant!

    Downtown Kirkland has been enjoying a new restaurant for the past couple of months: Café Harlequin, which opened its doors in late October, serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine made with mostly local and organic ingredients. General manager Larry Stepek says everything is prepared in-house, fr ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 10, 2008

    Balkan Beat Box

    Saturday, September 13

  • News

    September 10, 2008

    The Last King of Potland

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    An Oscar Winner in Seattle

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    Weird White Chestnut

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2006

    A Mission to Kill Jews

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Food

    April 6, 2005

    April 6, 2005

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Food

    March 30, 2005

    March 30, 2005

    In the typically futile annals of the War on Drugs, the takedown of a Canadian scrap dealer’s son was a major score.

  • Food

    August 13, 2003

    Beirut-Bombay Express

    Cedars plays the fusion card and takes the pot.

  • News

    May 1, 2002

    The Phish Factor

    Trying to understand why so many lefties support Palestine.

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