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Get Cometose at Happy Hour for Hope Tonight at Grim's, Featuring Jet Age Author Sam Verhovek

​The event: Seattle Weekly and 107.7 The End's monthly Happy Hour for Hope. Place & time: Grim's (1512 11th Ave) on Capitol Hill, 5:30-7:30 tonight. The charity beneficiary: Richard Hugo House. Suggested (but not required) donation:: $5. The featured cocktail: the Comet Cocktail, first served ... More >>

Is The Anonymous Critic An Outdated Relic?

Anton Ego was completely fine with being out there as a food critic.​You might have heard about the shit storm that kicked up just before Christmas when a restaurateur outed the L.A. Times critic S. Irene Virblia. The guy kicked her out of his place, took her photo and posted it for all to see ... More >>

New Album From The Eels, and New Arrests for Lindsay Lohan and Suge Knight

Mark Oliver Everett of The Eels.​-- SPIN: Eddie Vedder joined Band of Horses on stage to perform "Act Together" from Ronnie Wood's solo record, I've Got My Own Album to Do. -- NME: The Eels will be supporting a new album, Tomorrow Morning, due Aug. 23, when they come to Seattle on October 8. ... More >>

Elegies for Gourmet, LA's Futile Fast-Food Ban, and Other Food News

​The demise of Gourmet, announced Monday, continues to rock the food world. There are elegies everywhere you click and thousands of writers, as we always do, trying to make sense of the loss. One of the longtime writers for the LA Times adds some context, describing the evolution of the magazi ... More >>

LA Times on the California Constitutional Convention

21st Century Democracy​The Los Angeles Times has run an editorial about the proposed California Constitutional convention. I write about my experience with the proposal here. The LA Times endorses the effort and in the editorial lays out the road map for such an undertaking. It seems like C ... More >>

Liquor Deregulation, Drunk Beard Nominees, and Other Food News

Food news of the world: Bill to Loosen Wine, Beer Sales on Gov. Gregoire's Desk by Melissa Allison (Seattle Times): It's not everything that Costco sued for but it paves the way for saner regulation. Does that make me a deregulation fan? Am I going to find myself chanting "Drill, Baby, Drill!" next ... More >>

Science, Always Busting Plants' Chops: Yerba Mate

Thank you reader Matt, from Burlington, VT for sending me THIS LINK from the LA Times about yerba mate. A 2003 review of all existing studies on yerba mate, published in the journal Head and Neck, confirmed that people who regularly drink large amounts of the tea -- as much as a liter or more each d ... More >>

Bricks in Your Oven, Celebrity Booze Up Your Snout, and Other Food News

A few food news stories, plucked from the ether: A Pizza Parlor in Your Kitchen by Noelle Carter (LA Time): How to build a brick oven -- within your own oven -- to bake crisp, blistery pizzas. Definitely a "try this one at home" proposition. Out of the Wild by Peter Jamison (SF Weekly): Iso Rabins ... More >>

Adam Morrison Answers His Critics

Since being dealt to the Lakers for former Sonic goofball Vladimir Radmanovic, the former Gonzaga star has rarely left the bench, which has led some to wonder whether his career's already over. Not a chance, A-Mo tells the LAT.

Hooray, State Senate!

Last night, the state Senate passed the domestic partnership bill to give gay couples all the rights that married straight ones have--at least to the extent that the state can provide that. The legislation seems likely to pass the House as well, and Gregoire has said she'll sign it. Of course, once ... More >>

Duck Inspectors, Mercury-Infused Corn Syrup, and Other Food News

Oh, the news. It never stops being new: Sarah DiGregorio at the Village Voice drives up to Hudson Valley Foie Gras, one of the nation's two foie gras producers, to inspect the ducks, the pens, and the carcasses for signs of torture. She finds none. Animal-rights activists tell her they're hiding th ... More >>

Nutella Loving, Vilsack Reacting, and Other Food News

A few of the food stories that caught my eye this week: The contaminated peanut butter story is following the normal arc -- the death count is now up to eight, hundreds are sickened, and reporters discover deplorable factory conditions and no proper oversight. But wait! It's not all depressing. In ... More >>

Anal-Retentive Recyclers, Food Allergies, and Other Food News

Food news that caught my eye this week:Swinery Update by Rebekah Denn (PI): More on what's happening with Culinary Communion/Gabe Claycamp's Swinery, the cured-meat business that was set to start appearing at farmers markets before the health department put Claycamp's plans on hold. It's all about p ... More >>

Welcome to Washington, Mexican Drug Cartels

These guys like to make YouTube videos of their hit jobs.According to a Justice Department report cited in the New York Times, the Seattle and Yakima areas are seeing a surge in activity by those crazily murderous Mexican drug cartels...over the non-lethal substance that fueled Harold and Kumar's ep ... More >>

Spam, Turkeys, and Other Food News of the Week

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Old Tom, Gelatin, and other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Another Biker Bust

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Hot Spots, Tear Reduction Strategies, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Tijuana Bloodbath

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

One to Mourn for Speed Fanatics

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

New Farmed Salmon, Angry Liberals, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

The Pro-HCFS Backlash, Thai Skilletgate, and More Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Slow Food Nation, Lunch Boxes, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Wildebeests, Souvenir Booze, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Obesity Theories, New Starbucks Challengers, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

LAT's Seattle Downsizing

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Afternoon Edition: All The Pretty White Girls

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

This Week's Food News, Special Meat Edition

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Seattle Restaurant Gossip, a New Approach to Cookbook Reviewing, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Jelly Beans, Wheat Prices, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Cheap Eats, Traveling Abattoirs, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Afternoon Leap Year Edition

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Is Tea Hotter Than Coffee in Seattle?

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Vagina Censorship Spreads to Cali

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Farm-to School Bills, Laxative Sweetners, and Other Food News

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

This Week in Food News: Bird Flu, Cocktail Glasses, and Michael Pollan

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Bruce Lee Tribute, Again

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

The Food Section: December 12, 2007

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Food Section: December 5, 2007

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Court Rejects Sen. Craig Withdrawal

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

The Food Section: August 22, 2007

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

The Food Section: June 20, 2007

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Quiet Supe Candidate

Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

Guilt and Pleasure

Rock criticism's power couple get their talk on at EMP's Pop Conference.

HOW TO READ A FRENCH FRY AND OTHER STORIES OF INTRIGUING KITCHEN SCIENCE

By Russ Parsons (Houghton Mifflin paper, $14)

News Clips— Needle Exchange

By Russ Parsons (Houghton Mifflin paper, $14)

News Clips— Needle Exchange

By Russ Parsons (Houghton Mifflin paper, $14)

News Clips— Needle Exchange

By Russ Parsons (Houghton Mifflin paper, $14)

News Clips— Needle Exchange

By Russ Parsons (Houghton Mifflin paper, $14)