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Milwaukee

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    The Dish: Frelard's Most Hospitable Brunch

    It's not hard to find Midwestern transplants living in Seattle. Just ask, and a lot of Space Needle elevator operators, dog walkers, and Zumba instructors will admit to having relocated to the Great Northwest from Grand Rapids, Dayton, or Milwaukee. Here's a basic stereotype about Midwesterners that ... More >>

  • Film

    March 14, 2012

    Casa de Mi Padre: Will Ferrell Mugs in Spanish

    It's not hard to find Midwestern transplants living in Seattle. Just ask, and a lot of Space Needle elevator operators, dog walkers, and Zumba instructors will admit to having relocated to the Great Northwest from Grand Rapids, Dayton, or Milwaukee. Here's a basic stereotype about Midwesterners that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Photos & Perspective: PJ20 Was a Rain-Soaked Birthday Party of the Highest Caliber

    Laura MusselmanPJ 20 went down Sept. 3 and 4 at Alpine Valle Amphitheater in Wisconsin. ​This post is part of a series in which longtime Seattle music photographer Laura Musselman provides her thoughts on what it was like to be at, and shoot, a show. By Laura Musselman PJ20 was not so much a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 10, 2011

    Reclaimed

    Laura MusselmanPJ 20 went down Sept. 3 and 4 at Alpine Valle Amphitheater in Wisconsin. ​This post is part of a series in which longtime Seattle music photographer Laura Musselman provides her thoughts on what it was like to be at, and shoot, a show. By Laura Musselman PJ20 was not so much a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Seattle Anarchists Ask That You Not Rat Them Out to the Feds--No Matter What You Read on IndyMedia

    ​An interesting article has been showing up on IndyMedia sites around the country lately. It's essentially a plea for people to turn in their radical--possibly criminal--friends to the feds so they can collect the mediocre rewards for doing so--"$2,000 for each." The local anarchists on Puge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    Skip Breakfast and Head to The Caroline for Happy Hour

    From early morning until late at night, it's hard to find a seat at The Caroline.​The Place: The Caroline, 13702 15th Ave. N.E., 363-3300, NORTHGATE The Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The Deal: Thanks to the bar's early-morning happy hour, nine-to-fivers have plenty of time to kick back a few ... More >>

  • Food

    February 2, 2011

    Ballard Avenue's Insta-Dive

    Harlow's is a shot-and-a-beer kind of place.

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Trying to Stay Classy at Harlow's Saloon

    ​The Watering Hole: Harlow's Saloon, 5200 Ballard Ave. N.W., 327-9804. The Atmosphere: It has been described as "pre-fab dive bar," and that seems pretty spot-on. The place just opened in December, and it fills the niche of a dirt-cheap place to booze on the Ballard Ave. strip. The most promi ... More >>

  • Food

    December 8, 2010

    Food's Week That Was: Lots of Potatoes, Lettuce, Ice Cream, and Premium Beer

    And don't forget about Reggae-muffins and Barry Maniloaf.

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Sandra Lee, Milwaukee's Best, Barry Maniloaf and a Sloth

    ​ "Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington State Potato Commission and the guy who willingly put himself on a nothing-but-potatoes diet in order to prove how awesome the humble spud really is--has done it. He has made it through 60 days of eating (essentially) nothing but potatoes a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Voracious Investigative Report: Milwaukee's Best Premium Is Actually Just Milwaukee's Best, but With a New Name, and In a New Can

    ​Drinkers who have been led to believe that Milwaukee's Best beer could be improved upon in a "premium" form have been misled. After a four-month Voracious investigation, a spokesperson for Milwaukee's Best Premium's parent company, Miller Brewing Co., has confirmed that Milwaukee's Best Premi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Superfans: They Love You First. They Book You Shows. It Gets Complicated

    John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for Seattle's The Long Winters. His column runs every Tuesday on Reverb.​I got a letter the other day from a friend and self-professed "superfan" asking my advice in navigating some indie-rock politics. A local band that she loved dearly w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Jaill

    John Roderick is the singer and songwriter responsible for Seattle's The Long Winters. His column runs every Tuesday on Reverb.​I got a letter the other day from a friend and self-professed "superfan" asking my advice in navigating some indie-rock politics. A local band that she loved dearly w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    Milwaukee's Best ... Premium?

    Milwaukee's Best Premium, as seen on 12th & Jefferson.​I wouldn't have believed it had I not seen it for myself. But last night, walking home from the Comet I wandered across a 24-ounce can of Milwaukee's Best Premium. The situation astounds. I was under the impression that the best was the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2010

    Watch Jaill Get Abducted By Aliens in Their New Video For "The Stroller"

    Jaill - The Stroller from Sub Pop Records on Vimeo.The Milwaukee quartet Jaill released their summer-sunny Sub Pop debut, That's How We Burn

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Jail's That's How We Burn Is Full Of Bridges to Nowhere

    ​Artist: Jail Album: That's How We Burn Label: Sub Pop Release date: July 27 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Skip Download: "Everyone's Hip" and "The Stroller" Local Show: Jail opens for The Hold Steady at Showbox at the Market on August 18 Buried three songs from the end of Jail's That's How ... More >>

  • Food

    June 23, 2010

    Bottomfeeder: Fish 'n' Ships

    Seaview Avenue's Little Coney.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    Little Coney's Fish & Ships

    Lil ScoopLocation, location, location.​For most people, any restaurant with the name "Coney" in it is going to evoke one place: Coney Island. But most people aren't Michiganders, whose commonwealth should really consider adopting the marketing slogan "Take a Michigander." Most Detroit resident ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Crock Pot® Logic and Six Glasses of Nog

    The Crocksman is a weekly Voracious column about you and your slow-cooker. It runs every Tuesday.​A couple weeks ago I wrote about losing my slow-cooked virginity with my college roommate, Bill. I haven't seen Bill in several years, which is a shame because we had some good times. Strangely, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    Lady Gaga Announces Summer Tour: Tickets Probably Sold Out By The Time You Read This

    ​Lady Gaga will embark on a 31-date summer tour in June, kicking off in Quebec and winding its way across the U.S., including, yes, a Seattle Tacoma date. Gaga, who premiered her latest video, "Telephone," last week, will bring her "pop-electro opera" to the Tacoma Dome on August 21. Check o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    On the Road With Laura Veirs, Richard Thompson, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Son Volt

    Laura Veirs​I'm out the door for the long weekend to a magical city called Spokane. I'm a longtime sucker for the drive over the mountains and through the desert. For the trip, my lady plucked a few CDs from the stack on my desk (and I tossed in a couple for good measure). Keeping us company w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Forbes Names Seattle Country's Fourth-Safest City, Right Behind...Milwaukee?

    They got that one wrong, too!​In what alternate universe is Milwaukee -- owner of a murder rate twice that of Chicago, New York or L.A. -- a safer city than Seattle? Why in the land of Forbes, of course. The once-respected money mag now spends most of its time thinking up super-scientific lis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Battle of the Second Ave. Bank Logos

    ​First it was WaMu Center. Then, after that bank's historic implosion and government takeover, it was rebranded this year as Chase Center. And since the 42-story office tower on Second Avenue between Union and University Streets has now been substantially emptied of old WaMu employees, it's be ... More >>

  • Food

    March 25, 2009

    A Tour of Seattle’s 10 Most Intimidating Dive Bars

    Notes from a guy who literally wrote the book on the subject.

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Nate Robinson Does It Again

    When I fill out my taxes this year, I think I'll be listing my occupation as "Nate Robinson fanboy." The little man from the 206 led the charge again last night, scoring 30 points--14 in the fourth quarter and overtime--in a Knicks victory over defensive-minded Detroit. (This is one night after he s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    Neko Case Is Also Skipping Seattle On Her Next Tour

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Film

    October 29, 2008

    The Pool: Sorry, Wrong Caste

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: Turn Left, Chris Cornell

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Diversions

    July 16, 2008

    This Week's Horoscopes

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2008

    Weekend Review: Two Beers, Larry Craig, and the Fremont Fair

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Milwaukee Has Certainly Had Its Share of Visitors

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Re: Milwaukee Has Certainly Had Its Share Of Visitors

    Neko Case at Bumbershoot 2008. Photo by Renee McMahonI have to admit, this is something like poetic justic for me: After being flippant about Death Cab for Cutie not playing a show in Seattle as part of their next tour the other day, I just found out that Neko Case's tour in support of her upcoming ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2008

    Chugging Some of the Midwest’s Finest

    Zayda Buddy’s is for the clear-beer aficionado whose palate has been refined by more than just the Blue Ribbon.

  • Calendar

    March 26, 2008

    What Made Milwaukee Famous

    Saturday, March 29

  • Arts

    February 27, 2008

    The Smile Inside

    Timothy McCuen Piggee has made you laugh at just about every room in town.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    The Boss is Coming

    Timothy McCuen Piggee has made you laugh at just about every room in town.

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2007

    GABF Opening Night

    Timothy McCuen Piggee has made you laugh at just about every room in town.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2007

    I Ate This: Zayda Buddy's Pizza

    Timothy McCuen Piggee has made you laugh at just about every room in town.

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2007

    Flyable Food

    Timothy McCuen Piggee has made you laugh at just about every room in town.

  • Music

    February 14, 2007

    PUSA at The Showbox ... Thrice!

    The Presidents of the United States of America's landslide victory.

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2006

    We're Number 12!

    The Presidents of the United States of America's landslide victory.

  • News

    June 14, 2006

    Foiled Again!

    The Presidents of the United States of America's landslide victory.

  • Food

    February 18, 2004

    Hot Dish

    The Presidents of the United States of America's landslide victory.

  • News

    July 16, 2003

    The Super Search

    The next Seattle schools superintendent might be among these names.

  • News

    January 29, 2003

    It's Not Too Late

    The next Seattle schools superintendent might be among these names.

  • Arts

    December 25, 2002

    The Best American Edited-Out Writing 2002

    The next Seattle schools superintendent might be among these names.

  • Music

    October 2, 2002

    Emo-tional Rescue

    The Promise Ring endure some slings and arrows on the road to recovery.

  • Diversions

    July 17, 2002

    Sports Guy

    Brewing a Bust

  • News

    February 17, 1999
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