Port Townsend

Thomas Frank

8 Oz. Burger Bar to Debut on Capitol Hill, Udon Shop Sets Sights on the U-District, & More

First off, in Ballard, Bitterroot BBQ is scheduled to debut at 5239 Ballard Ave. N.W. the first week of December. The menu will feature dry-rubbed brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and more -- all served until 1 a.m. A full bar will also be in service. Also coming to the neighborhood in December, a Leba ... More >>

Port Townsend Farmers Market Named Best in State

​This Sunday marks the start of Washington's Farmers Market Week, a statewide celebration that culminates next weekend with the crowning of Port Townsend Farmers Market as the "large market of the year." "If you're in Seattle, you have a lot of great farmers markets with a lot of great divers ... More >>

Port Townsend's Solvents Prove Small Town Does Not Equal Small Sound, Friday at Undertown

Julia Mullen Gordon​Solvents Undertown, Port Townsend Friday, Feb. 4 Contrary to popular belief, not all bands are from Brooklyn. Or even the big city, period. Take, for example, long-running Port Townsend group Solvents. Begun a decade ago as the solo project of songwriter Jarrod Bramson, th ... More >>

Winter Beer Festival

Julia Mullen Gordon​Solvents Undertown, Port Townsend Friday, Feb. 4 Contrary to popular belief, not all bands are from Brooklyn. Or even the big city, period. Take, for example, long-running Port Townsend group Solvents. Begun a decade ago as the solo project of songwriter Jarrod Bramson, th ... More >>

For Adam Parfrey, Publishing the Unabomber's Book Is All In a Day's Work

"America's most dangerous publisher" lives in Port Townsend and enrages readers worldwide.

It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy: A Story of Two Local Camemberts

Do you link a stinky cheese? A runny cheese? A hard cheese? Everyone's got a different preference, but one thing is for certain: cheese should not be easy. There should be defining qualities that make a cheese unique and crave-worthy; a characteristic that gives it personality. While true Camemberts ... More >>

Renata Friedman: Seattle Theater's Waif-in-Chief

A distinctive, wiry physique and versatile talent keep her in demand.

Sopitos My Stamos

Why is it that being a size 10 doesn't translate into hotness like Bo Derek in 10? The injustice of it all and of Derek's cornrows in general. I'm dedicating my time next week to an hour a day of writing and working out, preferably not at the same time, as my penmanship will suffer greatly. My ... More >>

Rhythm & Blues Salad, Scooby Doo Joke Net Nude Hot-Tubbing Invite in Port Townsend

Performing across the Pacific Northwest, I've found that entertainers get a lot of perks when it comes to food. Unfortunately this is normally of the carb heavy or fried variety. It sounds delicious, but when your pant size starts hitting the double digits and you're not a man, it starts to become ... More >>

Reviewing the Decade: 2010 to 2019

Onesies, a sax man’s return, and a trip to the Fillmore.

Openings & Closings: Kylie's Chicago Pizza Opens, Candles Cafe For Sale

​Open only a week, Kylie's Chicago Pizza (3601 Fremont Ave. N.) has taken over where Mad Pizza once stood in Fremont. Fremont Universe reveals that the new pizza joint will offer an inch-and-a-half-thick pizza for deep-dish lovers along with thin crust for those not yet willing to take the plu ... More >>

Search & Distill: At the Hop and On the Shelves

Not much isn’t going on with seasonal beers right now.

Bottomfeeder: Special "Minimoon"/Out-of-Town/Online-Only Edition

​ All photos by Li'l Scoop. So, I got married this past weekend. The ceremony was very DIY (mostly DIH, as my bride deserves far more credit for the bash's success than I). For anyone who's ever lived through this experience, a little post-knot-tying decompression time is a must -- so we spen ... More >>

Rocket Queen: Music Town, U.S.A.

Why Port Townsend is a hidden music mecca.

Creative Solutions: Port Townsend's Water Street Brewery Is In Trouble

Any time I complained about a job growing up, my dad would say, "It's about doing whatcha godda do." This Sunday, March 8th, Port Townsend's Water Street Brewing is doing just that. The brewery will hold a silent auction to raise funds enabling them to stay afloat, complete with funk music. In addit ... More >>

Search & Distill Addendum: Barley Wines

In today's column I recommend two barley wines; sometimes there's just no room for more gushing. Locally, I think the other barley wines of note this year include...

The Perfect Meal in Port Townsend?

Most people's idea of the perfect Seattle-area meal usually revolves Canlis, the Met, Rover's, or a hot new spot like the Corson Building. I could probably have been counted among this common chorus as well, until I visited a small upstairs pub in Port Townsend called Sirens this past Saturday, whic ... More >>

Karen Hackenberg: Divining Line

Most people's idea of the perfect Seattle-area meal usually revolves Canlis, the Met, Rover's, or a hot new spot like the Corson Building. I could probably have been counted among this common chorus as well, until I visited a small upstairs pub in Port Townsend called Sirens this past Saturday, whic ... More >>

Todd Will Build New Ferry for Port Townsend/Keystone Route

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

What's the Seattle Etiquette for Post-Infidelity Revenge?

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

New Faces: Two Years

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Afternoon "Doin' It" Edition

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Weekend Review: Cat Power, Green Festival, and The Mountain

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Rogue Wave: More Than Just a Sublime Indie-Pop Band

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Looks Like Y'All Are Gonna Miss That Boat to Port Townsend

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

WSF Adds Ferry Run Between Downtown Seattle and Port Townsend

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Old Boats

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

The WBC's Newer, Oompah-ier Oktoberfest

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Is that a Hole in your Hull?

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Searching For T.J.'s Bar

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Your Essential Concert Calendar

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Port Townsend's Brews: Drink Them Any Time You Like

WSF announced the $65.5 million deal today. Todd Shipyards will build a 64-car/750-passenger ferry to be delivered in 18 months. In April, WSF rejected Todd's $26 million bid to build a 50-car ferry that was $9 million over the agency's estimate. Full press release after the jump.

Seven Nights

July 26-August 1.

Monday Telegraph Room

July 26-August 1.

When Phinney Was Funky

Thirty years ago in Seattle Weekly.

Sloop Tavern

Thirty years ago in Seattle Weekly.

Fiddlers Inn

Thirty years ago in Seattle Weekly.

The Battle of Fort Worden

Centrum's new director has raised hackles with a couple of prominent pink slips, while supporters insist it's all for the best.

Writers' Camp Confidential!

The midlife lesbians! The support groups! The tent hopping! Former attendee tells all!

Merwin Reads and Sub Pop Gets Older

April 23 - April 30, 2003

Hot Dish

April 23 - April 30, 2003

Outta site

Getting back to nature without getting even poorer.

Ghost story

A woman treks to Port Townsend in search of Manresa Castle's living dead.

Off the charts

Summer music events that'll have you tearing off your shirt (or reaching for a sweater).

People who run with Aliens

Our reporter goes to Port Townsend and uncovers the secret of the need to believe.

Summer Calendar

So many options, so little time.

Bach for more

Oregon's premier classical festival turns 30.

High-altitude bass camp

It may be a summer school, but the sounds from Marrowstone are fine-tuned.