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  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    Mike Robertshaw on Local 360 and His Local Food Roots

    If Seattle had a culinary hall of fame, Chef Mike Robertshaw of Local 360 would be the quiet contender. Many who walk past the windows of Local 360 on Bell Street--where Robertshaw (known amongst his chef friends as "Mikey") works on the day's pastries-- are oblivious to the chef on the other side w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Poor Moon, a Fleet Foxes Side Project That Sounds Nothing Like FF, Signs to Sub Pop

    ​Barely a week after Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman announced that he had a new record on the way -- one that looks to be released by Sub Pop in May -- two of his bandmates have inked a deal with the FF label and are looking at a March release. Poor Moon includes FF's Christian Wargo and Ca ... More >>

  • Music

    December 7, 2011

    Answers & Advice: Shout It Out Loud

    All great "first songs" should make you want to learn more kick-ass jams as soon as you can.

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    What Awaits Top Chef Contestants in San Antonio?

    ​The touring Top Chef road show stopped in San Antonio a few weeks back, delegating season four contestants Dale Talde and Ryan Scott to a local grocery store for a quickfire beef challenge (San Antonians picked the featured ingredient via Facebook. Score one for the Texas Beef Council.) But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Geeking Out With Bin on the Lake's Chef Paul Hyman

    I love discovering that someone is secretly a geek. I love it even more when that person also happens to be a chef. I had the recent pleasure of dining at Kirkland's lowercase waterfront hotspot bin on the lake, and I got to spend some time chatting with the newly arrived chef Paul Hyman (disc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    America's Top "Foodie" Cities: Sure, It's Nice to Be Mentioned, But . . .

    ​Because of the fondness of web-surfing cubicle monkeys and ease of reading, there are a lot of lists out there on the Internets. Because food is a perennial favorite search term, because cheeseburgers and barbecue and chicken wings can start digital food fights that make most MMA cage matche ... More >>

  • Arts

    December 1, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​Because of the fondness of web-surfing cubicle monkeys and ease of reading, there are a lot of lists out there on the Internets. Because food is a perennial favorite search term, because cheeseburgers and barbecue and chicken wings can start digital food fights that make most MMA cage matche ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2010

    The Gas Peddle

    The "Nitrous Mafia" spreads widespread panic at summer music festivals.

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Maps & Atlases Reveal Album Artwork, Headlining Summer Tour Dates

    ​Barsuk's Maps & Atlases will release their debut full-length, Perch Patchwork, on June 29. (Click here to listen to the record's intricately proggy first single, "Solid Ground"). Today the band revealed Perch Patchwork's album cover and announced a headlining summer tour. They're currently on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Wolf Parade Announce New Album, Expo 86 European/North American Summer Tour

    ​Montreal's Wolf Parade's first album, 2005's Apologies to the Queen Mary, was a gem of quirky indie-pop. The band then avoided and moved way beyond the dreaded sophomore slump with 2008's expansive and exhilarating At Mount Zoomer. So I've got high hopes for the just-announced third record, E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Decibel Fest Announces Changes to Roster

    The Decibel fest's principals recently fired off a release containing an array of additions and changes to the four-day, electronic-music event's schedule. As far as I can tell, there's way more good than bad here. Roster additions, of course, are almost always preferable to drop outs, especially th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    Decibel Fest Announces Program Details

    The Decibel Fest's programmers just announced most of its event information, including the line-up for its five A/V showcases. You can review it all here, complete with links, or skim the breakdown after the jump. Among the DJs/producers I'm excited about seeing/hearing at the fest, which takes plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    The Thermals Stop by Neumos on Their Spring Tour

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Arts

    July 26, 2006

    Sculpture Park Booty Call

    Journalists don safety gear for a press preview of Seattle Art Museum's new outdoor wing.

  • Food

    March 29, 2006

    Food News for March 29-April 5

    Seattle awarded second place on PETA's "Most Vegetarian-friendly City" list.

  • News

    April 14, 2004

    Putting on Heirs

    At a Seattle Times–owned paper in Maine, a young Blethen ascends and a veteran reporter is out.

  • News

    February 11, 2004

    UW, Media, and Quote

    At a Seattle Times–owned paper in Maine, a young Blethen ascends and a veteran reporter is out.

  • Music

    December 11, 2002

    Rhymes with Seltzer

    At a Seattle Times–owned paper in Maine, a young Blethen ascends and a veteran reporter is out.

  • News

    July 31, 2002

    FREE SPRINGER!

    But while the Northwest pulled together to save one sickly whale, the remaining Puget Sound orcas face an uncertain future.

  • Music

    November 29, 2000

    Joey to the world

    But while the Northwest pulled together to save one sickly whale, the remaining Puget Sound orcas face an uncertain future.

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