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Puerto Rico

  • News

    April 18, 2012

    Erection Day in Puerto Rico

    A Seattle strip club's strange role in a faraway gubernatorial race.

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    First Avenue Nudie Joint Stirs Up a Scandal in Puerto Rico Gubernatorial Election - Honest!

    Here's a paragraph I never imagined writing: I've been getting e-mails the past month from political operatives in Puerto Rico asking for details on a First Avenue strip joint. It turns out the commonwealth's Democratic gubernatorial candidate is caught up in a scandal for making a purchase at the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 28, 2012

    The Coathangers

    Here's a paragraph I never imagined writing: I've been getting e-mails the past month from political operatives in Puerto Rico asking for details on a First Avenue strip joint. It turns out the commonwealth's Democratic gubernatorial candidate is caught up in a scandal for making a purchase at the ... More >>

  • Film

    February 8, 2012

    Good Buzz

    Your best video-and-alcohol pairings.

  • Arts

    January 11, 2012

    Opening Nights: West Side Story

    A terrific production of a show with a daunting legacy.

  • Music

    November 2, 2011

    The Month Ahead

    Looking forward to Wild Flag, Black Star, The Field, and more.

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Johnny Depp Drinks With the Ghost of Hunter S. Thompson

    Peter MountainDepp's journalist follows the money (i.e. Aaron Eckhart's developer).​The Dinner: Pechugas de Pollo, at La Isla (2320 N.W. Market St.). The Movie: The Rum Diary, at SIFF Cinema at the Uptown (511 Queen Anne Ave. N.). The Screenplate: Is it possible to have a man-crush on a dude ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Justino Sanchez Diaz Convicted of Murdering Family in Gasoline and Blowtorch Attack

    Justino Sanchez-Diaz​Of all the brutal and shocking crime stories reported this year at the Daily Weekly, there's no doubt that the most heinous involved Justino Sanchez Diaz, the Puerto Rican man who doused his family--two of whom were Seattle residents--with kerosene and set them on fire. ... More >>

  • Diversions

    September 7, 2011

    Ask a Mexican!

    Justino Sanchez-Diaz​Of all the brutal and shocking crime stories reported this year at the Daily Weekly, there's no doubt that the most heinous involved Justino Sanchez Diaz, the Puerto Rican man who doused his family--two of whom were Seattle residents--with kerosene and set them on fire. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    Food, Folklore, and the Gluten-Free Allure of Garlic at La Isla

    http://www.myballard.com​This week, Harry Potter fans will line up around Seattle for miles in order to get into first showings of The Deathly Hallows, part 2. After which, Facebook will be overrun with talk of Harry Potter for about two weeks. Then there will be a pause of a month or so, and ... More >>

  • Food

    March 23, 2011

    Our 107 Favorite Restaurants, 2011

    From burgers and pizza to steak and sashimi, the Great Seattle Food Pyramid takes shape.

  • Diversions

    March 2, 2011

    ¡Ask a Mexican!

    From burgers and pizza to steak and sashimi, the Great Seattle Food Pyramid takes shape.

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Ween Fills Paramount With Smoke/Happy People Yet Again

    photo by Todd HammGene (left) and Dean Ween (right).​ Ween Paramount Tuesday, Jan. 25 Ween. The bizarre Pennsylvania rock outfit that's grown on you over their 20-plus-year career like that gangly beard you'd vowed not to shave until they came back to town. The band that can pack the Paramoun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Seattle Couple in Critical Condition After Uncle's Blowtorch Attack in Puerto Rico

    ​ UPDATE: The AP now reports that Jesus Sanchez has died. That makes four people dead from the bizarre attack, including Sanchez's grandmother who also died on Tuesday. His wife remains in critical condition and has been flown to the U.S. for treatment. The Seattle Times also reports that the ... More >>

  • Food

    November 3, 2010

    Bottomfeeder: Postal Kitchen

    Cheeky Café is where the ID meets the CD.

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Cheeky Cafe's Mega-Mutt Menu

    The sky is celebrating breast cancer awareness month.​Only jingoistic freedom fryers and six-year-olds order hamburgers at Asian restaurants. And, really, it's neither group's fault; they've no doubt been outvoted and damn near shoved through the door by their dining companions or parents. Ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    MOD Pizza No. 4 Comes to Capitol Hill, Panera Bread Opens in the Tacoma Mall, and More

    Panera Bread opens in the Tacoma Mall tomorrow.​Here's your weekly rundown of restaurant news... In Belltown, Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant at 81 Vine Street is no more. The establishment served the only Bahamas, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico-inspired cuisine in the neighborhood and SW ranked i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Patty Pan Cafe Opens in Madison Valley, Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant Closes in Belltown

    R.I.P. Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant ​Popular farmers' market vendor Patty Pan Cafe has opened a new store at 2310 East Madison Street, according to Central District News. The vegetarian-friendly menu features fresh-made soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday ... More >>

  • Food

    September 29, 2010

    Smith: Looks Great, Less Filling

    They get the atmosphere right, but little else.

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Friday Food Porn: Empanadas and Mofongo at El Pilon

    Photo courtesy Peter Mumford​The menu at El Pilón, on Rainier Avenue, is short and sweet--two pages, including drinks and desserts. We read it while watching various men come out of the kitchen, walk out the front door, shout into their cell phones, smoke cigarettes, come back in, adjust the ... More >>

  • Food

    August 18, 2010

    Burnt Meat Is El Pilón's Treat

    Mofongo just like Grandma makes.

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    Zombie Jokes and Mofongo at El Pilon

    In case of zombie outbreak...​"That aside, the mofongo itself was excellent--arriving at my table in the pilon (a wooden vessel looking kind of like a Tiki idol) in which it was made, with a giant ball of soft, mashed and fried plantain floating in a savory, heavily salted chicken broth. Eatin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    The Five Coolest Old Gun Ads

    ​Buying a gun used to be like buying a savings bond: it was something you did as much for you as for your country. But now guns are under attack! If it wasn't for the Supreme Court, the NRA and the Second Amendment Foundation there would be almost no one to stand up for guns and the people who ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    Sarah Palin Can't Pick a Winner to Save Her Life

    Thus far, all Palin's picks have been turkeys.​That's Tim Egan's contention. And the Seattle author has a point. Writing in The New York Times, Egan makes note of the "car wrecks on the Palin highway." A pile up that includes a number of candidates whose policy positions seem to directly cont ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Happy Tenth Anniversary to Dategirl!

    In case you haven't had a chance to check out her latest column, do it now! Dategirl (aka Judy McGuire) is celebrating ten years in Seattle Weekly this week, and she takes a little extra time in the column to look back on the highs and lows of dishing out advice. We too will take a little time out ... More >>

  • News

    April 21, 2010

    Downed by Law

    Immigration attorney Antonio Salazar's clients got more than they bargained for—namely, deportation.

  • Music

    November 11, 2009

    Q&A: Kenny G on Wayne’s World, Weezer, and Barack Obama

    "I’m a sax player that’s trying to become a better sax player."

  • Diversions

    October 28, 2009

    Why Are Mexican Girls Choosing to Fail?

    "I’m a sax player that’s trying to become a better sax player."

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2009

    Eat the Dow at 5 Spot, Win the Dow from CHOW

    ​Sunday through Thursday night, the 5 Spot has a blue plate special that'll cost you the Dow, three decimals to the left. Entrees include meatloaf with mashed potatoes, beef stew, and brats (schedule and details HERE). The special runs while the food lasts, and when it's gone, so is the deal. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2009

    Davila 666

    ​Sunday through Thursday night, the 5 Spot has a blue plate special that'll cost you the Dow, three decimals to the left. Entrees include meatloaf with mashed potatoes, beef stew, and brats (schedule and details HERE). The special runs while the food lasts, and when it's gone, so is the deal. ... More >>

  • Music

    September 2, 2009

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    ​Sunday through Thursday night, the 5 Spot has a blue plate special that'll cost you the Dow, three decimals to the left. Entrees include meatloaf with mashed potatoes, beef stew, and brats (schedule and details HERE). The special runs while the food lasts, and when it's gone, so is the deal. ... More >>

  • Diversions

    July 22, 2009

    Should Mexicans Be Proud of the Sotomayor Nomination?

    ​Sunday through Thursday night, the 5 Spot has a blue plate special that'll cost you the Dow, three decimals to the left. Entrees include meatloaf with mashed potatoes, beef stew, and brats (schedule and details HERE). The special runs while the food lasts, and when it's gone, so is the deal. ... More >>

  • Music

    April 22, 2009

    From Lisbon With Love

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Film

    December 10, 2008

    Nothing Like the Holidays: Chicago Catholics Bicker and Bond

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Diversions

    October 31, 2007

    Go Ahead, Exploit Our Holidays, We're Used to It

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Diversions

    September 19, 2007

    The Half-Breed Nickname Edition

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Film

    August 22, 2007

    Illegal Tender: Just Another Blaxploitation Retread

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Diversions

    May 16, 2007

    Wake Up and Smell the Tacos

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Food

    July 12, 2006

    La Isla

    Buraka Som Sistema focuses on global electro.

  • Arts

    June 1, 2005

    Ritz Crackers

    Open Circle Theater goes gay and gonzo at Re-bar.

  • Food

    March 2, 2005

    Market to Market

    Seafood Fest champs bring a taste of Puerto Rico to Ballard.

  • Food

    July 7, 2004

    Fusion With a View

    Buena Vista at the Lakeside offers Latin for lovers.

  • Arts

    June 11, 2003

    June 1118

    Buena Vista at the Lakeside offers Latin for lovers.

  • Food

    June 11, 2003

    Gypsy Magic

    It's home cookingjust not the home you're thinking of.

  • Film

    May 7, 2003

    WEST SIDE STORY

    MGM Home Entertainment, $39.98

  • Music

    August 7, 2002

    Rhymes with Seltzer

    MGM Home Entertainment, $39.98

  • Arts

    May 23, 2001

    We got magic, see

    'West Side Story' and 'The Racket' speak in tongues.

  • Diversions

    March 14, 2001

    What's he got that I don't got?

    'West Side Story' and 'The Racket' speak in tongues.

  • News

    November 22, 2000

    Spirits the World 'Round

    Experience the history and love behind that bottle

  • Music

    July 26, 2000

    The Culture Bunker

    Experience the history and love behind that bottle

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