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  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Justin Bieber Is Coming To the Tacoma Dome on Tuesday, October 9

    Girls and boys, get your panties ready for throwing on stage--Justin Bieber's just announced his 2012 North American tour dates, and Washington's on the itinerary. The Biebs will perform at the Tacoma Dome on Tuesday, October 9. Tickets for the concert go on sale next Saturday, June 2; prices range ... More >>

  • Diversions

    February 29, 2012

    Ask a Mexican!

    Girls and boys, get your panties ready for throwing on stage--Justin Bieber's just announced his 2012 North American tour dates, and Washington's on the itinerary. The Biebs will perform at the Tacoma Dome on Tuesday, October 9. Tickets for the concert go on sale next Saturday, June 2; prices range ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    "Occupy" Facebook Supporters: Seattle (20,000 ) Loses to Sesame Street (35,000 ), But Beats Bellevue (1)

    ​In an extremely unscientific survey of "Occupy" Facebook groups conducted yesterday by Seattle Weekly, Seattle, the nation's 23rd largest city, has the fifth-largest number of virtual supporters in the country. "Occupy Bellevue," on the other hand, has only one. Renton has two. We strongly ... More >>

  • News

    September 21, 2011

    Iraq 2007-2011

    ​In an extremely unscientific survey of "Occupy" Facebook groups conducted yesterday by Seattle Weekly, Seattle, the nation's 23rd largest city, has the fifth-largest number of virtual supporters in the country. "Occupy Bellevue," on the other hand, has only one. Renton has two. We strongly ... More >>

  • News

    September 21, 2011

    Iraq 2003-2006

    ​In an extremely unscientific survey of "Occupy" Facebook groups conducted yesterday by Seattle Weekly, Seattle, the nation's 23rd largest city, has the fifth-largest number of virtual supporters in the country. "Occupy Bellevue," on the other hand, has only one. Renton has two. We strongly ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2011

    Race With the Devil

    ​In an extremely unscientific survey of "Occupy" Facebook groups conducted yesterday by Seattle Weekly, Seattle, the nation's 23rd largest city, has the fifth-largest number of virtual supporters in the country. "Occupy Bellevue," on the other hand, has only one. Renton has two. We strongly ... More >>

  • 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 >>

  • Diversions

    June 8, 2011

    Ask a Mexican!

    ​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 >>

  • Arts

    May 25, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​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 >>

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2011

    Steve Earle

    ​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

    May 13, 2011

    USPS: Seattle Has 10th Highest Number of Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers

    ​The mail carrier has always been the traditional arch-nemesis of the canine, and vice versa. But how does Seattle's population of postman-perforating pooches stack up with other cities? The United States Postal Service is glad you asked.

  • Diversions

    April 20, 2011

    Ask a Mexican!

    ​The mail carrier has always been the traditional arch-nemesis of the canine, and vice versa. But how does Seattle's population of postman-perforating pooches stack up with other cities? The United States Postal Service is glad you asked.

  • Food

    October 20, 2010

    Hearty in the USA

    A patriotic quest for a legendary regional burger.

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2010

    Kenny Loggins

    A patriotic quest for a legendary regional burger.

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    Eating The Bomb: Atomic Cakes and High Desert Cheeseburgers

    Photo courtesy Gizmodo.com​ It's weird how much food news I find while cruising around Gizmodo.com. But when I stumbled across this beauty (pictured above) a few days ago, it reminded me of all the reasons why I love the intersection of food and technology--and in particular, the crossing pat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Tacos and Tommy Burgers: The Chain Restaurants We Crave

    ​Once upon a time, there was a man called Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. He was a lawyer and a politician, a judge, an outlaw, a violin teacher and a gastronome--a man who gained posthumous fame partly for his great work, Physiologie du goût (also know as Physiologie du Goût, ou Méditations ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Kinky Friedman on Barack Obama, the Girl He Knew In Seattle and Why It's Only Natural for a Jew to Be Against the Death Penalty

    ​Kinky Friedman is not like you. You are not like Kinky Friedman. Which is part of the reason why you should go see him play at the Triple Door tonight -- his first visit to Seattle in he-forgets-how-many decades. Because Friedman actually lives up to that cliche you hear bandied about all the ... More >>

  • Diversions

    July 7, 2010

    What’s Up With the Rich White Girls?

    ​Kinky Friedman is not like you. You are not like Kinky Friedman. Which is part of the reason why you should go see him play at the Triple Door tonight -- his first visit to Seattle in he-forgets-how-many decades. Because Friedman actually lives up to that cliche you hear bandied about all the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Dino Rossi Clearly Has An Achilles Heel, and Its Name Is Immigration. Canadian Immigration.

    This photo has nothing to do with this blog post. I just can't believe Gary Coleman, and not this 82-year-old man, was the first "Kid From Left Field" co-star to kick the bucket.​Think Dino Rossi's going to tack to the center in his race to unseat powerful Patty Murray? Think again--the Dad i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Yet Another Ethical Lapse at The Stranger

    A basketball jones?​Whether it's Christopher Frizzelle discovering that it's fashionable on the Hill to care about soccer, or Charles Mudede writing about the bodies of female tennis players, the Stranger has long been a source for readers seeking insight into the world of sports. But if you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Ask the Critic: Size Matters

    The second-greatest cheeseburger in the world: the In-n-Out Double-Double​Conveniently enough, what with yesterday's discussion about the ginormous burgers at Red Robin, I have an email question from James who asks...about the size of burgers. James writes: What is the best size (weight?) for ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2010

    Los Lonely Boys

    The second-greatest cheeseburger in the world: the In-n-Out Double-Double​Conveniently enough, what with yesterday's discussion about the ginormous burgers at Red Robin, I have an email question from James who asks...about the size of burgers. James writes: What is the best size (weight?) for ... More >>

  • Diversions

    November 25, 2009

    Why Do White Americans Buy Into This Reconquista Bullshit?

    The second-greatest cheeseburger in the world: the In-n-Out Double-Double​Conveniently enough, what with yesterday's discussion about the ginormous burgers at Red Robin, I have an email question from James who asks...about the size of burgers. James writes: What is the best size (weight?) for ... More >>

  • Diversions

    October 28, 2009

    Why Are Mexican Girls Choosing to Fail?

    The second-greatest cheeseburger in the world: the In-n-Out Double-Double​Conveniently enough, what with yesterday's discussion about the ginormous burgers at Red Robin, I have an email question from James who asks...about the size of burgers. James writes: What is the best size (weight?) for ... More >>

  • News

    September 23, 2009

    Georgetown’s Serving Up the Ferrari of Espresso Machines

    Finding buyers, however, isn’t as easy as pulling a perfect shot.

  • Diversions

    July 22, 2009

    Should Mexicans Be Proud of the Sotomayor Nomination?

    Finding buyers, however, isn’t as easy as pulling a perfect shot.

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2009

    Boone's Farm: A Tribute To Sugary, Fizzy, Alcoholic Greatness

    If you're looking for something to do with the last hour or so of your workday that is not work, reading the Boone's Farm testimonials is as good a way to waste your time as any. I've gotta credit my good friend Jen for sending me this link; that girl has an uncanny knack for finding the funniest sh ... More >>

  • Music

    March 4, 2009

    Rocket Queen: Honky Tonk Angels Unite

    Local ladies honor Patsy Cline.

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Hearst's 100-Day War

    Hearst Newspapers' "100 Days of Change" initiative now appears to come with a fairly hard end date: the third week of March. That is when Hearst's P-I print edition, at least, is projected to end. It is also when Hearst's San Francisco Chronicle will have reached a D-Day regarding its possible closu ... 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 >>

  • Diversions

    February 4, 2009

    Your Quinceañera Playlist, Right Here

    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 >>

  • Diversions

    August 13, 2008

    Since When Did the Garage Become a Social Habitat for Mexicans?

    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 >>

  • Diversions

    July 23, 2008

    Special Tortilla Contest Edition

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    May 21, 2008

    Dario Robleto’s "Alloy of Love"

    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 >>

  • News

    April 30, 2008
  • Blogs

    February 27, 2008

    Groover's Paradise

    Hint: He ain’t a Sonic.

  • Music

    July 25, 2007

    Tiny Vipers Doesn't Cling to the Present Moment

    For once, a writer of bleak songs is fairly normal in person.

  • Music

    June 20, 2007
  • Arts

    February 7, 2007

    SATURDAY

    Mexican rock 'n roll, and big statements at the Tacoma Art Musuem Biennial

  • News

    March 15, 2006

    The Shield Bill's Demise

    The media lose what seemed to be a sure thing.

  • Food

    August 17, 2005

    Brown Bag Cafe

    The media lose what seemed to be a sure thing.

  • Film

    May 25, 2005

    Opening Night

    The mayor of Hazzard, the Sonics, and a party with room to groove.

  • News

    May 5, 2004

    The Mariner Noose

    The Twins, Yankees, Orioles, Tigers, Indians, Red Sox: May is going to be a long month.

  • News

    December 17, 2003

    Facing Our Losses - Iraq 2006

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2006.

  • Music

    July 23, 2003

    Liz Phair, Willie Nelson, and More

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2006.

  • Music

    December 25, 2002

    CD Reviews

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2006.

  • Music

    April 12, 2000

    Garage Sale, Vol. 1

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2006.

  • Arts

    March 1, 2000

    Remember the . . . ?

    The bloody Texan battle is captured in a compelling new novel.

  • News

    September 15, 1999

    Why vote?

    The bloody Texan battle is captured in a compelling new novel.

  • Music

    July 15, 1998

    Global Squeezebox

    A look at the big, beautiful, and newly popular world of the accordion.

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