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South America

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    100 Favorite Dishes: Crispy Fish Skins at The Walrus and The Capenter

    This series of posts is called "100 favorite dishes," and I take the adjective to mean that subjectivity and idiosyncrasy is permissible. So I'm lifting my self-imposed rule that no restaurant can be represented twice and making space for the crispy fish skins at The Walrus and the Carpenter, which ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Visiting Washington's "Studio 54 of Wine" with Ashley Trout of Flying Trout and Tero Estates

    There's a river running through Ashley Trout's veins and, apparently, it is made of wine. Her golden good looks, petite stature and laid back demeanor mask the fierce devotion of a woman who truly lives, loves and breathes her craft. After recovering from a devastating rock climbing fall, Ashley beg ... More >>

  • Music

    November 23, 2011

    Duff McKagan: Southern Comfort

    Playing Latin America has evolved considerably, but the fans are still incredible.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Touring South America Has Evolved Considerably, But the Fans Are Still Incredible

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​When I left you all last week, I was just boarding a plane that would become a series of flights that would eventually land me in Santiago, Chile from London, England. I actually found ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 16, 2011

    Fox and the Law

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His memoir, It's So Easy (Simon & Schuster) is out now.​When I left you all last week, I was just boarding a plane that would become a series of flights that would eventually land me in Santiago, Chile from London, England. I actually found ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Malbec Is Like The Gateway Drug Of Red Wines

    Ilustration by Andrew Saeger, tHE ARTdept.​Hey fellow lushes! It doesn't seem possible that just 10 years ago, Malbec was just a bit player in the world of wine. It was the second banana grape winemakers loved to blend into Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Kinda like the Jon Cryer to the much mo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Bellevue Company Loses Court Battle Over $17 Billion in Sunken Treasure

    ​A Bellevue company engaged in a 22-year battle to win its rightful share of a sunken treasure off the coast of Colombia suffered a devastating loss Monday when a federal judge ruled the statute of limitations for its case has expired. Sea Search Armada has fought the Colombian government for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    The 5 Weirdest Farmer's Market Items and How to Use Them

    ​Summer brings overflowing CSA boxes and a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to the farmer's market. Although the fresh produce is a welcome treat, it can be overwhelming to be faced with 10 types of leaves in varying shades of green with names like mizuna, tatsoi, and shiso that sound like mon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Analog Quietly Opens in Capitol Hill, Causing Coffee Commotion

    Analog's hi-tech sign.​In case you hadn't heard already, Analog Coffee is now open in Capitol Hill. Although minimally advertised, there was a very respectable buzz in the coffee community when the little shop finally officially opened its doors last week. After the third or fourth person aske ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends Experiencing Anomie Belle's Trip-Hop at Chop Suey

    Just because Sasquatch! is just around the bend doesn't mean there's any shortage of local music to catch in town. From this week's Short List: Piecing her name together from words meaning social unrest and a beautiful and charming woman, Seattle trip-hopper Anomie Belle has lofty aims echoing her ... More >>

  • Film

    March 23, 2011

    Carancho: Bad Lawyers in Argentina

    Just because Sasquatch! is just around the bend doesn't mean there's any shortage of local music to catch in town. From this week's Short List: Piecing her name together from words meaning social unrest and a beautiful and charming woman, Seattle trip-hopper Anomie Belle has lofty aims echoing her ... More >>

  • Film

    March 2, 2011

    Even the Rain: The Legacy of Columbus Gets Lost in Bolivia

    Just because Sasquatch! is just around the bend doesn't mean there's any shortage of local music to catch in town. From this week's Short List: Piecing her name together from words meaning social unrest and a beautiful and charming woman, Seattle trip-hopper Anomie Belle has lofty aims echoing her ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Valentine's Day Even Makes My Coffee Bitter

    http://kristensteinfineart.imagekind.com/store/I love you a latte? ...Really?​Today is Valentine's Day. In honor of the fact that I, candidly speaking, absolutely resent an entire day being wasted on the mandatory acknowledgement of other people's relationships, I have chosen to write a short ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2011

    Edmund Morris

    http://kristensteinfineart.imagekind.com/store/I love you a latte? ...Really?​Today is Valentine's Day. In honor of the fact that I, candidly speaking, absolutely resent an entire day being wasted on the mandatory acknowledgement of other people's relationships, I have chosen to write a short ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 8, 2010

    Short Stories Live

    http://kristensteinfineart.imagekind.com/store/I love you a latte? ...Really?​Today is Valentine's Day. In honor of the fact that I, candidly speaking, absolutely resent an entire day being wasted on the mandatory acknowledgement of other people's relationships, I have chosen to write a short ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    Hackers Are Gathering in Seattle This Weekend and It's For Your Own Good

    ​If you're not a hacker yourself, then the cryptic, geek-speak invite sent out by Random Hacks of Kindness and Geeks Without Bounds about a big event this weekend may seem a tad confusing. But within the endless acronyms and tech jargon, it seems clear that there will be quite the hacker shind ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2010

    Edmund Morris

    ​If you're not a hacker yourself, then the cryptic, geek-speak invite sent out by Random Hacks of Kindness and Geeks Without Bounds about a big event this weekend may seem a tad confusing. But within the endless acronyms and tech jargon, it seems clear that there will be quite the hacker shind ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2010

    Seattle Symphony

    ​If you're not a hacker yourself, then the cryptic, geek-speak invite sent out by Random Hacks of Kindness and Geeks Without Bounds about a big event this weekend may seem a tad confusing. But within the endless acronyms and tech jargon, it seems clear that there will be quite the hacker shind ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Le Rêve Bakery Opens in Queen Anne

    ​After weeks of anticipation, Le Rêve Bakery has finally opened in Queen Anne. The little French cafe features beautiful pastries, freshly made sandwiches and soups... but I went for the coffee. It isn't often I purposely go to a bakery to get my espresso, but since Le Rêve is one of the onl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Cafe Flora's Vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast: Saving the World, One Turkey At A Time

    None of this on the menu at Cafe Flora​Thanksgiving can be tough on my vegetarian brethren. While everyone else is out there sucking down gravy by the boat and chewing on drumsticks like some fat guy at a renaissance faire, the vegans and vegetarians are, well, not. Most of them aren't actuall ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Filling Up on Senor Moose's Meat

    The Place: Señor Moose Café, 5242 Leary Ave. N.W., 784-5568, BALLARD. There's not too many places to go for great Mexican food in Ballard should the craving strike you around lunchtime. When we started yearning for the spicy stuff last week, we headed to Senor Moose on Leary Way, just as the plac ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2010

    World Cup Soccer: Brazil vs. Netherlands

    The Place: Señor Moose Café, 5242 Leary Ave. N.W., 784-5568, BALLARD. There's not too many places to go for great Mexican food in Ballard should the craving strike you around lunchtime. When we started yearning for the spicy stuff last week, we headed to Senor Moose on Leary Way, just as the plac ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 2, 2010

    World Cup Final: Netherlands vs. Spain

    The Place: Señor Moose Café, 5242 Leary Ave. N.W., 784-5568, BALLARD. There's not too many places to go for great Mexican food in Ballard should the craving strike you around lunchtime. When we started yearning for the spicy stuff last week, we headed to Senor Moose on Leary Way, just as the plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Adventures in Drug Smuggling: Cocaine Truffles and Bacon-Scented Heroin

    Okay, but how do I get that truffle up my nose?​See that picture? See the white stuff inside the broken-open truffle? Yeah, that's cocaine. In what has to be one of the more innovative schemes for getting Bolivian Marching Powder through customs, Robert Lopera, carried about 15 pounds (yeah, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2010

    Sounders vs. Boca Juniors

    Okay, but how do I get that truffle up my nose?​See that picture? See the white stuff inside the broken-open truffle? Yeah, that's cocaine. In what has to be one of the more innovative schemes for getting Bolivian Marching Powder through customs, Robert Lopera, carried about 15 pounds (yeah, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2010

    SambaDá

    Okay, but how do I get that truffle up my nose?​See that picture? See the white stuff inside the broken-open truffle? Yeah, that's cocaine. In what has to be one of the more innovative schemes for getting Bolivian Marching Powder through customs, Robert Lopera, carried about 15 pounds (yeah, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2010

    Daniel Beltra

    Okay, but how do I get that truffle up my nose?​See that picture? See the white stuff inside the broken-open truffle? Yeah, that's cocaine. In what has to be one of the more innovative schemes for getting Bolivian Marching Powder through customs, Robert Lopera, carried about 15 pounds (yeah, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2010

    Blue Earth: Art as Activism

    Okay, but how do I get that truffle up my nose?​See that picture? See the white stuff inside the broken-open truffle? Yeah, that's cocaine. In what has to be one of the more innovative schemes for getting Bolivian Marching Powder through customs, Robert Lopera, carried about 15 pounds (yeah, ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2010

    Rio Fame

    In this series’ final installment, Duff explains what it’s really like to play in the biggest band in the world.

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    Rock in Rio, Billy Idol, and Loving What You've Got

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​As our flight took us somewhere above Central America, the pilot came on to tell us the United States had just attacked Iraq in something that the Pentagon dubbed "Operation: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2009

    Araya

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​As our flight took us somewhere above Central America, the pilot came on to tell us the United States had just attacked Iraq in something that the Pentagon dubbed "Operation: ... More >>

  • Film

    September 23, 2009

    PICK Walt & El Grupo: Disney Animators Invade Latin America

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​As our flight took us somewhere above Central America, the pilot came on to tell us the United States had just attacked Iraq in something that the Pentagon dubbed "Operation: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2009

    The Coyotes

    Monday, March 9

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    June 4, 2008

    SIFF: Walt & El Grupo

    Monday, March 9

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    May 28, 2008
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    May 28, 2008

    Iron Maiden

    Monday, March 9

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    February 13, 2008

    Los Amigos Invisibles

    Wednesday, February 13

  • Calendar

    October 10, 2007

    The Go! Team

    Monday, October 15

  • Calendar

    August 29, 2007

    South of the Border

    Latin-American folk music while u eat

  • Food

    November 29, 2006

    Red (on) Alert

    Guidelines for finding good, inexpensive last-minute party wines.

  • Food

    September 13, 2006

    88 Keys

    Fight over wings and burgers at this self-proclaimed "dueling piano and sports bar."

  • Food

    January 18, 2006

    That Latin Swing

    Fight over wings and burgers at this self-proclaimed "dueling piano and sports bar."

  • Food

    December 8, 2004

    Buenos Aires Grill

    Fight over wings and burgers at this self-proclaimed "dueling piano and sports bar."

  • Arts

    August 27, 2003

    The Fest in Print

    Fight over wings and burgers at this self-proclaimed "dueling piano and sports bar."

  • Food

    June 18, 2003

    Red Perfection

    The first taste of summer, and how to have it all year long.

  • Food

    March 12, 2003

    Attack of the $3 Wines

    The first taste of summer, and how to have it all year long.

  • Food

    November 13, 2002

    The Beef? It's Here

    Meat is the message at BA Grill

  • Food

    July 26, 2000

    Risen from the ashes

    Meat is the message at BA Grill

  • Food

    May 26, 1999

    Grin and beer it

    Surviving summer by the grace of local brewmasters.

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