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Blogs
May 24, 2012
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Stay Consistent, Compelling on Their New EP
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Prehistory EP Dead Oceans Post-rock blog darlings Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band recently returned to the stage after an extended hiatus (they hadn't performed since 2010). Now they've got a new EP coming out as well, and next Friday, they celebrate its release at Columbia ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2012
Indo Cafe Owner Keeps Promoting Indonesian Cuisine at Cloves
The menu that Irwan Ngadisastra is serving at his new lower Queen Anne restaurant is similar to the menu at Indo Cafe, the Northgate restaurant he's owned since 2009, but there are a few brave deviations: At Cloves, diners can order oxtail soup, grilled squid and frog legs. "I've done some research ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Restaurant Marché's Scott Robinson Embraces Life on the Island
Scott Robinson took the road less traveled to the market, Restaurant Marché on Bainbridge Island, that is. After working at the catering kitchen at Washington State University, Rover's, and at Crush for three years, Robinson backpacked around Thailand before starting his job as sous chef at Res ... More >>
Blogs
April 5, 2012
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band on Their Fresh Start: "Forget About the Past. Forget About Our Uniforms."
MT ST HELENS VIETNAM BAND - Ep Promo from GMP on Vimeo. This past weekend, out of nowhere, I got an unexplained email from someone I do not know; both the subject and the body of the email read, in all caps, "I LOVE MARSHALL VERDOES!," to which I was only able to reply, "OK! Great!" In a larger sen ... More >>
Music
March 7, 2012
Duff McKagan: War's Horror Stories
And why I can't look away.
Blogs
February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day Special: Lovebirds Reconnect Via WeMetOnAPlane.com
It has probably happened to everyone at some point in their life. You meet someone on an airplane, most likely a seatmate. For hours you talk and laugh together, you eat and drink -- you flirt. Then the plane lands, ending one your most pleasurable flights ever. But for whatever reason, you forgot t ... More >>
Blogs
February 13, 2012
Authenticity isn't Hidden at Vietnam House
Tamarind Tree may be the belle of the Vietnamese restaurant ball, but hidden in plain sight right next door is Vietnam House. The crowds pack into Tamarind Tree, its glitzy lighting and people-pleasing cocktail lists well known to Seattle's food-loving crowd. Less than ten yards away, in the ... More >>
Blogs
January 4, 2012
Seattle's Top 5 Tom Khas
Oh, Pho! Some claim your magical properties can stave off a cold, stop the flu in its tracks and help us lose five pounds in the process. But for all the Pho-hoopla there is only one soup that will do when you've crossed the county line to Sickville and your head feels 20 pounds heavy with green awf ... More >>
Blogs
December 26, 2011
Ayutthaya Thai Cuisine is Pretty Lean on Serving Size and Spice
Dish: Ayutthaya Noodles Place: Ayutthaya Thai Cuisine, Capitol Hill Price: $8.50 On the plate: From the menu: "Seasoned stir-fried wide noodles with chicken, egg & garlic. Served over green lettuce. Garnish with ground peanuts & green onions." Julienned carrots add color and crunch. Supporting ca ... More >>
Blogs
November 7, 2011
Veterans For Peace Seek Recruits at Auburn Parade, Aided by Weekly Stories of the Dead
If you are going to honor military veterans one day a year and forget about them the other 364, then the day should be like this one, sunny and warm and with Main Street U.S.A. packed by cheering throngs. And though the 46th annual Auburn Veteran's Day parade route was less than a mile long ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Night of the Living Dead
If you are going to honor military veterans one day a year and forget about them the other 364, then the day should be like this one, sunny and warm and with Main Street U.S.A. packed by cheering throngs. And though the 46th annual Auburn Veteran's Day parade route was less than a mile long ... More >>
News
September 21, 2011
War Isn't Over: Remembering Washington's War Dead
An issue-long dedication to those who've made the ultimate sacrifice in the Middle East.
Blogs
September 15, 2011
Uptown Espresso #9 to Open in Magnolia; Artid Siam Closes on Capitol Hill
Uptown Espresso is opening at 3223 W. McGraw St. next week, according to Magnolia Voice. This marks the coffee company's ninth shop. In other news, Capitol Hill Seattle reports that Thai restaurant Artid Siam at 209 Broadway Ave. E. has closed after a mere four-month run. Follow Voracious o ... More >>
Blogs
August 4, 2011
The Wino Judges Bottles by Their Labels
Do cute labels always mean a hangover?Hey, fellow lushes! Ever notice that the cutesier the label, the worse the hangover? I can just picture high-powered fat cats sitting around the board room, smoking stogies, drinking martinis, and hatching a plan to sell off the bottom-of-the-barrel wine ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2011
5 Fancy Black Market Foods
To cheese? Or not to cheese? That should NOT be the question, and yet here we are.There are three things that make food taste better than it actually is: starvation, drunkenness, and breaking the law. The United States (government that is) has built up quite the list of foods they don't wa ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2011
Richard Daniels: Vietnam Death of Clark County Sailor 40 Years Ago Is Now Carved in Granite
A war once started, never ends, and that is true in Afghanistan, despite Osama bin Laden's death, and Iraq, despite the final pullout of U.S. combat troops from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It is true as well for a war 40 years ago, where the dead are still being recognized: The Vietnam Veterans ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2011
Crispy Pata: Heart Attack on a Plate? Yes, Please
Photo by Leslie KellyThe crispy pata at Family Time lived up to its description.You might think getting prepped to be a judge at this weekend's Cochon 555 would require a pre-pig-out juice fast or endless bowls of oatmeal, but not for this pork lover. On the eve of sitting down to more than ... More >>
Blogs
February 4, 2011
Karaoke Korrespondent Impresses Daddy & a Beyoncé Wannabe at The Dungeon in the Philippines
Even Filapinas want to be her.Things settled down during my second and final week in the Philippines. One big Sunday of brandy, Red Horse, and Johnnie Walker Blue with my cousin stopped us dead in our tracks. We spent the next day at his cousin's house in Parañaque. I didn't want to get off ... More >>
Blogs
January 25, 2011
Kamrai Misses the Boat With Its Noodles
Dish: Boat Noodles. Place: Kamrai Thai Cuisine, Shoreline. Price: $9.50. In the Bowl: Per the menu: "Rice noodle with steam beef, green onions, cilantro and bean prouts." Supporting Cast: A caddy of condiments: salt, chili flakes, chili oil, and Sriracha, I believe. What to do: Just eat ... More >>
Blogs
December 10, 2010
A One-Week Break Is Never a Good Sign, My Friend
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He makes regular appearances on the blog throughout the week as well. Send your questions to askduff@seattleweekly.com.Q: My girlfriend texted me last Monday and said that she needed a week of space, meaning we can't see or talk to each oth ... 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 >>
Diversions
October 20, 2010
Sign Language
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
October 7, 2010
SeaTac Worker Busted After Allegedly Bragging About Child-Rape Photos to Co-Worker
It takes a special kind of creep to fly halfway across the world, rape a young girl and record the experience. But even the most brazen perv knows better than to do what police are accusing a 60-year-old SeaTac worker of doing last month.
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September 22, 2010
Weaving Heritage
It takes a special kind of creep to fly halfway across the world, rape a young girl and record the experience. But even the most brazen perv knows better than to do what police are accusing a 60-year-old SeaTac worker of doing last month.
Blogs
August 25, 2010
The Passing of Time and Touring Through the Eyes of MSHVB Bassist Jared Price
When I was hanging out with Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band a few weeks back in preparation for today's feature, we got to talking about touring and the extreme highs and lows that come along with the process. And that was when bassist Jared Price shared with me this story: "There are some crazy ... More >>
Blogs
August 2, 2010
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Stumbles On Its Ambition With Where the Messengers Meet
Artist: Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Album: Where the Messengers Meet Label: Dead Oceans Release Date: Tuesday, August 3 Rating (Skip, stream, or buy): Skip Download: "Hurrah" Local Show: Aug. 27 at Seattle Center's Mural Amphitheater with The Head and the Heart and Yuni in Taxco Mt. St. Hel ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2010
Morning Food News: Capitol Hill Restaurant Owners Fear Street Food Court, Dim Sum Debuts in Wallingford
Bangkok is a street food mecca. Earlier this year, we reported that city planners wanted to change laws so that street venders could set up semi-permanent shops on sidewalks and parks. This sounded awesome to some, sketchy to others. An update from Capitol Hill Seattle indicates that many of ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2010
City Hall Presents Free Summer Lunchtime Concerts Featuring Mt St Helens Vietnam Band, the Tallboys, the Dusty 45s & More
The Seattle City of Music Initiative is bringing a series of daytime performances to the City Hall this summer. Each concert starts at noon and is completely free. The first show is tomorrow and features folk singers Kat Eggleston & Rose Laughlin. The rest of the lineup is as follows: July 1 ... More >>
Arts
May 12, 2010
Opera Review: Amelia
Vietnam flashbacks, hospital drama, and Greek myth add up to a top-flight Seattle Opera commission.
Blogs
May 6, 2010
Read It Or Repeat It
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.The more books about history I read, the more I see history repeating itself. I have been reading fiction as of late, but it's when I read good historical nonfiction t ... More >>
Food
May 5, 2010
The Joy Duck Club
Ecstatic as a little girl in a tiara over Huong Binh's Vietnamese authenticity.
Blogs
March 31, 2010
Ask the Critic: Deconstructing Pad Thai
American as apple pie, chop suey and California rollsEarlier, I dealt with one of the comments relating (vaguely) to last week's review of Bai Tong. This week's Ask the Critic inspiration comes from the same place and concerns a question (more of an accusation, really) about my statement that ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2010
Go: Dumpling Dojo
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
March 17, 2010
The Good Soldier
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
February 10, 2010
The Round 57
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
December 23, 2009
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
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December 16, 2009
LAKE
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
April 15, 2009
Stephanie Syjuco
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
April 1, 2009
Night of the Living Dead
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
January 7, 2009
Easy Rider
photo by Adriana GrantDumpling Dojo is a pop-up dumpling shop located in Siam's old spot at 616 Broadway Ave. E., just waiting for Bank of America to take over the space it's in. As such, the decor is a bit minimal, but the food is worth a visit, whether for appetizers or a more substantial d ... More >>
Calendar
March 19, 2008
Shots Seen Around the World
Radical bands blow their own horns
Calendar
January 16, 2008
Ea Sola
Vietnamese dancers find links between heritage and contemporary life
Blogs
January 5, 2007
Tamarind Tree Ice Cream
Vietnamese dancers find links between heritage and contemporary life
Food
September 20, 2006
Rice Is Nice
The Indo Cafe is inviting, if more familiar than you'd hope.
Food
August 31, 2005
Destination Restaurants
No passport needed for these epicurean adventures.
Food
December 31, 2003
Ex-Rasa Makes Good
Former Seattle Malaysian chain survives on Green Lake.
Food
July 31, 2002
Fly With the Fiery Bird
The only thing wrong with Racha is timid customers.
News
November 17, 1999
Columnist's Corner
Kiss my ASCII comes clean and just plain admits it: Buy me batteries!
Food
June 24, 1998
Next stop: Mekong Delta
A trip to Vietnam inspires this culinary tour of Seattle's Little Saigon.
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