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Valentine's Day

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    Urbane Shows That Asparagus Is Germane to Sexual Play

    Urbane, the restaurant at downtown's Hyatt at Olive 8, is part of Hyatt's national initiative called "Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served." The initiative is "focused on sourcing and providing healthy food and beverage options for Hyatt guests and associates that are good for the local comm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    Julien v. Food: Big Dawg Challenge

    Julien v. Food is back after an eight-month hiatus! But....we're not sure for how long. Until Julien finds another challenge she's up for or another pair of flattering fat pants (whichever comes first), enjoy this latest episode of JvF! Location: Wing Central, 4524 University Way N.E., 634-9464, UN ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 22, 2012

    Richard Marx

    Julien v. Food is back after an eight-month hiatus! But....we're not sure for how long. Until Julien finds another challenge she's up for or another pair of flattering fat pants (whichever comes first), enjoy this latest episode of JvF! Location: Wing Central, 4524 University Way N.E., 634-9464, UN ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    Ten Sad Country Songs To Get You Through Your Post V-Day Blues

    No matter how you choose to celebrate Valentine's Day, you can hardly deny the looming presence it claims during the first few weeks of February. Thankfully, it's all over now. No more 1-800-Flowers emails assailing your Blackberry or E.E. Robbins commercials impinging on your commute. Only the humb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    No Bones To Pick With Dr. Dog's Valentines Day Set At Neptune

    Dr. Dog performed at the Neptune Theatre on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Photo by Laura Musselman. ​ Dr. Dog Neptune Theatre Tuesday, February 14, 2012 It's hard to believe anyone would ever listen to Philadelphia sextet Dr. Dog's schizophrenic hodge-podge of a debut album (2001's Psychedelic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Your Valentine's Guide to a Musical Breakup

    Maybe it's the pressure to be ever so romantic, but breakups and Valentine's Day seem to go hand in hand. So, for those looking for the perfect parting gift, I'd like to encourage you to explore the art of the not-so-subtle mix tape. This method may sound harsh, but in a world of text/email dumping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    A Few Reasons Why Let's Quit, The New Album From Don't Talk To The Cops!, Is Better Than Valentine's Day

    Artist: Don't Talk To The Cops! Album: Let's Quit Release Date: Today THIS JUST IN: Let's Quit, the new full-length from local dance-rap champions Don't Talk To The Cops! is better than Valentine's Day. Tough to hear, I KNOW, but c'mon, I wouldn't just throw around an accusation that serious withou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Valentine Diners Keep Their Celebrations Cheap

    The distance between Seattle and the nearest Waffle House (1340 miles) or White Castle (1670 miles) effectively wipes out the cost savings associated with celebrating Valentine's Day at the two chains most strongly associated with affordable romance, but a Washington fast food restaurant also has a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Hey Valentine, Red Wine Is Good For Your Heart

    Hey fellow lushes! Of course you're probably aware there's a big holiday on the calendar next week, but Feb. 14 isn't just about chocolate and cards filled with syrupy sentiment. The Wino likes to celebrate Valentine's Day by uncorking a bunch of red wine and not just because they tend to taste li ... More >>

  • Music

    February 8, 2012
  • Film

    February 8, 2012

    Where to Drink at the Movies

    A local venue guide.

  • Calendar

    February 8, 2012

    Love Equally

    A local venue guide.

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Tutta Bella Says Bring the Kids on Valentine's

    ​Forget the Champagne and sexy negligee: A small but passionate minority of Valentine's Day celebrants is pushing to make family the focus of the holiday. "Valentine's Day does not have to be solely reserved for couples or sweethearts," a parenting columnist advised her readers, adding the sl ... More >>

  • Music

    February 1, 2012

    V-Day Hit List

    This Feb. 14, close the door and drop the expectations.

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Valentine's Day with Dr. Dog at the Neptune Theatre--Now with Champagne!

    Of the Valentine's Day (that's Tuesday, February 14, remember, boyfriends?) live music options that are available in town--Columbia City Theater's Love Songs with Kaylee Cole, Matt Bishop of Hey Marseilles, and Tim Wilson of Ivan & Alyosha; the Comet's benefit for Jubilee Women's Center with Lisa Da ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    Valentine's Day at Citrus

    Of the Valentine's Day (that's Tuesday, February 14, remember, boyfriends?) live music options that are available in town--Columbia City Theater's Love Songs with Kaylee Cole, Matt Bishop of Hey Marseilles, and Tim Wilson of Ivan & Alyosha; the Comet's benefit for Jubilee Women's Center with Lisa Da ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    Valentine's Day at Salty's

    Of the Valentine's Day (that's Tuesday, February 14, remember, boyfriends?) live music options that are available in town--Columbia City Theater's Love Songs with Kaylee Cole, Matt Bishop of Hey Marseilles, and Tim Wilson of Ivan & Alyosha; the Comet's benefit for Jubilee Women's Center with Lisa Da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Tell Me About That Album: Young & Old by Tennis

    Charlotte Zoller​ The husband and wife team of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley are the backbone of indie-pop group Tennis, who were one of the highlights of this year's Bumbershoot, and who will release their much-anticipated sophomore LP Young & Old on Valentine's Day next year. But the band ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Pancakes and Coke's Secret Formula, Cracked By Nerds

    ​ "We loved watching The Golden Girls when we were growing up--when it was on TV for the first time. The clever banter between Dorothy and '"Maaawww" (aka Sophia) always cracked us up, and Rose's naiveté-turned-double entendre gave that refreshing punch of dramatic irony television so desper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends You Ignore the Holiday Passed and Give Vitamin D's Stahi Bros. F#%K A VALENTINE Mixtape a Listen Anyway

    ​Around the time of the 2010 Red Bull Big Tune, I ended up in a Pioneer Square apartment with DV One and Vitamin D to talk about the now-nationwide producer battle. After the Big Tune discussion wound down, talk turned to Vita's collaboration with Maineack Tubman (who also happened to be there ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    For You Procrastinators: Some Last-Minute Valentine's Day Suggestions From Stefon

    Stefon is VERY excited about Valentine's Day.​I know, I know . . . Valentine's Day just kind of snuck up on you again, right? I mean, being on the same exact day every year? What's up with that? But have no fear. If you're still looking to make last-minute plans for the big day (and happen to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Valentine's Day Tunes: Malice & Mario Sweet, Sol, Grieves & Budo, and State of the Artist Hit the Full Spectrum of Love and Lust

    ​After letting their fly their first single "Speed of Light" back in January, the husband-and-wife duo of Malice & Mario Sweet follow with their Happy Two Year project. Featuring production from Justo, Kuddie Fresh, 10.4 Rog, and Vitamin D--not to mention a take on Roy Ayers' "Liquid Love"--pl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Stink Fruit, Naked Ladies, Cookie Crisp, Rachael Ray, And the Best Fried Chicken Ever

    ​ "It's the crispy fried chicken Oprah Winfrey called "the best." But it has brought out the worst among the friends and relatives who started up Ezell's Famous Chicken (EFC) a quarter-century ago near Garfield High. They're fighting over the choice pieces--assets and trade secrets--of today' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Naked Treats for Valentine's Day

    Just chai and resist this cupcake.​Make no mistake about it: I love the raw foods at Thrive, including the raw zucchini pasta, but what I love even more is sweets. And while I detest the term raw food movement for its geopolitical undertones, I am definitely an advocate for eating pure, uncoo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    6 Chocolate Fillings: Can You Guess Them All?

    © Sees CandyLove it or loathe it: Your basic box of chocolates will either disappoint or provide endless hours of guessing-game fun.​Whether you love, like, or hate Valentine's Day and chocolate, you've probably bitten down on a mystery cube a time or two in your life. What is the sick fasci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Top 5 Affordable Valentine's Dinner Dates in Seattle

    Canlis is the toughest restaurant in the city to get into on Valentine's Day. In fact, it is booked solid for the occasion an entire month in advance; an impressive but irrelevant bit of information for those of us with more sensitive checking accounts. There are already so many occasions--anniversa ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 9, 2011

    Sweethearts Serenade

    Canlis is the toughest restaurant in the city to get into on Valentine's Day. In fact, it is booked solid for the occasion an entire month in advance; an impressive but irrelevant bit of information for those of us with more sensitive checking accounts. There are already so many occasions--anniversa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Tacoma Is The Most Romantic City In America (According to Yelp)

    Love Town, USA​Yeah, you'd think I was kidding about that, wouldn't you? But no. I am absolutely serious. Over on the Daily Weekly, the mere mention of this bizarre "fact" got commenters in an uproar--mostly stepping to the defense of Tacoma and waxing lyrical about its manifold romantic attr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    Tacoma is the Most Romantic City in the Country According to Yelp

    ​Tacoma, aka "Tacompton" is a city less known for cupids shooting arrows than for Crips shooting handguns. Nonetheless, Grit City is apparently the "most romantic city in America" according to that most reputable of troll-run websites, Yelp.

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    5 Valentine's Day Dilemmas Resolved by Delilah

    Hey there, Delilah...​For Valentine's Day, Delilah of Warm 106.1 FM dishes on what it takes to seduce her, gifts for significant others, and, for the single ladies and men out there, how to survive the most romance-infested day of the year. Tomorrow, you can check the new issue of Seattle Week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    Spend Valentine's Day With a Blow-Up Doll and a Vibrator at Hotel Max

    ​Single people who don't want to sit home alone in misery this Valentine's Day, but instead want to take their wretchedness public, can check out Hotel Max's "Anti-Love Package." For $389 you get everything you need to feel loved . . . by an inflatable and/or vibrating companion.

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Hey Guys! Wanna Score Points With Your Honey?

    ​Wanna make your lady as sizzling hot as a pan of bacon? Well, get on the stick and take a cooking class before Feb. 14. The debris of New Year's Eve bashes hasn't even been hauled away before we're starting to see heart-shaped signs of the Next Major Holiday. And, hell yes, I'm talking about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Cruising for Chowder at the Marketplace Grill

    ​I suck at holidays. One of these days I'm gonna turn up dead on a Christmas or a Valentines Day, and when the police come and find Laura standing over me with a smoking pistol or fireplace poker bent in the precise shape of my head, she's going to get off scot-free simply by explaining about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2010

    Tonight: Dave Rawlings Machine, Wild Beasts

    Dave Rawlings Machine at Showbox at the Market, 8 p.m., $28, all ages Producer, revered Americana songwriter and Gillian Welch's longtime guitarist, Dave Rawlings appears tonight with his band Dave Rawlings Machine (Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show's Morgan Jahnig, Willie Watson and Ketch Secor.) ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 10, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Dave Rawlings Machine at Showbox at the Market, 8 p.m., $28, all ages Producer, revered Americana songwriter and Gillian Welch's longtime guitarist, Dave Rawlings appears tonight with his band Dave Rawlings Machine (Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show's Morgan Jahnig, Willie Watson and Ketch Secor.) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Interview: Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch Trade Places (Yes, She's Touring With Him)

    Dave Rawlings​If you've ever seen country music maven Gillian Welch perform live, you've witnessed Dave Rawlings' masterful guitar stylings, even if you didn't know it at the time. Though Rawlings isn't credited on Welch's records as a main contributor (a deliberate decision on both his and We ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Ask the Critic: First Things First

    Just makes you wanna barf, doesn't it?​Welcome, friends, to the inaugural edition of Ask the Critic, a (semi) weekly clearinghouse for questions, gripes, advice and random bits of wisdom from yours truly. The way this works is, you, gentle reader, send me questions about whatever has you in a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    The Confectional Creates Two Cheesecake Flavors 'Specially for Valentine's

    ​You haven't had cheesecake until you've had it at Paul Verano's boutique bakery in Pike Place Market. It's so damn decadent that they only make cakes ($4 each) that in their entirety still fit in the palm of your hand. Cute! The Confectional upped its decadence factor yesterday by debuting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Ring in Valentine's Day with Paul van Dyk and a Hangover

    Happy Valentine's Day... or not.​Who's the wise guy who booked Paul van Dyk to perform at Showbox SoDo on February 13? Germany's impeccably dressed DJ is known for transforming otherwise tame venues into rampant raves, his hypnotic trance music inspiring listeners to engage in copious amounts ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2010

    An Un-Valentine's Day at STIR

    Serves him right...​I hate Valentine's Day. Always have, always will. As a chef, it was a triple-prep run-up to a horrible, soul-crushing day--huge business for the owners and servers and bartenders, but nothing but trouble for the white jackets in the back as the floor became flooded with r ... More >>

  • Diversions

    February 14, 2007

    Sign Language

    Serves him right...​I hate Valentine's Day. Always have, always will. As a chef, it was a triple-prep run-up to a horrible, soul-crushing day--huge business for the owners and servers and bartenders, but nothing but trouble for the white jackets in the back as the floor became flooded with r ... More >>

  • Food

    February 7, 2007

    Food Events

    Restaurants holding Valentine's Day dinners.

  • Food

    February 8, 2006

    Food News for February 8-February 14

    Chef tours and seductive wine seminars.

  • Food

    February 23, 2005

    Sam Adams Chocolate Bock

    Chef tours and seductive wine seminars.

  • Food

    February 9, 2005

    Leave No Oyster Unshucked: A Valentine's Day Dining Guide

    Chef tours and seductive wine seminars.

  • Food

    February 2, 2005

    Leave No Oyster Unshucked

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    February 4, 2004

    Dining á Deux

    Eating your heart out on Valentine's Day.

  • Food

    December 1, 1999

    Cuckoo for Cocoa

    Nothing will do for the sweet tooth but the purest form of pleasure: chocolate!

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