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    Articles by Britt Thorson
    Faour (left) gets American advice from her cousin (Hiam Abbass).
    Amreeka: Palestinians Find No Welcome in the U.S.
    By Britt Thorson • September 22, 2009 12:00 am

    Another heartbreaking drama about Arabs and their mistreatment in the United States. Palestinians Muna (Nisreen Faour) and teen son Fadi…

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    After a few slow weeks, Ballard is once again sweeping the competition
    After a few slow weeks, Ballard is once...
    By Britt Thorson • August 13, 2009 12:00 am

    After a few slow weeks, Ballard is once again sweeping the competition in terms of restaurant openings. Leading the pack…

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    The Little Red Studio, notable for its “Beauty, Art, and Erotica,” is
    The Little Red Studio, notable for its “Beauty,...
    By Britt Thorson • August 5, 2009 12:00 am

    The Little Red Studio, notable for its “Beauty, Art, and Erotica,” is now trying for that fourth title, “Food.” The…

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    I’ll admit I was skeptical about interviewing psychic and spiritual teacher Sylvia
    I’ll admit I was skeptical about interviewing psychic...
    By Britt Thorson • July 20, 2009 12:00 am

    I’ll admit I was skeptical about interviewing psychic and spiritual teacher Sylvia Browne about her abilities. In the end curiosity…

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    This week is sadly jammed full of closings. Last Monday, the Oceanaire
    This week is sadly jammed full of closings....
    By Britt Thorson • July 16, 2009 12:00 am

    This week is sadly jammed full of closings. Last Monday, the Oceanaire Seafood Room filed for bankruptcy and closed four…

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    It’s a slow week for the Seattle food scene…but here are a
    It’s a slow week for the Seattle food...
    By Britt Thorson • July 8, 2009 12:00 am

    It’s a slow week for the Seattle food scene…but here are a few news tidbits. Alki-based Thai restaurant Siam Pura…

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    Everything in Ballard seems to have finally slowed down… After two weeks
    Everything in Ballard seems to have finally slowed...
    By Britt Thorson • July 1, 2009 12:00 am

    Everything in Ballard seems to have finally slowed down… After two weeks full of restaurant openings My Ballard blog only…

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    As feared, and expected, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in Ballard has announced that
    As feared, and expected, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in...
    By Britt Thorson • June 25, 2009 12:00 am

    As feared, and expected, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in Ballard has announced that it will be closing down after 49 years…

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    Before last night, I would have unabashedly told anyone who would listen
    Before last night, I would have unabashedly told...
    By Britt Thorson • June 24, 2009 12:00 am

    Before last night, I would have unabashedly told anyone who would listen that I was a huge fan of the…

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    The King County Ferry District was expecting to receive about $8 million
    The King County Ferry District was expecting to...
    By Britt Thorson • June 19, 2009 12:00 am

    The King County Ferry District was expecting to receive about $8 million dollars from the state in revenue this year….

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    Restaurant openings and closings from the Web: Fremont’s well-known bar The Triangle
    Restaurant openings and closings from the Web: Fremont’s...
    By Britt Thorson • June 12, 2009 12:00 am

    Restaurant openings and closings from the Web: Fremont’s well-known bar The Triangle closed its door for the last time Sunday…

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    Summer Guide Events Calendar: Festivals and Wiener-Dog Races
    Summer Guide Events Calendar: Festivals and Wiener-Dog Races
    By Britt Thorson • June 2, 2009 12:00 am

    A selection of the season’s major happenings.

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