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When I lived in St. Louis, there seemed to be an ongoing

When I lived in St. Louis, there seemed to be an ongoing epidemic of thieves stealing wrought-iron fences…

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Courthouse Cafe Keeps Litigious Crowd Well Fed

The French Dip litmus test for aspiring criminals.

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The New York Times has a glowing Sunday Styles profile of Gustavo

The New York Times has a glowing Sunday Styles profile of Gustavo Arellano, aka “The Mexican” of “Ask…

Dome Burger Is Keeping the Kingdome's Legacy Alive, One Bun at a Time

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Dome Burger Is Keeping the Kingdome’s Legacy Alive, One Bun at a Time

Hopefully, your memories of the stadium will last longer than these hot patties.

A Shot In The Dark

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A Shot In The Dark

Hide & Seek The Dynasty Room at the Four Seas is what it is. It will never favor…

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If RTID Encounters Ballot-Box Gridlock, Don’t Blame Voters

Two Sundays ago, The New York Times Magazine had a short article about an academic who feels American…

The Tastiest Ballpark Franks in Town Can Be Found Outside Safeco Field

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The Tastiest Ballpark Franks in Town Can Be Found Outside Safeco Field

Seattle’s sausage strip is as formidable as can be found around America’s ballparks, a veritable murderer’s row of…

B.J.'s and Smokin' Dick's Serve BBQ With $3 Pitchers, and Meat by the Ladle

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B.J.’s and Smokin’ Dick’s Serve BBQ With $3 Pitchers, and Meat by the Ladle

Get over your chuckles and mow through a slab of ribs and Texas toast.

While Flynn's Cafe's Pancakes Turn the Trick, the Go-To Item Is the Breakfast Sandwich

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While Flynn’s Cafe’s Pancakes Turn the Trick, the Go-To Item Is the Breakfast Sandwich

If anything can bridge the sweaty gap between shift's start and lunch, it's this puppy.

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When the Washington State Department of Licensing (or was it the DMV?)

When the Washington State Department of Licensing (or was it the DMV?) informed me that I had to…

Luau Throws Avocado on BLTs, Gets Happy for Six Hours

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Luau Throws Avocado on BLTs, Gets Happy for Six Hours

$5 piña coladas and mai tais elevate the experience of drinking away the day indoors.

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I’ve come to believe that you don’t see mac ‘n cheese and

I’ve come to believe that you don’t see mac ‘n cheese and (especially) tater tots on more menus…

Peanut-Butter Shakes, Salty Fries, and an Irony-Free Mustache

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Peanut-Butter Shakes, Salty Fries, and an Irony-Free Mustache

By's and Stan's keep the South End's drive-in scene alive.

Trainer Howard Belvoir (left, nuzzling Touch of Malice) attributes this year’s short fields to the late arrival of grooms like Eron Herrera Diaz (right). Photo by Pete Kuhns.

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Visa Snafu Brings Immigration Debate to the Racetrack

Emerald Downs is forced to come to grips with its dependence on Mexicans.

This editor prepped for his 72-ounce steak with two glasses of bourbon. No comment on his pre-editing ritual.

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One Editor, Two Strongmen, and 216 Ounces of Sirloin

Do you know what it's like to be taunted by a piece of meat?

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The fact that the Democrat-dominated Washington State Legislature was able to pass

The fact that the Democrat-dominated Washington State Legislature was able to pass a sweeping domestic partnership bill should…

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Village Pizza Puts the Crust in Its Place

What is it with people who brag that the crust is their favorite part of a pizza? What,…

There Was a Time When Seattleites Cheered for Pro Sports

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There Was a Time When Seattleites Cheered for Pro Sports

Heading toward San Francisco Jr. has taken care of that.

Smarty Pants

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Smarty Pants

The happy hour menu at Smarty Pants is about as uncreative as a happy hour menu can get:…

The Thin Blue Line

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The Thin Blue Line

It all hinges on the gravy.