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    Articles by Sara Niegowski
    Chardonnay tastes, syrah dreams.
    Where Seahawks Rookies Get Broken In
    By Sara Niegowski • March 25, 2008 12:00 am

    And the layperson can try 94-point shiraz by the glass.

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    Mixtura: You Can’t Have-a the Mango!
    Mixtura: You Can’t Have-a the Mango!
    By Sara Niegowski • October 23, 2007 12:00 am

    Kirkland bar boasts mojitos, a decent happy hour, and a hot chef.

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    Tiger Mountain Grill: Drinking’s Always Been Better Than Heavy Lifting
    Tiger Mountain Grill: Drinking’s Always Been Better Than...
    By Sara Niegowski • July 31, 2007 12:00 am

    Patio, cheese, and agreeable weather push Grill toward nirvana.

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    Grab the Bar Menu, Lose the Boat Shoes, at Kirkland’s Fish Cafe
    Grab the Bar Menu, Lose the Boat Shoes,...
    By Sara Niegowski • June 5, 2007 12:00 am

    Snub a good happy-hour deal, and you might as well just eat your cash with a knife and fork in…

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    Early Drinkin’ at the Coho
    Early Drinkin’ at the Coho
    By Sara Niegowski • April 3, 2007 12:00 am

    Folks in Issaquah like to drink in the afternoon, apparently. At 5 on a recent Wednesday, many parched would-be patrons…

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    Um, waiter, there's a bee on my cake.
    In Threes and on a Stick
    By Sara Niegowski • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    It’s playtime at dessert queen Sue McCown’s new solo showcase.

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    Veil
    Veil
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Act I. (Hostess table in a dimly lit entryway) Deirdre: “Daaaaahling!” Phoebe: “Gooooooorgeous!” (kiss, kiss) D: “I absolutely love your…

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    Hard work, but someone had to do it: our tasting table.
    When Irish Soda Is Rising
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Not a fan of packed pubs on St. Paddy’s day? Pick up a loaf of locally baked Irish soda bread instead.

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    Self-Starters
    Self-Starters
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Leschi couple makes sourdough pizza for the neighborhood and beyond.

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    Party Like It’s 1961
    Party Like It’s 1961
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Send listings two weeks in advance to braincity@seattleweekly.com. Toxics in Puget Sound Mammals Orca researcher Peter Ross and human-health-policy developer…

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    Hubble and Global Trouble
    Hubble and Global Trouble
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Events of note for the week of April 12-18, 2006.

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    When I Was Elena
    When I Was Elena
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Sorority girl battles intestinal parasites—in dangerous Guatemala!

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    Namu the Toxic Whale
    Namu the Toxic Whale
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Send listings two weeks in advance to braincity@seattleweekly.com. Follies Theatrical rock band Awesome hosts this regular cabaret with a political…

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    Graceful Desperation
    Graceful Desperation
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Send listings two weeks in advance to braincity@seattleweekly.com. Alfre Woodard The award-winning actress, currently on Desperate Housewives, speaks about overcoming…

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    The Bothell High chefs-in-training at work.
    Home Ec Grows Up
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Local high-school students cook up fancy-schmancy meals in the name of education.

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    Union Square Grill
    Union Square Grill
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Finally! Someone’s rewarding me the earlier I start drinking. At Union Square, I only have to look at the clock’s…

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    It's Soul Good
    It’s Soul Good
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    A Central District native travels the country, brings the sultry and Southern home.

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    Fliers and ‘You’re Fired’
    Fliers and ‘You’re Fired’
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Events of note for the week of March 15-21, 2006.

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    Marcus’ Martini Heaven
    Marcus’ Martini Heaven
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    If you arrive early to happy hour (4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday), dive into this dark Euro-cavern and…

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    Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro
    Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    When I order Vietnamese food—cheap, no-frills, and plentiful in the International District—it’s generally garnished with only a Styrofoam container. So…

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    Pontevecchio Italian Bistro
    Pontevecchio Italian Bistro
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    One: The number of dark Italian men serving up martinis with a melodically accented “Prego!” last week during happy hour…

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    Radical, Meat-Eating Women
    Radical, Meat-Eating Women
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Send listings two weeks in advance to braincity@seattleweekly.com. Michio Kaku The well-known physicist and author explores parallel worlds—the far reaches…

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    Best Window-Dressed
    Best Window-Dressed
    By Sara Niegowski • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Forget about young Hollywood; meet young Sammamish’s brightest star.

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