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It’s a moment most of us have fantasized about: An alluring guest
It’s a moment most of us have fantasized about: An alluring guest makes his or her way into…
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There’s nothing like starting a new column with a little controversy. Though
There’s nothing like starting a new column with a little controversy. Though I’d planned on debuting The Bar…
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Seattle’s cocktail renaissance has led to something of a Golden Age for
Seattle’s cocktail renaissance has led to something of a Golden Age for those of us who appreciate a…
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In this era of wine saturation, it’s all the more essential to
In this era of wine saturation, it’s all the more essential to find a guide through the clutter—one…
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There are bigger farmers markets in Seattle, but none do a better
There are bigger farmers markets in Seattle, but none do a better job of balancing produce, prepared food,…
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When it comes to beer bars, “selection” is a bit of a
When it comes to beer bars, “selection” is a bit of a tricky word. A few establishments offer…
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After 30 years of microbrews, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Seattle’s
After 30 years of microbrews, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Seattle’s brewing scene was a bit predictable.…
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I’m a bartender, and the hardest part of my job is to
I’m a bartender, and the hardest part of my job is to name cocktails. First, most of the…
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Here’s the truth: A good margarita isn’t very hard to make. I’ll
Here’s the truth: A good margarita isn’t very hard to make. I’ll just quote one of the world’s…
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Whether it’s the devastating break-up, the loss of a family member, or
Whether it’s the devastating break-up, the loss of a family member, or getting fired, there are times in…
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The first thing to realize about a neighborhood bar is that it
The first thing to realize about a neighborhood bar is that it will have its own internal hierarchy.…
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Most happy-hour joints give you a choice: cheap drinks or cheap food.
Most happy-hour joints give you a choice: cheap drinks or cheap food. It’s seemingly the only way a…
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Let’s be blatantly clear: Pony is not a bar for those who
Let’s be blatantly clear: Pony is not a bar for those who only dabble in gay culture. While…
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For dog owners, dining out can be fraught with tension: Do we
For dog owners, dining out can be fraught with tension: Do we leave the pup at home, where…
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There are a growing number of great bartenders in Seattle. Some of
There are a growing number of great bartenders in Seattle. Some of them ply their trade in dedicated…
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For any longtime Seattleite, the evolution of Ballard into one of the
For any longtime Seattleite, the evolution of Ballard into one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods sometimes elicits a…
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We’ve all been there: sitting at a bar, staring at a craft-cocktail
We’ve all been there: sitting at a bar, staring at a craft-cocktail list that might as well have…
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I want to conduct a little thought experiment. Once you’ve finished reading
I want to conduct a little thought experiment. Once you’ve finished reading this paragraph, close your eyes, relax,…
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One of the odd dichotomies of the restaurant industry is that while
One of the odd dichotomies of the restaurant industry is that while most patrons are capable and confident…