Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Ultimate Catch 2012: Intriguing Seattleites
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What’s Hot: Crunk Time at Toulouse Petit

The South rises in the Northwest for Seattle’s most authentic Mardi Gras celebration. I once visited New Orleans. It was early January, the weather was in the 70s, the hotel was two blocks from Bourbon Street, and our group consisted of twenty rowdy high school kids with very few obligations. Needless to say, it was an action-packed week filled with beads, bare breasts and delicious beignets. (more…)
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Happenin’ Happy Hour: Chino’s on Capitol Hill

Find a bit of Los Angeles (and tiki) at the Hill’s newest cantina. Isn’t it always nice when parents say, “Listen, my occupation has givin me and this family a lovely life.  That being said, I do not want this for you.” Lucky for us, Mari Tiscareno Lee and husband, Walter, didn’t listen, so after years of service in a law firm and the military respectfully, opened Chinos this winter, following their parental sets into the volatile world of restaurants. (more…)
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Entertaining The Masses: Q&A With Jeff Ross

One-on-one with the Roastmaster General. After an unexpected snow storm this past January in the Emerald City, comedian and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross had to cancel his original show date, but he is now back with his “Jeff Ross Roasts America” tour at the Neptune Theatre this Sunday, Feb. 19. (more…)
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Music Madness: Rebelution

Reggae band gives Seattleites a peace of mind. Check ‘em Out: In 2004, when four beach rats from Santa Barbara got together to jam in a purple haze of smoke, Rebelution unleashed their captivating blend of reggae and grassroots music (more…)
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Corks+Forks: Louie Salad and Washington Sauvignon Blanc

Lunch in high fashion at the Georgian, paired with lip-smacking sauvignon blanc. Fancy is often embellished as a synonym for expensive. Although this is certainly the case in many circumstances, fancy isn’t too shabbily priced out for food and drink at the glamorous Fairmont Olympic Hotel downtown. While residing within the delicately papered walls lit by intricately assembled chandeliers might come at a steeper sum, indulging in your epicurean passions does not. (more…)
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What’s Hot: Cider Maker’s Dinner

Spend an evening with cider makers while sipping the artisanal beverages. Join other cider connoisseurs for an evening to sample tastes you won’t find at your local grocer. The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) is hosting its second annual Cider Maker’s Dinner. (more…)
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Dine on a Dime: Purple

Eat for less at this hot spot eatery. My parents were in town recently, and you know what that means – lots of good food. I wanted to try Purple for a long time and figured this would be the perfect opportunity because they’re huge wine lovers. I know what you’re thinking – “Purple and Dine on a Dime? It can’t be!” But it can. (more…)
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