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Entries from April 2009

Take the Hunger Challenge at $7 Per Day

April 17th, 2009 · No Comments

What’s it like to live on $7 of food per day?
The United Way of King County is asking you to try this Hunger Challenge (an “exercise in empathy” for one week (Hunger Action Week) to see what it’s like for Washington state individuals who get that maximum food stamp allowance. (Couples and families get an [...]

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Tags: events and adventures

Twitter dinner with James Beard’s Best Chefs NW

April 17th, 2009 · No Comments

After my typical restaurant meal, I usually have plenty of time afterward to excruciatingly choose the words that best describe the dining experience.
That won’t be the case this coming Monday night.
Technology permitting, I will be part of a small group of food writers tweeting while eating what promises to be a pretty special dinner. This [...]

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Tags: events and adventures

When is tofu more than tofu?

April 9th, 2009 · No Comments

A Colorado woman had her request for a vanity license plate denied. Apparently, ILVTOFU can be read a couple of different ways.
Ah…the endless connections between sex and food!
Video and story here.

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Tags: Sex and food

Yarrow Bay Grill going to the bin

April 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Another restaurant closing to report: After 20 years, Yarrow Bay Grill will be closing shop, as its ownership group has decided not to renew its lease. The restaurant will be serving its last meal on Thursday, April 30, so there’s still a little time to enjoy this delightful spot on Carillon Point, where I’ve enjoyed [...]

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Tags: Pacific Northwest

Pike Street Fish Fry flies high

April 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Like fried seafood, but not the heads?
For those who are a little squeamish about such a seafood order, here’s an excellent alternative: Pike Street Fish Fry.
Check out the colorful blackboard to see what’s been swimming, and then step up to the counter to place your order. I had my heart set on whole smelts (yes, [...]

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Tags: seafood

Rolling Scones for Rolling Stones

April 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Wow! Looks like Cakespy has created the perfect accompaniment (Rolling Scones) to the Rolling Stones that Jason Wilson at Crush created for the year-end Sound magazine Dish-Off. Delightful!

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Tags: sweets