so, there’s this little magazine called Esquire. They decided to run an article on sandwiches, which makes sense, since a good sandwich is in fact the world’s perfect food (after beer and Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream, of course). Lo and behold, the author came to this new little restaurant in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, had a sandwich there called the Rich Boy, and the rest is history. (if you want to read the article the next time you’re in Barnes and Noble, it’s on page 147 of Esquire’s March edition - the one with the Gropenfuhrer on the front)
Yum
February 14, 2008
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2008
January 2, 2008so far, it’s been a good year. Brenda, her sister Angela, and I met our good friend Tre and my brother and sister-in-law down at the Hi-Five in Ballard for some good food and bad service. Then, I had to wander in to Sonic Boom and lo and behold! an import vinyl edition of Jeff Buckley’s Mystery White Boy was gleaming on the shelf!!!
Now, that’s spinning while I throw some pictures up on Facebook (click my “Find Me” tab) and work on my very late Best of 2007 music list.
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Yeah. I Work Here.
October 8, 2007Want to know what Mario Batali thinks of Steelhead Diner?
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Food Around The World
June 12, 2007Time had a great photo essay about eating habits from fifteen families around the world. The families are photographed with their food, and Time lists what they spend on food, with the amounts ranging from $1.23 per week to over $500. It’s both fascinating and tragic, and it makes me want to eat a bit less.
thanks: 2+2=5
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Lounjin
April 9, 2007I made a new discovery this weekend - Lounjin. It’s a new sake bar/coffee shop in the U-District, right on "the Ave," across the street from The Buffalo Exchange.
The sake was great - they’re offering 15-18 different types, as well
as a few choice cocktails with sake as their main ingredient.
Excellent small appetizers, and a good selection of beer and wine as
well.
The decor was good - a welcome change from many of the dingier
college places on the strip. There’s several tall tables and chairs,
as well as a couple of luxurious couches. The deep red walls and
photography on the walls added a sense of class, romance, and
sensuality to the cafe.
During the day, Lounjin is a great place to get some free wi-fi and coffee. They’re pulling shots of Seattle’s own Zoka coffee as well as offering good pastries (from Louisa’s Cafe Bakery) and tea selections from Blue Willow and Republic of Tea.
visit them at: 4527 University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
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Apple Pie and the Loss of a Friend
January 5, 2007All I have to say is that Jason is a better man than I. If someone yanked my pie, there would be blood. After I emmitted the sound of ultimate suffering, of course.
(Jason and Jeff are friends and church planters from Raleigh, NC)
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I’m A Liar (Sort Of)
November 24, 2006I’m sure my post yesterday seemed a little caustic. But, it was all in good fun. A few weeks ago, Brenda and I were hanging out with the sibs, trying to plan out the holiday season. My sister mentioned that my mom was kind of bummed that she hadn’t had the chance to really celebrate Thanksgiving in years, since the Canadian version of it is in October. So, being good and loving children, we decided to tell Mom that none of us could really make it up to their place this year because of work, knowing full well that they couldn’t come down for the day, since Canadians call the third Thursday of November "Thursday." We then started our scheming to surprise her with Thanksgiving dinner at their place when they (Mom and Dad) came home for lunch. Soon, we had to let Dad in on it for logistical purposes, but he has to be commended–he played his part beautifully.
The five of us headed up Wednesday night. Carrie went to the ‘rents pad, but Tim and Rachel went to an old friends and Brenda and I went to her parent’s house. Her sister Angela even got in on the action by helping us make a ridiculously good apple crumble pie before bed.
Tim and Rachel picked us up bright and early so we could start cooking. We made a few quick stops for some final ingredients, got the turkey in the oven, and celebrated that our plot was underway. We kept in contact with our mole via MSN messenger, and when the "We’re on our way home" popped up on the screen, it was time for the payoff.
The look on my mom’s face was priceless, and it was totally worth it. My dad had already planned on them taking the afternoon off from the school, so we spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out, watching the dogs play, and trying to teach Jasper the parrot dirty words. Dinner was of the traditional variety: a massive turkey that Brenda cooked to utter perfection, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole, stuffing, cranberries (ninja fruit, my dad calls them), and we finished off with the apple pie and Carrie’s pumpkin cookies.
A good, good day.
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 23, 2006So, Happy Thanksgiving!
or, as we’re calling it, Thursday!
We’ve been so busy with work and stuff, and with Brenda working late Wednesday and early Friday, we decided to lay low on Thursday and recharge. My brother can’t go up for the entire weekend, but we’re going to try to head to Vancouver on Sunday.
However, I hope that whereever you are, you’re having a wonderfully yummy meal and getting yourself ready for Black Friday.
Or, if you’re feeling political, you can instead partake in Buy Nothing Day.
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The Tap Project
November 21, 2006I came across this new project; definitely a cool thing to be involved in if you’re in NYC.
On March 22, 2007 the United Nations’ World Water Day, hundreds of restaurants in New York City, home to some of the best tap water on the planet, will invite their patrons to pay $1 for something they normally get for free.
the tap project || in partnership with unicef and world water day
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Deschutes Does It Again
November 18, 2006
I picked up a sixer of Deschutes Brewery’s new seasonal, Jubelale. It’s a good entry into the winter ale category. It’s hoppy, darker than New Belgium’s 2 Below, with a great bitter finish and a heady 6.7% A.C. Definitely worth checking out if you can get it.
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