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Snackdown! Redmond/Woodinville vs. Bothell/Kenmore/Kirkland
October 15, 2012 in Voracious
Redmond/Woodinville and Bothell/Kenmore/Kirland square off in the second round of the fight to represent the suburbs in the Snackdown finals. Don't forget, voting ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m. *See Also Seattle...
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Snackdown! Southeast Seattle vs. International District
October 15, 2012 in Voracious
Our first quarterfinal match pits the whole of Southeast Seattle against the smaller-but-mighty International District. The polls are open now through Thursday at 11:59 p.m., so get voting. *See Also Seattle...
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White Center and West Seattle Eliminated From Neighborhood Snackdown
October 12, 2012 in Voracious
The Snackdown tournament is only in its first week, but the bracket's already been shaken by what's likely to be the tournament's biggest upset: Defending champions White Center fell to...
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Consider the Oyster Leaf
October 12, 2012 in Voracious
Edsel LA specialty farm in Portland is helping to popularize a green in shellfish's clothing. The oyster leaf -- which has appeared locally at The Walrus & Carpenter, Harvest Vine and...
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Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Sous Vide Machine
October 12, 2012 in Voracious
In addition to having the Modernist Cuisine team help produce a dinner party in his or her dorm room, the winner of our Modernist Cuisine at Home video contest will...
Adding Culinary Appreciation to the Curriculum
October 11, 2012 in Voracious
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Snackdown! Edmonds/Lynnwood/Shoreline vs. Bainbridge/Bremerton/Vashon
October 11, 2012 in Voracious
Our next match-up is all over the map, with Lynnwood, Edmonds and Shoreline battling the eating destinations reachable by ferry. Read and vote with haste: Polls close tonight at 11:59...
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Snackdown! Fremont/Wallingford vs. Ballard
October 11, 2012 in Voracious
Three top performers in last year's Snackdown restart their tournament journeys, with Wallingford and Fremont teaming up to challenge Ballard for culinary supremacy. Don't forget to file your vote by...
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Snackdown! Burien/Des Moines/Federal Way/Seatac/Tukwila vs. Auburn/Kent/Renton
October 10, 2012 in Voracious
Another eight suburbs jump into the Snackdown ring with our next matchup. Remember, voting ends tomorrow night at 11:59 p.m., so make your favorites known. *See Also Seattle Weekly's Snackdown Returns Southeast...
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Should You Tip on Takeout?
October 10, 2012 in Voracious
trekkyandyIn this installment of Tabletop Wrestling, Hanna Raskin and Mike Seely fight over the bill that accompanies take-out orders. Hanna Raskin thinks it's good practice to tip on takeout. If you stiff...
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Snackdown! Queen Anne/Magnolia vs. Capitol Hill
October 10, 2012 in Voracious
Our next match-up unfolds atop two of the city's most notorious hills, as the Queen Anne/Magnolia supergroup tries to outplay Capitol Hill. Don't forget to file your vote by Thursday...
Icelandic Chef Brings Dried Fish and Skyr to Staple & Fancy
October 09, 2012 in Voracious
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Snackdown! Bothell/Kenmore/Kirkland vs. Issaquah/North Bend/Snoqualmie
October 09, 2012 in Voracious
Today's culinary tug-of-war crosses Lake Sammamish, with Kirkland, Bothell and Kenmore vying for supremacy with Issaquah, North Bend and Snoqualmie. Remember, voting ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m. *See Also Seattle Weekly's...
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Snackdown! Downtown vs. International District
October 09, 2012 in Voracious
This morning's battle features the Pioneer Square-Belltown-SoDo trio taking on the neighboring International District. *See Also Seattle Weekly's Snackdown Returns Southeast Wins Big in First Snackdown Contest Mike Seely is a fan of...
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Snackdown! Bellevue vs. Redmond/Woodinville
October 08, 2012 in Voracious
Chi-chi suburbs Bellevue and Redmond/Woodinville square off in the first suburban match of our series. Vote early! Polls close Thursday at 11:59 p.m. *See Also Seattle Weekly's Snackdown Returns Southeast Wins Big...
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Snackdown! Southeast Seattle vs. West Seattle
October 08, 2012 in Voracious
Our first tournament match-up pits defending champion White Center (joining forces with West Seattle) against the Southeast Super Region, fresh off its play-in victory over the Northeast. File your vote...
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Seattle's Top 10 Teriyaki Counters
October 08, 2012 in Voracious
Hungry for more Top 10 Lists? Check out our 'Best Of' Mobile App In the last few paragraphs of his teriyaki opus, former Weekly critic Jonathan Kauffman revealed that Seattle's...
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Southeast Wins Big in First Snackdown Contest
October 05, 2012 in Voracious
Good night, Lake City. Good night, Wedgwood and Roosevelt, tucked snug in the city's northeast side. And good night to Ravenna and the University District too. With its decisive win in...
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State's Grocers and Food Producers Monitoring GMO Labeling Vote in California
October 05, 2012 in Voracious
stefanie saysPCC Natural Markets this month joined the charge to put genetically-modified food labeling on the 2013 ballot, but it's unclear whether such a measure will be necessary after the...
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M. Wells Should Have Held Ground on Horse
October 05, 2012 in Voracious
tasweertakerMy husband is gradually becoming a more adventurous eater, but when we last traveled in Europe, he rarely ate between Burger King stops. He was especially stymied by Slovenia, where...
Did The Cheesecake Factory Make Romney Smarter?
October 04, 2012 in Voracious
Recipes Plucked From Used Books' Pages
October 04, 2012 in Voracious
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The Culture of Review Companionship
October 04, 2012 in Voracious
Like many white Midwesterners, I learned to drive before I learned how to eat sushi. Although my hometown was fairly sophisticated by Michigan standards, its first Japanese restaurant didn't open...
The Herbfarm: A First-Timer's Dinner Report
October 03, 2012 in Voracious
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Do Dogs Belong in Restaurants?
October 03, 2012 in Voracious
In this installment of Tabletop Wrestling, Hanna Raskin and Erika Hobart wrangle over whether it's appropriate to bring a pooch to a restaurant. Hanna Raskin thinks restaurants should be no-dog zones. Hold...
