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Posted on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 2:28pm

Who Were Those Liquor-Loving Ladies? LUPEC, That's Who

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Cody Bay

As Ken Burns recently illuminated for us, women were at the forefront of the two most significant developments in our country's history of drinking: the enactment of Prohibition, and then its repeal. And when ladies' thirst roared in with the '20s, it wasn't pink cosmos they were drinking.  Read more »

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Posted on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 4:45am

Check In: The Sorrento Hotel

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Cody Ellerd Bay

This week I checked in on what's going on at The Sorrento this fall, as fall is such a perfect time to drop in to Pill Hill's iconic historic hotel. Fireplaces, books, fantastic brown liquor drinks and good old-fashioned hauntings -- what more does a cloud-plagued, sun-deprived Seattleite need?  Read more »

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Posted on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:50am

Pie Takes the Cake Again

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Cody Bay

Cake versus pie? Judging from the responses I've gotten since finding out that I would have the privilege of judging the epic rematch of last year's Cake vs. Pie competition last night, people are not wishy-washy on this matter. I've heard many a definitive statement to the effect of “Pie. Duh”; or “Clearly pie.” And truth be told, most folks who have weighed in to me have come out loud and clear on the side of Team Pie. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 4:08am

The Picture Gets Bigger at Henry and Oscar's

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Cody Bay

“I’m bringing back the two-martini lunch.”

So says Mark Stern, founder of the Big Picture movie theater, of his new venture, Henry and Oscar’s. He’s harkening back to a time when men were men, women were women, and going out meant a big steak, high heels and the owner of your favorite establishment might have been named Vinnie and nicknamed “Knuckles.” Read more »

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Posted on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 5:27pm

5 Food & Wine Events Not to Miss

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Cody Bay
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Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa

The summer is winding down, but the food scene is heating up again with that new-season vigor. Here are a few upcoming events that will make the departure of the summer bounty not nearly as depressing. 

Sunday, September 18: BLEND Read more »

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