Seattle is flush with–among other things–neighborhood grocery stores, bars, and, of course, breweries. If one suffers inspiration to refill the fridge, you only have to walk a few blocks to stock up on a local brew. In the Lake City neighborhood however, one usually has to walk a bit further.
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Brown-Bagging It at the Beer Authority
Ever since it was announced more than 18 months ago that Birch & Barley / ChurchKey would be taking the place of Dakota Cowgirl and Ramrod in the Logan Circle neighborhood, anticipation has been building. The PR machines and press cranked, listing anticipated opening dates to ad nauseum. So it wasn’t that surprising that more than 30 people were lined up outside of the bar starting around 4:50 p.m
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First Look: ChurchKey
In Los Angeles, the wealthy aspirant writer Donna and her best friend (also aspirant designer) Christi Ann are bored of relationships and decide to chase two escorts in a bar for one night stand. Meanwhile, the construction workers and best friends Stanny and Joe come from New York but do not find jobs in Los Angeles; without money, they decide to go to a fancy bar to drink and leave the place without paying the bill.
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Strictly Sexual
It’s the music fest that all the hip kids and true indie and indie-ish music fans have been waiting all year for, and it’s finally here. The two-day long Treasure Island Music Festival kicks off on Saturday, and the line-up is pretty swell — with the likes of Passion Pit , The Streets , Girl Talk , Brazilian Girls and MGMT on Saturday; and Grizzly Bear , Beirut , The Decemberists , The Walkmen , Yo La Tengo , and The Flaming Lips on Sunday. ALSO, the 12-2pm slots both days are f
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Treasure Island Music Fest: A Preview
Dishin’ is typically about a single dish, but this week we give you a heads-up about an upcoming confluence of dishes. If you live in Queen Anne or Magnolia, or can come to the area, you’ll be eating good in the neighborhood at this Saturday’s Mobile Chowdown
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Dishin’: The Mobile Chowdown
Soul Food Farm of Vacaville, who provide the Bay Area with delicious eggs and chickens via various locations and through their brand-spanking new CSA , encountered a devastating fire last month . One thousand baby chicks perished, 30+ acres were scorched, and an 1880s barn burned to the ground. There will be fundraisers at two different locations this Sunday to benefit the farm: Pizza Party at Pizzaiolo 5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 1 to 5 p.m., $14, buy tickets The event
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Soul Food Farm Benefit at Oakland’s Pizzaiolo and SF’s Il Cane Rosso on Sunday
Birthday BBQ & football watchin’ with Pops. Happy B-Day Pops ~ we love ya! # Payton, I wish you well, but I’m pullin’ 4 K. Warner tonight
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