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The Little Red Barn Killer Koolaid

After spending two hours driving up from Portland while listening to the deliciously corny Combustible Edison, I got the urge to be in a deliciously corny bar. I got the urge to go to The Little Red Barn. Located just off Interstate 5 in Rochester, The Little Red Barn is a

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The Little Red Barn’s Killer Koolaid

After spending two hours driving up from Portland while listening to the deliciously corny Combustible Edison, I got the urge to be in a deliciously corny bar. I got the urge to go to The Little Red Barn. Located just off Interstate 5 in Rochester, The Little Red Barn is a

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Chopstix’s Sex on the Beach

One man’s flavor magic is another’s flavor tragic. … “So this woman from Kent was — well, inexperienced about drinking,” the Italian representative of the League of Liberal Libations began in a voice musical with mirth. “And here we are in this incredible restaurant with the finest selection of Scotch in

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Chopstix’s Sex on the Beach

One man’s flavor magic is another’s flavor tragic. … “So this woman from Kent was — well, inexperienced about drinking,” the Italian representative of the League of Liberal Libations began in a voice musical with mirth. “And here we are in this incredible restaurant with the finest selection of Scotch in

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McCabe’s American Music CafÃÆ'©â€™s Baby Jesus Juice

“I got drunk the day my pa went to prison And when my momma died, I just didn’t care about livin’ And I drank myself blind.” —Hank Williams III McCabe’s American Music Café is a really nice place. The drinks are reasonably priced. The dance floor is large, and there are pool tables

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McCabe’s American Music Café’s Baby Jesus Juice

“I got drunk the day my pa went to prison And when my momma died, I just didn’t care about livin’ And I drank myself blind.” —Hank Williams III McCabe’s American Music Café is a really nice place. The drinks are reasonably priced. The dance floor is large, and there are pool tables

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Barb's Westgate Inn's Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Booze and music — is there any greater combination in this world? The link between the two even exceeds the grandeur of the marriage of booze and sport. The more randy-minded readers will admit the frequency with which all three parties join forces to ensure extravagant levels of fun, the

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Barb’s Westgate Inn’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Booze and music — is there any greater combination in this world? The link between the two even exceeds the grandeur of the marriage of booze and sport. The more randy-minded readers will admit the frequency with which all three parties join forces to ensure extravagant levels of fun, the

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Asado's Cachaca Side Car

I have a confession: I hate tequila. Ever since a spring break trip to Puerto Vallarta went bad during my freshman year of college, I can barely stand the smell of the wretched stuff. But I love all other things south of the border, and I can’t resist the lure

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Asado’s Cachaca Side Car

I have a confession: I hate tequila. Ever since a spring break trip to Puerto Vallarta went bad during my freshman year of college, I can barely stand the smell of the wretched stuff. But I love all other things south of the border, and I can’t resist the lure

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Paddy Coyne’s Black and Tan

After a year of drinking research, the League of Liberal Libations finally is ready to come clean: The true Irish often frown upon the Black and Tan that the League loves so much. Historically, the drink’s components are Guinness and Bass ale, the latter an English brew. And the drink’s

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Paddy Coyne’s Black and Tan

After a year of drinking research, the League of Liberal Libations finally is ready to come clean: The true Irish often frown upon the Black and Tan that the League loves so much. Historically, the drink’s components are Guinness and Bass ale, the latter an English brew. And the drink’s

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Salty’s Wild Berry Sling

I don't know if it was Salty’s cocktail waitress's cheerleader voice or the fact that she called me "sir" three times prior to actually delivering my drink, but I launched into cranky mode. At what point do you become a "sir"? Yes, I was significantly older than the neophyte waitress,

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Salty’s Wild Berry Sling

I don't know if it was Salty’s cocktail waitress's cheerleader voice or the fact that she called me "sir" three times prior to actually delivering my drink, but I launched into cranky mode. At what point do you become a "sir"? Yes, I was significantly older than the neophyte waitress,

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Indochine’s Thai Kiss

Certain tastes and smells take me back to a specific time in my life, sometimes even when I don't want to go there. I dropped by Indochine — downtown Tacoma’s trip to exotic Asia with a lounge whose masterful design creates a sophisticated space with colorful changing lights, sleek lines

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Indochine’s Thai Kiss

Certain tastes and smells take me back to a specific time in my life, sometimes even when I don't want to go there. I dropped by Indochine — downtown Tacoma’s trip to exotic Asia with a lounge whose masterful design creates a sophisticated space with colorful changing lights, sleek lines

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Original Roadhouse Grill's Hillbilly Punch

To be honest, the Original Roadhouse Grill isn't really a roadhouse at all. A true roadhouse is a place on the outskirts of town that serves booze and food and often offers gambling and/or sex on the side. There's no evidence of such illicit goings-on here. Still, the League of

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Original Roadhouse Grill's Hillbilly Punch

To be honest, the Original Roadhouse Grill isn't really a roadhouse at all. A true roadhouse is a place on the outskirts of town that serves booze and food and often offers gambling and/or sex on the side. There's no evidence of such illicit goings-on here. Still, the League of

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Drink of the Week: The Pup Room's Crown and Coke

I am pleased to announce that the Pup Room inside the Poodle Dog in Fife has been granted Most Favored Bar status by the Weekly Volcano staff. “This is my new favorite bar!” Suzy Stump pronounced after showing up late with her designated-driver boyfriend in tow and rejuvenating a crowd

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The Pup Room's Crown and Coke

I am pleased to announce that the Pup Room inside the Poodle Dog in Fife has been granted Most Favored Bar status by the Weekly Volcano staff. “This is my new favorite bar!” Suzy Stump pronounced after showing up late with her designated-driver boyfriend in tow and rejuvenating a crowd

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