The new Hotel Lusso pub will be called… Post Street Ale House. Yes. That’s the best they could pick from their recent contest. SFB suggestions: “The” Pub and Top That by Unknown Neva and The Pheasant Public House by yours truly. I think we all can agree “The” Pub is a pretty damn awesome pub name.
Everybody should check out International Food on 3021 E Mission. The Middle Eastern grocery store has everything from whole lamb (halal and everything) to really awesome yoghurt. Let that lamb marinate in the yoghurt over night, and you got something great going.
If you like food and you like movies, then you should probably check out Julie & Julia this weekend. Two stories set in different time and places: one follows Julia Child, and one Julie Powell who attempts to cook all of Child’s 500 or so recipes. Hey, it stars Meryl Streep, how bad can it be?
And finally, speaking of Julie & Julia... Check out this blog entry by Anthony Bourdain about his meeting with Sandra Lee after the premiere of the movie. It is… Bizarre. To say the least.
My friend Becky, recommends “BabyCakes: The Cookbook”, a great cookbook to make anything vegan, gluten free, and mostly sugar free. You can check it out at the Spokane Public Library, just ask and she can help you find it.
Despite its claims, Tecate Grill won’t provide you with an instant gateway to authentic Mexican cuisine. It will, however, give you a serving of “fresh Mex” that actually tastes good, something which is somewhat of a rarity in this town.
My chimichanga certainly lived up to its “fresh” promise, with a nicely spiced salsa—not too hot, but not tomato sauce either—over chicken in a crisp flour tortilla. It might not shout De Leon, but it definitely screams summer, and that’s what I need when it’s around a hundred degrees outside. Served with a nice tortilla soup, I was pleasantly surprised by the whole meal. It doesn’t try to be too fancy and that’s fine.
The interiors aren’t bad either. It gives that summer-y feel, and while it’s a bit cheesy, it doesn’t reach the forced feeling most “theme” restaurants give.
I like Tecate. It is what it is, and it is good at it.
The Washington State Liquor Tax will be raised in August. Dry Fly was interviewed by a local Kitsap County paper about the increase and discussed how the change will affect their business. A group of Sultan, WA residents plan to rumple up and purchase a rundown van from Craigslist, spray paint it, and road trip to California where they will buy Costco sized bottles of liquor at Costco discounts. They plan to stock up and will even take orders for those interested.
