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Big views and small plates for cocktailers and foodies.

Big views and small plates for cocktailers and foodies.

SeattleBonVivant (winner of Seattle Mag’s reader poll for “Best Local Food Blog” in 2007), is starting up her blog again, after a lengthy absence. Why did she largely stop writing for three years, and what compelled her to start anew? Read on to find out.

Oregon grows more than just pinot noir and does quite well with some grapes that are not seen in Washington, such as pinot blanc and arneis. Here is a brief survey of some current Oregon wines that showcase some of its other strengths.

Nothing like the American macaroon, the French macaron is light, lovely in pastel colors and delicious — thanks to a buttercream filling slipped inside its meringue layers.

By SARA KUGLER
Associated Press Writer
(AP) – NEW YORK _ Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent millions of dollars to get inside the head of every New York City voter, hundreds of thousands of whom will get pre-recorded "robocalls" narrowly targeted to appeal to their tastes and urging them to get out and vote.
Chinatown residents older [...]

The proposal to designate the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest, from Desolation Sound in British Columbia to Puget Sound in Washington, as the “Salish Sea” has taken a major step forward.
In a decision made in August, but only made known to the Washington State Board of Geographic Names this month, the British Columbia Geographical [...]

By CARYN ROUSSEAU
Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago businessman James Tyrees purchase of Sun-Times Media Group Inc., including the Chicago Sun-Times and more than 50 suburban publications, was finalized Monday.
The acquisition was completed for about $26.5 million after an investor group led by Tyree offered to pay $5 million for the assets of the company.

Bill Radke, the popular former KUOW voice who now hosts American Public Media’s Marketplace Morning Report, is building a following among social-media fans as well as regular listeners for his new feature, a weekly summary of business news delivered as a 60-second poem.
Radke brings his trademark charm and wit to the endeavor and, as a [...]

The Hold Steady mixes well with alcohol — after all they have been labeled “America’s bar band” by critics and fans — so pairing the Brooklyn quintet with Southern Comfort for a free concert at The Crocodile Thursday night was a no-brainer.
The Kentucky-based booze sponsored the invite-only event that was billed as a show where [...]

Join the Henry in welcoming several cool new exhibits