It’s Photo Friday, so what better day to unveil pics from last Friday’s (March 12) Cove to Clover Pub Crawl?
The fun fundraiser evening brought in at least 430 participants, who paid $10 each to “crawl” amongst 13 Burien pubs (along with restaurants, a coffeeshop and food store), and get their “passports” stamped at least five times, all in the name of raising money for both the Highline Area Food Bank and Highline Schools Foundation.
According to Organizer John Nelson, over $4,300 dollars was raised in just this one night.
BTB Photographers Michael Brunk and Scott Schaefer were on the scene (purely in the name of Photojournalism of course…), and they shot a combined 179 photos.
As is always the case with photos shot by BTB Photographers, you are welcome to choose your favorites, download and print them for personal use at no charge – here’s a link to the entire set on Flickr.
Here’s our SoundSlideshow of the best shots (make sure your speakers are turned on), set to the 1940s public domain song “Hey Joe, Two Beers” by the Benny Bell & Agony Trio:
Click to Play Our SoundSlideshow
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Burien Arts in the midst of its third annual “Eat for the Arts” fundraiser, where every Tuesday during the month of July, diners at one of seven Burien restaurants are doing more than having a great meal – they are also supporting a local arts organization!
The way this fundraiser works is that local restaurants donate a percentage of their sales on Tuesdays directly to Burien Arts to help ensure that high quality arts programming remains available to local residents.
On Tuesdays in July, this year’s participating restaurants include:
- Elliott Bay Brewhouse and Pub
- Sidestreet Kitchen and Bar
- Burien Press
- Tin Room Bar and Grill
- Mark Restaurant and Bar
- Angelo’s
- 909 Coffee and Wine
“Eat for the Arts offers a unique and exciting opportunity to support both local businesses and a local non-profit,” said Erin Williamson, Burien Arts’ Executive Director. “We are so pleased to have the generous support of so many members of the business community! I can’t think of a more satisfying way to contribute to our community than having a great meal at one of the seven participating restaurants.”
Eat for the Arts continues this month on Tuesday July 14th, 21st and 28th, so mark your calendars for a night out to support the local arts scene.
Burien Arts is a local non-profit with a more than forty year history offering arts programming to the local community. Burien Arts manages the Burien Art Gallery, hosts two Shakespeare in the Park performances each summer, presents the Highline Vintage Jazz Festival, runs a high school art gallery and outreach program and much more.
For more information, please contact Burien Arts at www.burienarts.org, email info@burienarts.org or by calling 206-244-7808.
by Long has been the debate over Phở – who has the most authentic, largest variety, what do you do with the dish of stuff on the side and not to mention how the heck do you pronounce it correctly without sounding like a tourist?
Fear not faithful blog fans, I have come to rescue you from the overwhelming list of options, narrowed it down to the top five locations between Burien and White Center and can tell you it’s NOT pronounced “fo.”
With French and Chinese influences it is the Vietnamese whom perfected this dish. Pronounced “fuh”, this popular lunch dish can be eaten at any time of day and is commonly served as breakfast in the Vietnamese culture.
Varieties of ingredients vary depending on location, however most commonly you can find the brisket, meatball, tripe, tendon and tofu for the veggie eaters out there. One thing to keep in mind if you are a vegetarian, just because you ordered tofu does not make this an animal-free dish…the broth is meat-based so be sure to verify with the server if they have a vegetable broth as an option. Each bowl, no matter what protein you choose, will come with rice noodles, broth and onions, what you choose to add from the plate on the side is up to you.
Purists each have their own way and will debate authenticity, however I say add what you like ‘cuz it’s your lunch! I suggest going for a handful of bean sprouts, squeeze of lime, torn up Thai basil, a generous squeeze of Siricha (the red sauce with a rooster on the jar) and a splash of soy.
On the table at most places you can usually find Hoisin or fish sauce, an intense looking chille paste concoction, and jalapeños if you dare. I am personally a no more than 2-3 star kind of gal so how you turn up the fire is your call. Break up the noodles, stir in your additions and don’t be a wimp… eat this dish with chop sticks and a spoon!
If you’re not craving Phở by now, you need to wake up and get into one of my top five faves and see what the fuss is all about. In a very particular order from most consistent, most authentic, and best price I give you my Phở Five:
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1. Phở: 9642 16th Ave SW, White Center 98106 |
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2. Phở Tai: 148 SW 148th St # B100, Burien 98166 |
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3. Phở Lily: 14611 1st Ave Burien, 98168 |
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4. 88 Restaurant: 9418 Delridge Way SW, Seattle 98126 |
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5. Phở Mỹ Lợi: 10439 16th Ave SW, White Center 98146 |
I tried each and every Phở place I could find in the area (some more than once) and these are the ones I know you will find a dish that tastes like you are visiting your long lost Vietnamese relatives not matter what culture you’re from.
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Tuesday, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican holiday that gives everyone an excuse to take a shot of tequila on a weekday.
Oh, and it’s also the celebration of the Mexican army’s defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. However, it is not Mexican Independence Day, nor is it a national holiday in Mexico, but rather a day that can be observed voluntarily.
And no, we’re not going to mention swine flu in this story just to increase our Google pagerank.
Oops…we just did. Dang.
Here’s what’s going on:
BURIEN:
Azteca: 153 SW 157th: Happy Hour All Day 32oz Beer Special
La Costa: 206 SW 152nd: BIG PARTY 9pm-2am Drink Specials & Jello Shots NO COVER
El Rinconsito: 15101 Ambaum Blvd SW: Taco Plate Special
Vino Bello: 636 SW 152nd: 2pm-9pm Beer & Sangria Specials
Tin Room: 923 SW 152nd St: All Mexican Menu & Drink Specials
Sunnydale Tavern: 14404 Des Moines Memorial Drive: Live Music, Beer & Tequila Specials. Jello Shots
Twiggs: 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW: $3 Corona’s
Breaktime Lounge: 635 SW 152nd: $1.00 Taco’s
Barrel Tavern: 11051 1st Ave South: Beer & Food Specials, Regular Jam session. No Cover
WHITE CENTER:
McMurphy’s: 11069 16th Ave SW: Karaoke & Drink Specials
Marv’s Broiler: 9808 16th Ave SW: Appetizer & Drink Specials
Triangle Pub: 9454 Delridge Way SW: Beer & Tequila Specials
Viva Mexico: 10601 16th Ave SW: Beer & Tequila & Appetizer Specials
If you haven’t yet subscribed to our Free Weekly Event Newsletter, sign up today, and you’ll receive a regular spam-free event listing every week via email that goes something like this:
FRIDAY, MAY 1st:
BILL & PEGGY HUNT PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL, BLT
8pm:Burien Little Theatre’s Bill & Peggy Hunt’s Playwright’s Festival premieres tonight! They’re also holding a food drive fundraiser for local food banks, so be sure to bring some non-perishable food with you!
Here are a few of the upcoming performances:
May 1 at 8:00 p.m. Friday – MAY DAY!
May 2 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday – Free play readings at 2 p.m. – “Penny Loves Butchie Hartog” and “Sinking Bass Turds”
May 3 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee
May 8 at 8:00 p.m. Friday
May 9 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday – Plus free play readings at 2 p.m. – “Penny Loves Butchie Hartog” and “Sinking Bass Turds”
May 10 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee
More info, including the full schedule, as well as listings of plays and readings, here.
DJ QUINN, BISON CREEK PIZZA & PUB, 630 SW 153rd Street
10pm-2am: DJ Quinn returns to the recently-remodeled Bison Creek Pizza & Pub. Tonight there’s NO COVER. More info here.
ELMER’S PUB, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW, 439-1007
9:30pm+: Live Music! NO COVER! ROCK! BEER! FOOD! DANCING! DARTS! POOL! FUN!
MICK KELLY’S IRISH PUB, 435 SW 152nd, Burien, 246-2473
10pm+: Live DJ, 80s night, dancing, NO COVER! Irish accents + Guinness on tap! More info here: http://mickkellysirishpub.com/
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd:
PARKSIDE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE, ALBERTSON’S
9am-4pm: The Parkside Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale to benefit local charities as well as scholarships at both the UW and WSU at the Albertson’s parking lot at First Avenue South and South 160th Street. More info here.
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE
9am-3pm: BTB Advertiser West Seattle Montessori School is having a Rummage Sale at the American Legion Hall in West Seattle, which is located at 3618 SW Alaska Street in West Seattle. More info here.
MOSHIER ART CENTER’S SPRING POTTERY SALE, MOSHIER ARTS CENTER
10am-3pm: Burien’s Moshier Community Art Center is holding its annual Spring Pottery Sale, and it’s a great opportunity to get some original pottery for Mother’s Day. More info here.
HIGHLINE BOTANICAL GARDENS ANNUAL PLANT SALE
10am-3pm: The Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens will be holding their annual plant sale at their gardens, which are located at 3735 24th Ave South. More info here.
“HATS OFF FOR HIGHLINE” FUNDRAISER, EMERALD DOWNS
11:30am: BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Foundation is sponsoring Hats on for Highline to raise money for cancer care and other patient care programs at 11:30am at Emerald Downs in Auburn. More info here.
3 WISHES’ CLOTHING FUNDRAISER, 3 WISHES BOUTIQUE
10am-6pm: 3 Wishes Boutique, located at 929 SW 152nd in Olde Burien, is holding a fundraiser for the YWCA’s “Dress for Success” program, and is asking residents to bring in clothing they no longer wear to donate to disadvantaged women. Bring in & donate clothing you no longer wear and receive a certificate for 15% OFF your next purchase of regular price merchandise! More info here.
HIGHLINE VINTAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL, PERFORMING ARTS CTR.
2pm-5pm + 7pm-10pm: Burien Arts is holding its first annual Highline Vintage Jazz Festival at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Tickets are just $20 per show or $35 for a full-day (ie: 2-show) pass for this all-day music fest, which will feature two 3-hour performances with some of the region’s most well-known jazz musicians playing Dixieland, swing, solo stride piano, gypsy jazz and more!
NOTE: The B-Town Blog is proud to be a sponsor, and we’ll have a table in the lobby, so come on by and say “Hey Daddio” between sets and win a groovy prize!
More info here, including videos of some of the artists as well as ticket info.
BILL & PEGGY HUNT PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL, BLT
2pm: Burien Little Theatre’s Bill & Peggy Hunt’s Playwright’s Festival continues with free play readings at 2 p.m. of “Penny Loves Butchie Hartog” and “Sinking Bass Turds.” More info, including the full schedule, as well as listings of plays and readings, here.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL FIESTA AUCTION/DINNER
5pm: White Center’s Holy Family Elementary is holding its 21st annual R.E.A.C.H. (Reinforcing Education And Catholic Heritage) Fiesta Auction and Dinner. Silent Auction starts at 5pm; Dinner at 7:30pm and Live Auction at 7:45pm. More info here.
HIGHLINE VINTAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL, PERFORMING ARTS CTR.
7pm-10pm: 2nd, evening performance of the Highline Vintage Jazz Festival at the Highline Performing Arts Center. See listing above, or click here for more full details. More info here.
LIVE MUSIC, BISON CREEK PIZZA & PUB,
10pm-2am: Kimball Conant and the Fugitives (a great NW Blues/Jazz band), No Cover, 21+ please.
“COLORAMA” BOWLING, HI-LINE LANES, BURIEN
7-10pm: “Colorama” bowling, a fun, active and funky thang to do, and it beats Wii Bowling anyday! (206) 244-2272
LIVE MUSIC, 909 COFFEE & WINE, OLDE BURIEN
8pm: Live Music, NO COVER CHARGE! 909 is located at 909 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien; Call for details: (206) 243-7909
MICK KELLY’S IRISH PUB, 435 SW 152nd, Burien, 246-2473
9pm+: Irish accents + Guinness on tap! More info here: http://mickkellysirishpub.com/
BARREL TAVERN, 11501 First Ave South, Burien, 244-7390
9pm+: Live Band! NO COVER! Read our review here.
ELMER’S PUB, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW, 439-1007
9:30pm+: Live Music! NO COVER! ROCK! BEER! FOOD! DANCING! DARTS! POOL! FUN!
SUNDAY, MAY 3rd:
BILL & PEGGY HUNT PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL, BLT
2pm: Burien Little Theatre’s Bill & Peggy Hunt’s Playwright’s Festival continues with a matinee performance. They’re also holding a food drive fundraiser for local food banks, so be sure to bring some non-perishable food with you! More info, including the full schedule of plays and readings, here.
3 WISHES’ CLOTHING FUNDRAISER, 3 WISHES BOUTIQUE
Noon-5pm: 3 Wishes Boutique, located at 929 SW 152nd in Olde Burien, continues their clothing fundraiser for the YWCA’s “Dress for Success” program, and is asking residents to bring in clothing they no longer wear to donate to disadvantaged women. Bring in & donate clothing you no longer wear and receive a certificate for 15% OFF your next purchase of regular price merchandise! More info here.
COMING SOON:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th:
ROBERT DUGONI BOOK READING/SIGNING, THE TIN ROOM
6pm+: NY Times Best-selling author Robert Dugoni will be celebrating his creative ties to Burien with a reading and book-signing party at The Tin Room. More info here, including excerpts of Burien scenes from his latest novel “Wrongful Death” and a feature story with video here.
THURSDAY, MAY 7th:
7pm-9pm: Three FREE Natural Yard Design Workshops start Thurs. night May 7th, sponsored by the City of Burien and King County. More info here.
SATURDAY, MAY 9th:
ALL DAY: Tukwila’s annual Backyard Wildlife Festival is a free all-day event at the Tukwila Community Center, meant to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife – such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife – into their backyards, gardens and communities. More info here.
SATURDAY, MAY 9th:
DES MOINES YACHT CLUB SOUTH SOUND OPENING
2pm: The Des Moines Yacht Club is holding its annual “South Sound Opening” day of boating season on Saturday, May 9th with a flag ceremony, speeches, drinks, dinner and live music with “The Tropics.” More info here.
DES MOINES SPORTS NIGHT DINNER & AUCTION
5:30pm-9:30pm: Des Moines 7th annual Sports Night Dinner & Auction fundraiser will be at the historic Des Moines Field House. Host will be Bruce King, former KOMO Sportscaster, with a keynote by former UW quarterback Brock Huard. More info here.
FRIDAY, MAY 15th:
BIG PICTURE HIGH SCHOOL AUCTION
7pm+: Come support BTB Intern Josh Hart’s high school at this auction for Big Picture High School, which is located at 2450 South 142nd Street in SeaTac. More info here.
SATURDAY, MAY 16th:
8:30am-2pm: White Center’s 6th Annual Spring Clean Up is coming Saturday, May 16th, and volunteers are needed to help clean up. This annual clean-up event is intended to make White Center a better place to live, work, and play by promoting community building and neighborhood revitalization. More info, including how you can help, here.
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Like to eat?
Like the arts?
Then be sure to “Eat For The Arts” every Tuesday through July at one of the eight Burien restaurants listed below, where each merchant will donate 5% of its sales to the Burien Arts Association:
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Okay, so the Super Bowl is this Sunday, Feb. 3rd, starting precisely at 3:18pm and lasting, well…until they run out of $2 million commercials (hey, at least this year you won’t have to watch your local team lose…).
You’re either going to watch the big ads…er, we mean game, or you’re not.
If you’re gonna watch it, you’re either doing it at home, at your buddy’s house with the new super flat-screen HDTV, or somewhere else…say, a local B-Town bar with a buncha your nutty neighbors.
That’s where we come in – here’s a list of the known B-Town area Super Bowl Haps (please note that most bars listed will be open a few hours before the game starts, so be sure to plan for driving time, parking and of course, pre-game Jello shots):
WHERE: The Tin Room, 923 SW 152nd St in “Olde Burien”
WHAT: Their first Super Bowl party. Ever. 2 flat screens. Snack menu. Plenty o’beer and good peeps.
WHERE: Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St in “Olde Burien
WHAT: No special party, but open with 2 flat screens (could be a good alternative for those really into the game)
WHERE: Elmer’s Pub, 15027 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: 6 regular-sized TVs, food, beer, fun dive-bar, pool tables, possible bikers & fisticuffs
WHERE: Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub, 435 SW 152nd St
WHAT: Irish accents, Guiness on tap, lots of regular/smallish TVs
WHERE: Elliott Bay Brewery, 255 SW 152nd St
WHAT: Great micros brewed on premises, full menu, 1 big screen
WHERE: Azteca Restaurant Bar, 153 SW 157th St
WHAT: Mexican food, brew & drinks, 3 big screens, no especiales
WHERE: Goodtime Ernie’s Pub, 15747 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: Potluck, football pool w/prizes, Jello shots, pulltabs, specials, 3 big screens, 1 flat, 1 regular & 3 on wall
WHERE: BZ’s Sports Bar & Grill, 17730 Ambaum Blvd S
WHAT: Potluck, shots, specials, 2 big screens, 2 regular TVs
WHERE: Wayne’s World Tavern, 1832 S 120th St
WHAT: Party time. Ex-cellent. Potluck, 1 big screen, 4 regular TVs
WHERE: Barrel Tavern, 11051 1st Ave S
WHAT: Funky building, buffet, 1 big screen, 2 regular TVs
WHERE: MVP Sports Bar (formerly Mario’s), 12803 Ambaum Blvd SW
WHAT: 1 big screen, 5 regular TVs
INTERACTIVE MAP OF B-TOWN AREA SUPER BOWL HAPS:
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PLAN B:
Buy this amazing bargain TV from seattle-tacoma craigslist > seattle > electronics, then fiddle with the antenna as you try to tune the game in:
“Works great, only problem with it is the cable antenna broke off.
I am sure it is repairable, but I don’t want to investigate.”
