As more people become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and pandemic fatigue congeals and hardens, Jay Inslee has moved many … More
Category: Booze
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DON’T COME VISIT ME AT WORK: A BARTENDER’S COVID CATCH 22
On February 1st, by Jay Inslee’s order, a majority of the counties in Washington moved to Phase 2 of pandemic … More
MEETING PEOPLE ISN’T EASY
I’ve moved to a new town, San Diego, in the last six months. I haven’t made (m)any friends yet. I’ve … More
BUD, PAL, SWEETIE: WHAT YOU GET CALLED THAT’S NOT YOUR NAME
At the end of the night, one bar patron is in the restroom, and the other is gathering her things. … More
BAR WORK IS A COLLEGE TOWN
“It’s so good to see you again. You’ve really been missed, do you live here now?” We stood in a … More
THE PERPETUAL HANGOVER OF THE BARTELL’S ON JACKSON
The racks of energy drink powders next to the assorted packets of nuts next to the many varying brands of … More
5 MANLY THINGS I DID THIS WEEKEND
My wife was out with her girlfriend last Saturday (thank God for GIRL’S NIGHT so I can get a BREAK … More
WHAT A CONVENIENCE STORE NEEDS TO BE GREAT
Not all bodegas are created equal. Some convenience stores are much better than others, and they gain a certain reputation … More
GO TO PLACES NOT OWNED BY MEINERT
A few years back I was sitting in a bar on Capitol Hill with a friend and cracked a joke … More
DAVE MEINERT AND THE DUDE APOLOGY FORMULA
By now, if you’re a Seattleite who enjoys going out, seeing music, or knows anyone who does, you’ve doubtlessly heard … More