Results tagged “booze”

As officers approached the Spirit of Seattle they saw a 23-year-old woman, whom they identified as Taviona Amos, at the top of the gangway yelling and swearing. Several women were trying to escort her off the ship, but she held onto the railing, and refused to move, the affidavit said. Amos' 29-year-old sister, identified as Tasha Amos, joined her. The two blocked others from getting off the ship and yelled and swore at officers, according to the affidavit.

The fellas Jim, Johnny, and José must be shaking their heads as the House passed a bill to increase liquor (wine and beer) license fees for Washington's restaurants, bars, taverns, and even trains. The booze business, is one of the few industries that is somewhat recession proof, which can be very attractive for a state that is $9 billion in the hole. Pending final approval, the bill would raise fees (and probably drink prices) nearly 10 percent, making it even harder for the local "little guys" to hang on.

The liquor business is booming, despite--or perhaps because of--the recession impacting every other sector of Washington's economy. Gregoire's '09-'11 budget attempts to capitalize on the boom, using Washington's convenient state-run liquor store set-up by requesting that ten more liquor stores open across the state. In theory, this would mean more cash for a state government under such a financial squeeze that social and health care programs are being slashed right and left. But, as the P-I points out, the budget specifications are dredging up the old debate about the state's involvement in liquor sales. Here we go, again. More information for you while you make up your mind:

With the return of the dreaded S-word juxtaposed with some of the most beautiful sunshine we've seen in months, the Northwest is feeling a bit punchy. In that spirit, Josh Feit at Publicola takes on Seattle's odd political climate ("green urbanists" vs. "economic populists"). It's a wonder we get any political dialogue accomplished at all, given how sore people are--still!--over the infamous Seahawks in the Superbowl referee fiasco. Pouring salt on the open wound, the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers wrote a letter explaining precisely how fair that referee was. After reading the letter on the Daily Weekly, you might feel a little punchy yourself and need to scream about it. Just let it out, you'll feel better. If yelling doesn't help, have you considered turning to alcohol? Some tequila from Sammamish, perhaps? The Issaquah Reporter has the story (via GreenerGrad).

You've called in to work, gotten some laundry in the wash, taken the dog out for a quick walk. What's left to do on this very snowy day? Drink! Inspired by one of our friend's Twitter posts at 8 a.m. announcing he was drinking vodka and cranberry already, we spent some time with our housemates discussing the most revolting creative shots we've ever tossed back. Read about our top three, and then raid your liquor cabinet. A (wo)man's gotta do something to keep warm.

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Only three days away. You're ready, or you think you're ready. You've got your tickets, and your overnight plans are set. Congratulations! Now don't fuck it up.

It seems like it was just last week that we were gushing over the Bottleneck Lounge. Oh yeah, that was just last week. Well, we're talking about them again. In honor of the Gay Superbowl, the Central District bar is hosting a party: