Emory, a fifth-grader living on a dilapidated chicken farm, isn't much like the other boys. While the others play 'ball, Emory choreographs ribbon-dance routines. While the other boys recklessly set things afire, Emory fantasizes about the bright lights of broadway. Or he sings sons from Annie. Or he confides in Linda, a giant chicken, his best friend. No, Emory doesn't play the conventional farm-boy too well. MilkMilk Lemonade, which is running now at the Washington Ensemble Theatre, is Emory's coming-of-age story. more ›

This week in food reviews: Old-school cocktails at the new Vito's, making peace with Din Tai Fung; the glorious brunch-only burger at Revel and the reason re:public has such damn good fries. more ›

You may be under the impression that Seattle's numerous Than Brothers locations are equal to each other, each serving delicious pho in similarly disheveled and and unappealing dining rooms. We’re here to tell you that you are wrong. Over the past year, Seattlest David and Rachael have exhaustively toured Seattle's five Than Brothers to give you the best, the worst, and most importantly, the goldfish-iest of Seattle’s most ubiquitous of pho restaurants. Today we’ll be providing a brief overview of the distinctive features of each Seattle location. Friday we’ll be back with the first annual 2008 Seattlest Than Brothers PhO-dyssey awards! more ›

We do love us some bar food. French fries, burgers (veggie ones anyway), fish 'n' chips. Man, we could live on that stuff and often think of the Albert Brooks comedy Defending Your Life when we allow ourselves to indulge, because he’s told that, while waiting to defend his life, he can do whatever he wants and not worry about the health consequences. We're pretty sure that’s the reason we're hoping the afterlife mirrors that movie. more ›

The Diary of Anne Frank @ the Intiman // through May 17 // // Tickets $10-$50 // Special talks and events on March 31, April 6, 10, 27, 28 and May 3 more ›

AUTHOR, AUTHOR: In Bich Minh Nguyen's memoir, Stealing Buddha's Dinner, a young family escapes from Vietnam shortly before the fall of Saigon and relocates to Grand Rapids, Michigan. "In her recreation of a world populated by family ties, Ritz crackers, and Judy Blume books, she has captured the 1980s with perfection," says Kirkus Reviews. more ›

Seattlest can't claim to understand the obsession in hipster fashion with the eighties. At last week's edition of Rag$ to Riche$, it seemed every other female was sporting something inspired by the Reagan era. That fit with some of the tunes being thrown in the mix, but in the case of both apparel and music, age is not enough to denote quality. Many of the songs and clothing choices from that evening need to regain their forgotten status. more ›

It has come to Seattlest's attention that there's some big movie coming out tomorrow. Sigh. more ›