February 22, 2012
At this Olympia City Council retreat, unlike in 2010, the reporter from the Olympian actually showed up. Unlike in 2009, once he showed up, he managed to not spend most of his time reading or texting.
He showed up on Friday, anyway. On Saturday, a different Olympian reporter attended. Apparently, the primary reporter doesn’t work on Saturdays. And apparently, sending the guy with the most knowledge and history of the council (among Olympian staff, that is) to write about the most important meeting the council holds all year was less important than making sure that the guy got his regular day off.
More importantly, how was the coverage? Well, it was okay. As far as it went. It quoted people accurately. Mostly. But that’s all it did. The two articles about the retreat covered ...
February 22, 2012
One man’s journey to find the best dishes served up in Olympia, and his strenuous efforts to tell you about them.
By John Nom-nini
No matter how posh, rustic, or dank the restaurant, every menu has a must-eat item on it. This column will bring those items to your shocked awareness.
Acqua Via: Goat Cheese Thyme Fondue
For me, the goat cheese thyme fondue at Acqua Via (500 Capitol Way S) is the king fish of all must-eat menu items. In my 36 years, I have not found a more satisfying way to spend $10.00 (and I have purchased the tears of an orphaned sea otter).
The decadent and lush fondue is served with a fresh baked baguette sliced, seasoned, and oiled for dipping. It easily feeds two, and pairs well with their many wine selections. Whether yo...
February 8, 2012
By Matthew Green
Partners in Prevention Education (PiPE), a local non-profit group that works with youth and young adults who are victims of violence, is being evicted from their downtown Olympia space. PiPE is currently located at 317 4th Ave E, through a month-to-month sublease with United Community AIDS Network, but has been told to leave by the end of February.
PiPE provides support and tools to “street-involved” and marginalized young people to heal from the traumas resulting from being victims of violence such as sexual assualt and hate crimes, and to empower them to engage in violence prevention. PiPE services include counseling, advocacy, and referral to emergency shelter and other social services. Many of PiPE’s clients are homeless, and a majority are LGBT,...
February 8, 2012
Introducing you to new locally-owned businesses...
The Cornerstone
Ryan Reykdal’s restaurant, The Cornerstone, is best summed up by the mission statement printed on his menu: “The Cornerstone respects all dietary needs, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Healthful alternatives are the basis of all our creative concepts. We believe in serving all organic, local foods to keep our community strong.”
Since age 17, Ryan has cooked. Restaurant jobs in Hawaii and California sparked his interest in whole foods. After 8 years as head chef in a Denver vegetarian restaurant, his love of Northwest Native art drew him to this area. A staunch supporter of Olympia’s Farmers’ Market, Calliope, Terra Lumina, Kirsop Farms, and the Co-op, Ryan gives his compostables t...
By Tucker Petertil Jabi Shriki, the Moroccan born, Toronto raised musician/doctor who last year appeared in these pages as a Fortnightly Single, has just released his latest CD, entitled Puzzle Pieces. It’s a great record, one that grows on you whether you’re getting into the messages unveiled in the lyrics …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil You always hear that Olympia is a small town but maybe it’s not really that small. Take for …Read the Rest
By Elizabeth Jenkins The nineties were a highly coveted decade of music in Olympia. Locals get that nostalgic glint …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil A nice all-ages show is shaping up at the Midnight Sun, featuring Jeremy Jay’s rich pop …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil There’s a cold snap the night I set out on an open mic overview, so I’m not …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil Portland’s Vagabond Opera will bring their dramatically raucous brand of musical cabaret to town when they …Read the Rest
by Tucker Petertil The Blackberry Bushes have been touring like crazy these past few months, no doubt honing their …Read the Rest
By Fred Kellogg The Brown Edition packed The Eastside Club Tavern December 9th, opening for Seattle’s Soul Senate. An up-and-coming …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil “Are you the guy with long hair or are you the guy with short hair?” I …Read the Rest
by Tucker Petertil New York’s The Klezmatics will celebrate 25 years together playing their genre-defying mixture of jazz and traditional …Read the Rest
By Tucker Petertil It was a busy night last Wednesday – Hump Day for the year, Winter’s Solstice – and …Read the Rest
