Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Bellingham's Best Late-Night-Food Battle: Man vs. 'Meni


The Contenders...


Man Pies:

Man Pies opened its doors at the beginning of the summer on Railroad Ave. and gave the the impression of being a late-night comfort food establishment that could rival its long, unchallenged neighbor-- Pel'meni.

These pies are sure to fill up even the hungriest of men and are entirely capable of soaking up copious amounts of alcohol. The best thing about Man Pies is the price-- a fixed $5.99 per pie across the menu; The worst? The pies.

I have had these pies before; I've made them; with Bisquick and canned meat; a recipe probably not too far off from what's actually used. The pies serve their purpose--to fill you up in a hurry--but if you have a choice, just stop by Haggen and buy one from Marie Callender. 

Pel'meni:

Pel'meni--a tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant on N. State Street that serves not-your-everyday Russian dumplings. Instead of using the traditional unleavened dough, the restaurant makes the dumplings with eggnoodle and serves them up piping hot with curry, cilantro, hot sauces, various spices, sour cream and a fat slice of homemade bread.

With only two options on the menu (potato or beef dumplings, either is the standard $6) it's easy to be skeptical; however the long lines and packed tables at 2 a.m. prove the point that quality always triumphs over quantity.

Pel'meni currently operates out of Juneau, Alaska and Bellingham--the restaurant has also been a vendor at Sasquatch, Bumbershoot and Bite of Seattle and is currently in the works to open up another restaurant in Seattle. *Fingers crossed!*


The winner?


Pel'meni.
Sorry Man Pies; You can't beat a classic.

Friday, October 15, 2010

So Good: Put your foot in it...

"Iris" by United Nude
Retail: $1,047.15

Slingback Scoops: Friday, October 15, 2010

  • Viaduct will be closed this weekend for semi-annual structural review. Queen Anne View
  • Magnolia volunteer finalist for Cox Conserves Heroes Award. Magnolia Voice
  • Baby flamingos hatch at Woodland Park Zoo. Phinneywood
  • Jimmy Carter to UW bookstore. U District Daily
  • Forgotten Facebook co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, speaks out on film portrayal. Mashable
  • Full body scanners to be introduced as new security measure at SeaTac. Seattle PI
  • Tastemakers reveal their picks for fall essentials. Tory Burch

Saturday, October 9, 2010

A Wales of a Time


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On a rainy day such as this, I've decided it would not be a bad opportunity for some traveling! Today, I've felt like journeying to the tiny village of Betws-y-Coed in northern Wales. My great-great grandfather worked at this hotel when it opened in the late 19th century. Someday, I hope to be able to visit it in person!

Website: http://hotel-snowdonia.co.uk/index.html

Bellingham State of Mind



With only two months to go until graduation, I'm starting to realize how much I'm going to miss it here! While I am so, very desperate to get out of the classroom and out into the real world, leaving this city will be heartbreaking. The one thing I have heard most from Western alumn, over the years, is that if they could have found a job here, they would have never left. I think I'm beginning to see their point.

Video: "Bellingham State of Mind" by Nathan Cox ft. Rashawn Scott

Bellingham Herald article:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/09/17/1624498/bellingham-state-of-mind-video.html

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Slingback Scoops: Sunday October 3, 2010




  • Vigil held at Auburn skate park for missing Western student, Dwight Clark. KOMO News

  • French Connection: Gaultier brings a little "Joan Jett" and "David Bowie" to Paris Fashion Week... Harper's Bazaar

  • Despite controversy over film's message, The Social Network is well "like"-ed by moviegoers. New York Times

  • Anyone hear the sound of thousands of people all groaning in disgust and defeat around noon today? Seahawks

  • Target will have iPads on its shelves just in time for the holiday season. KING 5

  • Titanic actress, Gloria Stuart, passes away at 100. The Washington Post
Featured slingback: "Sofia" by Gucci

Dwight Clark missing for over a week...