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Scalpel

North Seattle

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Composed almost entirely of cesium and diet soda, Scalpel fights a never-ending war against stupidity,… more »

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What do you like to read when you poop?: Scooter magazines
Why are people so afraid to learn the truth about building 7?: Because building 7 was actually the Autobot known as "Metroplex"
What song do you want played at your funeral?: The closing song from "Boomerang"
Folklife or A kick in the face while drowning in fish guts
What's your biggest grammatical pet peeve?: The fact that Webster's Dictionary is now changing words to conform to the incorrect usage of them by the ignorant (I.E.: "irregardless", "nauseous")

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Scalpel reviewed Elemental Next Door.

We went to END for our anniversary, and they were offering a "meal" package of a few courses and dessert. Throughout the meal, the waiter was very relaxed and let us take our time, but he also explained a little about each dish without if it sounding like the typical foodie over-analysis of the food. Instead, he and the cook conveyed an honest love for the dishes, and then stepped back and let us take our time experiencing their work.

The food itself was ideal. Rather than emphasizing quantity, END gave us just enough of each dish to relish it, but not so much as to leave us stuffed at the end of the meal. When we finished, we were exactly full enough to feel content, without feeling like we'd just visited Claim Jumpers while wearing our sweat-pants.

The best part of the meal for me was, strangely, not liking the dessert. When the waiter noticed my lack of enthusiasm for the dish, he politely asked if there was something wrong with it that they could fix. When I indicated that I just didn't like the cheese they used for the dessert, and he politely faded into the woodwork again, allowing us to finish in peace. When the time to pay came around, he politely inquired if there was another cheese variety that might have made the dish more enjoyable for me, or if there was another suggestion I could make that might improve the dessert. The entire vibe of the question came across as a genuine desire to make the dish better for the next time it was served. Rather than dismissing my taste or preference, the restaurant valued it and wanted input from their customers to make things even better.

We left END impressed by the vibe of the place, and very happy with the food and the experience.

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Oct 28

Scalpel commented on New Column!.

Damn it, Slog, you're SQL server made me double-post!

Oct 28

Scalpel commented on New Column!.

Damn it, Slog, you're SQL server made me double-post!

Oct 28

Scalpel commented on New Column!.

I thought Incubus should have won a prize for breaking out the smirking "we're only kidding" box that most of the other entries stayed inside. It wasn't sexy, or funny, but it was the film that made the ticket price well worth it.

Maybe they need an "Artsiest" category?

Oct 28

Scalpel commented on New Column!.

I thought Incubus should have won a prize for breaking out of the smirking, "we're only kidding" confines that most of the other entries stuck with. It wasn't sexy, or funny, but it was the film that made the ticket price more than worth it.

Maybe they need an "Artsiest" category?

Oct 23

Scalpel commented on Lunchtime Quickie.

This is the same sort of logic that makes people terrified of airplanes and roller coasters, even though they're many times safer than driving a car to and from work. The most dangerous part of going to Six Flags or to the airport to catch a flight is the drive to get there.

Oct 23

Scalpel commented on Tonight In this City.

@19: Clearly. I mean, he's basically Batman, except instead of criminals killing his parents, booze killed his childhood. Also, instead of inspiring terror in the hearts of the criminal underworld, he inspires terror in the hearts of people whose bed time is after 9:00 PM.

But the molded rubber nipples? Those are the same.

Oct 23

Scalpel commented on Tonight In this City.

I suspect that if Carr has his way, not ALL bars will be shut down. He's probably fine with everyone going to down to TGIFriday's for an Appletini, or rocking out at your neighborhood Red Robin.

What's that? You go to a night club? No no no, those will definitely go away. Night clubs are frequented by sexual deviants, loose women, and the Negro. Tom Carr will abolish these dens of opium smoking and jazz music; making the city safe again for children, land-owning males, and white women.

Oct 10

Scalpel commented on Dan Savage's Guide to the Movies (The Amateur Porn Movies in HUMP! 5, That Is).

Incubus was amazing, and worth the entire cost of the ticket. I really hope this is one of the films that the creators release after Hump. It would be a crime to have it disappear forever.

Oct 6

Scalpel commented on Savage Love Letter of the Day.

Strangely, I assumed that the author was a boy, and that the ease of breaking off the "boyfriend and girlfriend" relationships was due to being in the closet.

Does this make me progressive and awesome, or does it make me super-duper gay?