Food & Drink Dec 4, 2013 at 4:00 am

Dark-'n'-Manly

The Old Sage vs. Canon: Which Is Better?

Bethany Jean Clement
Canon, above; the Old Sage, below right. Kelly O
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Dont be fooled: the celery char is delicious.
waffle on December 7, 2013 at 8:13 AM Report this
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The amberjack at Old Sage is one of the best pieces of meat I've ever had.

But it was 4 pieces for $17, and the drinks were completely fucking forgettable. Don't see it lasting.
jnmend on December 10, 2013 at 11:55 AM Report this
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Those steamed pork buns at Canon are fantastic!

I had them on my first visit, and have had them on every one since.

I thought Old Sage was okay, but there are better options in the neighborhood. Like Canon.
on December 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM Report this
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"The party crowd is already coming to the Old Sage on weekend nights..." is all I need to know. PASS.
genevieve on December 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM Report this
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"The party crowd" = "The Bellevue crowd"
raku on December 10, 2013 at 12:07 PM Report this
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If you're into absurd spectacle, get the Campfire in Georgia at Canon. It also tastes pretty good, for what it's worth, and leaves your hands smelling of smoke all night.
MacCrocodile on December 10, 2013 at 12:16 PM Report this
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Given the location, party crowd probably means Seattle U. In other cities, parties are fun, and people even dance sometimes. But have a seat, and feel free to wallow.
biffp on December 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM Report this
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What @6 said. I love my central hill apartment, but I'm tired of not being able to get a drink anywhere in my neighborhood from Thursday through Sunday. It's total hipster-person-first-world-problems, but it's still a problem.
Juris on December 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM Report this
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If you can afford those prices you aren't paying nearly enough in taxes. And I think that proves why we need an income tax in Washington
Cato the Younger Younger on December 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM Report this
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See unfortunately price affects quality, because you don't get one in a vacuum. So a $9 dollar roll is the worst roll, because it is nine dollars. So the place is known for it's insanely shitty rolls.
Fenrox on December 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM Report this
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@7 The Campfire in Georgia is amazing! Is that the one with mezcal and a side of burning wood chips served under a bell jar?

Nothing at Old Sage is as ridiculous as the spotlighted locomotive mural on that weirdly empty wall.
Josh Bis on December 10, 2013 at 2:53 PM Report this
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Well...then go enjoy your corndogs and pabst and quit bitching.
LORD ZOD on December 10, 2013 at 3:17 PM Report this
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Canon: Get the milk and cookies. Presentation is hilarious, drink is fantastic.
elefunk on December 10, 2013 at 5:04 PM Report this
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The advantage of Old Sage is that you don't have to put up with the douchebaggery that is Jamie Boudreau.
Marcia on December 13, 2013 at 3:22 PM Report this

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