Posts tagged ‘1022 South’

1022 South Loses Its Way

If you’re in any way connected to Tacoma, you’ve probably heard that on April 29, Chris Keil, chief alchemist at 1022 South, was abruptly removed from…

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Chris Keil Says Goodbye to 1022 South

The beauty of not being a journalist is that sometimes I get to be radically partial. I love Chris Keil and am honored to share his…

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“Authentic” Hilltop Culture and Problematic Local Journalism

On April 10th, the Weekly Volcano published another of Josh Rizeberg’s entries in his “What’s the Word” hip hop series innocuously titled “Hilltop Hip-Hop” wherein he…

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Alchemy, Art, and Finding a Balance: An Update on Artist Maria Jost

She’s laid low for a while, but local science teacher/visual artist Maria Jost is returning from her hiatus on March 24 with the debut of her most recent project: a permanent installation of signature collage-drawings at 1022 South.

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Post Defiance One Year Anniversary

On Sunday, August 26th, Post Defiance was able to throw what may well have been the Tacoma party of the year, thanks to the support of our readers and the generosity of donors like 1022 South, 21 Cellars, Hilltop Pop Shop, Backcountry Creamery, Bluebeard Coffee, Sean Alexander, King’s Books, Springtide Press, Anagram Press, and Libertine Tacoma.

The party was our opportunity to thank our many contributors, while showcasing some of our favorite local artists – with performances by Taxi Driver, Colin Scott Reynolds (ILow), Kye Alfred Hillig, and Grace Youn with Angel Llanos.

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Cocktail Roundup: Marrow & Maxwell's

While craft cocktails are still a niche in the City of Destiny, bars and restaurants like 1022 South, Marrow, Maxwell’s, and others are helping to cultivate a culture of educated cocktail imbibers that is growing the demand for artfully curated drinks. As demand for quality increases with education about craft cocktails, it is my hope that it won’t be long before there is a public outcry against commercial sour mix and icky neon pink maraschino cherries that have for so long occupied space in Tacoma’s cocktail tradition.

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From the Bar Stool

epicurean // 1022 South : From the Bar Stool

Every Tuesday it’s as if a little sliver of the Ice Age descends upon 1022 South, minus the hoarfrost and woolly mammoth tusks. It’s when proprietor Chris Keil summons 150-pound blocks to his small cocktail bar and takes to them like a man possessed. Possessed, specifically, with a very sharp chainsaw.

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#1022love for 1022 South

As many of you have heard, one of our favorite places has been grievously defiled. 1022 South’s gorgeous bar was robbed on March 9th, thieves making off with approximately 40 bottles, many nearly impossible to replace.

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State of the Food Union

The restaurant scene in Tacoma looks a lot like a teenager; but look a little deeper and there you’ll see flashes of maturity and ingenuity swimming amidst its efforts to fit in and avoid rocking the boat amid its peers.

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A Post Defiance Local Shopping Guide

Find what you need for everyone on your list right here in your own neighborhood.

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Future of Food and Drink in Tacoma

By no means will Tacomans abandon the beloved dive bars and regular haunts of their youth, but the rise of innovative food and drink in Tacoma evidences a movement towards a more sophisticated palate.

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