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Arts and entertainment for the Eastside

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Alternative Arts An unconventional look at art on the Eastside

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SPIN DOCTOR | DJ Charma turns up the beats in Bellevue

11 WINE GUIDE | Bellevue’s secret world of wine storage 14 ALTERNATIVE ARTS | Unconventional art of the Eastside 17 DREAM DESIGNS | Capturing a moment with Luly Yang 22 SCENE & HEARD | Comedy Corner with Dat Phan

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the editorial note

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The Scene is a publication of the Bellevue Reporter.

919 124th Ave. NE, Suite 104, Bellevue, WA 98005.

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I remember the fi rst time I got a tattoo.

I felt a mixture of nerves and excitement as the tattoo artist prepared to begin what turned out to be an hour and a half long appointment. A very uncomfortable, please Lord let it be over, hour and a half. I reminded myself repeatedly that the man at the other end of the buzzing needle was a professional and a true artist at his core.

When all was said and done, I walked away with a piece of his artwork and a permanent memory that I will carry with me for life.

While working on this month’s issue of Th e Scene, I was reminded of that experience as we walked through the doors of Easy Choppers & Tattoos in downtown Bellevue for our cover story on Alternative Arts (page 1214). We wanted to further explore this age-old art form. We also paid a visit to a group of B-boys known as Crisis Crew and dropped by Park Place Ltd., to check out some sweet rides.

After all, art is endless and Bellevue off ers up the perfect canvas to let off some creative steam. Flip to the music and entertainment section (page 8) and read up on a local DJ helping to shape Bellevue’s nightlife scene or turn to the fashion section and dive into the creations of couture designer Luly Yang (page 17).

After reading through this month’s issue I’m sure you will agree, art is not only defi ned as someone with a paintbrush and a mound of clay. Bellevue is full of talent, even if it is a little outside the box.

Publisher Janet Taylor Managing Editor Craig Groshart Editor Lindsay Larin Contributing Writers Joshua Adam Hicks Trisha Nerney Krystal Woodard Designer Tek Chai Photographer Chad Coleman Account Executive Kali Stanger Advisory Board Allan Aquila Mary Pat Byrne Rose Dennis Jon Greenbaum

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cheap thrills

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Day Trips on the cheap Good weather is on the horizon, and so are picturesque day-trip destinations that won’t dent your travel budget.

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This beautiful drive takes visitors through the mountains, down in the valleys and past some of the 300 glaciers that are present in the North Cascades National Park. The most adventurous of tourists can climb, hike, and backpack on the many trails through the cascade mountains. (Photo courtesy of North Cascades Natl. Park. For more, visit www.flickr.com/photos/ northcascadesnationalpark/)

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the sound

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hris Atchison, or DJ Charma (pronounced Kar-Ma) as he is better known, is a DJ who fell into the music world unexpectedly. He went from making mixed tapes for friends in high school to hitting the turntables at nightclubs in Seattle and the Eastside.

“I never dreamed about being a DJ, but it is one of those things that I came across unexpectedly,” he explained.

The young DJ spins at clubs, bars and private events and is on a mission to create music that provides a great experience for the crowd.

“I want to impact people’s lives in a positive way with music, when people hear me I want them to have a good memory, so when they leave they remember me in a good way.”

WHERE DO YOU SPIN: (the Former) Vertigo, Lucky Strike, Lake Street Bar and Grill and a number of Seattle clubs.

FAVORITE MUSIC TO SPIN: My favorite music to play changes over time. At first it was hip hop and R&B, now I appreciate other genres. Right now I like upbeat electronic and dance because it is really creative when people can remix a song and make it sound way better than the original.

FAVORITE VENUE: I am really picky about venues.

It can be the trashiest venue, but if they have a really good sound system, then it’s my favorite. It doesn’t even matter if the club is really old, as long as it has a good sound system.

I formed networks and relationships through promoting which helped me get my foot in the door. I have been DJ’ing now for about 5 years.

WHO ARE YOU MOST INFLUENCED BY MUSICALLY: I got into DJ’ing through DV One. He was an inspiration to me as far as being able to be versatile because he can do break-dance, party rock and turntable stuff. He is my main inspiration. Other than him, I grew up on DJ Jazzy Jeff, you know, from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. He is a legend so I appreciate and respect what he’s done. A lot of my inspiration comes from music instead of people. I think music has more of a reflection on my style.

WHAT IS YOUR MISSION AS A DJ:

“I want to make music that people want to hear, but I also want them to have an experience when they hear me.”

HOW DID YOU GET INTO DJ’ING: I always loved music and wanted to be a producer... and I still want to be a producer on the side someday. I was always making mix CD’s for my friends in high school and in college, a lot of people were telling me to try DJ’ing because I made good mixes. [Around that same time] I ran into a guy at the gym who turned out to be a DJ. He invited me to a club, so I went and it turned out he was the DJ playing at the club.

I got into it from there. I got my first set up junior year of college and then actually got my first gig within a couple weeks. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I did pretty well. I never had to work for it, I just got lucky with getting a gig so fast. I started off promoting.

I want to make music that people want to hear, but I also want them to have an experience when they hear me. You can listen to music on an iPod, but I want to be more of a lifestyle DJ, so it reflects the crowd or where I am playing, you know, like play the music for the venue and audience. I just want to have fun and enjoy what I am doing. Since I didn’t grow up wanting to do this, I create goals and mission points that I want to achieve along the way. I want to get out there and make sure every time I DJ, it’s a good experience for everyone. Someday I also want to be an A&R (musician talent seeker) or a music consultant.

IS TECHNOLOGY A HELP OR A HINDRANCE FOR DJ’ING: I didn’t grow up DJ’ing so when I came to it, all

of the digital boom was out. I missed having to carry crates and all of that stuff. I don’t really have the appreciation for people who started on vinyl because I didn’t have to. I can [use vinyl] but I don’t. Technology helps and hinders the growth and forward progress of DJ’ing. Technology helps and allows more people to try DJ’ing but you lose a lot of the necessary skills that you need. A kid with a laptop and mouse or an iPod doesn’t even have to mix because a program does it for you. I just think, what if the iPod breaks? The good thing about the turntable I use is you can still play with vinyl if you need to. It also all depends on the experience that you are trying to provide in the club. A turntable DJ gives off a certain vibe, when I see a DJ, not just a satellite feed or a lap top, I am okay with spending $20 to get in, if not I would barely pay $10.

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dwellers Peek into the secret world of fine wine storage

STORY BY JOSHUA ADAM HICKS | PHOTO COURTESY OF EL GAUCHO

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ew things say “wine connoisseur” like an in-home wine cellar. But that isn’t always the best storage option for the hard-core enthusiast.

Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a vault, only to sell your home to a buyer who doesn’t know a Bordeaux from boxed wine. A return on investment

isn’t likely.

The other alternative is renting space. Many of the Eastside’s biggest collectors keep their bottles in storage these days, mainly at climate-controlled warehouses and high-end restaurants.

Bellevue’s Eastside Wine Storage offers nearly 10,000 square feet of collection space, not to mention weekly tastings where customers open their favorite bottles for sampling.

Lockers at that facility can hold anywhere from nine to 210 cases, and the benefits are many. You get security, ideal climate conditions, and even inventory-management services.

Owner David Mullan, who used to work in the dot-com industry, is also developing a social networking system that would allow his clients to interact with each other and share knowledge about wines.

High-end restaurants are a different story. Most of their locker holders are executives or investors trying to impress clients, although some are just regulars who want to keep their favorite bottles close at hand for dinner.

Few customers use the facilities for deep storage.

John Howie waives corkage fees for locker holders and preserves unfinished wine in special dispensers that blanket wine with inert gas to keep it from oxidizing. The restaurant also prints each renter’s inventory in a menu format.

“If you’re a locker holder, you get the VIP treatment,” Rongren said.

El Gaucho Bellevue offers storage services as well, maintaining 30 temperaturecontrolled lockers. Renters must buy $1,000 in wine from the restaurant, but they can also store bottles from private collections.

“We have regulars who bring in some very rare and collectible wines,” said El Gaucho assistant general manager Steve Smith.

So many variables go into making a great wine, and one false step can ruin the perfect bottle.

Aging can be nearly as important as blend in this regard, but knowing when to pull the cork is only half the concern – most people can figure that out with a little research.

The more critical factor is proper storage. No one wants to see that rare wine stew from warmth or spoil with oxidation.

Storage lockers provide the type of conditions that bring out the best in a wine. Most facilities store bottles somewhere between 55 and 62 degrees, with a humidity level ranging from 55 to 70 percent.

High temperatures accelerate microbe growth, disrupting the maturation process and even magnifying flaws.

Excess moisture, meanwhile, creates mold on the cork, while air that is too dry might cause a cork to shrink, allowing air to enter the bottle.

Mullan says refrigeration is the best form of temperature control, since air-conditioners zap moisture.

Keeping wine away from light is also important, as this too can disrupt the maturation process.

Sean Sullivan knows firsthand how easily a wine collection can outgrow its home.

“A built rack is basically a filled rack,” he said. “You get started, and the next thing you know, it’s full.”

Sullivan once kept his stash beneath a staircase at home, but his collection outgrew that space within six years. Now he rents two lockers at Eastside Wine Storage, where he gets all the room he can afford, plus the added benefit of weekly wine tastings.

“You get to interact with a community of collectors who are like-minded,” he said.

Sullivan likes his fellow locker holders so much that he plans to share his favorite bottle with them. He’ll open a 1947 Cheval Blanc at Eastside Wine Storage on his 50th birthday.

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tattooing (v.):

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1. inking the body with an indelible design 2. inserting pigment punctures into the skin

3. Keahi Hooe marking you up

ucked neatly between the sky-rise buildings of downtown Bellevue sits an unconventional treasure that has begun to leave its mark on the suburban hub.

Sitting at the helm of this treasure is tattoo artist Keahi Hooe, the owner of Easy Choppers and Tattoos (www.easy425.com).

First opening shop in 2000 to reach the untapped market on the east side of the bridge, Hooe and his team of artists spend their days tattooing the suits who helped build this hi-tech city.

“People in the industry thought we were pretty stupid for opening up shop here, but now look at us,” Hooe said. “We’re right smack in the middle of the action.”

On any given day, the soft hum of a buzzing tattoo needle sets the mood for the 900-square-foot shop. The bright airbrushed walls reflect the artistic nature of the business and the friendly chatter helps to put new clients at ease.

“People are always surprised at how well we do here in Bellevue, but you would be surprised at how many of these three-piecesuit lawyers and doctors walk in here on their lunch breaks. They look just like I do when they pull their sleeves up.”

The shop’s client list also includes many of the players on the starting lineup for the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Seneca Wallace’s panther tattoo– permanent art inked by Hooe himself.

Hooe grew up in his father’s motorcycle shop where he learned a deep appreciation for the hot-rod and chopper industry. He drew from that style of art when first approaching the idea of studying to become a tattoo artist. He also carried a curiosity for the sciences and medical field. Instead of pursuing a career as an EMT, he turned to a different type of needle.

“With tattooing, I get to use both the medical knowledge I’ve gained and creative side. It’s the best of both worlds,” he said.

What was considered taboo a short decade ago is now considered the norm. According to Hooe, the industry has really

“I’m surprised how many threepiece-suit lawyers and doctors...look just like I do when they pull up their sleeves.”

– Keahi Hooe

progressed over the past several years thanks to positive media portrayal in reality shows such as INKED. “Tattooing was a sort of unspoken, underground industry and had a bad reputation,” explained Hooe, who specializes in fine line and detail. “Ten years ago, you wouldn’t have seen a guy walking around downtown with a full sleeve, but now it’s considered normal.”

Society’s acceptance of the industry is not the only thing that has changed over the years. The types of tattoos being requested have made a shift, from cookie-cutter standards to one-of-kind designs.

“The industry is starting to steer away from the pick and stick tattoos, where a customer would just choose out of a book without much thought to it. Look no farther than the internet. The amount of artistic creativity that is out there seems to have no end.”

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breakdancing (n.):

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1. an energetic and acrobatic style of street dancing 2. a media term for ‘b-boying,’ relating to the hip-hop scene 3. Bellevue’s Crisis Crew

pend five minutes around the eclectic group that is Crisis Crew and it is easy to get a feel for the music and rhythm that runs through their bones and manifests itself outwardly in a variety of moves, freezes, and just the simple sway to the muted beat in the background.

Not one member of this nine man dance group could sit still as they discussed their group. They swayed, rolled their shoulders and bopped their heads to the inaudible soundtrack in their minds, envisioning their next great move.

This constant focus on the music and the dancing is what defines Crisis Crew and sets them apart as a northwest Bboy crew. They represent the Eastside with style in their matching Crisis Crew t-shirts developed by their very own clothing line, Ready and Willing, at dance battles across the Unites States and occasionally internationally.

Crisis Crew is a Bboy dance crew. They formed out of common interests in 1999 and are now in the third generation.

“We got together to dance, hang out, practice together, basically we just all got together after school,” said Regan Sindayen, one of the first members of Crisis Crew.

The crew started out practicing in the community center where Sindayen taught lessons and from there formed a family-like bond. They now practice at-least five days a week at the downtown Bellevue 24 Hour Fitness.

“If we don’t do breaking, we do other training and conditioning to get ready for battles,” said Remy Okada, a Crisis Crew member.

This constant conditioning and practice is what keeps them focused on the battles ahead. For them, bboying is a lifestyle.

“Lifestyle is a good word for it,” said Crisis Crew member Nori Mikami. “We don’t wake up thinking “oh 9-5”, it’s more like “oh, that move yesterday.”

To the outside eye, putting such a large amount of time and effort into something that isn’t a job seems crazy. To Crisis Crew, battling is much more than just acrobatics and dancing, it is a serious sport that deserves serious attention.

“People don’t really understand when they see people go in there just how much they are putting into it,” said Okada. “When they are just standing up dancing, with

their foot work they have to do a power move and then end it with a freeze. There is so much to it.”

Bboy battles are judged on a variety of different aspects of the routine, and the dancer. It comes down to musicality, freezes, poses, execution, originality, dancing, creativity, character, attitude, and even fashion.

“When we’re in the circle you basically fight to the death,” said Sindayen. “Whoever wants it harder, goes harder. That’s why it is so intense and so aggressive because you are trying to show the judges who wants it more by your execution, how you do the moves, combinations, and musicality.”

Aside from the battling, Crisis Crew runs their own clothing line, teaches lessons, and is looking to make a difference in the community by being inspirational to kids and helping small businesses.

“Our goal this year is to get some sponsors and try to get more into the community here to try to do things, maybe even help with small businesses to try to promote them and help the younger generation know about their business,” said Crisis member Anthony Okino.

Crisis Crew used dancing and the crew as an outlet to stay off the streets and out of trouble. They want to be able to use their experience as a way to inspire teenagers to find their own outlets.

“B-boying was an outlet for us that pretty much helped us to not get into gangs and kept us off the streets and away from drugs and all of that and helped us stay out of trouble,” said Okada. “We want to be more a part of Bellevue and go into the high schools.”

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classic (adj.):

1. judged over time to be outstanding in its kind 2. a work of art of recognized and established value 3. ‘pimped’ by automobile restorer Joey Dwiggins

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hat one person may view as a pile of junk and metal, Joey Dwiggins sees as an opportunity to recreate the power and lines of a vintage American Muscle Car. Dwiggins, the general manager of the Restoration Center at Park Place Ltd. in Bellevue, has appreciated the beauty and design of cars since an early age.

He got his first job working on cars at the age of 16. He has not slowed down since.

He joined Park Place Auto Salon’s full service Restoration Shop in 1995 and now works with a small, but talented team to fully restore American Muscle, European sports and exotics and classics of all – Joey Dwiggins types.

The shop offers services including concours-ready show detailing, complete vehicle wet sanding and polishing, engine bay and undercarriage detailing, wheel restoration, interior replacement or repairs, paint touch-up and more.

His most recent undertaking was a year-long restoration of a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette owned by the founder of Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.

“People bring their cars to us from all over the Northwest,” he explained. “We have become known for our attention to detail. The cars come out looking better than the day they first left the factory.”

Dwiggins is drawn to the style and design of cars from the 60s and 70s and specializes in the restoration of Corvettes and the Camaro Z28.

A full restoration is a long process, according to Dwiggins, and begins with the complete disassembling of the car, from the motor, to the drive line and suspension.

The team then soda blasts everything, the same process used in the late 1980s to restore the Statue of Liberty.

“It takes a lot of patience and a lot of insight to see the potential in a car in that condition...”

Next, the team refinishes each piece the way it was when it first left the factory. They then strip the body, repaint, reupholster, install a new top, wheels and tires. Even the engine decals are replaced.

“We try to do things as close to factory, but we will do anything the customer wants, down to the tiniest

detail,” he explained. “We love customizing cars so the customer gets exactly what they want.”

Dwiggins recently worked on a 1959 Corvette that a customer had pulled out of a lake. It was nearly unrecognizable.

“It takes a lot of patience and a lot of insight to see the potential in a car in that condition, but to take that car, and to be able to bring it back to where it looks better then it did when it was brand new, takes a lot of artistry and time. You can’t rush the process.”

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Film

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In today’s world of digital photography and imaging software, the use of film is a thing of the past.

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STORY BY LINDSAY LARIN

t takes only a push of a button to delete an image and replace it almost instantly with a new one.

Memory cards store thousands of images that can be viewed on a camera screen moments after taking the photo.

The days of film processing are in the past, but for some, like professional photographer, Tonya Vaskevitch, the days of film are etched forever in her mind and made apparent in her everyday work.

Film helped shape the very core of Vaskevitch’s philosophy when it comes to photography.

She captures every image with intention.

“I was given my first real camera in the sixth grade and by the seventh grade I was taking pictures every day,” she explained.

“Because film was expensive, my parents only allowed me to have so much film at one time. I learned to be very intentional with the images I took so I could make every photo count.”

Vaskevitch learned the true meaning of photography in her teens after her father passed away. Looking back at photos she had taken when he was alive, she realized

her father’s memory was captured forever in the photos she had taken. She fell in love with photography and has since gone on to pursue her passion as a full-time photographer specializing in music, sports, lifestyle and commercial work.

She has been an active photographer for over 10 years.

She divides her time between her photo studio in Seattle and the newly opened Intentional Images Photography Studio in Bellevue.

“I relocated to the Eastside recently and wanted to get tied into the community,” she said. “I visited Main Street in Bellevue and instantly fell in love with the small-town community feel. This is a beautiful area.”

At Intentional Images, Vaskevitch and photographer Lindsay Von Julin work with clients to capture special moments, whether for a high school graduation, welcoming a new baby into the world, creating a personal

Photos by Tonya Vaskevitch (pictured above) are Citizen Cope (below, left) and The Presidents of the United States of America (below).

profile or family portraits. They work as a team both inside and outside the studio.

“Our goal is to capture people’s beauty and essence and let it show through the image,” she explained, adding, “We play with light to create natural looking photographs.”

Beyond studio work, Vaskevitch has become well known for her work with musicians, from up-and-coming bands to big names like Sting.

Her loyalty and devotion to the craft spread quickly among musicians and she has since photographed The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Michael Franti, Justin Timberlake, Citizen Cope and many more.

“I enjoy working behind the scenes and capturing a moment that no one else sees,” she said. “The moment gets captured for all time and I’m a part of that.”

Intentional Images is located at 10032 Main Street in Bellevue; see www.intentionalimages.com.

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BY TRISHA NERNY | PHOTOS BY TEAM PHOTOGENIC

eattle couture designer Luly Yang has a gift for capturing the moment.

The former graphic designer specializes in custom bridal and formalwear, translating her vision and her clients’ dreams through draping fabrics and flowing silk into the magic and glamor of her designs.

Over the past decade, Yang has made a name for herself in the world of fashion couture, with a design and retail space in Seattle and a new showroom in Beijing.

Whether you are seeking out something special to wear for an event, be it a party, charity ball, or even your own wedding, Yang has a special way of designing a one-of-a-kind gown worthy of your very own Cinderella moment.

“Good design can bring about social and environmental change. Being surrounded by beautiful things evokes positive emotions. This in turn encourages us to live better and be better,” Yang said. “My dream is to create a magical place for our guest, ourselves and our community.”

Scene: What

makes the Luly Yang shopping and design experience unique?

Luly: My showroom is very much a studio, but very much a chic studio environment where you make an appointment for undivided attention. There are four fitting rooms staggered with two consultants. It’s a very pampering experience. Sort of “fashion spa” with your own consultant tailored to your needs. You leave with both a good feeling and a dress that is totally you and tailored to your event.

Scene: You once said in another interview that, “The

woman and her body are the soul of the design”.

Would you explain how that translates in your work?

Luly: I truly believe couture design should reflect the person and their lifestyle, and be appropriate to the event we are making the garment for. When I work with someone, I focus on the client and really get to know her so I can create what she is truly about.

Scene: Luly, who have you always wanted to design for?

Luly: I have always loved Audrey Hepburn for her grace and style, and for her

portrayal of interesting characters in her movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Funny Face which I had the chance to enjoy on a plane trip recently.

Scene: What designers from any era do you admire?

Luly: Well, I like the classic couture designers such as Oscar De La Renta whose

bodices are fitted so beautifully. (Another favorite is) Valentino, his confident attitude, and if you look at his work today, his pieces are not trendy, they are simply beautiful. One of the new designers I admire is Zac Posen. He keeps his details understated so his designs are more wearable.

Scene: What do you look for when you are choosing your fabrics and where do you find them?

Luly: I use to attend the textile shows Internationally. But now that we have relationships with our vendors, they contact us with new collections of textiles, and they come from all over the world.

Scene: You just opened a showroom in Beijing. How, if at all, do your designs differ between Seattle and Beijing?

Luly: While I offer the same line of clothing in both locations, in Beijing the women like short mini skirts to show off their legs and are more conservative on the cleavage where in Seattle the women are less conservative on the cleavage yet choose more neutral colors, although some clients choose fuschia.

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2010

the bite

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The Pomegranate Bistro serves up a cuisine of golden Northwest goodness

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BY KRYSTAL WOODARD | PHOTO BY CHAD COLEMAN

hen looking at Pomegranate Bistro from the outside, it may be hard to look past its business park appearance, distinguished only by a red awning above the door, and imagine that inside is an award winning restaurant complete with a 14,000-square-foot kitchen. It may be even harder to believe that in the kitchen cooking up catfish and coconut red curry clams and mussels is seasoned veteran and award winning chef, caterer, and business owner Lisa Dupar.

“I started when it wasn’t cool and I just knew it was what I wanted to do,” said Dupar, who has been mastering the business of food for nearly three decades now. “I told my parents and they were horrified. Grandma said that being a chef was one step above being a garbage collector.”

Despite the rough reception from her family, Dupar continued on her dream and trained in her hometown of Atlanta, as the first woman in the apprenticeship program at the Westin hotel chain’s Peachtree Plaza hotel. She then worked in Switzerland before being sent to Seattle with the Westin hotel chain. In Seattle, she met her first husband and opened the Southern Accents restaurant in Redmond. A few years later and with her second child on the way, the stresses of being a mom, a chef and a business owner pressed on Dupar. She sold the restaurant and decided just to cater.

“I knew at that point that something had to go,” said Dupar. “I missed the restaurant business, but I realized I could have more time and be a better mom if I was not cooking on a line in a restaurant every night, so I chose the kids and the flexibility of catering.”

Five years ago, with her kids now teenagers, Dupar returned to the restaurant business with her second husband and fellow chef , Jonathan Zimmer, at Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. Dupar met Zimmer by hiring him.

“When I was running the kitchen and the company it was insane, I couldn’t keep up.

The office would call and need me, I ran the culinary team, then something would burn!

I needed a chef, so I hired him,” said Dupar. “He said he was only going to do this for a while, and then we clicked and he stayed more than awhile. They run the business together while still making time to parent their blended family of four teenagers.

Dupar describes their restaurant as “not over the top, but yummy and nourishing” and as a place that families can go for healthy, good, and quick food while still being chef quality. Dupar insists that even though there are some fancier items on the menu, patrons can still get a burger, but Pomegranate will make the bun, grind the meat, and pickle the pickle themselves. Everything is made to the same specification in the restau-

Find the Pomegranate Bistro at 18005 NE 68th Street in Redmond.

See www.duparandcompany.com or call 425-556-5972

rant as it would be made for an event.

“Our friends are farmers and wine makers. We invest as much in our food and restaurant as someone downtown even though it’s in Redmond,” said Dupar.

She explained that the restaurant is also a chance to have more fun than she has been able to in catering. She works with four other chefs for plenty of different inputs.

“We get to play and cook food that we really want to eat which is more fun and whimsical than a normal catering event,” said Dupar. “We get to do what we want and not what someone just asks us to.”

Right next to Pomegranate Bistro is the location for the office of Dupar’s catering business, which has earned the Top Wedding Caterer award five times by Seattle Bride Magazine. To the outside eye, catering may seem just as simple as restaurant cooking on wheels, but Dupar insists that it is “a whole other beast” and she is grateful to the Food Network for enlightening the public.

She has dealt with everything from a wedding cake made out of jello shots on a custom made acrylic stand to an entire video game-themed wedding complete with a gamer cake, menu, and a bride and groom dressed in character.

“People are weird and crazy,” said Dupar. “I look at my staff all the time and say I think I need to write a book.”

What’s next for this entrepreneur of the kitchen? A Pomegranate cookbook. After almost daily requests for recipes, Dupar has decided to write a cookbook that she hopes will be finished by the end of the year.

“It will be fun and whimsical as well as light and thin with no seriously over manicured food,” said Dupar.

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aving a detailed plan customized for your project, whether it be a small vegetable container or an expansive flower bed, would make the overwhelming task seem a little less, well, overwhelming.

That is where garden consultant Kristen Lints comes in.

Garden design is considered to be an art in most cultures, a distinction Lints takes pride in.

Lints is the founder of Gardens Alive Design, a local company specializing in landscape design and coaching for all gardening abilities. She is a Certified Professional Horticulturist and attended Master Gardener Training last spring.

She works with clients from all over the Eastside and Seattle area.

“Gardening is my joy,” she said, on a recent sunny afternoon in Bellevue. “I want to share that joy with others. It’s that simple.”

Lints’ goal is to get people feeling good about gardening and onboard with the hands-on process.

A nature-lover from a young age, Lints grew up on her father’s farm in Eastern Washington before returning to the area to attend the University of Washington where she earned a degree in Botany. After college she joined the U.S. Peace Corps and traveled

rmed with a pair of rubber boots, gardening gloves and a small shovel, you are ready to tackle that withering flower bed you call a garden. But where do you begin?

to Tonga in the South Pacific where she taught villagers about gardening in a tropical climate.

“I have an in-depth knowledge of gardening in different climates, an innate sense of soil, plants and a love for being outside,” she explained. “It has given me a scientific framework which gives me a very rigid and problem solving approach to gardening along with a sense of artistry.”

According to Lints, vegetable gardening is the latest trend sprouting up around town.

“Eating local is huge right now and what’s more local than your own back yard?” she asked with a grin. “It’s all about where you find your joy.”

Lints takes on clients with all levels of gardening experience and works closely with them to design, plan and implement their ideal garden space. When designing a new garden, she takes into consideration the climate, the location, the purpose and the clients preferences including color, scent and overall maintenance time they wish to devote to the project.

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Ask Rose Words of wisdom, etiquette & advice for the Eastside scenester

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Dear Rose, I will be hosting a dinner party next month at a private club, and was wondering: when served, when does one begin eating? – Nathaniel H. Dear Nathaniel, I encourage you to follow up with your club to ensure that your party will be taken care of and that your dinner selections will be served together, to avoid anyone having to wait. The last person to be served should be you, the host. Everyone else should wait to eat until you are served. An exception to this rule is when the food at the table is hot. Then it becomes your responsibility to urge your guests to begin eating at once, as soon as they are served: “Please do start. Your soup will become cold, and it tastes so much better hot!” ..................................................................................

Dear Rose, I recently went to dinner with a client and offered to purchase the wine as he was buying dinner. I was shocked when he ordered a $4000 bottle of wine! It was a great vintage, but I felt he was out of line. I steamed and said nothing.

What should I have done, and what should I do now?

My husband and I were recently out to dinner, and at the table next to us we could openly overhear a father ridicule my husband and my tattoos to his young children. He repeated that they should never do to themselves what we have visually done to our bodies.

We were both upset that he openly singled us out, but said nothing. What are your thoughts on how we should handle situations like this in the future, as we love our tattoos.

– Taken Advantage

Dear Taken, Yes you were! Unfortunately these things

happen and you should have immediately told him that you would like to ask the Sommelier if he could make a recommendation with a lower price point. With your knowledge of Washington wines, possibly you could have also suggested any one of the many local vintages that are at least to the equal the wine he ordered, but in a price range you could handle. As for what to do now, you can either let him know that he acted improperly and ask for a contribution, which I do not recommend, – Inked Up or you can chalk it up to experience, put in the expense request and be open about how the extraordinary expense was I congratulate you for keeping your frustration to incurred. Trust me when I say these yourselves and avoiding a confrontation with someone who things even out, and it is far more should have saved his judgmental parenting “skills” for the car ride home. important to keep the customer, Tattoos are a form of expression that are extremely personal. Whether even if you know they will take one likes tattoos or dislikes them, the choice belongs to the individual. advantage of you if they get the The reason you decided to have this art form placed on your body is your chance. Your turn will come business, and you should not be judged for doing so. You also should not be openly ridiculed. Unfortunately, you will receive approval and non-approval around. for your tattoos, especially if they are in view. This is true for the Rose Dennis has clothing we choose to wear and the car we drive. Our decisions 14 years experience as a do impact how others see us. Hopefully you can move on from tenured college professor at this incident knowing that you handled it correctly, even Edmonds Community College, if the father at the next table made some teaching classes in Fashion, Retail, very poor choices.

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scene & heard

2010

Dat’s so funny!

Last Comic Standing winner, Dat Phan, brings big laughs to the Parlor Live Comedy Club

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atching Dat Phan perform stand up in comedy clubs across the country, it is hard to imagine that just seven years ago, Phan was the underdog going into season one of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. The other contestants on the show counted him out. After all, he was new to comedy, with little experience under his belt.

The Vietnam-born comedian has since gone on to make appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Family Guy” voiceover, “Cellular,” and “The Tyra Banks Show.”

He arrives in Bellevue for a stop on his headlining comedy tour on May 27 through May 29 at the Parlor Live Comedy Club.

The Scene recently shared some laughs with the man who was voted one of the Top 10 Most Influential VietnameseAmerican Individuals by The Smithsonian Institute.

Scene: How did your childhood mold your comedic style?

Phan: I was raised in San Diego where I hung out with

Comedy Corner

mostly white friends, but was raised in a Vietnamese household with nine other siblings. I was surrounded by so many different cultures, I really found the humor and irony in it.

Scene: Are you the funniest of your nine siblings?

Phan: I am definitely the most dysfunctional that’s for sure. They all have regular,

Scene: Not a fan of the nine to five?

Phan: I could never hold down a nine to five. It would drive me crazy.

A cubical would drive me crazy. I’m lucky to be doing what I’m doing.

I get paid to tell jokes across the country. Now that’s crazy.

Scene: What was it like meeting Jay Leno?

Phan: It was an exciting experience. I brought my mom with me to the set

and introduced her to Jay Leno and she wondered why he looked so familiar, but she couldn’t place him. That’s my mom for you.

Scene: Tell us about Last Comic Standing?

Phan: “When the show began, I didn’t think I had a chance to win because

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