Naomi Tomky
@gastrognome.bsky.social
Food Editor. Freelance travel writer. Probably going to die from eating leftover rice. Seattle.
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I’m not shocked, but that doesn’t make me any less unemployed. I’m sad to lose a job I’ve loved. If anyone wants to hire a kick ass project manager with deep knowledge of local government, and who sometimes mocks Fox reporters, DM me!
County Executive-Elect Zahilay's Mass Layoff Proposal Shocks Some Longtime Staff
The layoffs aren't unusual for a new executive, Zahilay's team says—it's just that the county hasn't had a new leader in 16 years. publicola.com/2025/11/18/c...
The layoffs aren't unusual for a new executive, Zahilay's team says—it's just that the county hasn't had a new leader in 16 years. publicola.com/2025/11/18/c...
County Executive-Elect Zahilay's Mass Layoff Proposal Shocks Some Longtime Staff - PubliCola
The layoffs aren’t unusual for a new executive, Zahilay’s team says—it’s just that the county hasn’t had a new leader…
publicola.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I’m not shocked, but that doesn’t make me any less unemployed. I’m sad to lose a job I’ve loved. If anyone wants to hire a kick ass project manager with deep knowledge of local government, and who sometimes mocks Fox reporters, DM me!
Introducing the Apple Schmatta
Listen. This "inspiration" is unacceptable.
You've gotta at least say it was inspired by the traditional Scottish sporran or invent some personal story like "So I was in my kitchen, high as a kite, and then a DISHCLOTH stood up and recited the entirety of THE JABBERWOCKY and then ATE MY PHONE..."
You've gotta at least say it was inspired by the traditional Scottish sporran or invent some personal story like "So I was in my kitchen, high as a kite, and then a DISHCLOTH stood up and recited the entirety of THE JABBERWOCKY and then ATE MY PHONE..."
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Introducing the Apple Schmatta
One time I started watching a baseball game, got on my bike and went to entire football game, biked home, and the baseball game was still on (this post is about the Seattle mayoral election)
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One time I started watching a baseball game, got on my bike and went to entire football game, biked home, and the baseball game was still on (this post is about the Seattle mayoral election)
I've been talking about this for ages and I'm so glad somebody devoted a real, fleshed out article to the topic of my wild ranting: www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025...
The Innovation That’s Killing Restaurant Culture
Delivery has turned America into a nation of order-inners.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I've been talking about this for ages and I'm so glad somebody devoted a real, fleshed out article to the topic of my wild ranting: www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025...
I heard a rumor about a place serving green noodles, a la my beloved Shanghai Garden (BDE) and got a little too excited. As soon as I saw the color, I knew it was all wrong.
September 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I heard a rumor about a place serving green noodles, a la my beloved Shanghai Garden (BDE) and got a little too excited. As soon as I saw the color, I knew it was all wrong.
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This was 2 years ago today. Go give the bullies hell today. www.tiktok.com/@vicenews/vi...
“I've never seen any crime in Seattle. I've never seen any of it. I've seen fun and laughter and laughter and fun,” One resident said. “Crime is a social issue that could be solved by giving people th...
TikTok video by VICE News
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September 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This was 2 years ago today. Go give the bullies hell today. www.tiktok.com/@vicenews/vi...
My niche traffic complaint of the day is that by making 85th and Greenwood no right on red, they’ve eliminated the absolute safest time to turn right (when the traffic to the right has a left turn arrow)
September 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My niche traffic complaint of the day is that by making 85th and Greenwood no right on red, they’ve eliminated the absolute safest time to turn right (when the traffic to the right has a left turn arrow)
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somehow in my mind I have linked the success of the Seattle Mariners to turning the tide against fascism and while I know it has no empirical basis it feels right
September 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
somehow in my mind I have linked the success of the Seattle Mariners to turning the tide against fascism and while I know it has no empirical basis it feels right
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Wikipedia editors trying to fend off the onslaught of AI crap have crowdsourced some telltale signs of LLM-generated writing; it might be handy for editors and proofreaders generally. Thanks to @ellenrykers.com for pointing me to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia
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August 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wikipedia editors trying to fend off the onslaught of AI crap have crowdsourced some telltale signs of LLM-generated writing; it might be handy for editors and proofreaders generally. Thanks to @ellenrykers.com for pointing me to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
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their priorities were very good. snacks. couch. kicking ass.
August 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
their priorities were very good. snacks. couch. kicking ass.
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“Bruce Harrell governs like he doesn’t want to disappoint the people he sees at fancy cocktail parties. The people I don’t want to disappoint are the people I meet in the laundry room of my apartment building, who I see on the bus.” - @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social speaks at her birthday party
July 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“Bruce Harrell governs like he doesn’t want to disappoint the people he sees at fancy cocktail parties. The people I don’t want to disappoint are the people I meet in the laundry room of my apartment building, who I see on the bus.” - @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social speaks at her birthday party
My photo stash was made for this
June 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
My photo stash was made for this
My photo stash was made for this
June 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
My photo stash was made for this
Nothing beats “dollar rice” where the cheapest among us could get just a rice-packed styrofoam container with the sauce and meat debris ladled over top for—you guessed it—$1.
Loving that ever since the east coast learned about Chicken Teriyaki from Kenji, Epicurious has jumped on the band wagon.
None of them will ever know the pleasure of paying for a styrofoam container filled with the sweetest gloopiest grilled chicken in quarters.
None of them will ever know the pleasure of paying for a styrofoam container filled with the sweetest gloopiest grilled chicken in quarters.
June 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Nothing beats “dollar rice” where the cheapest among us could get just a rice-packed styrofoam container with the sauce and meat debris ladled over top for—you guessed it—$1.
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Looking at New York City tonight with eyes full of hope that here in Seattle we can take down Bruce Harrell and Sara Nelson this year.
June 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Looking at New York City tonight with eyes full of hope that here in Seattle we can take down Bruce Harrell and Sara Nelson this year.
The milkman came later than normal yesterday which meant the dog was on the couch already and it scared the shit out of him and he jumped up and then landed in a tub of legos and guys, it’s bad. Like a Lego hurricane hit our living room.
June 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The milkman came later than normal yesterday which meant the dog was on the couch already and it scared the shit out of him and he jumped up and then landed in a tub of legos and guys, it’s bad. Like a Lego hurricane hit our living room.
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NANCY PELOSI: We must find the next generation of Democratic leadership. Young, charismatic and exciting candidates who can energize the party. People that voters love because they're not 80 years old and sold out to big capital.
CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one
PELOSI: Take the shot
CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one
PELOSI: Take the shot
June 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
NANCY PELOSI: We must find the next generation of Democratic leadership. Young, charismatic and exciting candidates who can energize the party. People that voters love because they're not 80 years old and sold out to big capital.
CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one
PELOSI: Take the shot
CHUCK SCHUMER (behind sniper rifle): Found one
PELOSI: Take the shot
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If you wanna eat weed like a pro, not like a frat boy with a coffee grinder and a dream…
Buy the book. I did the math so you don’t have to.
Buy the book. I did the math so you don’t have to.
June 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
If you wanna eat weed like a pro, not like a frat boy with a coffee grinder and a dream…
Buy the book. I did the math so you don’t have to.
Buy the book. I did the math so you don’t have to.
Guys the monorail honking was the literal highlight of my day. It was the best.
June 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Guys the monorail honking was the literal highlight of my day. It was the best.
What a day to be hosting a book club on How to Stand Up to a Dictator
June 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
What a day to be hosting a book club on How to Stand Up to a Dictator
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Also please submit your writing for consideration for the next one. Yes, you! Your random blog or newsletter! Bestamericanfoodtravel@gmail.com
May 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Also please submit your writing for consideration for the next one. Yes, you! Your random blog or newsletter! Bestamericanfoodtravel@gmail.com
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It's Friday again!
I joined @gastrognome.bsky.social on Seattle Now to talk about what the current political climate means for the annual invasion of Blue Jays fans, the tenuous future of Bartell Drugs, and the rollout of Real ID travel requirements. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
I joined @gastrognome.bsky.social on Seattle Now to talk about what the current political climate means for the annual invasion of Blue Jays fans, the tenuous future of Bartell Drugs, and the rollout of Real ID travel requirements. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Naomi Tomky
It’s Blue Jays week, and Seattle businesses are hoping to woo in some reluctant Canadian tourists. Longtime Seattle staple Bartell Drugs may have been dealt its final blow after a long, drawn-out clo...
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May 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's Friday again!
I joined @gastrognome.bsky.social on Seattle Now to talk about what the current political climate means for the annual invasion of Blue Jays fans, the tenuous future of Bartell Drugs, and the rollout of Real ID travel requirements. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
I joined @gastrognome.bsky.social on Seattle Now to talk about what the current political climate means for the annual invasion of Blue Jays fans, the tenuous future of Bartell Drugs, and the rollout of Real ID travel requirements. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts:
Today’s food writer life advice: never eat a fucking buzz berry mid interview
May 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Today’s food writer life advice: never eat a fucking buzz berry mid interview
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So there’s a trend for small restaurants in Colombia to get design ideas from Pinterest, which means a lot of flashing lights and signs to make social media posts in front of. Sadly, it doesn’t always turn out as they might hope:
April 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So there’s a trend for small restaurants in Colombia to get design ideas from Pinterest, which means a lot of flashing lights and signs to make social media posts in front of. Sadly, it doesn’t always turn out as they might hope: