T-Doug's Salmon Chanted Evening; KuKuRuZa in Cairo

ARBITRARY LISTICLES—Palace Kitchen's Palace Burger Royale is one of the Best Burgers in the US as voted by Zagat readers. T-Doug's $17, half-pound burger is served with fries on a bun from Dahlia Bakery. Brave Horse Tavern and Li'l Woody's took the second and third place slots. [Zagat]

DOWNTOWN—Speaking of Tom Douglas, the chef's third annual Salmon Chanted Evening at Victor Steinbrueck Park north of Pike Place Market is this Sunday. The benefit for the Seattle Parks Department includes a picnic-style salmon dinner with hazelnut and wild rice salad, fruit crisp, and more for $30 a person. [EaterWire]

POPCORN WIRE— Seattle-based KuKuRuZa Gourmet Popcorn's eighth international location opened this month in Maadi City Center in Carrefour, Egypt. It's the popcorn chain's third store in Cairo, serving 22 flavors. [EaterWire]
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