Last Minute Weekend guide

Quick, can you name America's pre-eminent Hasidic Jewish reggae superstar? Answer: Matisyahu - who has hit the U.S. Modern Rock charts with the tracks "King Without a Crown," "Youth" and "One Day" - performing tonight at the...
Not Your Ordinary Grub at this Sports Pub

"So, do you think it will be more of a restaurant or a sports pub?" I asked my husband as we pulled up to the brick building outparcel that housed an exercise equipment shop and The Landing Restaurant & Sports Pub behind the mall.
Podpicks for November 19, 2009

This week the guest Pod Picks chair is occupied by singer-songwriter Trevor Hall - most famous for his song "Other Ways'' from the "Shrek 3" soundtrack - who recommends the following tracks for downloading (legally, of course) to your iPod or other personal media device.
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

The tale of the sullen teenage misfit and her sparkly vampire boy-toy resumes with Edward (Robert Pattinson) leaving Bella (Kristen Stewart) seemingly for good over fear of harming her.
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Killing Me Softly

It was one of those nights when we went out without much mojo, or intentions to do anything other than grab a bite to eat and a drink or two.
Here she is . . . miss gay america

Who doesn't love sequined gowns and beautiful women - at least the illusion of beautiful women? The Miss Gay America Pageant has been around since 1971 and mirrors the same format as the Miss America Pageant - you know - evening gown, interview and talent.
When Did I Move to South Park?

"I'll do it again in 2010." The faithful boycotters of Myrtle Beach businesses are already resigning themselves to another year of avoiding the city limits, but at this point I'm not sure why. City elections were held Nov.
Bock to the Future - Again

Gordon Biersch Restaurant Brewery at The Market Common held - or at least, at press time, was slated to hold - its keg-tapping party for the seasonal Winter Bock on Tuesday, but brewing chief Pete Velez (pictured below) invited me to a sneak preview in light of Surge's deadline.
Dining With Chefs

I was working in the W Hotel in New York's Times Square just after the holiday season in 2001. Keeping late hours and working at a blinding pace among the tourists left little time to enjoy a meal out.
Is This Thing On?

Fans of mock-rock masters, Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass), know to what extremes the storied open mike night can be satirized, maligned and affectionately ridiculed.