AltWeeklies Wire
Hail to the Chefsnew
Award-winning food writer Bill Addison takes a road trip through six states and interviews eight "mouths of the South" who elevate regional fare with true grits.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bill Addison |
06-16-2005 |
Food+Drink
Take the Intimidation Out of Fried Chickennew
One fearless frier offers readers a yummy chicken recipe that will make you wanna slap-yo-mama.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
06-16-2005 |
Food+Drink
Vintage Is Innew
Huntington Beach pro skater Dave Reul lives to find, patch and skate abandoned swimming pools in the California low desert--on other people's money. Recently, actor Stephen Baldwin became the latest person to pay him to do just that.
OC Weekly |
Theo Douglas |
06-15-2005 |
Recreation
Geeked: Imperial Glorynew
Despite good graphics and a strong concept, this war strategy game does not live up to its name on the battlefield.
Dig Boston |
Seth MCM. Donlin |
06-15-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Jackson Free Press Blogs from Killen Trialnew
The Jackson Free Press is blogging live every day from the trial of Edgar Ray Killen for his alleged involvement in the 1964 killings of three civil rights workers. The blog also links to a full archive of the paper's stories and blogs on the case.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd and Natalie Irby |
06-14-2005 |
Commentary
The Big Bad Bottlenew
By the turn of the century, Forties of malt liquor had been left for dead. With antiquated delivery and brewing methods, there was no compelling reason for anyone to rescue either Forties or malt liquor. Which is exactly why one man is trying to save them both.
Riverfront Times |
Mike Seely |
06-13-2005 |
Food+Drink
To the Class of '05new
Congratulations, New York City high school graduates of the Class of 2005! You made it. Oh, and we owe you an apology for your education.
The Village Voice |
Paul Moses |
06-10-2005 |
Commentary
That Did It For Menew
How do we know which wine will be so hauntingly sweet or spicy with tannins aged to velvety perfection that it will make the situation absolutely perfect? McHardy gives some hints.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
06-09-2005 |
Food+Drink
Film Noir Comedy Features Sock Puppetsnew
Lynn Lamousin made a movie...like, by hand. She invented a real feature-length film that is winning awards -- a movie in which the cast consists solely of talking sock puppets.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Shame Is for Sissiesnew
The John Bolton nomination to the United Nations is the Republican fist with its middle finger held erect.
INDY Week |
Hal Crowther |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Donate a Pintnew
The importance of donating blood became apparent when the columnist's concuño went to the hospital with chest pains and ended up with an artificial heart.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Does Withholding Information Bring Bad Karma?new
A reader asks the Karma Cleanser if it's OK to see a male yoga friend for coffee and not mention her boyfriend until the very end of the night?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
06-09-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
What Was Oil-For-Food and Why is There Such a Scandal About It Now?new
Because of the way the United Nation's Oil-For-Food Programme was devised, corruption was almost guaranteed. Iraq leader Saddam Hussein got to pick those he did Oil-For-Food business with, and he typically required a bribe.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Easy Recipe For Pizza Doughnew
The dough-challenged may find this recipe helpful.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
06-09-2005 |
Food+Drink
Way of the Sommeliernew
It's a word that strikes fear in the hearts of those who have to pronounce it: sommelier (som-mel-YAY). French for "wine butler," this person is in charge of wine at a restaurant and can be your Sherpa, guiding you through a dauntingly complicated wine list.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-09-2005 |
Food+Drink
