AltWeeklies Wire
A Worldwide Hops Shortage is Bad News for Brewersnew
Brewers across the U.S. are simultaneously facing several seriously grave issues: an unprecedented worldwide shortage of hops, an unusually short supply of malted barley, an enormous increase in transport expenses due to the rise in fuel prices, and a severely devalued dollar.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
Live and Let Livernew
A defense of foie gras, complete with cooking tips.
San Antonio Current |
Henry Hong |
04-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
FotoFest Explores the Ironies & Intricacies of Chinanew
The biennial Houston extravaganza that ranks among the world's best photography festivals has always been something of a cultural agenda-setter, so when it was announced that this year's festival would focus on China, the choice felt predictable.
The Texas Observer |
David Theis |
04-09-2008 |
Art
Wishing Happy Birthday to Our Founding Foodienew
Reading John Hailman's 2006 book, Thomas Jefferson on Wine, I learned that we owe our third President for much more than a great university and a few important documents.
C-Ville Weekly |
J. Tobias Beard |
04-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bringing Vegan Comfort Food to the Massesnew
Comfort food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word "vegan," but Damon Brasch's eatery aims to change that.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
04-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Spring Break Is Still Decadent and Depraved -- and Awesome, Dude!new
Try as it might, Fort Lauderdale can't shake some diehard seasonal partiers.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Michael J. Mooney |
04-08-2008 |
Culture
Forty Years After His Death, King's Legacy Lives Onnew
Like Dec. 7, 1941, Nov. 22, 1963, and Sept. 11, 2001, April 4, 1968 is a date that's forever etched upon many people's minds.
Che Guevara Who?new
Cubans get pissed, an artist gets even, and the supreme prosecutor of the Cuban revolution gets booted from the mall.
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
04-07-2008 |
Shopping
Tags: shopping, Che Guevara
Think You Have What it Takes to Be a Pro Wrestler?new
Spending a week training to be a professional wrestler taught me the sport isn't just smack talk, silly costumes and overly melodramatic plot lines. In fact, it requires discipline and dedication, and more than a little athleticism.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Morey |
04-07-2008 |
Sports
Tags: wrestling, sports & fitness
Alt.Health: Are You a Drunkorexic?new
Anorexia's high profile creates a new menu of food pathologies.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
04-07-2008 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Is 'Guitar Hero' the Future -- or Death -- of Rock?new
It's sold almost 6 million copies and made more than $1 billion, but is Guitar Hero exploiting real musicians while getting wannabe rock stars addicted to playing video games in their parents' basement?
NOW Magazine |
Evan Davies |
04-07-2008 |
Video Games
Best Fare in the Airnew
In 2005, Midwest Airlines partnered with Shawn Monroe, executive chef at Mader's Restaurant, to create an innovative and remarkable buy-onboard dining service that features balanced, freshly prepared meals.
Shepherd Express |
Sarah Biondich |
04-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
Continental Divisiveness: New York and L.A. Theaternew
Separated by common values.
L.A. Weekly |
Steven Leigh Morris |
04-04-2008 |
Theater
Tags: theater
Caspar the Holy Ghostnew
This rock-star-turned-celebrity-preacher may be the phoniest guy you know.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
04-04-2008 |
Culture
Insecurity Issuesnew
How private is your email and your web-surfing history?
Tucson Weekly |
Kelli Hart |
04-03-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
