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I Have Nothing but Scorn for Candy Cornnew

My biggest issue with candy corn is that it tastes like nothing more than pure sugar. But there's more.

Weekly Alibi | Simon McCormack | 10-30-2007 | Food+Drink

Mr. Wrong: Mall of Americanew

I have encountered people who are like, "Eeuw, the mall? Why on Earth would anyone go there?" Well, you know, fuck you, 'cuz I go to the mall. They have stuff there.

Baltimore City Paper | Joe MacLeod | 10-30-2007 | Comedy

Tags: humor & satire

The Season's Spookiest Beers, and What to Wear When You Drink Themnew

We burned through more than a dozen seasonals to construct the ultimate autumn six-pack, with each victor accompanied by a thematic getup. Prost!

Philadelphia City Paper | James Saul | 10-30-2007 | Food+Drink

The 10% Dilemmanew

Food advocates would like us to get a tenth of our diets from nearby farms, but it won't be easy.

Isthmus | Tom Laskin | 10-30-2007 | Food+Drink

The Kendale Bike Massacrenew

After an accident sent many riders to the hospital, the plastic cojones tradition continues.

Miami New Times | Isaiah Thompson | 10-29-2007 | Sports

Tags: sports & fitness

Seattle's Endangered Tavern Tournew

If you hate cosmos as much as we do, it's your duty to keep these pint-pushers afloat.

Seattle Weekly | Mike Seely | 10-29-2007 | Food+Drink

Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Hummusnew

This simple blender recipe makes about a pound of hummus.

Philadelphia Weekly | Staff | 10-29-2007 | Food+Drink

Can Anyone Open a Restaurant?new

What does it take to woo the cynical foodies and wow the wide-eyed first-timers, to work out the kinks without washing away the flavor, and ultimately to get to keep doing it night after night?

Philadelphia Weekly | Leah Blewett | 10-29-2007 | Food+Drink

Philadelphia's Food Bloggers are Turning Headsnew

If there's one thing restaurantgoers and self-professed foodies are hungry for, it's more information -- and Philly's bloggers are up to the challenge of satiating that appetite.

Philadelphia Weekly | Caralyn Green | 10-29-2007 | Food+Drink

A Man's Winery is His Castlenew

We take a tour through winemaker Daryl Sattui's Napa Valley chateau.

Santa Barbara Independent | Sao Anash | 10-29-2007 | Food+Drink

Salsa Without Bordersnew

The popular Latin dance helps bring nations together -- one four-minute song at a time.

Pasadena Weekly | Amy Tenowich | 10-29-2007 | Performance

Tags: dance

Oh Beans!new

As autumn spins out evenings for favorite sweaters and cocoa, the menu planner in me turns to thoughts of chili or beans with toast. Beans are such a great money and nutrition deal.

The Coast, Halifax's Weekly | Jane Kansas | 10-26-2007 | Food+Drink