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(09/16/04 4:00am)
Jason Alexander returns to primetime in CBS's new comedy Listen Up (premiering Sept. 20 at 8:30 p.m.). This time around, Alexander's a well-renowned sports broadcaster who finds it hard to command respect when it comes to his own family. And since he's basically George, being normal takes the fun out of life, so he frolics through his 30-minute days in utter confusion. He especially cannot understand his adolescent daughter, and out of frustration makes snide comments about sports bras on his sport talk show. Creepy, George. That's just creepy.
(10/30/03 5:00am)
A new player has come to town, fighting for a drop of the popularity and prestige that flows through old city's stylish streets. Scott Stein opened Red Sky five weeks ago, matriculating a fresh new lounge into Philly's nightlife. So fresh that a step inside and you'd think you left Philadelphia: The stark, cold walls of a trendy New York loft are complemented by warm greens reminiscent of Miami's tropic nights, and polished off with a petite, yet swanky lounge upstairs. Scarlet lights create the glow of Red Sky, and set the flirtatious mood for what Scott claims is "the perfect date."
(10/23/03 4:00am)
It was a typical Friday night when I embarked on the arduous trek to North Philadelphia. You can't miss La Tierra Colombiana, the Cuban-Colombian diner located on North Fifth Street, lit up by neon lights. At first sight, one can only imagine the chaotic fiesta that awaits inside. Inspired by genuine Spanish roots, the d‚cor gets you in the mood to dance the night away.
(10/16/03 4:00am)
"You don't lose all that booze from 40 years and 9,000 Percocets in just 28 days," spoke the all too frank Neil Stein, owner of three upscale dives downtown, to Philadelphia Weekly in regards to his recent rehabilitation. While he may have been the greatest threat to Stephen Starr's restaurant reign in Philadelphia, life for Stein isn't so peachy these days. In addition to his self-deteriorating drug and alcohol addictions, Stein is currently faced with charges for tax evasion, mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, unpaid Philadelphia city and liquor taxes and uncompensated employees. Total deficit has reached $7 million, and Stein's got nothing. (Besides Striped Bass, of course.)
(10/02/03 4:00am)
This time around, fusion has been removed from the menu and added to the d‚cor. Angelina is Stephen Starr's attempt to revitalize Blue Angel, the French bistro that fell flat. The precise cause of its demise is unclear -- was it the pricey entr‚es or just a culture clash?
(09/11/03 4:00am)
Good friends make good times. That's the attitude at Buca di Beppo, a cheesy spoof on an Italian bistro with an ambiance more flavorful than its dishes. Prepare to be amusingly overwhelmed by eight rooms covered with 3,500 pictures, portraying everything from scandalous sex shots to witty bathroom advice. Buca provides the whimsical magic and jugs of wine to make a night out special and trashy. What more can you ask?
(07/31/03 4:00am)
American Wedding is our generation's ultimate love story: the marriage of a pervert and his nymphomaniac lover. Jim Levenstein (Jason Biggs) and Michelle Flaherty (Alyson Hannigan)--a Jew and an Irish Catholic--embark on yet another American Pie rendition. While it does have potential to be a hopeless disaster, this one isn't. It's hysterical, I promise.
(07/10/03 4:00am)
In the age of spell check and Internet slang, it's shocking to find those remaining few who still avidly read, study, and worship that old friend, the dictionary. Spellbound is an enchanting documentary that chronicles the arduous journey of eight middle school spelling champs from their small towns to the big league--the National Spelling Bee.
(06/26/03 4:00am)
It seems the French have a little longing for America in them after all. It's true--we may have taken their fries, their toast, even their kisses, but after one viewing of Jet Lag, there's no denying that they want to steal something from us: a quality Hollywood-esque romantic comedy. Jet Lag is personalized with melodic French accents and a Paris setting, although sporadic spurts of English phrases and esteemed American references like the Sopranos keep this foreign flick close to home.
(06/19/03 4:00am)
Emma (Kate Hudson) is a chic twenty-something trying to make her way as a stenographer in Boston. Alex (Luke Wilson) is a brilliant author whose computer is destroyed by the pair of Cuban criminals coming to collect the $100,000 he owes them. So naturally, instead of buying a new one, he thinks, why not hire a stenographer?
(04/24/03 4:00am)
Anne-Marie Lasher serves up some elegant delicacies in her quaint American Bistro, an alternative to your average coffee shop. Drawing on her experience from the White Dog Caf‚ and Fork, Lasher has created an undiscovered gem. Picnic features an eclectic display of ethnic inspired foods, based on favorites yet reworked with a novel, domestic twist. Finally, a benefit to those classes on 33rd Street -- you're just a few steps away from this delight.
Go for breakfast ($1.25-2.50) and pick up a bagel, some local organic yogurt, or a pastry delivered straight from the Metropolitan Bakery, the "Best in Philly." Or go straight for lunch ($5.50-7), where your selection of daily dishes are supplemented by fabulous specials, each made to order. The Nicoise Tuna Salad ($7.50/lb) is one of the popular daily choices -- a blend of artichokes, peppers, olives, capers, celery and herbs, is accented with red wine vinegar and olive oil instead of mayo. This healthy alternative to fast food is fresh, tangy, and light.
(04/10/03 4:00am)
Big Love is a chaotic depiction of gender domination and marital troubles. Fifty brides, represented by three actresses, infiltrate the Dali-inspired set in an attempt to create a larger than life performance.
Having just fled their pre-arranged marriages, these Greek goddesses sail to Italy to seek refuge in the home of a random middle-aged man, Piero, and his elderly mother. This is not your typical cold feet hesitation. The prospect of dealing with the "biological accident" -- more commonly referred to as men -- sends these three sisters on a panic-stricken, male-bashing rendezvous.