Playlists
REPORT: Freshman Cares About Intramural Basketball
In a surprise to all at Pottruck last night, Engineering freshman Tom Lunario expressed emotion on the basketball court in a manner unseen on campus since the December firing of Men’s Basketball coach Glen Miller. Lunario, who became captain of the co-ed Stouffer team after collecting nine signatures from interested hallmates before winter break, made sure his team wore the red pinnies against Hill Team B. Recalls Lunario: “I yelled at the ref as soon as I got there for the red ones.
Ask An Alum
Jean Nichols (C’05) Tour Guide At The Ronald Reagan Library As someone who graduated recently, what advice can you give to someone looking for a job in the midst of today’s turbulent economy?
My Roommate Is A Dog
When I returned from my semester abroad to see that Housing Services had placed me with a dog as my roommate, you could imagine how excited I was to go on a series of wacky adventures with my new canine friend.
Spread The Message
After garnering Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay, fall release The Messenger is returning to theaters this week.
Guilty Pleasure: Josie And The Pussycats (2001)
Archie’s too-cool-for-school rock star friends, Josie (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (a pre-train wreck Tara Reid) and Valerie (Rosario Dawson) leap off the comic book pages and onto the big screen in this tongue-in-cheek comedy.
Open The Shutters
Shutter Island, Scorsese and DiCaprio’s fourth collaboration, finds the legendary duo taking more risks than ever before.
Island Dream Team
Street caught up with legends Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Sir Ben Kingsley to discuss their new film, Shutter Island Street: How did you approach this film, and what drew you to the material? Martin Scorsese: I think I just tried to approach it from my own reaction to reading the material.
Overheard: 2.18.10
Standing alone outside of Huntsman: Girl: So I see that nobody cares about me. Outside of Starbucks: Dude: Damn, why didn’t I wear a jacket today?
Word On The Street
When I tell people that I’m from Buffalo, NY I get two inaccurate responses: “that’s cool!” and “it’s cold there.” These people have never lived in Buffalo because it is neither cool nor cold.
True Life
Since my graduation in December, I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been asked, “So, what do you DO now, exactly?” I’ve come up with a pretty standard answer.
The Sovereign Of Spice
Han Dynasty owner Han Chiang likes ranking things. Every item on the menu is ranked on a scale of spiciness that ranges from unremarkable to burn-the-roof-of-your-mouth-off hot.
And Dim Sum
You’ve had Chinese food for breakfast before: cold and straight out of the half eaten carton. It’s a pretty desperate move (althoughStreet approved). The real Chinese brunch is called Dim Sum.
¡ Ay Caramba!
When you walk into Old-City-favorite Cuba Libre, you are immediately struck by the atmosphere.
The Wild Brunch
Nestled in a quiet, residential street in West Philadelphia, the quaint, corner row house that is home to Marigold Kitchen does little to distinguish itself from the brightly colored homes adjacent to it.
Honey, Please Sit N' Eat
Looking for the perfect brunch spot can be difficult, especially in West Philadelphia. There are base specifications that local brunch locales regularly fail to meet, but Northern Liberty’s Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat fulfills them all.
Basque It
While Jose Garces has made high-class tapas a Philly food staple with Amada, he reinterprets the small plate at Tinto. The ordering format — a number of small dishes to be shared — is the same, but this Basque-influenced restaurant proves that for delicate palates and wine connoisseurs, pintxos are the new tapas. Upon arriving at Tinto, patrons are greeted with rustic-turned-classy decor and mood lighting, making the feel of the restaurant akin to entering a small, underground bar in the Basque country.
Sweet Baby Jesus
On the corner of 13th and Sansom streets sits a tiny wine bar with a gas-fired brick oven and chalkboard menus on the wall.
Little Italian Scallion
Tucked away somewhere between Old City and Northern Liberties, Radicchio Cafe’s corner location may not catch the attention of the average passerby.
Meat Market
Its decor is modern-chic; the minimal fireplaces suspended over the bar let you know that this is no place for elastic pants.
