Playlists
Best Album to Ghostride the Whip To
Whether for riding dirty past the Quad or getting your roll on down 40th, no album will ever match the cruising potential of Dr. Dre's The Chronic.
Cinema Graphic Novels
5. From Hell (Adapted from From Hell by Alan Moore) A 2001 Jack the Ripper flick starring Johnny Depp, From Hell pretty much sandbagged in the box office.
Mountain of Difficulties
The Mountain Goats - started in 1991 as a lo-fi solo project by songwriter John Darnielle - played in the basement of the First Unitarian Church last Thursday, March 20.
Brunch Spot Flaunts Eccentricities
Carman's Country Kitchen 1301 S. 11th Street (215) 339-9613 The sign next to my table at Carman's Country Kitchen, on 11th and Wharton in South Philly, proclaimed that the eatery "put the cunt back in country." The same motto was on the side of the restaurant's pickup truck, parked on the street outside the window.
Bossy
"First of all I would like to thank God for making me the boss I am." That's how Rick Ross begins his acknowledgements in the liner notes of his new album Trilla.
Because Your Life Doesn't Have Enough Drama Already
Othello Friday through May 4 Lantern Theater Company $15-$35 Love, jealousy and betrayal - sounds like an average Thursday night.
We Make it Better: Walk of Shame
It happens to the best of us. So much alcohol, such crappy lighting, they looked really good in the dark and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Recipe of the Week
Serve this delicious and satisfying dish for brunch, or prepare it as an easy dinner. Make sure the pan you cook with is oven-safe. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion 1?2 pound regular or turkey sausage 6 large eggs 1 1?2 cups milk 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or swiss are good choices) 5 slices sandwich bread Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and place oven rack in the middle position.
Where The Devil Goes On Sundays
Devil's Alley Bar and Grill 1907 Chestnut Street (215) 751-0707 With high, industrial-style ceilings, walls of exposed brick and concrete and a name to make any customer feel a little bit badass, Devil's Alley's primary role as a late-night hot spot proved pretty obvious.
Wheels of Change
Situated near Harrison, Harnwell and Rodin College Houses, the neo-Gothic fa‡ade of St. Mary's Episcopal Church at 3916 Locust Walk looks conspicuously out of place.
This Week In Music
3/28: The Raveonettes World Cafe Live, All Ages WXPN's Free at Noon Concert Series brings The Raveonettes, an alluring Danish duo whose sugar-coated harmonies and feedback-drenched guitars will please anyone within earshot.
Street Beats
Clinton camp now argues that whoever would have won the most electoral college votes should get the nomination.
The Propaganda Trajectory
When one thinks of the word propaganda, the image of an American flag raised above soldiers dressed in camouflage comes to mind.
Your Guide To: Getting Around
SEPTA Subway and Bus With cab prices going up again in June, why not get in the green groove and try public transportation?
American Beauty
Although it has been nearly five years since her last studio release, Erykah Badu's fourth LP New AmErykah was well worth the wait.
Meet The Thieves Of Van Pelt
Next to the system that ensures that more than half of all Wharton students successfully cheat on all their assignments, the Van Pelt stealing system is the biggest, most complex system that violates school policy.
Best Week Ever: SPEC Concerts
If you're a senior, you probably remember the throngs of people desperate for Fling concert tickets your freshman year.
Street Takes You Out: Playing Dirty
Crash Bang Boom (formerly Zipperheads) This haven for punk fashion has a loyal fan base. Formerly known as Zipperheads and located a few blocks away from its current location, Crash Bang Boom has survived a fire and a resulting move and is back with a vengeance.
Letter from the Editor
When I reach for coke, people stare. Capital "C" Coke, that is. This is because I drink regular Coke - not Diet Coke, not Coke Zero, but classic, full-of-real-sugar Coca-Cola.
