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In Honor of 420, Our Favorite Munchies

Today, 420, the unofficial cannabis holiday that results in a mean case of the munchies, is upon us. A friend mentioned a munchies salve for which Entenmann's chocolate-covered doughnuts meet a bag of crushed Doritos, a concoction that's scooped out by the handful. Now, we're not advocating that particular do-it-yourself...
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“First Position” a Superficial Doc About Upstart Ballet Dancers

The nonfiction formula pioneered by Spellbound leads to frustrating superficiality in First Position, a glossy documentary about a multicultural collection of young ballet dancers striving for awards, scholarships, and job contracts at the prestigious annual Youth America Grand Prix. Director Bess Kargman adheres to a now-familiar template in which glib...
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Reflections on the Life of Whitney Houston on Her Birthday

There's no other way to describe it. Whitney Houston's sudden passing in a bathtub at the Beverly Hills Hotel this past February was a horrible waste of talent and a tragic loss for the world.Houston's battle with drugs and the horrors of an abusive marriage aren't uncommon in the world...
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Broward/Palm Beach Concert Calendar: New, Improved, Sometimes Tattooed

Timothy NorrisDrum roll, please... Individual results may vary.We've just rolled out a new and improved calendar of Broward/Palm Beach concerts. Our online music listings are now sortable by artist, venue and price. We've also got a raw, unadulterated, alphabetical list of upcoming shows in the drop-down menus on the righthand...
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Hurly-Burly Burlesque Pop Lady Boners at the Speakeasy Lounge

Photos: Hurly-Burly Burlesque at Speakeasy Lounge (semi-NSFW)There is certainly no shortage of burlesque shows around Broward or Palm Beach counties. From Cupcake Burlesque to the Reckless Dames, I've seen just about every troupe under the sun. I've even seen men in drag do burlesque with Betty Pickle's "Boylesque" show at...
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“Madagascar 3” Overloads the Senses

After New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is through regulating sugar intake via soft drinks, he might want to consider the dubious, overstimulating effects of a film like Madagascar 3. Like a big-screen Big Gulp, this third installment of the billion-dollar animated franchise contains as much unnecessary cinematic confection as an...
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57. Burrata and Fava Beans From D’Angelo Trattoria

We're counting down to 57. Burrata and Fava Beans From D'Angelo TrattoriaHow is burrata different from mozzarella? It's a piece formed into a pouch, which is filled with curd and cream, then knotted.  In the Puglia region, the ball is wrapped in the leek leaves. The result, when it's served at room...
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Tap 42: Have You Tried a Beer Cocktail?

If you have trouble remembering the cautionary drinking rhyme " liquor before beer, you're in the clear; beer before liquor, never sicker", here's a new rule that's easy to remember-- drink 'em together, even better. Meet the beer cocktail--a combination of craft beer, liquor, fresh herbs and fruit. If you've...
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Beef Prices Spike; Wing Sales Soar

In last week's column about burger glut, we reported on impending price hikes and the shortage of beef: [T]he price of beef is expected to rise, says Brendan Flanagan of Grand Western Meats, a meat supplier that distributes to high-end restaurants and shops such as Smitty's Old Fashioned Butcher Shop...
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Five New Dining Options in West Palm Beach

Several recent restaurant additions -- all newly-opened within the past six months -- are bringing more dining options to West Palm Beach. From a dive that's not quite a dive, to a few new Asian-themed eateries, downtown's Clematis St. in West Palm Beach is finally on its way.Here, a list of...
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EDC 2012: Coachella or Electric Daisy Carnival: Which One is Better?

Kaskade.See also: Our Complete Coachella Coverage Dance music is coming to an arena near you: Kaskade will be the first DJ ever to play Staples Center (July 27). And mainstream concert promoters such as Live Nation are diving into the electronic dance explosion. Electric Daisy Carnival, which is being held...
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They Say It’s His Birthday… Paul McCartney Turns the Big 7-0!

There's little that can be said about Paul McCartney that hasn't been uttered before. But as he turns 70 today, June 18, he continues to assert his status as one of music's most revered individuals, an elder statesman who's influenced practically every artist who's followed in his footsteps, regardless of...