Philadelphia

Here Are Four Food Pioneers Who Just Might Inspire You

Gloomy weather got you down? Need a heart-warming pick-me-up? Check out this video produced by the Natural Resource Defense Council. It highlights the four recent recipients of this year's Growing Green Awards -- an annual celebration of some pretty special food people. One of them you'll know for ... More >>

That Bomb Threat That Grounded DFW-Bound Plane? Just a Hilarious Birthday Prank.

This morning, law enforcement officials received an anonymous tip that liquid explosives had been carried onto a U.S. Airways jet bound from Philadelphia to DFW. The plane was in mid-flight when it was called back to the Philly airport, where it was immediately surrounded by heavily armed police. A ... More >>

Pizza Patrón Offers Free Pizza to Spanish-Speakers. Sounds Bueno to Us!

Yesterday, Pizza Patrón announced a new pizza promotion: On Tuesday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., Spanish speaking customers get what every Spanish speaking customer desperately craves -- free pepperoni pizza. The press release tried to preempt any possible backlash by doing its best to invoke a jov ... More >>

Forget T.G.I.Friday's®: Nova's Smoked Salmon Potato Skins Rule

Potato skins really got a bad wrap. While the history of this iconic bar food is as debatable as the Genesis of buffalo chicken wings or the origins of the Reuben sandwich, it's impossible to deny the popularity of T.G.I.Friday's spin on the dish. It's a shame because their potato skins are terrible ... More >>

The Best Treatment for a Dying Newspaper -- Euthanize It. Been There, Done That.

Sad Philadelphia story in the morning papers: The company that publishes The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com is negotiating to sell all three entities to a cabal of rich, powerful politicians. In a heart-rending op-ed piece in The New York Times, veteran Philadelph ... More >>

Tom May of The Menzingers Talks Joe Biden, Being Irish and Playing Pure Punk Rock

On the Impossible Past, Philadelphia quartet The Menzingers' new third effort, is a wail of an album. Angry, passionate and, best of all, literate, the songs resonate with the kind of pure punk spirit that made bands like Black Flag and The Misfits so important to the American indie scene. Speaking ... More >>

Let It Bleed

Hard at work on his eighth novel, Deadwood author Pete Dexter still packs a punch.

Dark Dark Dark's All-Time Top Five Favorite Museums To Visit While Touring The World

Minnesota's Dark Dark Dark is a chamber-folk collective that fills any stage they're on with their varied and engrossing sounds -- much as they do with their eight band members. Employing instrumentation ranging from cello to clarinet to the gorgeous, slightly dusky vocals of the intricately inked-u ... More >>

Wanted: Authentic, Delicious, Crunchy Carnitas

Flickr ​ I'm stumped. I realized looking for a true Philadelphia hoagie in a town so far from Pennsylvania might be tough, but surely my favorite taco filling would be prolific in Dallas. Where are the real-deal carnitas? So far, piquant picadillo and and sweet pastor dominate the porcine taco ... More >>

Sushi Star: Just a Happy Little Neighborhood Sushi Bar

​Happy Eating highlights restaurant happy hour food menus, pointing you to the best deals out there. This week, we're doing happy hour neighborhood restaurant-style at Sushi Star. Where: 5956 Royal Lane When: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday The Scene: This is Preston Hollow's quiet neighbo ... More >>

Five Gelato Flavors Capogiro Should Offer at Central Market

No, we're thinking bigger.​Capogiro Gelato, the Philadelphia-based dessert-makers we mentioned in December for offering a gelato-of-the-month club, has just informed us that their gelato will soon be available at Central Market. Lorenzo Merlo, who's in charge of wholesale at Capogiro, says Cen ... More >>

Oh Thank Heaven: 7-Eleven Unveils
Vegetarian Choices, but Not Here

​Vegetarian activists are rejoicing over the debut of five new vegan items at 7-Eleven stores in Manhattan, but a spokesperson for the convenience store says the sale of artichoke spinach noodles on 42nd Street doesn't portend the national roll-out of a meatless menu. "I'm not sure where they ... More >>

Aural Ambush: Eisenbergs Skatepark Loves Free Energy

...or if Youtube is your flavor, click here.It's that time again. Like clockwork, Aural Ambush has made a resurrection. If your not familiar with it, here's how it goes: We grab a song from an act stopping through town, pick a spot in the metroplex where we'll force people to listen to that band, an ... More >>

Giveaway: Three Pairs to Monday Night's Good Old War Show at The Loft

It's somewhat surprising that Philadelphia's Good Old War's self-titled, second album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart this week--but not entirely. The band's rootsy, folk-inspired singalongs are highly enjoyable--and their 2008 debut, Only Way To Be Alone, which featured the above ... More >>

Poster Of The Week: The Coathangers with Giggle Party & Leg Sweeper Tonight at The Cavern

​Feast your eyes, flesh and teeth on this week's gig poster selection. Submitted by John Iskander over at Parade of Flesh, this poster was beautifully created by Sam Heimer of Philadelphia (where it's always sunny, or so I've heard, contrary to the look of his posters).After the jump, my reasoning ... More >>

The Art of the Steal

Friday's Unverified Fact About Philadelphia

​The 'Boys venture into this series of dismal, dimly lit exits along I-95 on Sunday night. To help us all to know the King of Prussia mall city a little better...A recent government study cited Philadelphia as the city with America's highest rate of alcoholism. In a footnote, this same study point ... More >>

Wednesday's Unverified Fact About Philadelphia

​The 'Boys venture into this Wilmington suburb on Sunday night. To help us all to know the cracked bell city a little better...In honor of Ben Franklin, the NFL's Philadelphia franchise was originally known as the Turkeys. They changed their name to the Eagles in 1973 after a Thanksgiving promoti ... More >>

Monday's Unverified Fact About Philadelphia

​The 'Boys venture into this rust belt wasteland on Sunday night. To help us all to know the City of Brotherly Love a little better...The Philadelphia cheesesteak was actually invented in Trenton, New Jersey. Restaurants in Philadelphia adopted the sandwich because it was a handy way to rid their ... More >>

Kurt Vile Adds A Lo-Fi Spin To American Music Classics

Poster Of The Week: St. Vincent At The Granada Theater

Gorilla Vs. Bear contributor David Bartholow created this poster using an image from Land of Nicholas Copernicus by Michal Rusinek and featuring photos by Magdalena Rusinek-Kwilecka. "I typically gather a few images that I believe are appropriate for the particular show, apply the type treatments, a ... More >>

Chewing the Fat: Five ... Five Dolla ... Five Dolla Foie Gras

When times get tough, people need comfort food. But with BPA in soda cans, blood thickening energy drinks and stroke-inducing alcohol, what can we safely eat to feel guilty and gluttonous at the same time? Answer: Foie gras. Nothing says "comfort" like an overfed liver. The downside? It's damn ... More >>

Show Announcement/Giveaway: A Pair Of Tickets To See Man Man On April 24

Here's a little show announcement you won't see elsewhere (not even in our show announcement post from earlier today): Philadelphia's always buzzing experimental gypsy rock act, Man Man, is coming to The Lounge on April 24, just a day before the band heads to Oklahoma for the Norman Music Festival. ... More >>

Pairing Off: Triscuits And Cream Cheese

(Enlarged to show texture)Tomorrow night Florida meets Tex...um, those other guys...in college football's finale. This weekend, the NFL playoffs continue as the clock winds inexorably toward the Super Bowl. In other words, it's that time of the year when party snacks creep into the food pyramid. N ... More >>

The War On Drugs

Wagonwheel Blues (Secretly Canadian)

Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, Seth Kaufman

Friday, September 12, at Lola's Saloon, Fort Worth

"Dandy" Don Meredith Has a Cowboys Fight Song He'd Like You to Hear

The Teeth

You're My Lover Now (Park the Van)

Roll Call

Tackle sushi hands-on

Man Man

Wednesday, October 11, at Hailey's, Denton

Getting Our Philly

Not-So-Fresh Prince

Diplo's baile-funk production style is hot. His interview skills? Not so much.

Big Balls in Cowtown

Asleep at the Wheel channels Bob Wills at Bass Hall

Need New Body, Pit Er Pat

Tuesday, August 2, at Hailey's

All Colored In

Amon Carter's National Character

RJD2, Lyrics Born, Diplo

Wednesday, December 8

Best Inexpensive Internet Service

Texas.Net

Lilys and Need New Body

June 12

The Anniversary, The Burning Brides, Lo-Hi

November 5

At Last, Justice

The killer Unicorn is corralled

Various Artists

In Our Lifetime Vol. 2 (Fenway Recordings)

Best Production

A Love Song For Miss Lydia

ESP in TX

Explore new worlds, places, and times from the comfort of your own home

Untamed Lion

There will always be a little Miles Davis in electric jazz. And maybe some Christian McBride, too.

A Killer Abroad

In 1977, Tyler native Holly Maddux was murdered by Earth Day creator Ira Einhorn. More than two decades later, her family is still waiting for the fugitive to return.

Bardo Pond

Eat This

Hot Dish

Home is on the range

And, yes, you can travel on your stomach--if it's iron-plated