Many "best of metal" lists recently have overlooked an album which is, in my generally poor opinion, not only worthy of a place on these lists, but the best, most interesting, and most exciting metal album released this millennium. This album is Mastodon's "Leviathan". This album has so much going f ... More >>
China Mex Grill 8367 Park Lane 214-468-4645 Times I shook my fist at the China Mex menu: 25.4 Number of shrimp I ate (out of a possible 500): 2 When China Mex opened in the old Taco King location on Park Lane, I was optimistic. I have giant-lazy-Susan love for Chinese food, and Mexican food knows ... More >>
Next time, to avoid parking hassles, Alice can ride her bike to Urbano Cafe. She rides a pink Huffy with a banana saddle and ribbons on the handlebars, but don't tell her we told you.Each week, the Cheap Bastard goes looking for a new place to eat lunch for less than nine million dollars. Thi ... More >>
Alice LaussadeBehold, Samar's caramelized apple empanadas with cinnamon ice cream. Yeah, the dessert is super pretty and yeah, it's shockingly small. If we're just talking about looks here, this is the Salma Hayek of desserts. But, hey, you're the kind of person who orders dessert at lunchtim ... More >>
Photo by Robert BostickAbraham SalumIn part two of our continuing three-part chef's series we toss a few questions at chef Abraham Salum, recent U.S. citizen and owner of his popular namesake restaurant, Salum, which is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Tomorrow we join the chef in hi ... More >>
Let's keep that debate going another year, shall we?
Laughter is a universal language; comedy isn't
The Mexican rides off into the sunset
Robert Towne's homage to a struggling writer is something of a struggle itself
Salma's shorts get top billing in an otherwise unwatchable caper
Vamp out at the Inwood
In Once Upon a Time in Mexico, the outlaw Johnny Depp saves the day
It's the Spy Kids in 3-D, but where are Mom and Dad?
Picks for the week of February 13-19
Julie Taymor and Salma Hayek paint a spectacular portrait of Frida Kahlo
For 15 years, the Dallas Video Fest has flickered on the fringe
With Traffic, Steven Soderbergh takes on the unwinnable drug war
Mike Figgis' Time Code offers an interesting experiment in viewing
Writer-director Kevin Smith defends God, dirty words, and New Jersey
Kevin Smith finally uses his religion in Dogma
Keep yer hats on for this tepid remake
54 takes the disco high road and falls asleep at the wheel
Anyone but Fools will skip this disastrous date at all costs
Desperado is a shallow but thrilling ride
