interesting sub plots was the battle that goes on between the band, their management, and the record label, over the contents of an album. The band wants to illustrate who they are and where they are musically, and spiritually on...

In my opinion and only mine, not yours, yours, or even yours, watching a cooking contest on TV and trying to decide who the winner should have been is a bit like judging a "Battle Of The Bands" contest while reading half of the...

What band is he in? BTW: Ear Wax cafe is pretty good across the street. Mostly vegetarian stuff. It DOES match your festive/unusual/fast/uncomplicated request.

Jellyfish has no taste so they always mix it with soy and sesame oil, I like it too....like chewing on rubber bands.

the closest available parking spot at 6:30 AM! “Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade route are treated to a two-hour Parade of magnificent floral floats, talented marching bands, and high-stepping...

Spent a couple of days in Asheville where I had opportunity to eat at Salsa’s and the Mountain Smokehouse. Unlike most Asheville posters, I was not in love with Salsa’s. Too many un-harmonious cross-cultural battles...

and sacrificing selection for broadened front elbow-room, so Shoppers wins the selection battle. Wins the price battle as well. Giant’s seafood is pretty good. I wish there were a Wegmans anywhere near me. Whole Foods...

...consensus no one really liked them - sides – not worth mentioning i actually really liked this place basically purely for the brisket, which i thought was really well done. they had some annoying live band (they sat us...

Elmo, I have not posted in a long time, but your denoument of the Boiling Crab visit was too much temptation to resist. Sounds like much fun was had – have you returned to battle Yo Mama again?

there is more than one Mexican style of dog)... I am sure you will be a rock star... oh yeah you could perform with your old band while serving.... what were you guys called again?

The brave band of dim sum tasters went north for their low end tasting to the Imperial Garden at 2626 San Bruno Ave. in the City. It’s just off the Silver Ave. Exit from 101. I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but I...

what they tend to do for us is mark them in some manner so we know the difference, once it’s been with different bags (plastic vs paper) and another time was actually an elastic band! next time anyone is there though,...

Went to the opening of the Beaverton Farmers Market this last weekend. Very enjoyable time. My full report with more pictures is linked below. White Rhino, a marimba band, was entertaining the crowd. Kids were playing on the...

'll just sing my little heart out and maybe someone will notice me".) Finally the violinists started up, trying to cue the singer to shut up. But of course the singing continued, so then it was a battle of the band vs the singer,...

, not a photog, so that’s the nature of the beast.) One thing I’d like to see next year is some Dominican (from Dominica, not the DR) food. Their float/system was one of my favorites – with a full band with a...