Tampa Bay Times head honcho Paul Tash tames a mellow Tiger Bay Club
Dubbed on the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club's website as (arguably) "the most powerful person in town,"Tampa Bay Times Chairman and CEO Paul Tash was the featured speaker at the group's luncheon at the St....
View ArticleOne track mind
I love my husband of 20 years, but our sexual differences are putting a strain on our marriage. Ten years ago, he asked me to talk dirty to him about having sex with other men.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe...
View ArticleThe Real Good Wife
In praise of Edith Bunker. by Erica Dawson As soon as I heard Jean Stapleton died, I watched one of my favorite episodes of All in the Family — the one where George Jefferson said Archie paid for his...
View ArticleLL Cool J stops by Kristina's Cafe in St. Pete
After LL Cool J rocked the mic at Mahaffey on Thursday night, he stopped by Kristina's Cafe (3590 34th St. N, St. Petersburg, 727-526-6673) for some late-night breakfast. He's pictured here with...
View ArticleWhere Tampa Bay's college kids eat
Students from USF, Eckerd and UT go here for grub. by CL InternsHungry for learning? CL's college interns cite the off-campus eateries and watering holes students frequent most.USF TampaSure, for most...
View ArticleSt. Pete's late-night restaurants
Doing the rounds with bartenders, bikers and Betties. by Daniel Figueroa IVYou’ve got a choice when it comes to St. Petersburg’s late-night whirl.“Downtown has a lot of nightclubs and more of the...
View ArticleCatching up with Miranda July
The multi-faceted Miranda July headlines Lectores 2013. by Julie GaristoMiranda July — actor, filmmaker, artist and all-around curator of life experiences — has published short stories and books since...
View ArticleThis is the End of the idiots
Seth Rogen, James Franco and their friends get big laughs by just being themselves. by Kevin TallThe following review has been approved for immature audiences by the Creative Loafing Tampa Movie...
View ArticleThis week in Tampa Bay area live music: Grizzly Bear, Capital Cities, Heart,...
Concerts, June 13-19 by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, JUNE 13Future Vintage A keys-bass-and-drums trio with a funk sound repping the past, present and potential horizons of the genre. Keysman/composer Matt...
View ArticleStranded on Neville's Island
Hat Trick's latest is a regrettable two-hour tour. by Mark E. LeibAn annoyingly loud, often tedious sitcom that becomes serious in act two, Neville’s Island finds its direction long after it’s buried...
View ArticleTasty sports vittles
Tebow hungry, Penn portly, The Juice fattening and more … by Bill FreitasFood glorious food!Hot sausage and mustard!While we’re in the mood —Cold jelly and custard!That’s right, my little hungry,...
View ArticleTampa Theatre staff • The Hub
A classic Tampa bar plays host to the employees of Tampa's historic movie palace. by Joe BardiWhy The Hub? An email survey of the staff at Tampa’s much-beloved movie palace produced a slew of answers...
View ArticleJulie Armstrong & Tom Hallock • The Chattaway
The USF professors and their burger brigade. by Arielle StevensonWhat’s for dinner:“Cheeseburgers!” says son Zack and nephew Jensen. “Yeah, cheeseburgers!” chimes in younger nephew Jasper. Listening...
View ArticleKeeping thyme
Eating recommendations from two local beat-keepers. by Leilani PolkAndy Stern rages on rhythms with hardcore punk act Feral Babies (new album out digitally now) and indie rock outfit Early Forms. John...
View ArticleBob Devin Jones & Ken Welch • Kahwa South
Studio@620’s "Yes!" man and a Pinellas County Commissioner talk coffee and community. by David WarnerRegular guys: Bob Devin Jones is a regular just about everywhere, it seems, and Kahwa Coffee is...
View ArticleCapt. Danny Ortiz, Capt. James Purtell, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jorge...
Men from MacDill hit their favorite South Tampa lunch spot. by David WarnerTGIF: The three Marines, all financial managers stationed at MacDill, have been coming to Pane Rustica every Friday for lunch...
View ArticleMovies of steel
Man of Steel is a dud, but Before Midnight and Stories We Tell are both super. by Joe BardiI was excited to see Man of Steel, the Christopher Nolan-produced, Zack Snyder-directed reboot of Superman,...
View ArticleSean O’Brien & Tim Heberlein • Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café
A concert promoter, a political activist and a love of soul food. by Mitch Perry & Leilani PolkThey promote and organize: Tim Heberlein, political director of Florida Consumer Action Network and...
View ArticleAndy Seely and sons• Skyway Jack’s
The rag-tag breakfast bloggers take us to their favorite spot. by Arielle StevensonThey are serious about breakfast: About six months after Andy Seely and his wife Heather had their first son, Marek,...
View ArticleThe Redliners • Revolution Ice Cream Co.
A Brandon rock & roll band with a love of ice cream. by Arielle StevensonFlavors they favor: Redliners guitarist and vocalist Justin Little treasures the bacon-laden Porkie’s Delight, a vanilla...
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