Authentic Austrian cuisine at Cafe Vienna
There are many notable European culinary traditions. Obviously, French gastronomic technique sets a standard for chefs to build upon. Italian cuisine, with its emphasis on fresh ingredients in...
View ArticleR. Luke Dubois' American alogorithms
Vision is often cited as the quintessential quality of a great leader. “Hindsight Is Always 20/20,” an artwork by R. Luke DuBois, puts that idea in crisply legible perspective. To create the piece,...
View ArticleNeed for Speed runs on empty
This pretender to the Fast and Furious franchise goes nowhere, quickly. by Anthony Salveggi Everything about Need for Speed is framed in "tough guy" terms: There's tough-guy teasing; tough-guy...
View ArticleSister act — Crimes of the Heart at Jobsite Theater
Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart is a Southern comedy that can be approached in various ways, two of which are summed up in the top-notch performances of Katie Castonguay as Babe and Christina Jane...
View ArticleThe Laugh Tract — who's bringing the funny
If you can't find a stand-up comedy show to see this week, you're probably not looking very hard. There are comedy legends, rising stars, local favorites and plenty of free shows. For those looking to...
View ArticleYes on Greenlight announces personnel moves
It hasn't been the smoothest of beginnings for Yes on Greenlight, the group formed to help pass the Greenlight Pinellas initiative on this November's ballot in Pinellas County. Greenlight Pinellas is...
View ArticleUSF Bulls lose, decision awaits
A day after the USF Bulls were eliminated from post-season play following its 72-68 loss to Rutgers on Wednesday in the opening game of the American Athletic Conference's inaugural tournament, the...
View ArticleThe untamed: A man called Hoss
The next time I take someone home to Maryland, I’m taking Hoss. Same Hoss. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Hoss. I call Hoss my revolver. Hoss could leave everything behind for the long road where, in...
View ArticleGreen Party member vies for Hillsborough County School Board seat
Being the father of a six-year-old autistic child, Randy Toler says he wants to the voice for the 26,000 special-needs students in the Hillsborough County school system. That's why he's running for...
View ArticleFalcon's Fury brings Busch Gardens makeover
If you’re a Tampa native or long-time resident of the Bay Area, chances are that anything related to Busch Gardens sparks a “been there, done that” attitude. Not to say that the theme park, which has...
View ArticleTempus Projects accepting submissions for one-week show
Tampa art gallery Tempus Projects has put out a call for submissions for a one-week exhibition opening on Friday, April 4th. All media will be accepted, including 2-D, 3-D, video/film, audio,...
View ArticleModest Mouse hits Orlando this May
Modest Mouse will return to Florida and hit up The Beacham Theatre in Orlando on Fri., May 16. This will be Isaac Brock and Company's first Florida appearance in five years. They played a one-off in...
View ArticlePeak Scene
Craft beer and the price of mainstream popularity. by Scott Harrell I first thought it might be true a few months ago, when I wandered into the Flying Pig Taphouse on Central Avenue out of lazy...
View ArticleThat Sinking Feeling
Democrats have waited for 58 years to take over the U.S. Congressional district that encompasses most of Pinellas County. So with David Jolly’s semi-upset victory over Alex Sink on Tuesday night,...
View ArticleCelebrate the Lightning's 10th anniversary of winning the Stanley Cup
Ten years ago the Tampa Bay Lightning won the 2004 Stanley Cup 4-3 in Game 7 of the series at the Tampa Bay Times Forum (formerly the St. Pete Times Forum) by a score of 2-1 over the Calgary Flames....
View ArticleSuzanne Westenhoefer is "falling" for Tampa Bay
Comic Suzanne Westenhoefer brings her brand of off-the-cuff and relatable humor to St. Pete’s Palladium Theater Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m., as part of her “Falling Down Funny” tour. This pioneering...
View ArticleMitch Perry Report 3-14-14: The case for voter intensity
What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time followers of the CD13 race were glued to their electronic reading devices devouring a Politico piece about how David Jolly's campaign was a hot...
View ArticleDeafheaven shines a light in the usual black metal darkness
It’s clear from his band’s two genre-hopping LPs and his onstage histrionics that Deafheaven frontman George Clarke has a predilection for the dramatic. Last year’s well-regarded sophomore record...
View ArticleJolly on Morning Joe: We just can't be the party of No
Newly sworn in Congressman David Jolly appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe today, where he said he was bringing his "core convictions" to Washington, but did want to work with Democrats and the President...
View ArticleBill's Sports Binge: It's business, it's personal and Bucs go shopping
I hate being right. (How would you even know what that's like, Bill? Shut up.) No sooner did I submit my latest sports commentary on the subject laced with the usual red flags of an early onset of...
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