Girl in a Coma have announced a West coast headlining tour starting in late April alongside Piñata Protest and Sara Radle. The San Antonio trio recently wrapped a few SXSW shows, and will be performing along the East Coast through mid-April, plus a few festivals later this summer. Whew!
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New Yorkers have just about everything they can imagine, and now they have ’round the clock access to cupcakes, too. The California-based Sprinkles Cupcakes are launching 24-hour “cupcake automats” in the city. “The ATMs are planned for the companies midtown, downtown and the upper West Side locations, although specifics are still being worked out.” You’ll [...]
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Dogfish Head and Dan the Automator have hand crafted a cider ale, appropriately named “Positive Contact.” It'll be packaged with a lavish reissue of the Deltron 3030 album due in May that’s being pitched as a "house party in a box."
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Semi-finalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards have been announced, including chefs, restaurateurs, rising stars and regional standouts. Finalists for "the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in North America" will be announced March 19, with a ceremony for the winners on May 7.
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"Whole paycheck" may statistically hold some merit when describing your strategically placed Whole Foods Market. Fast Company opines on the subtleties of its affluent customer base, drawing comparisons to...
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Miike Snow is set to release their second album Happy to You on March 27 (Downtown/Universal Republic). “Before this album, we were an idea,” says Pontus Winnberg. “This time we were...
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Suckers are set to release their sophomore album, Candy Salad, April 24 via Frenchkiss. The album, produced by Matt Boynton (Black Dice, MGMT), comes two years after their debut, Wild Smile. The Brooklynites have also announced a North American tour that includes a few days at SXSW next month, followed by dates in major cities.
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That's where Jiro Ono comes in. "'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef." The documentary, out worldwide March 9, will make you realize how little you know about the vast world of sushi, minus rolls named after American cities that should probably stick to what they're good at.
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It must be a blessing and a curse for a band to call it quits during the pinnacle of their career. There are a million factors when making such a huge life decision, but on the other hand, sometimes band members just want to stab each other’s eyeballs. In the case of LCD Soundsystem’s James [...]
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If you think you've tapped your culinary audacity for consuming "obscure" ingredients, give placenta jerky a try. Jerky, soups and sauces are just a few of the many "new" offerings in a long line of culinary delights using afterbirth; animals have been doing it forever for the alleged health benefits, and now it's hip, too.
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If eggs Benedict or frittatas are too mundane for your morning palette, Taco Bell has you covered. Their new breakfast menu, courtesy of “the fast-food chain that made its name as a favorite for the late-night crowd…introduced a breakfast menu at almost 800 of its restaurants across nearly 12 Western states,” according to ABC News. [...]
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Wu Tang Clams are just one of the many hip-hop-based food items on the extensive Rappetite menu in Atlanta, GA. Other hilarious offerings include Lil’ Kimchee, Talib Quail-i, and the devilish-sounding Ol’ Dirty Custard. The unfortunate thing about this restaurant is that it’s all a hoax. “A fun joke that has gone out of control!” [...]
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Die-hard fans of Bravo's "Top Chef" can feel like a kid again with Pee Wee Herman guest judging on an upcoming episode. Eater reports that the episode "will involve a lot of pancakes, riding bikes in 110 degree Texas weather...and the fearless judges failing to keep straight faces while hanging out with the in-character Herman."
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Teen Daze is set to release his debut full-length, All of Us, Together on Lefse. The first single, “Brooklyn Sunburn” is over at the FADER. Says the Canadian producer of his album, “There are countless reasons on why a person would create something; my reason is bring people together, to let them know that they’re [...]
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Bundle recently released its most expensive restaurants in the country–expect to dole out upwards of $550 for two when eating in some of the top dining destinations. Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry tops off the list with an average of $957. It’ll make you appreciate that slice of Ray’s from your 2 bedroom apartment that’s [...]
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The Hideout Bar is a frequent tour stop in Chicago, and with the increasing cross-pollination of food and music, bartender Martha Bayne saw a philanthropic opportunity to make some cash and break up the monotony of wintry midweek nights. The Soup & Bread series started in January 2009 and runs every Wednesday during the winter [...]
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Andrew W.K. is taking his party to the streets. To mark the 10th anniversary of his album I Get Wet, the “Party Hard” musician (and FOX commentator) will perform the entire album during his spring U.S. and U.K. tour that also includes a stop at Austin’s SXSW. Check his site for dates and ticket information. Below, Andrew [...]
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Move over hardcore narcotics and fake Gucci bags–you may see truffles being peddled in the streets soon. Truffles are heralded as a rare delicacy in the culinary world, with prices averaging $6,000-$10,000 per pound! The value of this mysterious ingredient requires the use of a specially trained pig or dog to seek out its distinct [...]
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Watching what you eat is a top priority when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, but maintaining those goals can be a huge pain in the ass with the tedious policing you have to do. Not to fear–Huffington Post has 11 food resolutions that won’t leave you crying in a bathtub fiending for a doughnut. [...]
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Charlie Trotter is throwing in the towel on his famed Chicago institution for fine dining. Trotter’s is legendary in having paved the way for upscale dining, introducing “ever-changing multi-course menus, ingredients sourced from around the world and hyper-attentive service.” Trotter’s has also spawned some seriously talented chefs, including Grant Achatz of Alinea, the restaurant awarded [...]
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