Tag: Review
Jan. 20, 2012
Inexpensive French wine surprises with fruity taste
I’ll preface this column by claiming that I am not a wine expert; rather, I am a newly minted wine enthusiast following a summer abroad…
Jan. 20, 2012
Buffalo Trace burbon offers warm, sweet taste
The Buffalo Trace Distillery is the oldest distillery site in the U.S., having opened its doors over 200 years ago on its 130-acre campus in…
Nov. 11, 2011
Straub’s historic brewery creates light, sweet taste
A few weeks ago I reviewed Yuengling Traditional Lager, which got me wondering what other historic brews are available from Pennsylvania. The answer that quickly…
Jun. 3, 2011
Rum Bar rejuvenates Cuban menu, decor
Cuba Libre is one restaurant in Philadelphia to which everyone must take a trip. It may be located in the heart of Old City, a…
May. 27, 2011
Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ eclectic, radio-friendly
The ubiquitous Lady Gaga has conquered the charts, shocked us with her bizarre apparel and created an army of “Little Monsters” that live and breathe…
May. 20, 2011
‘Hesher’: simple anarchy and complex characters
The Philadelphia Film Festival last year showed some much anticipated movies that turned into some of the must see movies of the year. At the…
Apr. 8, 2011
Britney Spears did it again
Far gone are the days when Britney Spears was dressed in a Catholic school uniform, dating Justin Timberlake and shaving her head while attacking a…
Apr. 8, 2011
‘Rolling Papers’ catchy, consistent
Wiz Khalifa has become a star. After his 2010 mixtape, “Kush & Orange Juice,” the buzz surrounding his name hit an all-time high. After signing…