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David Protess: Tables Turned at Wrongful Conviction Hearing
The anticipation was palpable on Monday as Judge Maura Slattery Boyle ascended to the bench. Two prisoners had waited 20 years for this moment: a showdown with the Chicago cop they claimed had framed them, and the jailhouse snitch he had allegedly recruited for the job.
The Song I Listened to Over and Over Again After I Had My Heart Broken for the First Time
Okay, my heart wasn't "broken" because I wasn't really in love because I was only 13. His name was Jason, we held hands once, talked on the phone a few times, and we never kissed. It lasted one week in 7th grade (Monday through Friday,...Show More Summary
We Like This Wine-Infused Popcorn Even If It Won't Get You Drunk
"I WILL TAKE FREE WINE NEVER SAY NO TO FREE WINE" — The most fun coworker [ more › ]
Talking About The Pleasure-Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America
In the book section this week, we pit brother against brother for your amusement: Bill Savage reviews Dan Savage's new book, and Dan Savage reviews Bill Savage's new book. If Dan's review of Chicago by Day and Night didn't convince you to give the book a try, you should watch this interview with Bill and his co-author Paul Durica. Show More Summary
21 Trains Cancelled For LIRR's Evening Commute
Last night's derailed Long Island Rail Road train in an East River tunnel forced the MTA to cancel some trains this morning and now 21 trains for tonight's commute have also been cut. [ more › ]
Villaraigosa: I plan to run for governor and live in Venice
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made his most direct comment yet about his future political plans in a conversation with "Airtalk" host Larry Mantle on KPCC. He doesn't say when he would run for governor, which is kind of crucial. More inside.
Pop-Up At The Writer's Room Features Cocktails, Calypso, and Ceviche
The Ceviche Project is popping up at the Writer's Room for an evening of ceviche and cocktails on this Wednesday, June 19. [ more › ]
Protest At AT&T Tonight; Don't Buy Food At Park, Fans
The concession workers at AT&T Park will protest again today. Bring your own nachos. [ more › ]
Simon Oren’s Chef Driven Market Will Open in Union Square, After All
It's on again.
The restaurateur behind the 5 Napkin Burger chain and many other French-Mediterranean spots has been given the green light to open his planned 200-seat, full-service restaurant called Chef Driven Market on the north side of Union Square, the Post reports. Show More Summary
KPCC adds six shows to nights and weekends
The revised lineup, brought about in part by the demise of NPR's "Talk of the Nation," will include a one-hour repackaging of that day's two-hour morning show, "Take Two." There will also be the NPR interview show, "Tell Me More," hosted by Michel Martin, on weeknights.
Steven Suskin: Aisle View: Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun
Errors -- of identification, understanding and more -- abound in the Public Theater's current Shakespeare in the Park offering, The Comedy of Errors.
Travel Plans Could Help Pressure Lawmakers to Cut a Budget Deal
Yeah, sure, today's revised state revenue and caseload forecasts bring feuding Republican and Democratic lawmakers $321 million closer to cutting a deal on a new state budget before the current one expires at the end of the month. But...Show More Summary
Appetizing Aperture: Celebrate International Sushi Day at RA Sushi
T here is no shame in dedicating an entire day to food, and
International Sushi Day is here to prove that. Celebrate this scrumptious
holiday on Tuesday, June 18 by rolling the crew over to RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. Rejoice in
sushi bliss with signature items like the Tootsy Maki, pictured above, or the
Mango Lobster Roll. Show More Summary
Fishbowl LA going dark after all these years
Mediabistro is calling it a hiatus but says that "within the next few weeks, all existing FishbowlLA content will be folded into the FishbowlNY archives." Current editor Richard Horgan will move over to FishbowlNY "to cover the Hollywood trades, awards season and a broad range of national media stories."
Joe Satran: Why LA's Restaurants Are Better Than New York's
Los Angeles's restaurants excite me more than those in New York -- or any other city in this country, for that matter.
Joe Satran: Why LA's Restaurants Are Better Than New York's
Los Angeles's restaurants excite me more than those in New York -- or any other city in this country, for that matter.
Marie Cowser Memorial Park preserves the spirit of its namesake
Last Friday, the triangular plot of land on the corner of Auburn Ave. and Randolph St. in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward got a new name. The campaign for Marie Cowser Memorial Park culminated in a dedication ceremony that brought together...Show More Summary
Starbucks To Post Calorie Counts On Menus Nationwide
You're about to be confronted with the number of calories in your favorite coffee drink. Normally, knowledge is power. Now, knowledge is pain. [ more › ]
Public Art Coming Soon To An L Stop Near You
Argyle: "Cornucopia" by Lynn Basa
The CTA announced the art that will be installed as part of the recent improvements to the stations on the north red line branch. You can see a full list here.
Artists DeeDee Morrison and Lynn Basa will be featured at the Lawrence and Argyle stops. Show More Summary
Pizza Drones and Hands-Free Whopper Holders: How Fast-Food Giants Make Big Money by Selling Fake Products
The hands-free Whopper holder is real, sorta.
Chances are good that in the last couple of years, you've helped a junk-food maker or fast-food company advertise itself. That's because big food corporations are figuring out that they can...Show More Summary
