Thirsty Thursday: Troegs JavaHead Stout
As a Pennsylvania native, I have always known the town of Hershey for one thing: chocolate. Home to the famous Hershey’s Chocolate World and amusement… Read more »
Reviews
Thirsty Thursday: Milk Stout Nitro
Every coffee lover remembers experimenting with the drink for the first time. I remember desperately wanting to drink a cup of Joe in the mornings.… Read more »
Only Thai will tell: Lao Village cuisine lacks flavor, but leaves lasting impression
Lao Village, written in a vibrant red, faded into the green background. The complementary color scheme decorating the awning made it difficult to read the… Read more »
Pho the win: Mai Lan Restaurant serves up cozy atmosphere, top-notch soup
When I first walked in, I felt like Mai Lan Restaurant was expecting me. The small building that houses the restaurant sits on North State… Read more »
Beast mode: After 16 years off, Afghan Whigs bring back dynamic grunge roots for revival attempt
Revival efforts are tricky. When a band breaks up, even for the most amicable reasons, it sends a message that the story is over. That… Read more »
Jamaican me hungry: Jamerican Diner serves up comforting island dishes in happy, welcoming atmosphere
Strong-flavored foods can be comforting too, and my trip to Jamerican Diner proved just that. I drive past this diner all the time on East… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Magic Hat Pistil
After too many months of putting up with brutal winter weather, spring has finally sprung, and anticipating the return of everybody’s favorite weed — no,… Read more »
Space man: Hardwell impresses sold-out crowd during energetic performance at F-Shed
Hardwell proved to be easy to love during an out-of-this-world performance at the F-Shed at the Market. All of the usual characters — young, neon-toting… Read more »
Scouting report: “Draft Day” appeals to football diehards, casual fans
Your typical sports movies either include an aging superstar looking for redemption, a true team of underdogs taking down a juggernaut or other cliches about… Read more »
Born to be Wylde: Black Label Society sticks to its usual Southern-tinged metal playbook
Zakk Wylde and his iconic bull’s-eye guitar are back, but not quite with a vengeance. Wylde’s band Black Label Society’s ninth album, “Catacombs of the… Read more »
Say cheese: Despite underwhelming entrees, Black Olive restaurant's appetizers shine
If I haven’t mentioned that I love cheese, I do, and I would enjoy eating cheese Black Olive’s way any day. The Black Olive restaurant,… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Yuengling Bock
I know there has to be some kind of science behind it: in dire times, we as humans instinctively revert back to our comfort zones… Read more »
Watered down: With flimsy acting, overwrought storyline, "Noah" is disaster of biblical proportions
With “Noah,” director Darren Aronofsky tried to add drama and action to a universally recognized parable. But with mismatching elements from different sections of the… Read more »
Deep roots: Nickel Creek sticks to blueprint of rock-infused mountain music
This is not your grandpa’s bluegrass. After a seven-year hiatus, bluegrass darling Nickel Creek has gotten the band back together just in time for their… Read more »
No satisfaction: "Divergent" refuses to deviate from dystopian movie tropes
For moviegoers who enjoyed the world that Suzanne Collins helped create in “The Hunger Games,” “Divergent” will probably be a fun watch. But it doesn’t… Read more »
Shakira, Shakira: Colombian superstar oversteps her limitations, gets experimental on self-titled album
Best known for her skillful blend of Latin and pop music, Shakira has shown throughout her career that her interests lie elsewhere, too. But on… Read more »
Good gravy: Though pricy, BC Restaurant serves up stellar, flavorful dishes
I usually don’t order chicken when I dine out. But this time, I’m glad I did. BC Restaurant, located in Armory Square, is the first… Read more »
Off course: 'Need For Speed' veers into laughable territory with sloppy story, flat acting
For a movie that starts in second gear, most of “Need For Speed” is as about as good as being stuck in traffic. “Need For… Read more »
Coming of age: Foster the People tries to fend off one-hit wonder status on sophomore record
For Foster the People, “Pumped Up Kicks” has no doubt been a blessing and a curse. The wildly popular single from their debut album, “Torches,”… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Miller Fortune
With the trend for craft beers and microbreweries exploding in the U.S., I’ve noticed a few of the big name beer companies spinning off and… Read more »
Pleasant stay: With witty screenplay and cinematography, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' attracts specific audience
If you are a fan of wordy dialogue and unconventional camera angles, then “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a must-see. But if your tastes are… Read more »
Stereo typical: Lacking creativity, depth in songs, 311’s most recent album fails to stand out in long-winded repertoire
On their first indie release in more than 20 years, reggae-fied alternative rock band 311 still hasn’t broken much new ground. While that’s not a… Read more »
There cannoli be one: Rico's Ristorante serves up some of Syracuse's best Italian food
When I went to Rico’s Ristorante, all I could think was family, family, family. The whole place just screamed, “Enjoy a family dinner here and… Read more »
Bell bottom: Indie-super duo disappoints with confusing disco-themed album
What do you get when you cross one of indie rock’s biggest heroes with one of the most acclaimed producers of the 2000s? Disco, apparently.… Read more »
