Fourth of July without fireworks is like ham without cheese, cereal without milk, ice cream with hot fudge – you get the idea.  It’s just un-American.  With that being said, I’m here to make sure that you know where to go this weekend to celebrate the 234th birthday of our great country!  Luckily, there is a really great, free concert going on in... [Read more...]

Fo all of you Twilight fans, the time is here.  The third installment, Eclipse, hits theatres this weekend.  I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan (as yet) but I did learn one interesting note about the series:  every movie in the series has had a different director.   David Slade, the director behind "30 Days of Night" and "Hard Candy," did Eclipse.  For... [Read more...]

Imagine standing (or sitting) for 30 minutes in a 15 degree freezer at the back of a club drinking vodka & crans (my personal fave vodka drink).  That's the experience that new downtown St. Louis hot-spot is offering for a mere 20 bucks (that includes usage of a parka and gloves if you need it). Shiver Vodka Bar & Champagne Lounge (1130 Washington... [Read more...]

To be honest, I 'm probably not the most fashionable guy out here.  I'm far from "bummy", but I just never really got into the super-duper expensive designer stuff that a lot of people are into. But with clothes, I do know what I like when I see it.  One brand I've always liked for men's clothes is Banana Republic.  I have a couple pairs of BR cotton/linen... [Read more...]

When in Rome When Beth, an unlucky-in-love New York curator (Kristen Bell), takes a whirlwind trip to Rome for her sister's wedding, an unexpected crush takes her by surprise. Quickly let down, she defiantly plucks coins from the Fontana de Amore, magically igniting the passions of some comically unsuitable suitors. As a charming reporter (Josh Duhamel) becomes... [Read more...]

St. Louis kicks off 2010 World Cup celebrations on tomorrow (Friday) with Cinema in the Plaza.   The movie ‘The Game of their Lives’, which was shot in St. Louis, will be shown at the Old Post Office Plaza at 9 pm.  Admission is free.   On Saturday, make plans to attend the World Cup Viewing Party for the historic battle between Team USA and England.  ... [Read more...]

 We all have standards when it comes to what makes a good taco.  Some of us enjoy getting local flavors by visiting a taco truck while others prefer a more modern, eclectic interpretation of the taco.  Whatever your desire, several St. Louis restaurants top the list of best locations to satisfy that taco craving.  Tortillarilla – Try the chorizo and... [Read more...]

Besides including a "who's who" of music celebrities, ranging from Twisted Sister's Dee Snyder to Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, this movie seems like it might be pretty good. It's about a young up-and-comer at a record label who is assigned the task of escorting a perpetually plastered rock star from England to the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.  Sounds easy,... [Read more...]

Have you heard about the new Panera Bread project that recently opened up in Clayton?  What a novel idea!  Get this...there will be no charge for anything on the menu.  The store will exist as a non-profit and will rely primarily on donations that the stores patrons give for the meals that they get. According to an AP/Mercury News report, "Panera will expand... [Read more...]