Archive | July, 2010
$10 Challenge: Hill Street Fish Fry
by Ashlee Clark My dog is a horrible dining companion. Yet I’ve become an enabler of Roscoe’s bad habits by including him in another $10 Challenge. Since Roscoe enjoyed the Moby Dick Challenge so much, I thought I’d let him be my wingman for this week’s trip to Hill Street Fish Fry. The restaurant, located [...]
Continue reading...Anchorman: Free at Iroquois Amphitheater Monday August 2, 2010
30. July 2010
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I am not exactly in the Will Ferrell movie demographic and truthfully I haven’t liked most of the vehicles that have fueled Mr. Ferrell’s career. That being said I find Anchorman-The Legend of Ron Burgandy strangely appealing. I will smash your face into a car windshield, and then take your mother, Dorothy Mantooth, out for [...]
Continue reading...Spinelli’s Coming to St. Matthews
30. July 2010
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On my way to Whole Foods this morning I saw life in the former Snappy Tomato location on Shelbyville Road near Trinity high school. Well actually what I saw are a whole buch of windows painted indicating that Spinelli’s will be opening soon in that location and will be offering their signature until 5AM delivery.
Continue reading...Ask Fairdale Bigfoot: It’s Hot Edition
29. July 2010
Dear Fairdale Bigfoot, It’s hot. Unfortunately, I have a job where wearing a jacket and tie is not optional. What can I do to keep from becoming a sweaty mess when I leave the office for lunch, coffee or workday shenanigans? Sweating In St. Matthews Dear Sweating, Oh, it’s hot, is it? Fairdale Bigfoot didn’t [...]
Continue reading...FrightNight Film Fest This Weekend
28. July 2010
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Scary movies, well, scare me so I don’t watch a lot of them. However I know for lots of people there is nothing better than being scared out of their minds by a movie. If you fall into that camp you won’t want to miss the 6th Annual FrightNight Film Fest this weekend. The guest [...]
Continue reading...1UP Patrick O’Shea’s
28. July 2010
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SMC Louisville had an event at Patrick O’Shea’s last week and it was the first time I’d been in the downtown pub. It’s gorgeous, really a beautiful building and great atmosphere. That’s not why I’m writing though. I’m writing because as I was leaving an impressive display of Republic of Tea canisters behind the bar [...]
Continue reading...ConGlomeration Chronicles: What exactly happens at a science fiction convention?
28. July 2010
Consuming Louisville’s Carnivorous Correspondent Jay Garmon gives us the inside scoop on Louisville’s sci-fi convention in his occasional column “ConGlomeration Chronicles.” As part of our continuing series on unraveling the mystery that is ConGlomeration, Louisville’s local science fiction convention, we answer the question: Just what the heck actually happens at a science fiction convention? This [...]
Continue reading...A Vote for Sawyer is a Vote for All Dogkind (or something)
27. July 2010
Coca-Cola is running a contest to give away a $200,000 grant to a state or national park. The Louisville Dog Run folks would appreciate your support for E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. Go on, help them win a grant! Consuming Louisville loves dogs and parks with dog runs. As most of you are aware, E.P. [...]
Continue reading...Getting You All Riled Up for a Pirate Record
27. July 2010
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So in September Frazier Museum is trying to set the Guinness World Record for the largest pirate gathering. To make sure you’re aware of that fact and excited for it they’re going to spend today “pirating the city.” They’re going to turn this town upside down with eye patches. I for one welcome our pirate [...]
Continue reading...Feed a Fake Fever, Drink Bourbon to Soothe at Fake Cold at 21c
26. July 2010
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21c is running one heck of a good deal for a Sunday or Thursday night stay. You know when my beloved’s relatives come to town next month I think they might need some private family time with B so I might need to stay at 21c at least on the Sunday night of their visit. [...]
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30. July 2010
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