Just a heads up: I had the oysters at each of these restaurants. I can’t help it; it’s a personal rule. Coast = seafood, and my favorite seafood is oyster. But I did sample a few other dishes at these restaurants, and nothing disappointed. (And I’m fairly sure that wasn’t just because of all the… [Read more…]
October 21, 2011
I’m going to skip the introductory formalities and get straight to it: Carolee Carmello as Aimee Semple McPherson is the best leading performance I’ve seen in a musical in ages. Now that I’ve spoiled the surprise, let’s back up. Saving Aimee, a musical by Kathie Lee Gifford, David Pomeranz, and David Friedman, is the 5th… [Read more…]
October 17, 2011
You cycle through Bend. Like, the town. On the street. Through traffic lights. With cars.
October 15, 2011
I think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ruined a generation (or two) on factory tours for food products. At some point, we start to accept that they’re not magical places where delicious treats are created by happy workers – or dare I hope, Oompa Loompas – all in a clean, colorful, and slightly whimsical environment.… [Read more…]
October 1, 2011
“Oh, I love London society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics. Just what society should be.” Fans of Irish playwright Oscar Wilde would recognize that quote as one of his as an instant – even if the play in which it appears isn’t his most popular. An Ideal Husband is… [Read more…]
September 25, 2011
Last week I took a road trip with a great group of people through Oregon, down the coast and into the desert. Our itinerary was packed with so many incredible sights, eats and activities that it’s a little too tempting to use the word “whirlwind” to describe it. More posts are on the way to… [Read more…]
November 14, 2011
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