Chef Jorge Serves up Grand Cajun Artichoke
by Jorge A. Bustamante5/19/2011, 12:00 AM
Chef Jorge wanted to spice things up this week. This is what he came up with.
Erie's Consignment District
by Kristen Rajczak5/19/2011, 12:00 AM
Whether your shopping on a budget or looking for a one-of-a-kind outfit, consignment shops may be the place for you. Kristen Rajczak takes a look at the growing success of Erie's consignment shops.
Web Exclusive: "Biggest Loser" Weigh in
by Kristen Rajczak5/18/2011, 5:50 PM
Kristen Rajczak loves a good underdog story. Thankfully the "Biggest Loser" is just that.
Scott Enterprises Looks to Invest in the City with New Restaurant
by Ben Speggen5/18/2011, 12:00 AM
Business in a time of adversity? Scott Enterprises introduces Qdoba and some fightin' words. See what Ben Speggen heard.
You Ought to Know: Tom Ski
by mike bennet5/18/2011, 12:00 AM
His murals populate the Erie landscape, his work hangs in homes, is shown in galleries, and he continues to create at a great clip. Tom Ski is an artist, and Michael Bennett sought him out. Now he says You Ought to Know him. Find out why.
Yin Yoga Helps Writer Find Her Inner Chill and Lose Her Voice-- but only Momentarily
by Abby Badach5/18/2011, 12:00 AM
For a writer, it's hard to turn off that inner narrator. Despite her best efforts to keep that narrative going, Abby Badach managed to turn it off and relax with some Yin yoga. But thankfully she turned it back on and wrote this column.
Erie's Downtown: Still a great place to do business?
by Mark Toriski5/18/2011, 12:00 AM
For more than five years the City of Erie has been working on a "re-kindled opportunity to bring you back to the city." Now they are threatening actions that could be detrimental to its future prosperity.
Upfront: Watch Out Party Spots-- Here Comes Cory
by Cory Vaillancourt5/18/2011, 12:00 AM
It's the end of the world as we know it-- and Cory Vaillancourt feels fine.
"Bridesmaids" Hits High Notes with Theme and Jokes
by Kristen Rajczak5/16/2011, 11:56 PM
Kristen Rajczak's been a bridesmaid a few times and she's a heck of a writer. What better criteria did we need to cut her loose on the new Apatow flick?
Monday Morning Maybes: Week 6
by Ben Speggen5/16/2011, 2:06 AM
After a 4-1 week, some songs came to mind. See what Ben Speggen was humming and then see what he's maybed up for Week 6.
Heliotropes Find Clarity and Mellow Vibes on Debut Album
by Michael Bennett5/15/2011, 2:54 PM
"Forever Is A Doorstep" is The Heliotropes's first album. Michael Bennett gave it a long, hard listen. Read this to see what he thought.
Together for Terry
by Christina Alexander5/13/2011, 2:25 PM
This column is for Terry Vaught, a 49-year old husband, father and lifetime member of his community in the Central New York area-- he has begun his journey to beating cancer.
Web Exclusive: Biggest Loser Recap
by Kristen Rajczak5/11/2011, 11:09 AM
And then there were four... See what Kristen Rajczak makes of the group heading into the finals.
Up Front: Get Out and Vote
by Cory Vaillancourt5/11/2011, 12:00 AM
Cory Vaillancourt's had some interesting things to say these past few weeks. He even coined the hot new word: abso-fracking-lutely. This week he didn't introduce us to any new words, but we introduce his column: Up Front. See what's on his mind this week.
Poetry Scene Features Cee Williams and Other Local Poets
by Jay Stevens5/11/2011, 12:00 AM
Somewhere between Magdalene and Madonna, ridiculous and sublime, Jay Stevens found some interesting poems and interesting people at the Poetry Scene.