Happy Hour International

A savory, colorful salute to Mexico
If you know Geno Bahena, you know: He is a Rick Bayless protege. His restaurants twist tongues — Ixcapuzalco, Chilpancingo and now, in Logan Square, Real Tenochtitlan. And you know his mole. I suggest his chiles en nogada ($21), a fine example of his knack with regional dishes. Think Mexican flag — a green poblano chile (grilled) in white walnut sauce, topped with red pomegranate seeds. The payoff is the pork stuffing, lightly fried, with candied heart of cactus. It’s seasonal but Bahena plans to keep it around. Real Tenochtitlan Restaurante, 2451 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-227-1050.

Diwali fests mark Indian holiday
Special to the Tribune

Mondog Fall Fundraiser and Dog Costume Party
A benefit bash for you and your pup includes drink specials, a raffle and a canine costume contest.

Atomic New Wave Costume Party
A new wave-themed costume party incudes a $500 grand prize. DJs Qbot and Kamar spin.

Brews News #88
Reviews of Cafe Flower (Yokohama), Kobe-area bars part 2 in the September/October issue of our Japan beer newsletter.

Taming lions with laughter
“I’ll be OK,” I reassured myself before walking into the lion cage. Textbook secured under one arm, I walked in with confidence and closed the door behind me. The door made that definitive “click.” Just 50 minutes, I told myself. Fifty minutes of screaming commands at the top of my lungs, 50 minutes of cracking my lion tamer’s whip. I’d be OK. Then I remembered Siegfried and Roy. They weren’t always OK, and they were magic! You never know when a cat will lunge.

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Singing Lessons (7th Oct 08)
This singing lesson cover a range of styles including: – Jazz Singing – Harmony Singing – Easy Listening Singing – Pop and Rock Singing – Musical Theatre Singing – Classical Singing…

Ghostly Tour and Ghoulish Supper (31st Oct 08)
Are you brave enough? Hear about the haunts and ghostly encounters at the former College with a lantern-lit tour in the dark of night, followed by bangers and mash in the Painted Hall. Tours star…

Your New Favorite Bar
Five notable nightlife openings.

Dancing Queens (and Kings)
The city’s best D.J. nights.

Tournament Edition
More than just bragging rights are on the line at these video-game tournaments, where winners score prizes, booze, and even cash.

O’Death
It may not be the kind of music meant for a romantic cruise around Manhattan, but O’Death’s mix of punk rock and old-time folk and bluegrass is one of the more unique sounds to come out of the Brooklyn music scene in recent years.  Even more than its music, the band is known for…

NIHON Whisky (and Wine) BAR

DL Hoodsy Post Industrial

Coi chef planning Oakland spot
Four-star chef San Francisco chef Daniel Patterson is embarking on a new venture across the bay. He’s just signed a lease on a place in Jack London Square in Oakland, and in the middle of next year will open Bracina with Lauren Kiino. Kiino will be the chef…

Death Guild

Best SF Goth Club

Jacaranda
The Santa Monica new music series presents three composers with local roots: Harrison, Cage and Partch.

A Lou Harrison craze has appeared frustratingly just around the corner ever since this poster boy for gorgeous nonconformist California music died in 2003. Friday night Jacaranda , Santa Monica’s new music series, opened its new season with a half-Harrison program featuring his music for Western instruments and Javanese gamelan. In two weeks’ time, the Los Angeles Master Chorale will present another half-Harrison program when it performs “La Koro Sutro” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The corner may finally be getting closer.

Whiskey After Work at Whiskey Blue
Because no one wants to deal with screeching tires and stop-and-go traffic

The Pasadena Symphony, conducted by Jorge Mester
Live: All-Mexican concert percolates with rhythm.

Jorge Mester and the Pasadena Symphony went all Mexican, all the time, with a vengeance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday night.

Check in, Chill out and ‘Declare Yourself’ at the Backyard
Get a taste of what the presidential candidates have to offer

The Cellar Restaurant – Fixed price menu available lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner Monday to Fr…
Fixed price menu available lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner Monday to Friday. $39 for two courses or $49 for three courses. Five course degustation menu available Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner. $85pp or $130 with matched wines

Ablaze Grill and Bar – Back by popular demand!! All you can eat Flamegrilled Ribs Night Special ev…
Back by popular demand!! All you can eat Flamegrilled Ribs Night Special every Monday @ $18.50/ person. Bookings essential, call us on 9360 0097 or email info@ablazegrill.com.au. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Get a Nightclub Photographer To Notice You
If you happen to be out at a club and notice a Nightlife Photographer wandering around snapping photos, here are some tips on getting the photographer to notice you: Make sure you have a skimpy or totally wild outfit on.  The skimpier or crazier the outfit, the better. Don’t be afraid to track down the photographer and ask [...]

Paris Hilton?s Custom Mercedes Benz Mclaren
Today I shot some photos of Paris Hilton’s custom 2006 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren to help sell it. The custom tuned 721 horsepower engine sounds like a fucking jet when you hit the gas, it’s ridiculous! I’m pretty sure I drooled all over the seat. Brand new, it was originally priced at around $600,000, [...]

Stood-Up Again?
I know I’m not fooling anyone.  Nobody would ever stand-up this beauty.     My original planned location was an incredible abandoned alleyway with an old iron gate and broken blue wood staircase, but the alley had already been boarded up by the time we got there.  What is it with Miami and new shit? [...]

Plum Homes

Plum takes you on a personalized tour of this palatial penthouse. Tagged: Real Estate, Brickell, Jean Paul Alcantara, Miami Architect Design, Real Estate

Girl’s Night Out. $5 wraps, glasses of wine and Effen cherry bombs, $3 lemon drop shots

First bite: Province
First bite: Province You know, not to be a killjoy or anything, but if this were New York, the corner of Jefferson and Randolph would have long ago acquired some snappy abbreviation or something—something like, oh, JRan or JeffDolph or RandyandJeff. Something to reflect that this busy intersection is now basically the hub of Chicago’s high-end dining universe, the home of not just Blackbird and Sepia, but other one-name wonders like Meiji and Avec and, as of last week, Randy Zweiban’s wonderfully mellow new creation, Province (161 N. Jefferson St.; 312-669-9900).

Marion Street Cheese Market: 1 star
Oak Park’s Marion Street sticks to simple pleasures

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A few offbeat tastes
No matter how delicious, roast chicken with mashed potatoes is never surprising, never playful. You never take a bite and think, wow, I had no idea it was going to taste like that! Wow, that was fun! And so it is with much of the food we love. Except for the following. Here are four bites guaranteed to surprise you and to make you smile:

Bar Bourbon Street
One has to admire a bar that aims to offer a 'taste of New Orleans in Tokyo.' But this quirky, cozy bar with its homely, accessible atmosphere really pulls it off. Ideal for those feeling a tad lost in translation, those who want to slow down and chill out after a spell in the frantic Japanese capital…

Taming lions with laughter
“I’ll be OK,” I reassured myself before walking into the lion cage. Textbook secured under one arm, I walked in with confidence and closed the door behind me. The door made that definitive “click.” Just 50 minutes, I told myself. Fifty minutes of screaming commands at the top of my lungs, 50 minutes of cracking my lion tamer’s whip. I’d be OK. Then I remembered Siegfried and Roy. They weren’t always OK, and they were magic! You never know when a cat will lunge.

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