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Las Vegas

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Drink of the Week: Chinese Mai Tai at Li Po Lounge

    "Feel pretty good. I'm not, uh, I'm not scared at all. I just feel kind of ... feel kind of invincible." -- Jack Burton, Big Trouble in Little China The infinite mulitverses concept was developed to mathematically reconcile both quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity, but I like to t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    Supervisor Eric Mar's Worst Nightmare: A Stripper Truck Parked at McDonald's

    If Supervisor Eric Mar has accomplished anything while in office, it's successfully making himself the butt of every Happy Meal joke out there. And just when you thought there were no more Mar/plastic toy jokes to be had, the District 1 supervisor makes headlines after chasing away a local stripper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    DJ Thomas Gold on Collaborating with Dirty South and His Upcoming Single "Sing2Me"

    Known for his percussion-heavy progressive house beats, Berlin-based producer Thomas Gold was named the best upcoming DJ/producer of 2011 in DJ Mag by dance music powerhouses Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, Cosmic Gate, and more. Although he has been producing and DJing since 2006, last year saw a bre ... More >>

  • News

    February 29, 2012

    They Were Kings: The Feds Attack the Internet Poker Industry

    Known for his percussion-heavy progressive house beats, Berlin-based producer Thomas Gold was named the best upcoming DJ/producer of 2011 in DJ Mag by dance music powerhouses Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, Cosmic Gate, and more. Although he has been producing and DJing since 2006, last year saw a bre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    100 Years War Cocktail Unites English and French Spirits

    Lou Bustamante​Chasing down the new bar openings around the Bay Area is easier than remembering to revisit those places that have been around for a while. Bar Adagio is one we returned to, in particular because of their talented bar manager, Kristin Almy, who quickly made a name for herself with c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 28, 2011

    Hit Me, Lord

    Lou Bustamante​Chasing down the new bar openings around the Bay Area is easier than remembering to revisit those places that have been around for a while. Bar Adagio is one we returned to, in particular because of their talented bar manager, Kristin Almy, who quickly made a name for herself with c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 16, 2011

    Detour to Nowhere

    Lou Bustamante​Chasing down the new bar openings around the Bay Area is easier than remembering to revisit those places that have been around for a while. Bar Adagio is one we returned to, in particular because of their talented bar manager, Kristin Almy, who quickly made a name for herself with c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    Watch Andre Nickatina's Slick New Video for "Money Shark"

    ​"Money Shark," the new video from San Francisco-bred rapper Andre Nickatina, features a few prominent elements: the Las Vegas skyline, a pliable female backside, and a giant crab meant to represent his favorite S.F. seafood spot, Crustacean. The cut, from director Ben Griffin (who's also prod ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Dear Famous Musicians, Stop Trying to Fleece Us With Your Overpriced 'Signature' Headphones

    You trust this guy's opinion about headphones?​It's CES time again, that once-a-year event when every consumer tech company that you have (and haven't) heard of flocks to Las Vegas to reveal this year's lineup of middling products they're sure will drive profit margins up. And, building on re ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 15, 2010

    Merry? Yeah, We Can Do That

    You trust this guy's opinion about headphones?​It's CES time again, that once-a-year event when every consumer tech company that you have (and haven't) heard of flocks to Las Vegas to reveal this year's lineup of middling products they're sure will drive profit margins up. And, building on re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Peruvian Spot La Costanera Marks First Anniversary

    Thomas C./YelpThe Montara eatery is the third restaurant by the owner of Mochica and Piqueos.​Chef Carlos Altamirano, owner of local Peruvian restaurants Mochica and Piqueos, tonight celebrates the first anniversary of his third restaurant, La Costanera. The festivities start at 7 p.m. The ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2010

    Hit Me

    Thomas C./YelpThe Montara eatery is the third restaurant by the owner of Mochica and Piqueos.​Chef Carlos Altamirano, owner of local Peruvian restaurants Mochica and Piqueos, tonight celebrates the first anniversary of his third restaurant, La Costanera. The festivities start at 7 p.m. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Monday Morning Hangover: XXX Expo, Sonic Youth, & Pantless Youth

    Usually one feels pity commingled with fear when they spot someone riding BART sans pants, but this weekend saw throngs of riders in thongs celebrating the annual No Pants BART Ride.Participants (ahem) made their way onto the trains then out onto the streets. Check out more images here. Joseph Schel ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2010

    Li Po Lounge: Chinatown Poem

    Usually one feels pity commingled with fear when they spot someone riding BART sans pants, but this weekend saw throngs of riders in thongs celebrating the annual No Pants BART Ride.Participants (ahem) made their way onto the trains then out onto the streets. Check out more images here. Joseph Schel ... More >>

  • News

    August 19, 2009

    SF Weekly Letters

    Usually one feels pity commingled with fear when they spot someone riding BART sans pants, but this weekend saw throngs of riders in thongs celebrating the annual No Pants BART Ride.Participants (ahem) made their way onto the trains then out onto the streets. Check out more images here. Joseph Schel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    SF DJs Dominate "America's Best DJ" Nominees

    Joshua BrottBassnectar You know it. I know it. And apparently the rest of the world knows it too: SF DJs rule. A plethora of local DJs are among the nominees for America's Best DJ, a DJ Times- sponsored competition whose closing party takes place September 12 at Rain nightclub (in the Palms casino) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Coach Is Who We Think He Is! San Francisco Squad in New Pro Football League Taps Dennis Green as Coach. Is Michael Vick Next?

    Dennis Green, who built up a stellar career as a San Francisco 49ers assistant coach, then the head man at Stanford and with the Minnesota Vikings -- only to have much of his reputation obscured when he delivered the most unintentionally hilarious postgame football rant in modern times (above) -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Attorney, Ex Client, Alleged Serial Con Man, art consultant, among San Francisco Defendants in Palm Springs Fraud Case

    Kaushal NiroulaAttorney David Replogle and three other San Francisco defendants face charges linked to the fraudulent sale of a Palm Springs home whose elderly owner disappeared December 4, police say. Bail is set at $5 million.Prior to the Palm Springs charges filed earlier this month, Replogle's p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2009

    Last Night: Tom Jones at the Warfield

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Protest Prop 8, Master/Slave and TV on the Radio: Your Weekend Hitlist:

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2008

    SF Only Gets One Slot on Gourmet's Legendary US Restaurants List

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Cannonball Gum

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2008

    Speed Racer

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008

    Last Night: King Brothers at Bottom of the Hill

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2008

    Making Grown Indie Boys Weep: Xiu Xiu

    Tom JonesSaturday, Sept. 7, 2009The WarfieldBetter than: The Carlton.My relationship with Tom Jones began with my relationship with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The joke on that show was, of course, that Carlton Banks --the nerdy, well-off, Bel-Air dwelling cousin to the very cool, backwards-hat-wea ... More >>

  • Film

    April 2, 2008

    Worth the Gamble

    Forget The Grand's poker face. It's the people who are cards.

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    New Cal report says California #1 In Slaving — So, what? Big states need a lot of slaves!

    Forget The Grand's poker face. It's the people who are cards.

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2007

    Battles Culture-Shocked After Jarring London-Vegoose Flight

    Forget The Grand's poker face. It's the people who are cards.

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2007

    CDReview: Love Like Fire - An Ocean In the Air - Grade: B

    Forget The Grand's poker face. It's the people who are cards.

  • Dining

    August 22, 2007

    Their Steak Stands Alone

    Great meat outweighs the decor, discomfort, and dimness at Bobo's

  • News

    January 17, 2007

    Let the Gaming Begin

    Has a labor boss in trouble with the feds joined a high-powered Democratic lobbyist to merge Konocti Harbor Resort with Indian gambling?

  • Culture

    November 30, 2005

    Cirque Spectacular

    No heavy plot, just supernaturally breathtaking acrobatics

  • Music

    November 16, 2005

    Daring duos! Ladytronners Mira Aroyo and Reuben Wu! DJ AM and Travis Barker! GZA and DJ Muggs!

    No heavy plot, just supernaturally breathtaking acrobatics

  • Dining

    August 24, 2005

    Raising the Barista

    The Mission's Ritual Coffee Roasters takes its java very seriously

  • News

    October 20, 2004

    Yo Soy Centroamericano

    Why vote Kerry? Exhibit No. 1: George W. Bush has shamelessly hired the dangerous figures behind the Iran-Contra Affair into senior diplomatic posts.

  • Film

    December 17, 2003

    Lucky in Love

    The Cooler, somewhat unbelievably, asks us to swallow a Las Vegas fairy tale

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Cooler, somewhat unbelievably, asks us to swallow a Las Vegas fairy tale

  • News

    October 22, 2003

    You preach/We laugh

    In which we come up with our own (slightly cynical) version of Muni's new ad campaign

  • Dining

    March 12, 2003

    Worth a Detour

    Zax Tavern

  • News

    May 8, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of May 8, 2002

  • News

    May 1, 2002

    He's Gotta Have It

    Local filmmaker Caveh Zahedi's career was waylaid by his addiction to prostitution and porn. Today, his sexual compulsions could be the source of his comeback.

  • News

    February 27, 2002

    Ann-Margret, in the Flesh

    Beyond age 60, the legendary sex kitten has an adoring Castro crowd writhing in ecstasy

  • News

    January 30, 2002

    Luke Brugnara Makes His Point

    All the city's most bombastic commercial landlord wants is a San Francisco-themed casino in Las Vegas ... or absolute misery for anyone who gets in his way

  • Film

    May 3, 2000

    Reel World

    Flaming Creatures; Chungking Express; D.O.A.

  • Film

    April 28, 1999

    Second Time Around

    Flaming Creatures; Chungking Express; D.O.A.

  • Dining

    March 10, 1999

    Char Broiled

    Flaming Creatures; Chungking Express; D.O.A.

  • Calendar

    June 24, 1998

    Night + Day

    Flaming Creatures; Chungking Express; D.O.A.

  • News

    April 29, 1998

    Fake It to the Limit

    For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

  • Calendar

    December 24, 1997

    REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

    For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

  • Calendar

    November 15, 1995

    Night+Day

    For 10 years, Lewis Peter Morgan impersonated Randy Meisner, an obscure former bass guitar player for the Eagles rock group. Morgan smooth-talked his way into a borrowed lifestyle of guitars, girls, and casinos. He could have checked out of the deception

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