Foodies had their eyes on the construction under way next to the N. Western Avenue Hideaway for months. Slowly, the old Iguana location transformed into a modern building surrounded by a chic, low-walled wood patio. For sibling co-owners Rick and David Haynes, the journey from concept to opening night was even longer. Their latest venture, […]
Jenny Coon Peterson
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Winterize
So who’s excited that it’s finally cold out? All this frigid air means lots of great coats, hats and scarves. The thing is, I’ve had a spotty past with winter wear. In early college, I scored what I thought was a great deal on a long, gray wool coat that I soon realized made me […]
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December downtown doings
My husband was convinced it would be a holiday death march. I was more inclined to believe it would be all dancing reindeer and sugarplum fairies. How much Downtown in December can you pack in — and enjoy — in one weekend? We were about to find out. Downtown in December, for those uninitiated, is […]
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Destination Japan
Review of Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 7516 N. Western 848-6733 General Manager: Koji Omori Sushi chef: Akihiro Ishimaru Food style: Japanese Average check: $12 I was a little late to the sushi party. When the only entry into the Asian culinary scene growing up is that canned chop suey kit popular with ’80s moms throughout the […]
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Cozy Christmas
For the most part, I love living a few states away from family. Maybe “love” isn’t the right word. “Cherish?” I love my family — I cherish my independence. But around this time of year, I miss them. The holidays are unquestionably about family and going “home,” two things I won’t be partaking in this […]
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Buy backs
While that odd gift was memorable for many reasons — and, in fact, it still sits proudly on my desk, its weird, pink mouth smiling — I am happy to report that my favorite finds of 2010 are less peculiar. While still not exactly bursting with wads of cash and high-paying jobs, the year saw […]
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Good eats
So, who’s on a diet? Yeah, that’s what we thought. But keeping that New Year’s resolution to drop a few pounds (or even a few dozen pounds) isn’t all boiled carrots and broccoli. Local restaurants can make eating right an easy choice. At Beatnix Café, 136 N.W. 13th, owner Dave Filkins strives to create sandwiches, […]
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New Year, new resolutions
I nominally consider making New Year’s resolutions every single year. I have yet to actually make one and stick with it. But I swear, this year will be different. (No, it won’t.) First up, lipstick. I don’t wear it. I don’t even wear gloss. Instead, I go for ChapStick, a lifelong obsession. But I know […]
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Very crafty
She’s not only creative, but actually has the talent to turn her ideas into really cool things, whether that’s a knit cowl, crocheted clutch or bracelet made of vintage buttons. I’m decidedly less talented, but it doesn’t mean I don’t like trying (and failing). With my friend in mind, I headed to The Gourmet Yarn […]
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A local foundation focuses on South Africa’s children in poverty
In 2007, Leigh Jacobs took his wife, Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs, to visit his native South Africa for the first time. It was a trip that made him look at his country through someone else’s eyes. “I’m used to poverty,” Jacobs said. “I’m used to seeing shanty towns and people begging on the side of the […]