If you’ve been caught on N. Western Avenue during rush hour recently, you’ve likely had plenty of time in bumper-to-bumper traffic to survey your surroundings. Next time, take note of a new shop called Take-out Treasures (4335 N. Western; 408-6386). From the window, one might surmise it’s a regular gift shop, with its display donning […]
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Sharp-dressed men
Whether it’s a spa, shop, combination of the two or a full-blown makeup bar, ladies have no shortage of goods or services when it comes to looking snazzy. Sometimes, if the accompanying menfolk are lucky, a minuscule corner on the back shelf bears a few items they can peruse whilst waiting for their lady-friends’ shopping […]
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Gone in 60 Seconds: Car Crash King Edition
Making its Blu-ray debut in a combo pack — albeit one saddled with the silly subtitle of Car Crash King Edition — the film features writer/director/producer Halicki as its protagonist, too: an insurance investigator named Pace (get it?) who makes better money heading an illegal car-theft ring and chop shop that’s more or less wallpapered […]
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Groove for good
Issues of human rights have become increasingly prevalent in today’s political discourse. Yet throughout this ever-fervent election season — one where finger-pointing has a tendency to overshadow more practical approaches to civil liberties — it’s a discussion that often finds itself lost in the bickering and politicking that frequently inhabits the campaign trail. As Groovefest […]
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Spice of life
The Savory Spice Shop, 4400 N. Western, sells more than 400 herbs, spices and hand-blended seasonings. “It breaks down to 250 individual herbs and spices, and 150 proprietary seasoning blends,” said owner Able Blakley. “We have something for everyone and every kind of dish.” This marks the 18th franchise in the Savory Spice Shop concept. […]
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Let there be light
As a lover of nighttime, I’m not partial to the day rays that people get so crazy over. I’ve no problem with leaving the lights low during dusk. In fact, I’m perfectly content if the lights never come on and night takes over. Alas, sometimes it’s not functional to run around after sunset without the […]
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On the move
So, friends, here are four shops that have moved in the last couple of months, or are moving. Some have even expanded, changed names, and maybe even broken up with boyfriends and dyed their hair. Try to keep up. In late 2010, Dulaney’s (7660 N. Western; 607-8880) moved out of Nichols Hills Plaza. The new […]
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Chocolove
“It’s the food of the gods,” said Teresa Wall, owner of 42nd Street, 4200 N. Western. “I don’t know what it is in chocolate that really does stimulate your brain and give you a sense of pleasure.” In a glass case, Wall carries a range of decadent chocolates, including truffles from Lake Champlain Chocolates in […]
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Bite Size
“We are looking at March and bringing the same pizza recipes that we have in Yukon (342 S. Mustang Road), plus the glassblowing part. We will have a glass studio there so people can watch from the restaurant and they can purchase glass items, too,” McGahan said. The pizzeria owner said he is going to […]
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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 […]