Cafe: FnB

Who would name their eatery FnB? Turns out it’s FnB owner Pavle Milic and chef-owner Charleen Badman. The name apparently doesn’t do justice to the food. Food Critic Michele Laudig on FnB: The majority of FnB’s dishes could be considered starters or sides (they’re not labeled as either), but you…

Club Candids at Chopper John’s

Get to the Chopper…John’s that is. If our photographs are any evidence, that’s exactly what the beer-swilling Thursday night bar crowd in this week’s “Club Candids” had in mind. Check out the shots in our slide show and remember that the next time you go out for drinks, it could…

Story of the Year’s “I’m Alive” In Video

It wasn’t quite Beatlemania, but that didn’t seem to matter to the female underclassman crowding around the dorm common room windows to get a peak at Story of the Year. The band, whose album The Constant was released less than a week ago, warmed up their pipes prior to Friday’s…

Mariah Carey and Ozzy Osbourne Over the Weekend

Mariah Carey at Dodge Theatre It’s pretty much accepted fact that pop musicians have to switch identities every album or two to stay ahead of the curve. Everybody does it — Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Madonna — with varying degrees of success…full story See: Mariah Carey’s Dodge Theatre performance in photos…

This Week In Chow Bella:

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Women Call Bullshit on Dodge’s “Man’s Last Stand” Commercial,…

Alice In Chains In Photos

Couldn’t make it to Alice In Chains last night, huh? Console yourself with these shots from the concert in our Alice In Chains slide show. It’s not exactly like being at Dodge Theatre, but at least you don’t have to put pants on. …

Cafe: Yo Mama’s Good Cook’n

It is almost certain that in the deep recesses of your mind the words “soul food” are permanently affixed to instantly answer the question any and all questions about what you would like to eat. Yet, you choose something “healthier” instead because you’re counting calories. Bikini season is right around…

6 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Don’ts

News flash: Valentine’s Day is in less than 48 hours. If you don’t have plans now, you will be tempted to take dangerous paths towards Valentine’s Day merriment. Luckily for you, we have experienced all of the possible pitfalls and can help you avoid them. Whatever you do this Valentine’s…

6 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Don’ts

News flash: Valentine’s Day is in less than 48 hours. If you don’t have plans now, you will be tempted to take dangerous paths towards Valentine’s Day merriment. Luckily for you, we have experienced all of the possible pitfalls and can help you avoid them. Whatever you do this Valentine’s…

This Week In Chow Bella:

Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Just Desserts: Last Stop on the Valley’s Best Valentine’s…

Cafe: The Main Ingredient

You undoubtedly wept as Lisa G’s went away to be replaced with who knows what. The answer: The Main Ingredient Ale House. Need a coney? You’ve got it. Thirsty for a craft beer? Big check on that one too. Food Critic Michele Laudig on The Main Ingredient: After visiting The…