by Catherine Harris Constantinople, Turkey. That’s where the world’s first coffee house opened its doors in 1475. These days, however, if espresso coffee’s your thing you might want to try heading south. Much further south. To Melbourne, Australia, where espresso coffee is so much a way of life it rivals Italy for its devotion to…
by Alexa Evans and Kirby Brooks Alexa Evans and Kirby Brooks braved the mild San Diego climate, navigated through heavy crowds of happy festival attendees, swirled, swished and sampled for hours on end to bring you a list of some of the very best restaurants and wineries featured at the San Diego Bay Food and…
by Teresa R Williamson You’ve heard about women like Victoria. You know, the ones who light up a room with their smile, the ones who – with ease – speak to a crowd of hundreds with graceful charm, and just when you’ve been awed by her kindness and enthusiasm, you find out she is also…
by Katherine Forsythe, MSW Cupid, that pesky little urchin, finds great glee from striking his arrow through your heart- especially when you are on the road. Beware! His antics may cause you to think you’ve found the love of your life. In reality, it may be something else. This scenario could happen anywhere in the…
by Evan Karp David Mamet’s over-the-top new satirical comedy November takes a merciless stab at American politics, the nature of our populace, and, well, the integrity of theater. The rave reviews you’ve no doubt already heard are justified: the laughter is abundant and hearty and endless. The jokes are clever and, at times, laced with…
by Evan Karp When the lights go dim and a cello announces the middle of the dire conflict that begins Phedre, audiences at The American Conservatory Theater will be transported into an unknown time period. But they will feel far from lost. Adapted by A.C.T.’s Artistic Director Carey Perloff as part of Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s…