David Fhima announced today that he will be closing Fhima’s on Saturday, June 16. “It’s been a great five-year run,” says the restaurateur — currently executive chef for Life Time Fitness — who closed the opulent Louis XIII last year amid rumors that his debts were nearing the $1 million mark. “We introduced Moroccan food … Read more
One of the few perks of this job, if you can call seeing a movie you have to write about a perk, is getting to see movie screenings before having to wait in line with the rest of the blockbuster fans. Tomorrow, while most of humanity is lined up to see if the Silver Surfer … Read more
Edina gets its first outdoor bar on Friday, July 27 when Via opens at 67th and France. The former Pizzeria Uno has been given a $3 million makeover by Hemisphere Restaurant Partners, who also own the Atlas Grill and Mission American Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis. Executive chef James Foley is moving over from Mission, where … Read more
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Superior, Wisconsin? There’s something about sweating like a Ukrainian reaper in 85 degree heat, matted with dust, grass clippings and a half dozen ticks, then hauling ass down the hill to Menards for a fresh assortment of shears, brads and fasteners. Superior, where it is always a … Read more
hot! hot! hot! Ok, what’s with the hot tub? For the last two seasons, the Top Chef chefs were holed up in spartan lofts…they had to cook Thanksgiving dinner in the ridiculous little kitchens, remember? I get that the show’s succeess means that people want to give them things: like the penthouse suite at the … Read more
It’s not quite moving a deck chair on the Titanic, but the straight (and still unconfirmed) trade of Mike James to Houston for Juwan Howard seems more of an addition-by-subtraction and a bid to install locker room leadership than a significant upgrade in on-court talent. First, the upside. Howard is a quality individual, a hard … Read more
by Peter Schilling Judd Apatow seems to be everywhere. He was the executive producer of the critically acclaimed television show Freaks and Geeks and the writer-director of The 40-Year-Old Virgin. He will also lend his imprimatur to the upcoming teen sex comedy Superbad. In the meantime, he has produced another ribald farce in the style … Read more
THEATER & PERFORMANCE Not Just Another Drag Show We’ve all seen a typical drag show, right? It’s basically just a bunch of guys lip-syncing in evening gowns, with well-tucked packages. And while this can certainly be quite entertaining, it just can’t match Dykes Do Drag. Now in its eighth year, this gender-blending, queer variety show … Read more
The ole head’s currently buried in the sands of yet another production week, as we at Rake Media Worldwide put the finishing touches on our July issue. But check this happenin’ event: Uptown’s Cliche boutique is celebrating a three-year anniversary with a fashion show tomorrow night (Thursday). But take heed, my fellow threadsters: This event’s … Read more
BOOKS & AUTHORS by Eeva-Liisa Waaraniemi Corruption, Betrayal, and Intrigue Anyone who delights in the romance and nostalgia of simply walking into a grand 90-year-old neighborhood library should experience St. Anthony Park Library at least once. You might as well go there with dual purpose, however, and tonight’s reading of Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster’s Story … Read more