Mar 21-27, 2012
Some Vermont “Power Couples” Find Conflicts of Interest Come With the Territory; What’s Next for Burlington’s Outgoing Mayor?; A New Vermont Cookbook Takes Local Ingredients Global; Nocturnals’ Guitarist Benny Yurco Goes Solo
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Double Trouble?
Some Vermont “power couples” find conflicts of interest come with the territory
Study: Sen. Bernie Sanders Tops List for Congress’ Most “Influential” and “Engaged” Tweety Bird
Sanders is cited as one of the most effective Twitter users in Congress.
Menu Posted: El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina
Burlington’s newest Mexican spot is always a popular choice downtown. During Vermont Restaurant Week, it’s sure to get even more packed, with tacos specials and Restaurant Week prices. Lunch is $10 for two tacos and rice and beans. We’re salivating for the lonja de puerco with Guajillo-and-honey-glazed local pork belly, Hakurei turnips and braised cabbage.…
The Vermont Brew Bracket: Close Results and Upsets in Round 2
The second round of the Vermont Brew Bracket is over, ending in some shockingly close matchups — and a few blowouts, too. First, the close ones: In a victory for hop-heads, Lawson’s Finest Liquids Double Sunshine IPA defeated top-seeded Magic Hat #9 by just 22 votes. What an upset! In an even closer matchup, Shed Mountain…
Agonizing Over Apple
Mike Daisey on truth, theater and the scandal surrounding his show
An Interview With Embattled Monologuist Mike Daisey on His Apple Show
You may have heard about Mike Daisey by now. He’s the monologuist who’s spent the past year and a half performing his new monologue, “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” which examines the links among Apple, industrial design and overseas manufacturing. Pieces of the monologue focusing on the harsh working conditions at Apple’s…
Movies You Missed 31: The Myth of the American Sleepover
This week in movies you missed: Awkward teenagers doing awkward teenage things the way teenagers actually do, which will not remind you of Project X or American Pie. What You Missed: In a Detroit suburb, in an unspecified era (no cellphones or internet, no obvious ’70s or ’80s gear), it’s the last day before school…
Breaking Dad: Author David Sheff Talks About His Book ‘Beautiful Boy’ and His Son’s Meth Addiction
There’s an inherent repetitiveness to all books about alcoholism or drug addiction. The reader knows immediately that if the main character enters rehab just a third of the way into the story, a relapse — or more likely, a series of relapses — is just page turn away. That’s the nature of addiction: It’s a…
Burlington State Senator Among 130 Arrested at Vermont Yankee Protest
Thursday was a big day for Burlington’s own Sen. Philip Baruth (D-Chittenden). He played hookie from the legislature, got himself arrested at a protest, spent a few hours in the Brattleboro clinker, and made it back to South Burlington for the premiere of The Hunger Games at the Palace 9. All in a day’s work,…
Menu Posted: The Black Door
Looking for some Spanish flair this Vermont Restaurant Week? Montpelier is the place, where the Black Door will be serving up dishes from chef-owner Ignacio Ruiz’s homeland. Diners can start with mushrooms or shrimp in garlic sauce with a hint of spicy paprika, or they can dig into a plate of cured Spanish meats. From…
The Vermont Brew Bracket: On to Round 2
We closed out the first round of the Vermont Brew Bracket yesterday with a couple big wins and a couple upsets. First, the big wins: Switchback Ale and the Alchemist Heady Topper both broke 80 percent on their way to big wins over Northshire Equinox Pilsner and the Bobcat Cafe’s Dauntaun Braun, respectively. As for…
Pulcinella’s
100 Dorset St., South Burlington 802-863-1000map & directions | website Authentic Italian dishes, such as gnocchi, braciola and wedding soup, reign at this airy ristorante. Chef Palmisano’s family recipes figure prominently on the extensive menu. No lunch on Monday. More information Reader reviews on 7 Nights Feature: Bites and Bytes [10.13.10] Feature: Winter Bites [03.18.09] Feature:…
Do Ask, Do Tell! Norwich University to Celebrate Its First-Ever “Pride Week”
The oldest private military college in the United States is about to get doubly fabulous: Next week, Norwich University in Northfield will celebrate its first-ever “Pride Week” from March 26 to 31. The schedule of queer-tastic festivities includes a keynote address by Army Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan, as well as remarks by Gov. Peter Shumlin at…
Soundbites Extra: Of Men, Jerks and Nicki Minaj
Since I spent the bulk of my column this week reliving SXSW fun, we’re busting out a special online addition to Soundbites, filling you in on all the news that wasn’t fit for — or at least didn’t fit in — print. ——- Speaking of SXSW, I caught these guys while I was there. They…
The Vermont Brew Bracket: Results from Day 1, Voting Open for Day 2
Yesterday we kicked off the Vermont Brew Bracket with voting in half of the first-round match-ups. There are no big upsets to report so far; the higher-seeded brew won in all match-ups. Congratulations to Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout for winning with the largest margin, a 77.2% to 22.8% drubbing of McNeill’s Pullman’s Porter. The closest match-up…
Menu Posted: Arvad’s Grill and Pub
Both vegetarians and gluten-intolerant diners have a lot to be excited about at Arvad’s Grill and Pub. The folks at the Waterbury restaurant kept them in mind when planning their Vermont Restaurant Week menu this year. The $35 bill of fare includes some of the restaurant’s signatures, such as conch fritters and Tollhouse Pie, but…
The Vermont Brew Bracket: Cast Your Votes
It’s that time of year when just about everything gets tossed into a bracket. Here at Seven Days, we can’t resist a good trend, so we thought we’d jump in with a subject near and dear to all of our hearts — local beer. Our distinguished selection committee — staff writers Andy Bromage and Paul…
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The Making of An “Icon” [261]
3/18/12: “Icon” is a new play written by Seth Jarvis, and starring his brother Nathan Jarvis as tortured Hollywood actor Montgomery Clift. Eva gets a sneak peek and talks to the brothers about their many years of shared creativity. “Icon” opens Wednesday (tonight) at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington and runs…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again David Kelly, 52, sat idling at a traffic light in Chicago shortly after midnight when, according to a sergeant in a police squad car next to him, Kelly rolled down his window and yelled, “Hey, you looking for me? You guys want me?” The sergeant pulled Kelly over to check. While approaching…
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Not bad for a few weeks’ work, or play, or whatever it is you want to call this tormented, inspired outburst. Would it be too forward of me to suggest that you’ve gone a long way toward outgrowing the dark fairy tale that had been haunting your dreams for so long?…
Letters to the Editor
Anti Indie? Is Seven Days really “Vermont’s Independent Voice”? I was disappointed to read Kevin Kelley’s article on the city council races in Burlington [“Progressive Council Candidates Fight to Defend Their Turf,” February 29]. I expected to read an article providing more information on the candidates. What I found instead was a biased article giving…
Menu Posted: Pie in the Sky
Want a three-course pizza dinner for two? During Vermont Restaurant Week, it’s only $25 for double the portions at Stowe’s Pie in the Sky. Pairs can start with a choice of soup, then move on to salad before choosing any of the 15 specialty pizzas. The Blonde Vermonter is topped with local cheddar, apples and…
Start Your Seeds Struggle Free at the UVM Greenhouse
Aromatic purple tulips, tiny sprouting seedlings, pale-green pilot tomatoes, and hanging, spiky cacti contribute to the wondrous botanical array inside the University of Vermont Greenhouse these days. While most of the greenhouse is dedicated to ornamentals, there is banana and avocado arboriculture, too, and even a “fruit cocktail” tree — a grafted combination of peaches,…
