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GET RAW AT THE RAW BARGE! (New addition to Tiki Barge)

January 31st, 2012 | Add a Comment

Word has it that the once embattled and now seemingly acceptable Tiki Barge (500 Harborview Dr., Inner Harbor) is applying to expand its operations, in order to include a lil’ ol’ thing they like to call the “Raw Barge.” Billed as a seafood restaurant, this Raw Barge has one of the most comedy-ripe names I’ve heard in quite a while, harkening back to the days of Green Cilantro and NADDs (or possibly Shirley’s Honey Hole). The … Read entire article »

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Nachoquest: El Salto

January 24th, 2012 | 9 Comments

A few dozen hours ago or so (this past Saturday) some friends and associates of mine collectively decided that we wanted to eat at a cheap Mexican restaurant that wasn’t like “Chevy’s Fancy” and certainly not “Blue Agave Overpriced” but rather “Cheap and Cheap,” and Brooklyn PARK (sorry Neal)’s El Salto (5513 Ritchie Highway) location was the answer. And so the journey began down Governor Ritchie Highway, where our dreams of $6 enchilada platters awaited … Read entire article »

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Dogwatch Tavern, the cutting room floor

January 20th, 2012 | 1 Comment

In case you missed it in this week’s issue of ‘b’ (p. 41) or in today’s Midnight Sun post, check out the review for the semi-new Fells Point establishment Dogwatch Tavern, as written by …uh, me. It’s a decent bar worthy of your attention, but that’s not the point of this post! Point of this post is, due to editorial concerns fat gets trimmed from reviews like this, including little anecdotes and additional information that doesn’t … Read entire article »

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Ray Rice’s secret to success, according to CBS

January 18th, 2012 | 2 Comments

As we await this Sunday’s Conference Championship game in which the Baltimore Ravens face off against the New England Patriots aired on CBS, let’s take a look back at some of the commentary between announcers Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf this past Sunday during the Ravens/Texans game that didn’t make the broadcast. Greg n Dan rap about Ray Rice and the secrets of his talent, as described by many other CBS announcers. [BEGIN TRANSCRIPT] Dan: So … Read entire article »

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Pizza Boomerang: how is this not a viral sensation yet?

January 11th, 2012 | 2 Comments

@npvajda tipped me off to this magically awesome video for Pizza Boomerang, a creation put together by Barcelona-based Sofa Experience Communications who apparently do a bunch of commercials for Burger King in Spain. Beside the point. On the point, this video RULES. It has literally everything you could possibly want in a video about pizza boomerangs: A pizza boomerang Tears of blood Suicidal men in Christmas sweaters Castration Grilled Octopus! I’m just going to shut up now, you should watch this video. Right … Read entire article »

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