The popularity of the hot sauce Sriracha has exploded in the last few years. Once a random condiment you would find at your friendly neighborhood Chinese takeaway or Thai noodle hut, the red chili sauce broken out in a major way attracting a devoted, almost cult-like following and even showing up in random places like on your sandwich at Subway.
April 2014
Posted inAlbum Reviews
Album Reviews: Twins – Tomboys on Parade
My passion for music started to deepen when I discovered The Beatles in sixth grade. For the first time, I wanted to know everything about a band. This love of The Beatles opened the door for my appreciation of bands who were clearly influenced by the Fab Four. Often grouped under the genre of “power pop,” I was a sucker for bands like The Smithereens, Urge Overkill and Game Theory.
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Art City: ‘Art and Life in Africa’ brings new depth to the UIMA’s permanent collection
When entering a museum or gallery, viewers hold certain expectations for encountering art. The museum is well-suited to display a…
Posted inFood & Drink
Chicken Little Reviews: Mondo’s Saloon
When you’re allergic to gluten, going out to eat can be a giant pain in the pancreas. While pizza, sandwiches and pasta are clearly off limits for those that can’t eat wheat, the foe of those with this allergy, complex sauces and even the least suspicious salad dressings often contain gluten. I know what you […]
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Wonkette: Heroic Koch brothers save nashville from dystopian nightmare of rapid transit
Here’s some welcome news! In addition to fighting to keep America safe from the nightmare of health insurance, sending out fishwives…
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Cedar Rapids’ Super Fresh Culture Fest enters its third year
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “fresh” would you say you are? 1 being “not fresh at all” and 10 being “super fresh?” If you answered with any number other than 10, you need to check out the Super Fresh Culture Fest in Cedar Rapids, coming up this Saturday. Entering its third year, […]
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Old King Coal: University of Iowa making slow progress on its renewable energy agenda
I’m standing on the Burlington Street sidewalk, opposite the University of Iowa Main Power Plant downtown, waiting. I scan the building: a complicated…
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Interview: Aaron Hall bakes some tasty-ass bread
About six years ago, at the age of 21, Aaron Hall began baking bread. He was inspired by the work of his brother, Austin Hall, and the fact that, in his opinion, there wasn’t any good bread around. He currently makes pizza at the Lincoln Wine Bar in Mount Vernon, where he uses the oven to bake bread for the restaurant and also Salt Fork Kitchen in Solon. He also helped start the Full Moon Cafe and recently began selling his bread twice a week at the Wine Bar.
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KRUI is turning 30 and feelin’ flirty
KRUI, the University of Iowa’s student-run radio station, is turning 30 years old, so it’s time to party. This Thursday, the station is throwing an all-ages show at the Blue Moose Tap House to kick-off a year of celebration. So even if you prefer Spotify to terrestrial radio, you can still support a very special […]
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Chicago Underground Duo, owners of the most literal band name ever, play Trumpet Blossom this Saturday
The Chicago Underground Duo will be playing at Trumpet Blossom Cafe on Saturday, April 26, with local electronic jazz group Jack Lion. The Chicago Underground…
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Steps toward a better world: Miriam Kashia marches to inspire others in the fight against climate change
On March 1, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Port of Los Angeles to kick off the first ever Great March for Climate Action. Near the petrol…
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Hot Tin Roof
Hot Tin Roof: The Bed
Hot Tin Roof is a program to showcase current literary work produced in Iowa City. The series is organized and juried by representatives of three Iowa City-based cultural advocacy organizations: The Englert Theatre, Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Little Village magazine.
