Daily Candy Everywhere Weekend Guides

by Adrienne Wilson on

There are some new
things happening over at Daily Candy so take note. For starters the free daily insider’s guide to what’s hot, new and
undiscovered most recently added Atlanta to
its roster of cities, so rush over Atlanta and see what they’ve got in store for you. Not in Atlanta? Not in any major
city, but still want to do what’s considered ‘cool’ for the weekend? To our advantage the good writers are now serving
Everywhere Weekend Guides to the
masses.

In this latest edition
they suggest we travel to one of the most comfortable places known to man in all the world – the couch. They call it a
FCC marathon night and it doesn’t even involve the sweat. Celebrate Francis Ford Coppola’s birthday and rent a few
movies like the Outsiders and the Godfather Triology.
Everywhere Weekend Guide also suggests you trade in the
strawberries and opt for raspberries on your shortcake instead as well some Sunday afternoon reading on young love in
Panama. All of which may not be as awesome as jetting it to Tokyo this weekend, but hey it’s better than nothing.

Trader Joe's: An Insider's Guide

by Erik Olsen on

The opening of a new Trader Joes here in New York City a week ago was the talk of the town. And I mean
that. It was as if a new department store in the era of Bloomingdale’s had opened up. And maybe that’s kind of
like what happened. maybe these giant discount food stores like Costco and TJs, as the store is affectionately known in
Los Angeles (my dad shops there religiously), maybe these places ARE the new Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom and whatever.
I know that I am excited. Why? Because I go to a place next to my apartment called D’Agostinos. Do you know how much a
fricken tomato costs at "Dag" as it is NOT so affectionately known? Two bleeping bucks. I bought an onion
last night to make tacos and they charged me a buck twenty-five. What does a bottle of Bogle Chardonnay run you at most
places? About $12. The idea that you can waltz into a store and buy a decent-tasting bottle of two-buck Chuck in
Manhattan is about as important a realization as the second coming.

So that’s my take anyway. But the folks
over at Slate take up the TJ issue by offering an insider’s guide to the
well-known franchise. This particular guide goes into a store in LA, but it might equally swerve to inform you about the
new store in Manhattan, one I haven’t visited yet, but will be sure to frequent when I am able and low on food and
wine.

Roller Coasters, Theme Parks, Cultures & More

by Adrienne Wilson on

Call me out of touch with the whole
amusement park business, but "Dude! Where’s My
Passport?! 2005" doesn’t strike me as a likely film title for theme park reviews. Am I alone on this one?
The new DVD by Don Garrison and Monica Jack showcases 15 parks across Europe like Thrope Park in England, Vidampark in
Hungary and Alpine Coasters out of Austria. Thrill Network does an amazing job
describing each segment of the DVD
and as a whole offers this for any interested other, um, coaster ‘tools’ out there:

"These DVD’s
include amazing footage of not just roller coasters, but cities around Europe. From Thrope Park to Parc Asterix and
back again, these tools are in for a world of fun. From being crazy "gangsta" to touring Europe, Don has a
few run-ins with a certain trampoline that will have you laughing when the trampoline actually beats him!"

Wait  – crazy gangsta? Since when did ‘crazy gangsta’ and theme parks become almost one-in-one? Last time I
went to Disney World or Knotts
Berry Farm I don’t remember Mickey or Snoopy being crazy gangsta. Perhaps I was at the wrong park? If you’re a lover
of coasters worldwide I suggest checking out the DVD.
Furthermore, I welcome you to come back and make some sense of all this for me. I may not know which ride your passport
flew off on, but Dude, I’m sure feeling like I need to trade mine for a lesson in Roller Coaster Cool 101.

To
order the DVD or find out more visit Theme Park Review.

One for the Road: Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors

by Erik Olsen on

Those who caught on (and let’s face it ,it wasn’t too difficult)
to our April Fools series, might remember the faux review I did of the book: Foot Odor: A History, that poked fun
at the trend towards single-topic esoterica in today’s non-fiction literary landscape. Well, here’s one
that’s no joke. A new book out called Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors, the book takes a deep, spicy look at this wonderful spice,
which has made its way into popular dishes from India to Thailand.

From chicken tikka masala to chicken
vindaloo and Thai Red/Green/Masala curry, this is a book that foodies will probably find perfect for building up your
repertoire of food trivia that is sure to amaze friends at parties and bars. Written by Lizzie
Collingham, the book examines the history and use of curry in all your favorite dishes, and of course, explains the
cultural significance of the spice and how it has found its place in cities like New York and London.

A Climber on How to Take It Easy

by Erik Olsen on

Phil Powers wants you to slow down. The famous (in mountaineering circles at least) climber has summited some of the
globe’s tallest peaks, and has taken expeditions to every continent. But how does he get by every day when he is
stressed out, caught in an emergency or feeling down?

Well, according to this nice piece over at NPR, Mr. Powers favors
taking a moment to relax, or, as he puts it "sit down, collect yourself, make a plan". Yes, that sounds
pretty much right on. Sadly, though, when I am presented with an emergency, say, being confronted by a large grizzly
bear, my impetus is to run. But maybe that’s just me.