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Doug Fine is an NPR contributor, sustainable living proponent, and perhaps the person least suited for off-the-grid living. He wrote a book, detailing the first year on "Funy Butte" ra… Continue

I won't try to verbalize this tragedy...there are others better qualified for that. But I will say that I'm sick to my stomach from the loss.

So, Carom Club has been slowly rolling out its new look since the beginning of January. Now, with a fresh new marquee and name, One Up, the renovations seem complete. As a great fan of both downtown and booze, I felt compelled to check it out...

The loo… Continue

The Brits have a great term..a 'local' is the neighborhood pub where you meet your neighbors for a pint, watch the game, and eat some heart food. It's not a destination, people wouldn't travel across town for it, but it's a sort of community center for a society that understand the benefits of a well-timed dri… Continue

Yeah yeah, "downtown scary", I know. Put on your big boy hat and give these places a shot:

Nicks-This is a damn good gyro. Better than you'll get in any of the University district. Downside is they close fairly early.

Blackbird Buvette - Hands down my favorite pub-ish type spot. The food is great with a large selection of vegetarian stuff. The beer is cold and cheap. If you're a fan of the pot-grad, post-punk look, this is the place to gawk. A place this good should be slam… Continue