When Steven Urglavitch looked at the restaurant scene in Harrisonburg, he realized something was missing: an authentic Philly cheesesteak eatery. Urglavitch and his brother, Tommy, decided this could be their …
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Forget “The 15:17 to Paris,” Read the Book
I want to start out by making it clear to my readers — all six of you — that I wholeheartedly believe that the men who stopped the 2015 Thalys …
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Steven David Johnson’s “Vernal Pools”
The atmosphere in Common Grounds has been, as of late, embellished by the sound of frog calls. These noises come in waves and are subtle enough that the listener may …
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Lunches With Liesl: El Sol, Mexican Food
When El Sol moved into their new location on 68 S. Carlton St., previously owned by a Chinese restaurant, they found a mural of pandas climbing bamboo trees on a …
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Did We Really Need a “Jumanji” Sequel?
Nobody asked for a “Jumanji” sequel. I do not remember the film being particularly good — apart from Robin Williams, of course. But in the age of sequels and remakes …
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Meryl Streep Shines Bright in “The Post”
On the surface, Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” is about the story of the press publication of the Pentagon Papers — 47 volumes of highly classified government documents detailing the United …
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Lunches with Liesl: Taj of India
When I think of lunch buffets, usually I picture steam-warmed food vats mounding with butter and salt, the fluorescents coloring every item a particular shade of green. The Taj of …
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“Coco” Celebrates Family, Music, Culture
Last weekend presented a brief drought in terms of film releases, since studios generally like to skip the first part of December for better cash in on holiday promotions. So …
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Lunches With Liesl: Weihnachtsmarkt
There is nothing quite like an open-air Weihnachtsmarkt to get you in the mood for all things festive. Thanks to Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater, the surrounding communities could enjoy this …
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Rupi Kaur Does Not Hide Her Vulnerability
Rupi Kaur, author of “Milk and Honey,” is no stranger to viral fame. Whether the caliber of her work merits such fame, however, is open for debate. In 2014, Kaur …