Archives: August 2010

Todd Tiahrt’s campaign promises immortality to citizens, end to Jerry Moran’s reign of death and terror

Has anybody been following Todd Tiahrt’s campaign videos? Because it’s important to know the fundamental differences between Tiahrt and opponent Jerry Moran before you vote in tomorrow’s primary. Moran wants to steal your newborn, give it to terrorists, and pay them in health care to raise the baby to hate assault rifles. Tiahrt had all of his blood replaced with…

Killa City: July 2010 victims and accused slideshow

July was a bloody month. Kansas City, Missouri, reached 63 homicides for 2010 (Kansas City, Kansas’ total homicides for 2010 is 15). There was an alleged plot to off an ex-, convictions in a couple high profile murder cases and Parkville’s first homicide of 2010. Click here — Killa City: July 2010 victims and accused — to see a slideshow…

Bright Eyes’ new protest song, ‘Coyote Song’

​Earlier today, we posted a review of the Concert for Equality that went down in Omaha on Saturday night. Here’s more footage of the event from some kid with a camera (with a helluva lot better sightline than I did) that snatched some footage of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, up-close-and-personal. Sneak a peek at the new ballad that Oberst composed…

Mini doughnuts: the new cupcakes?

Doughnut holes are in again. Blessed with a catchy name — mini doughnuts — and a huge variety of toppings (I’m thinking about the ginger doughnuts at Julian), the little leftovers are as hot as frying oil. Inside Scoop SF writes that mini doughnuts are causing San Franciscans to fall in love, even inspiring marriage proposals. This should not come…

Grilled-cheese pusherman inspires Muenster habit

I just need a little cheddar. C’mon, man. Can you spare a bit of parmesan? Cheese addicts have found an enabler in an underground New York chef who delivers grilled cheese. On a bicycle. The New York Post has unearthed this underground cheese peddler, who takes your order by text message and then arranges a meet on a street corner….

Killa City: July 2010 victims and accused

July was a bloody month. Kansas City, Missouri, reached 63 homicides for 2010. There was an alleged plot to off an ex-, convictions in a couple high profile murder cases and Parkville’s first homicide of 2010. Here’s a look back at the victims and the accused.

Drum Room’s Eric Carter marches to his own beat

Pass the salt and vinegar potato chips… ​Eric Carter is back in the hotel dining business. The 33-year-old Carter was one of the younger hotel sous chefs in the city when he was assisting executive chef Scott Skomal in running the kitchen of the OP1906 restaurant in the Overland Park Sheraton Hotel four years ago. Carter didn’t exactly endear himself…

Bear in Heaven reorganize atomic particles at the Replay (almost)

Friday night’s show at the Replay boasted two of the more upcoming acts on the national indie scene: Brooklyn’s Bear in Heaven, who are signed to the very excellent record label Home Tapes, and Long Island’s Twin Sister. The past year has been very kind to both groups, as Bear in Heaven released a much-acclaimed new album, and Twin Sister…

Shark attack on Linwood Boulevard! (Update)

Hummus out, spicy chicken wings in ​(Update) Yes, the Gyro House on Linwood Boulevard — effectively became the new King Shark today (the old King Shark location on Bannister Road is definitely closed) but continues to serves gyro sandwiches, hummus and a some Middle Eastern fare in addition to fried catfish, catfish nuggets, chicken wings and such… ——————————————————————————— Hey, don’t…

Eggy, cheesy, saucy brunch

It’s eggsquisite ​Sometimes scrambled eggs or even eggs Benedict just won’t do in the morning. This dish, a variation on the classic Italian frittata, is made with eggs, angel hair pasta, Fontina cheese and all kinds of other rich ingredients, then smothered in a cheesy cream sauce. Which local restaurant serves this brunch dish? Categories: Dining, News Tags: angel hair…

Conor Oberst united fans against racism at the Concert for Equality in Omaha

“This is racism,” shouted Tim Kasher to a crowd of raised fists, silhouetted against stage lights. “There are plenty of other fights. This isn’t the right one.” The booming cheer in response was equally split between ecstatic fans and indignant activists. The Cursive frontman was speaking to a crowd of like-minded folks at Omaha’s Concert for Equality on Saturday night in…

Animal rights activists’ latest protest looks like they’re headed to state football playoffs

Animal rights activist Jason Miller promised a “relentless campaign” against the supposed “enslaving, torturing, and murdering” of primates by researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He’s delivering. Last month, Miller and his fellow Bite Club of KC members slipped on lab coats, stood on the sidewalk and chanted outside the home of a KU Med researcher. On Saturday,…

No. 47: Orange roll from the Clock Tower Bakery & Cafe

To whet your appetite for The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue in October, we’re celebrating our favorite 50 dishes from restaurants, bakeries, coffeehouses, bars, drugstores, saloons, and other metro joints. Until October 7, we’ll feature one outstanding dish or beverage each weekday. Agree with us or make your own suggestions — just don’t come between us and these…

Rightbloggers stick it to The Man with groovy rightwing revolution

%{}% Psst, brother! Are you down with the revolution? No, we don’t mean the revolution of the Sixties — though some of the star players in this one do dress like Paul Revere and the Raiders (and most of them are old enough that — who knows? — they may have have gotten stoned and marched on the Pentagon back…