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We've got a new place on Severn - just opened Wed. they're in the old Ragusa's location and the menu looks good with lots of local seafood favorites like Blackened Redfish and Poboys, burgers, etc. They dropped off some sample Shrimp Beignets with pepper jelly last week. If I get over there soon I'l...

WVUE had an announcement that he's back on tonight...

James Gandolfini plays a plumbing supplier from Indiana and goes to the French Quarter for a convention. If you like New Orleans filmed movies this one is worth a look...Very fine acting in the personal drama story of parents who lost a daughter in a car crash and a teenager working as a stripper......

Factually true and well directed by Ron Howard.

A good story even for those who are not into boxing...
Russel Crowe, Renée Zellweger and Paul Giamatti (oscar nomination).

A bit long at 2.5 hrs. but worth it. A good look at depression era life in NYC.

Then I just got this:
"Update. We heard from Chris. He's been in Maryland taking care of an ailing family member. Don't know his future plans at present.
Gambit Communications"

I got this reply from the editor of Gambit:

"We do not know the status of Chris. We've tried to contact him but have been unsuccessful.'

For several months Gambit listed him as "recovering from surgery"...now nothing.
WVUE has not had his commentaries for a good while...

Anyone know what happened to him?

I just noticed that a VooDoo BBQ has opened on Severn Ave. in the old Ground Pati building across from Whole Foods.

Any opinions on their food?
I've never had any but love good authentic BBQ.

Schuarta wrote:Postings on this forum have slowed almost to a halt. What's happening?

People have stopped shopping as well

Reminds me of a local Hawaiian dish called the Loco Moco "There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. Variations may include chili, bacon, ham, Spam, kalua pork, Portuguese sausage, teriyaki beef, ter...