Sam Kleinman

Leisure

Plan B’s food not worth the morning after

Every Plan A needs a Plan B. Unfortunately, Plan B Burger Bar was, at best, a Plan C. As a transfer from a college outside of Boston, I can attest... Read more

By March 19, 2015

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The Hilltoss: Corp’s culinary skill rears its head in latest venture

Ron Swanson was once asked whether he’d like some salad. His response? “Since I am not a rabbit, no, I do not.” I would normally agree with any piece of... Read more

By November 19, 2014

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DC’s The Partisan transcends divides, celebrates co-op diversity

In my opinion, every man should have a mancave at some point in his life––womancaves are essential too, of course. I’m talking burnished wood, exposed brick, excellent scotch and rye... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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Critical Voices: Tycho, Awake

Imagine a stroll through a perfectly manicured garden, Versailles or Dumbarton Oaks, on a sun-soaked day. It is an experience––grass artfully cropped, Baroque nudes selected with precision. Turn that into... Read more

By March 27, 2014

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‘Murica: Land of the free, home of the cool

What does it mean to be cool? The American National Portrait Gallery attempts to answer that question and more in its new exhibit “American Cool.” It traces the evolution of... Read more

By February 20, 2014

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Critical Voices: Dum Dum Girls, Too True

Imagine the soundtrack to a neo-noir thriller set at an upscale fashion show. Chances are you’ve thought of something pretty close to the Dum Dum Girls’ new album Too True.... Read more

By February 6, 2014

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Critical Voices: Warpaint, Warpaint

“All those moments trying to figure me out never seem to come around.” This lyric perfectly captures the tone of  the eponymous sophomore effort of Emily Kokal’s Los Angeles-based band,... Read more

By January 30, 2014