Cosmopolitan
Cocktail Culture
The Last Sip of Summer
September 20th, 2012
This weekend we will warmly greet autumn—very warmly. But even after the solstice, you can still drink in the summertime vibe poolside with Mandarin Oriental lead mixologist Michael LaPenna’s refreshing ode to childhood memories of frozen grapes, this year’s official last sip of summer. Read more »
Concerts
The Hives
The Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool, Sept. 13
September 20th, 2012
The Hives have earned a widespread reputation as one of the world’s greatest live rock bands for good reason. The Swedish quintet’s shows are fast-paced, high-spirited, humorous, packed with rollicking two- and three-minute ditties and just flat-out fun. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
The Big Chill
Where to get your liquid-nitrogen fix
September 20th, 2012
These cocktails take on a tongue-tingling sorbet-like texture thanks to a healthy dose of liquid nitrogen. With just a little recipe adjustment, almost any cocktail can be turned into a semi-frozen treat. Here’s where to chill out right now: Read more »
Concerts
Jane’s Addiction
Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan, Sept. 7
September 13th, 2012
Calling their latest tour Theatre of the Escapists was appropriate for Jane’s Addiction as the band did just that: showed up, ran through a gamut of hits, then magically disappeared without an encore. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Hot Bondage Action
September 6th, 2012
Do I have your attention now? Good. Then you’ll want to get down to Bond immediately for this spicy little number. As it goes with the world’s spicier cuisines, a bit of heat can actually go a long way toward cooling you down. Read more »
Bargain Hunter
Fall’s first stand
A roundup of Labor Day weekend sales
August 30th, 2012
It may be difficult to believe now, but the temperature will eventually drop. Prepare your wardrobe for the transition by taking advantage of the special discounts and promotions retailers offer during the long Labor Day weekend. Read more »
Concerts
Fun.
Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan, Aug. 16
August 30th, 2012
For a critic, a goodly part of watching Fun perform is trying to figure out just which vintage power-pop artist they most resemble. Over the course of their joyful poolside set, I scribbled down several such candidates in my notebook: REO Speedwagon (during the power ballad “Why Am I the One?”), the Bay City Rollers (in multiple instances) and Haircut One Hundred (when singer Nate Ruess took the stage in polo shirt and pegged khakis). Read more »
Concerts
Poliça
Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan, Aug. 23
August 30th, 2012
Channy Leaneagh’s ethereal voice permeated the air as the Minneapolis quartet delivered dark, electronic-pop and a sultry, hypnotic vibe. The short-haired, sylphlike front woman danced gracefully and applied Auto-Tune effects as she crooned, creating angelic layered vocals. Read more »
Dishing
Philly Cheez Steak Spring Rolls, Holsteins
August 30th, 2012
A sort of low-brow East-meets-East-Coast item, this crunchy appetizer was a surprising hit. Read more »
Music
Tour Buzz
August 16th, 2012
It’s always fun to see a band poolside at the Cosmopolitan—but when that band is actually called Fun., the mind boggles. Read more »
