August 9th, 2006 Rachel
While I wasn’t blogging, Teen People announced they’re no longer going to have a print version of their magazine. I don’t read it, but I’m not surprised. The number of magazines I’m willing to invest in once in a while, let alone on a subscription basis keeps getting smaller and smaller. Other than being shiny, tangible "hold in my hands" booklets of advertising, what do magazines such as this provide that can’t be found in at least 10 other places online?
In the article referenced above, the writer talks about how his print version of The New Yorker is invaluable for his day. Similarly I have my monthly Magnet marathon which can only be done in print and I’m glad for that. Music reviews, introductions to new bands, and most importantly, content I can’t get anywhere else. That’s what I want to snuggle up on the couch with. Not a magazine that’s chock full of ads, more ads and where there’s an article it’s really just an advertisement masquerading as actual knowledge.
I can get that for free online.
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August 9th, 2006 Rachel
While this webpage won’t give a very good idea of what the actual restaurant was like, here’s where I went for dinner tonight - Creative Sushi. Now, the name alone raised my eyebrows. Creative? I’m not sure how "creative" I want someone to be when they’re whipping up my spicy tuna roll…
But the items on the menu looked familiar and we were pretty hungry so…why not? In we went, and right about then I got the real reason why Creative Sushi has it’s name. Not out of place in a beach town, but certainly unexpected in a sushi restaurant, the sounds of Bob Marley greeted our ears. An extensive photo mural of a mountain, forest and lake decorated the walls and painted clouds danced around the ceiling. Apprehension has left the building, say hello to bemused enjoyment.
The sushi was delicious, the sake potent and strong, and the service gets an A+. Rather than catering to the extremely familiar Japanese restaurant motif, Creative Sushi is doing something worthy of their name. No, this isn’t about them westernizing sushi, it’s about providing a quality experience and being memorable. The sign caught my eye because of how odd (okay, slightly frightening) the idea of overly innovative sushi creations was. But it got me in the door, which is the most important part - from their, our waiter and the absolutely divine eel made an impression that will most definitely bring me back.
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