Staff Q&A: Presidential power

The trailer for the film version of 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' was recently released. So we asked which presidential/supernatural mash-up should be next?

Like/dislike: Mike Lowry, drummer, Big in Japan

For Baltimore rockers Big in Japan, having a live show known for improvised music is both exhilarating and nerve-racking.

Raise your glass: Espresso Martini, Metropolitan

It shouldn't come as any surprise that a coffeehouse and wine bar like Metropolitan would somehow incorporate their fresh-brewed coffee products into at least one of its prepared drinks.

'Gossip Girl' recap: Cross Rhodes

In tonight's episode, Chuck sabotages Dan's new book and the real Charlotte Rhodes confronts her family.

Monday Meltdown: Gamers, improving vision and fighting cancer

Plus 'Syndicate' (pictured) and everything else you need to get your gaming week going.

'The Walking Dead' recap, episode 209: 'Triggerfinger'

While watching the survivors on AMC's "The Walking Dead" hole up in Hatlands — the local party headquarters — in recent episodes, I often thought to myself: "Man, I would love to get after it in that bar! It's just missing one thing..."

Friday Buffet: 'Mass Effect 3,' C+C Music Factory and Kate Upton (obviously)

Everything awesome in the gaming world, every Friday at b's latest blog, Game Cache.

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 15, 'All My Children'

'Vampire Dairies' thrives because of the loopholes that exist in the complex world where vampires, werewolves, witches and hybrids all intermix.

'SI' Swimsuit cover, the Grammys in five words, and more in our pop culture rundown

Each week, b's Jordan Bartel gives his take on the best, worst and most random in entertainment

Superfood cocktails

These concoctions pack fruits, vegetables and, oh yeah, alcohol, too.

'Glee' recap: Heart

It's Valentine's Day at William McKinley High. Cue the sappy love songs.

Pictures: 20 book picks through the spring

Need something new to read? We asked the young Pratt Library staff to give us their choices for books to keep you stocked for the next few months.

10 Spot: Mardi Gras Festival and nine more of our favorites this week

Raise Your Glass: The Wiper, Gitan Bistro Crú

Bayne Joyes, managing director of Gitan Bistro Crú, takes cocktail naming almost as seriously as cocktail making. And he was willing to bet on it.

Staff Q&A: What gift would you give Queen Elizabeth II?

A DVD box set of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York." Each country's royalty should be familiar with the other's.

Like/Dislike: Megan Auman, jewelry designer and educator

We're surprised Megan Auman had the time to chat with us. After all, she's not only a jewelry designer and metalsmith, but an educator and entrepreneur (yes, we feel like slackers, too).

'Smash' recap: The Callback

In which we learn sleeping with the director helps If you want a specific role.

'Gossip Girl' recap: Crazy, Cupid, Love

It's Valentine's Day on The Upper East Side, which means candy, love ... and drama.

'The Walking Dead' recap, episode 208: 'Nebraska'

Sunday night's installment of "The Walking Dead"  on AMC had it all: zombie deaths, human deaths, a car wreck, new characters, a working bar, heated arguments and...

Who's Bad: b reader party

Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans turned out Friday night for b's reader party with Who's Bad at Rams Head Live.