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Thursday, November 28, 2024

The Avenue

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Trailer park boys

The Netflix original series “Trailer Park Boys” is scheduled to start filming its 10th season this summer, which can mean only one thing: It’s time to get belligerent while you watch seasons one through nine from the comfort of your own home.


THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Portlandia

The dream of the ‘90s is alive in Portland, or at least according to IFC’s quirky comedy “Portlandia.” The show’s satirical approach to the hipster culture will have you bending over laughing at its accuracy — and maybe even realizing you’re guilty of a few hipster-isms yourself.


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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Let's roll: Olives, olive bars and roasted olives

My sister and I were at our friend’s party, and, like most, I wandered over to the food table. Propped up close to the table was the friend’s daughter, a happy two-year-old eating from a bowl of jumbo black olives. Her chubby finger speared an olive and she happily pulled it from her fingertip, eating it with delight. Amused, I watched as she then bejeweled all her fingertips with olives and ate them one by one. Her mother, close by, noticed my curiosity and laughed, moving her daughter out of reach of the olive bowl, and said: “She loves these so much! She’ll eat the whole bowl if I don’t move her!” Laughing, I grabbed an olive to see what was so amazing about them. My tongue rolled the black olive around, savoring the umami, sweet-briny flavor. My eyes opened with renewed appreciation, and I reached for more. Soon five more olives were gone. So much one can learn from the youth!


THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Netflix-binge drinking game: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt edition

The semester coming to an end can only mean that two things: more time to dedicate to drinking and binge watching shows on your borrowed Netflix account. If you loved “30 Rock” and haven’t found the time to watch Netflix’s breakout show, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” do yourself a favor and catch up on Tina Fey’s latest creation (don’t worry, she makes a special appearance, too). Aside from laughs, you’ll get a strong sense of female empowerment, as its catchy theme suggests. 



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