Cinebarre Grand Opening

Last week, Carrie Busch, Amanda Reichlyn and myself attended the exclusive premiere party to celebrate the Grand Opening of Cinebarre on Houston Northcutt Blvd. near Whole Foods in Mt. Pleasant. The reception started at 6:30pm and it was packed by 6:45pm; nevertheless, the event went smoothly, and judging from the success of the opening evening, Mt. Pleasant crowds are ready for a new social experience.

The champagne hour was certainly a lure, but I went because I love this concept. The concept is not new, it has been around forever, but it works really well for people like me that often have to choose between a movie or a diner. I also like it because these theaters tend to be more intimate. When looking for a movie and a dinner under the same roof, which is not my house, I will definitely consider going to Cinebarre. Cinebarre's menu is basic, but there is more to pick from than just different flavors of popcorn. Many items on the menu are cleverly named after famous movies. They serve bar food (everything under $10), so it is very affordable-their pizzas looked yummy. Many asked me if they were going to show independent movies or movies that show only in selected theaters. Well, I don't know but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Cinebarre on ABC News
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RuRiulcJfkU

CFADA's new website

Check out CFADA's new website ...just in time for the Palette and Palate Stroll:
www.cfada.com

What's Wrong with What We Eat by Mark Bittman

A few days ago, I watched a show on the Discovery Channel about foods that are slowly, over time, killing us - mainly partly hydrogenated oils and sugar (why do I find high fructose corn syrup in almost everything including meat products!!??). Then I came across Mark Bittman's talk about What's Wrong with What We Eat on TED Ideas Worth Spreading. I actually agree with much that Mr. Bittman has to say. But then of course, I don't eat red meat, and yes, I cook using real food. I grew up in a society where each meal was cooked from food - real food, not boxes or bottles -most of it came from our garden. Even today, when you come to my house, my freezer is used as a storage for beer glasses; and I have an herb garden (still cannot figure out how to keep veggies alive in this heat, but working on it). I am a modern girl who loves to cook - how shocking! I also choose to spread these thoughts by Mark Bittman, watch at:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/mark_bittman_on_what_s_wrong_with_what_we_eat.html


This is what I found on-line about Mark Bittman for those who don't know him:
Mark Bittman is a well-known American cookbook author and food writer. He writes the New York Times weekly column "The Minimalist" and is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks including How to Cook Everything, Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking, and the Minimalist Cookbook series. In 2005, he launched a PBS series to accompany How to Cook Everything. Though a non-vegetarian himself, he is known for his criticism of too much consumption of meat and its ill effects on health of humans and the planet at large.

Grand Opening Party at Air

So it finally happened, air and earth are officially open! The Grand Opening Party was packed with local kiteboarding enthusiasts, young skateboarders and their parents, supporters of Air and Earth and national media. The first half of the event was devoted to skateboarding - guests watched local skateboarders and Trials FreeStyle Bike Rider Tim Moore trying to break world records, making some most daring jumps. The second part of the evening was kicked off by the AirWear and EarthWear fashion show -Red Bull girls and Air Kite Team boys introduced air's new fashion line, after which we finally "enjoyed responsibly" some Sweet Tea Vodka made by FireFly.

Anthony Spencer of Palmetto Sky Video premiered the new Air Kite Movie shot at the annual Air Retreat in Mexico. The movie is up on http://www.kiteflix.com/, so anyone can view it there.

Air Company Launches its Sport Clothing Line

Finally, a sport clothing line that we can all relate to and wear! Air launched a local sport clothing line - AirWear and later on in June, they are launching EarthWear!

AirWear designs are in line with the mission of the company to bring a friendly urban shopping experience to Mount Pleasant. This includes the clothing line with intricate graffiti-like designs, urban pop art, a joint creation of local artists Ishmael and Scott Debus that covers walls of the store as well as the unique sport philosophy created by the owners of the store, thairapy.

air and earth Grand Opening Schedule, June 13-15

I have been getting emails about the Grand Opening - Air Meets Earth, so here is some more info about the event:

The weekend long festivities will start on Friday, June 13, 2008, with special in-store offers and door prizes that will include skate decks from EARTH and AirWear and kiteboarding lessons from Air. The day will end with a private “Friday the 13th @ 1313” (store’s new address) VIP reception - by Invitation Only.

The celebration continues with special activities, contests and demonstrations on Saturday, June 14, at the store, and on June 15 at the beach on Isle of Palms. Saturday will be filled with vendors’ demonstrations of the latest skateboarding equipment. Vendors from all over the United States will attend the event including Ground Industries, Ocean Rodeo, Liquid Force, Litewave Kiteboarding and North Kiteboarding. Fun activities, targeted towards younger clientele taking place in the morning, will include Red Bull Entertainment, pro-skateboarding demonstrations at a mini skate park built in the store’s parking lot for this occasion, skateboard tasting, AirWear sport-clothing line fashion show.

Sunday, June 15, will be devoted to kiteboarding. The day will start with a wind clinic “Science of Kiteboarding” at Air presented by NOAA at 11:00a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. The day will continue with kiteboarding demonstrations at the beach on Isle of Palms, featuring international pro-kideboarder Davey Blair.

EARTH is more than a skateboarding store, it is a lifestyle center!

http://www.ridetheearth.us/