Nicki's Central West End Guide
an urban news journal
11 a.m. – Children’s Costume Parade (begins in parking lot at Walton & McPherson, ends at Maryland & Euclid) Noon – Trick or treating at neighborhood businesses. 1 p.m. – Pet parade (same route as above). Arrive about 15 minutes early to register if you want your pet’s costume to be judged, otherwise just show up and participate! 2…
Last week we attended a family wedding in Kennebunkport, Maine, held in a natural wooded setting on the grounds of Hidden Pond, a rustic yet elegant resort (in that understated Yankee way). Years ago Jim and I rented a renovated fish house overlooking the water in nearby Cape Porpoise, so it was especially lovely to return…
Fans of Gilmore Girls started lining up at 6:30 this morning in front of Coffee Cartel to celebrate the 16th birthday of the popular tv series. The 24-hour establishment, at the corner of Euclid and Maryland Avenues, had been transformed into one of 250 “Luke’s Diner” locations around the country. Netflix, which is releasing all four 90-minute chapters of…