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P. F. Chang’s Bistro: Good deals, lots of ambience

Updated: 11/20/09 10:56 AM
Chinese food goes sexy. And successful. P. F. Chang’s China Bistro has been packing them in for about a month now in the Walden Galleria’s ultra-eating section (as opposed to the food court — it’s definitely not the food court). The Scottsdale, Ariz.,-based chain features what is basically a menu of standard favorites, but they are presented with panache.

Add a touch of whimsy to your home

Updated: 11/19/09 4:55 PM
By Susan Martin

MEET THE DECORATOR IN CHIEF

Updated: 11/20/09 6:49 AM
WASHINGTON –Los Angeles designer Michael S. Smith’s Web site gives no clue that he has the hottest decorating job in the country: the private quarters of the White House for the Obamas.

Nuts about a family tradition

Updated: 11/20/09 6:49 AM
Call me squirrelly, but I think I know why I’m drawn to nuts in the fall.

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Mythos: Classy and cheap

I have a confession to make: The decor at Mythos frightened me a little. I am used to Greek restaurants where the decor is an old photo of the Parthenon. In Mythos, the art is large, historic-looking sketches accenting the dark wood. It has been my experience that more upscale decor can hike the price of a meal a buck or two for each plate, but in Mythos, my fears were unfounded. The portions were large, the prices were good, and everything was delicious.

Rest easy with new mattress technology

If you’ve tossed all night because you were hot, restless or uncomfortable, read on.

Garden Notes /News of area clubs and events

The Western New York Hosta Society will meet from 1:30 to 4 p. m. Sunday at the East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St. (corner of Oakwood), East Aurora. Guest speaker Don Dean of Minnesota will discuss his special hostas. For information call 941-6167.

Ha Jin on reading, writing and ‘Waiting’

He started learning English when he was 20 years old; 23 years later, he would win the National Book Award for his remarkable novel, “Waiting.”

The Buzz: Metallica vs. Jackie Jocko

Updated: 11/19/09 9:04 AM
Clash of the titans: Happily, Metallica took time out on its recent visit to Buffalo to catch piano man Jackie Jocko at the Hyatt. Unhappily, the admiration was not mutual. Jocko said an “old fogey” from Metallica said: “Holy #$*&, can that guy play the piano.”

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Columns

Jeff Simon: Will Palin talk the talk?

“Should I be worried?” asked Oprah Winfrey of Sarah Palin. It was her final question. In truth, it was the only question I wanted an answer to –the only reason I watched the full hour “Oprah Winfrey Show” launch of Sarah Palin’s book tour on behalf of her memoir, “Going Rogue” (HarperCollins, 432 pages, $28.99).

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