What We Crave
Early on Friday evenings, just before I head out to the bars, I get a powerful craving for pollo guisado. This fantastic dish -- "stewed chicken," literally translated -- is one of the star items at Ballard's cozy, welcoming Puerto Rican restaurant and premium rum bar La Isla, and if you want a hearty base upon which to build a towering buzz, there's absolutely nothing better.
By Geoff Carter | December 5, 2007
Daily Find
Though your brother claimed to love the pipe-cleaner key ring you made for him last Christmas, you couldn't help but notice a less crafty contraption dangling from his ignition. Perhaps this year it would be best to entrust your artsy gift-giving inclinations to real artists.
By Britt Olson | December 5, 2007
Holiday 2007
Got fanatical foodies on your gift list? Here's what to get them.
By Nancy Leson | December 5, 2007
Convergence Zone
Dec. 6 through 12, bring a gently used sweater to any Banana Republic store and you'll get a 30 percent discount on any regular-price sweater (except for 100 percent cashmere). Banana Republic will donate the used sweaters to Goodwill, who will then sell them in their retail stores throughout the United States.
By Monica Fischer | December 5, 2007
