Cover: La Bahia Blues
Will a conference hotel sink or save this famous Beach Street landmark?

Bruce Bratton: Musings on movies, the Downtown Plaza and other issues around town.

Soothing the Rage: The Flaming Lips' 'Soft Bulletin' advises acceptance of the inevitable.

Notes From The Underground: Some songs morph faster than others on the Cost's new album.

Taste of Takara: A landmark in its Eastside neighborhood, Takara offers plenty of sushi ambiance during its busy lunch hours.

Moore Isn't Less: 'An Ideal Husband' isn't an ideal movie--but, hey, it does have Julianne Moore.