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Philly Dining: BESITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Tasting Tour of Mexican Restaurant – BESITO This month Tinsel & Tine’s “Philly In the Spotlight” features new upscale Mexican restaurant BESITO, which opened at the end of October and is located in the Suburban Square Shopping Center in Ardmore PA (105 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003). Translated as “little kiss,” Besito was conceived by restaurateur John Tunney III who founded the brand in 2006 after traveling extensively throughout Mexico to establish a connection with its people, cuisine and culture. Believing that each restaurant location is a unique extension of the original vision, Besito Mexican strives to delight its guests with the warmth of a…
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Holiday Movie: LOVE THE COOPERS & Interview w Director JESSIE NELSON
Ah, the holiday season. That magical time when everyone comes together. And is reminded of one thing… YOU CAN’T REGIFT FAMILY! By Tinsel & Tine Editor, Le Anne Lindsay The holidays are upon us again and the pressure is on to be in good cheer, take part in as many holiday gatherings as possible, feel festive and shop, shop, shop. I’m quite certain, I would enjoy the holiday season if it didn’t feel thrust upon you and mandatory. For me, over the years, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years all have begun to feel like doing your taxes, getting your car inspected or a dental check up – obligations, not of your…
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Philly Celebrates: CREED Movie (aka Rocky 7)
CREED DOES the ROCKY FRANCHISE PROUD By Editor, Le Anne Lindsay Tinsel & Tine got to attend a press conference with “Creed” stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Writer/Director Ryan Coogler and Producer Irwin Winkler. Along with Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale as Special Guest Host. Philly really celebrates film & movies, which is one of the reasons I love it so! Pictured above: The calm before it all began. While waiting I started looking over the MGM, Warner Bros and New Line Cinema Production Notes. — at Philadelphia Museum of Art. In “Creed”, Adonis “Donny” (Michael B. Jordan) moves into a North Philly apartment building where Bianca…
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Butter Cake Tribble joins Black Tribbles for James Bond: SPECTRE
T&T Once Again Joins an Episode of Spoiled Tribbles: SPECTRE By Tinsel & Tine Editor Le Anne Lindsay (aka Butter Cake Tribble) I got to sit in on another post screening podcast with the Black Tribbles. This time we rehashed the latest and possibly last Daniel Craig Bond flick – SPECTRE Spectre is the twenty-fourth James Bond film produced by Eon Productions, the 4th with Daniel Craig and the second with director Sam Mendes at the helm, the first being 2012 Skyfall (click for T&T post). Although not quite as sentimental as the previous film, this one too delves into Bond’s past. Quick T&T: Synopsis: Like the plot of…
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Where Does BURNT Fall Among Foodie Films?
FOOD IN FILM: BURNT By Tinsel & Tine Editor, Le Anne Lindsay As you know, T&T is normally about film and food separately, but we always look forward to featuring foodie films or films with food like BURNT and we had a great lead in, as prior to the screening, T&T contributor Diane Roka and I attended the opening of a new upscale Mexican restaurant in Ardmore called Besito (to be posted soon), putting us in a very culinary mood. Bradley Cooper has more than charisma, he has an over abundance of Chi, which radiates out from him; so for me, this role as temperamental and damaged chef Adam…













