Email Author Nick Lucchesi

2010 Stories by Nick Lucchesi

• A Note From an Anonymous Bartender

  published Jun 28, 2010

  File under Dive Bars. A misspelling aside, this bartender has a salient message behind his point -- personal responsibility is key.r ... More >>

• This Week's Show Flyers for June 24-30, 2010

  published Jun 24, 2010

  All kinds of weird imagery this week. Avert your eyes. If you have a flyer you want to see included in this weekly -- albeit a bit late this week -- feature, email it the RFT, with the subject "Show F... More >>

• 16 Cardinal Sins Food Bloggers Commit

  published Jun 24, 2010

  In the past half-decade or so, food writing has opened up to anyone with an appetite and the compulsion to over-share through blogging. It's even hit Hollywood. With that in mind, and inspired by this... More >>

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  The 2010 RFT Music Award winners

  published June 23, 2010

  Voting for this year's music awards was as close as it's ever been. Several categories were decided by very, very few votes, even though... More >>

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  10 Catastrophes Blamed on Koman Coulibaly, the Blundering World Cup Referee

  published Jun 18, 2010

  Still reeling on this Friday night from the horrible officiating during this morning's USA vs. Slovenia World Cup matchr Even if you're not, you can appreciate a good public, global failure. It's the ... More >>

• Afftonite John Goodman Talks About Weight Loss on Letterman

  published Jun 18, 2010

  John Goodman's weight loss has become a pop culture topic of conversation as of late. Wednesday night the actor appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman where guess whatr He talked about his wei... More >>

• This Week's Show Flyers for June 17-23, 2010

  published Jun 17, 2010

  Feel thatr It's the weekend breathing its hot breath on the back of your neck. If you're looking to get sweaty this weekend and hear some live music, take a look at these show flyers for concerts goin... More >>

• Photo Dump: Inside Rock Hill's Plush Pig Barbeque

  published Jun 16, 2010

  There's a picture of John Wayne on that wall. There are license plates tacked to the ceiling above your head. Also on the wallsr A Cardinals banner, a few Beanie Babies, a mounted deer head, ribbons a... More >>

• Last Night: DJ Mahf Wins Redbull DJ Competition at Old Rock House

  published Jun 11, 2010

  If you read our story about the the Redbull Thre3style DJ competition, you know that St. Louis was lucky to be picked as one of the cities to host the event, as the winning DJ would be sent off to Den... More >>

• Photo: More Restaurants Should Remember to Do This

  published Jun 11, 2010

  rSpotted a few weeks ago outside Al-Tarboush Deli in the Delmar Loop (winner of Best Way to Ward off Vampires - 2008), this sign reminds us that there are more important things in life than work, eve... More >>

• This Week's Show Flyers for June 10-16, 2010

  published Jun 10, 2010

  Here's your weekly installment of show flyers we spotted around the city. Have a flyer you'd like to see included in this regular featurer For consideration, drop a link to your image (565 pixels wide... More >>

• Jeff Suppan Returning to the Cardinals

  published Jun 10, 2010

  Pitcher Jeff Suppan is returning to the Cardinals, tweets Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. As you may have heard early this week, Sup' was let go by the Brewers, prompting one Milwaukee... More >>

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  Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work Takes on New Meaning at Hardee's

  published Jun 10, 2010

  St. Louis-based fast-food chain Hardee's announced yesterday a new menu item -- hand-breaded chicken tenders -- and while we'll let Ian determine whether the new dish is worth your money, you can be s... More >>

• Anti-BP Protest Planned for 10 a.m. Today at Delmar BP

  published Jun 09, 2010

  Activists who favor stricter clean-energy legislation, and oppose the controversial Murkowski resolution, are holding a rally at 10 a.m. today at BP gas station on Delmar.The rally is being organized ... More >>

• 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19

  published Jun 08, 2010

  You don't have to worry about what to wear to the World Naked Bike Ride through St. Louis this summer, which has been moved up from its usual August date to June 19.Co-coordinator Stephanie Co, 22, sa... More >>

• Restaurants & Bars: Tell Us About Your World Cup Specials

  published Jun 08, 2010

  Consider this an open call to all restaurant and bar employees and managers: Send us your World Cup specials.Send the details to calendar@riverfronttimes.com as soon as possible.Include items like dri... More >>

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  Photos: RFT Music Showcase on Washington Avenue, June 5, 2010

  published Jun 07, 2010

  If you missed it over the weekend, the Riverfront Times Music Showcase went on from about noon to 2 a.m. up and down Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis. We dispatched three music photographers --... More >>

• Lush Cosmetics Employees Stripping to Stop Canadian Oil Production

  published Jun 07, 2010

  While the Deep Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico continues to cough up oil underwater, a chain of organic soap shops is planning a separate protest this week against heavy crude oil mining in Can... More >>

• Where to Get Free Doughnuts on National Doughnut Day

  published Jun 04, 2010

  OK, so we're a little late to this party. But if your morning's repast of four eggs, two pieces of butter-slathered toast, three cigarettes, two cups of a coffee and, just for the hell of it, a table... More >>

• And Now for Your Song of the Day: 'Proud Dusty (Rolen on the River)'

  published Jun 04, 2010

  As found by our friends over at St. Louis sports blog Joe Sports Fan, the Reds fanbase -- and one acoustic guitar strumming musician -- have really taken to Scott Rolen's play this year in Cincy. Seem... More >>

• This Week's Show Flyers for June 3-9, 2010

  published Jun 03, 2010

  Have a flyer you'd like to see featured in this weekly postr Send us one here.       ... More >>

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  Argument Over Religion Results in Amazing Mug Shot for Timothy A. Neal

  published Jun 02, 2010

  This is what has to be a front-runner for most memorable local mugshot of the year (along with the photo of Arvon Brown released yesterday). rThe (Alton) Telegraph reports that Timothy A. Neal, 44, of... More >>

• Tonight In Ear-Bleeding: Slang, Mind Eraser, Migraine and Ecoli at Fubar

  published Jun 02, 2010

  If you're looking for ear-splitting hardcore tonight, look no further than Fubar (3108 Locust Street) in Midtown when bands from California, Boston and Japan take the stage floor on the lounge side of... More >>

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  Protest Coverage: Israeli and Palestinian Supporters Square Off Outside McCaskill's Delmar Office

  published Jun 02, 2010

  Here's a collection of photos from Tuesday afternoon's protest outside the office of Sen. Claire McCaskill on Delmar Boulevard, by those decrying Israel's attack Monday on a group of ships that were t... More >>

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  2010 Music Showcase: 1 night, 50+ bands, 5 bucks this Saturday on Wash. Ave.

  published June 2, 2010

  This year, the RFT Music Awards nominees include more acts than they have in past years. Part of this increase is a function of the... More >>