356911 Thu Jan 04 15:54:59 -0800 2007 3 33 Food Media and News 0 2152248 This sounds like a fun book: "Sound Bites: Eating on Tour With Franz Ferdinand" http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/take-me-out-to-eat/15349/ Thu Jan 04 15:54:59 -0800 2007 10089 Jim Leff 1 2165850 Jim: The author was interviewed this morning by Terry Gross on "Fresh Air." http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6741329 He's articulate. When our rock stars only seem to be able to scream "Rock On" and make the devil's horns with their fingers, it's refreshing to find one who is articulate and literate. He and another band member worked a variety of jobs in kitchens before forming the group, including being chefs. I just about screamed at the radio when he mentioned one of his most favorite places to visit was Schwartz's Deli in Montreal. I visited there in 1995 and it was fantastic. http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/index_eng.html Can we declare Alex Kapranos an honorary Chowhound? Mon Jan 08 19:19:50 -0800 2007 2152248 11117 SteveTimko 2 2167482 Sounds good! Are you going to get the book? Tue Jan 09 01:07:01 -0800 2007 2165850 10089 Jim Leff 3 2167503 Yes. I've got a few bucks coming in a discount from Border's. My local store is out of stock now but they are supposed to get more in by the end of the week. Tue Jan 09 01:12:36 -0800 2007 2167482 11117 SteveTimko