Zero to 70

Zero to 70

(Jae Sinnett opened for Echo & The Bunnymen at The NorVa in June Photo by Aria Maisey. By Jeff Maisey Seventy Seven zero. You’d never know by listening to Jae Sinnett he turned 70 at the end of June. Nor, by gazing at his fit physique, in-demand schedule and...
Billy Idol Dances with Devo

Billy Idol Dances with Devo

(Billy Idol was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. Photo by David Raccuglia.) By Jeff Maisey Talk about an interesting time in music history — 1978. The previous year saw the release of some of the greatest, most iconic albums in pop/rock...
Just Tacos

Just Tacos

By Jim Roberts Don’t come to Sanctuary Taco Bar expecting burritos or enchiladas—or even chips and salsa. Just tacos. Well … tacos and homemade fudge. It sounds like an odd combination until you meet owner Trey Hannah. For 27 years, Hannah ran his family’s...
Sensational Sasha

Sensational Sasha

(Sasha Rigney’s creative craft cocktails are exploding in popularity. Photo courtesy of Sasha Rigney.)   By Jeff Maisey It’s opening time on a Wednesday at ilo Bistro in Norfolk.  Like any other dinnertime throughout the week, a small gathering hovers around the...
Eat to the Beat at Rose’s

Eat to the Beat at Rose’s

(STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN: Food preparation is a culinary art. Photo courtesy of Rose’s. ) By Marisa Marsey I wasn’t sure what to expect at Rose’s, an Atlantic Park-adjacent establishment that opened in May. Its subtitle reads Hi-Fi Sound + Restaurant + Bar, referencing the...