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(PG-13) spirit of Isabel's ethnic heritage but only With MattheFoolw Perry, Salma sHayek , RusJon receives ominouhs glare sI by suspicioun s male Tenncy, Carlos Gomez and Thomas Milian. relatives who think Aliex is just another guy By Rick Manuel Directed by Andy Tennant. Written by using their sister. PEARL JAM Katherine Reback. When a lover sees a loved one The stage was set September 28 could not spoil the dedicated fans * evening. from afar in a situaton that can be inter- for the return of Pearl Jam to the stages of In "whipping," from the band third album by Stephen Berger preted in the wrong light, that is exactly how New Yoric. The site was Randalls Island, "Vitology," lead singer Eddie Vedder sang, it is int^reted. Misconceptions lead Isabel Downing Stadium. The tour was in support "Don't need a raincoat, I'm already wet" "Fools Rush In" is a sweet, entertaining re- and Alex to disai^)ear on separate occa- of the bands latest effort entided "No Code." And due to numerous radio stations' pain- tread of the old formula, in which opposites sioQS. She w^ts tp.stay in Las Vegas ai^l Anticipatioilhad begun to set in more than -fully overplaying of "Better Man," not a attract despite all the outside forces trying to finish her book of desert photography while two years ago when the group went on a soul in die stadium could not sing along to pry them apart. Alex Whitman (Perry) who he receives a promotion in New York but he rampage and sued Tickeunaster for its die ballad. has been avoiding the same marriage minded has to leave immediately after the Las Vegas outrageods dcket prices. With that appar- Lead singer Eddie Vedder still girl since elementary school leads an unex- nightclub's opening. ently behind them, the band has fmally displays the raw intensity and unparalleld citing life building nightclubs, when with Salma Hayek better known as the gone out on the road, hopefully for a full emotion that has helped to shape die sound the help of fate bumps into Isabel Fuentes sexy sidekicks to Antonio Banderas C'Des- tour, unlike the "Vitology" tour attempt. of Pearl Jam over the years. Mike McCready (Hayek) in Las Vegas. Alex is there to perado") and George Clooney ("FrcMn Dusk The band is only performing in non-Ticket- continues to be awsome on guitar. Jeff supervise the construction of a new club Till Dawn"), displays a comic energy that master venues. Ament and Stone Gossard were just as when as Isabel would put it, "behind all reminds me of Julia Rob^ in Pretty Pearl Jam opened the night with amazing. New drummer Jack Irons seems logic to bring us to the exact same time and Woman. Salma Hayek is one of those ac- "LastExit," from its previous effort "Vitol- to be the missing link in this puzzle collec- place." tresses who can keep your attention with ogy." Following up was "Hailjiail," from tively known as Pearl Jam. Despite all k)gic and fate they wind every one of her bodily movements. the new collecdon. And after that song, it Songsregrettably missin g from the up in the same bed for a one-night stand. Matthew Perry shows in his first was clearly evident that the band had not concert were "Yellowledbetter," and Then however, Isabel leaves without saying major acting role that there is more to him lost its touch during its hiatus from the "Nothingman" to name a couple. Overall, goodbye only to return three months lat^ to than Chandler from "Friends". He brings stage. Also from the new disc, "Who You excluding the outrageous price of food, (five tell Alex she is pregnant. Their road to hap- wit and vigor that is always buried behind Are" and"Lukin" proved to be just as pow- dollars for a soda) and the lack of security piness consists of many obstacles. Almost Courtney Cox and the rest of the cast erful. Songs like "Alive," "Jeremy," and after the show, (the police had to bring in all of them occur after Alex and Isabel tie the "Fools Rush In" is a comical ro- "Black" helped recapture the emotion in horses to attempt to organize things, which knot in a wedding chapel on the Strip with an mance that exhubes a level of obso^ration Pearl Jams' freshman album, *Ten." "Re- only made diings worse) the show was quite Elvis impersonator as a witness. and human comedy. Matthew Perry and arvie wmirror," "Animal," and "Dissident," amazing and inspiring. They fight over everything, even Salma Hayek find a chemistry that is not displayed the powerful lyrical content found Pearl Jam once again established religion. Are they married after the cere- immediately evident. Most movies about on PJ 's second collection," Vs," also known why they are the most influential and suc- mony at the wedding chapel? Not according opposites who attract C*Onc Fine Day" with as "Five Against One." cessful band of their era. "No Code" contin- to Isabel's parents. When Isabel wants Alex Michelle Pfeiffer and George Qooney) arc The rain that begun to fall halfway ues the evolution of Pearl Jam as one of the to give up his job in New Yoric he slings back dull to the extent that they do not start out as through the concert could not derail the most creative and lyrically powerful bands at her, "this is something I waited my whole opposites. In "Fools Rush In" Peiry and Jammers' display of obvious talent, and in history. life for, and I am not giving it up because I Hayek are opposite, attract each other and put a $Sring o n your finger in front of Elvis. find happiness despite their differences. Trying to keep things in perspec- In this 20th Century version of "I CD REVIEW tive Isabel asks Alex to "meet the family" so Love Lucy", the laughs are neverending. that the family can at least know who the From the desert scene with all of Isabel's father was. Unsuspecting he agrees to meet male relatives shooting at snakes beside THE BEST OF SADE her family but d^s not realize that the Alex's feet to the backyard barbecue with Billboard's Pop and R&B charts, and have dinner would have 100 guests and include a Isabel's family, writer Katherine Reback by Donna Zephrine sold more than eleven million copies in the mariachi band. Alex tries to get into the shows how a movie can really resemble Song writer/singer Sade has released a U.S. and more dian 27 million worldwide. reality. new album called The Best Of Sade which Such singles as: "Smoodi Operator," "The REST^RANTREVIEV V _ ^ includes all of her greatest hits. Sade's Sweetest Taboo," "Never As Good As die style is to bleod pop melodies and supple First Time," "Nothing Can Come Between Donatello^s Restaurant West Aifrican and Brazilian melodies. Those Us," "No Ordinary Love," .^'Kiss of Life" S26A Rl 110, MelvUle pasto can.^ ordered off the menu^ Soup and qualities are p^sent in abunda^e on the 4tfKl VParadise" have become modem stan- Hr8.-M-J^.'hmch 12-3 salads are also on the menu and range between new collection. It consists of sixteen of the dards. The public got itsfirst tast e of Sade's M-Th. dinner S-10 three to five dollars. singer/songwriter's greatest performances •singular style widi the 1984 debut single Fri.&SaL dinner 5-11 Although die pasu selection isn't tre- drawn from her four multiplatinum al- "Your ^ve Is King" which quickfy weiit to Closed Sunday (except for private parties) mendous, it is homemade and specials are of- bums. Sade has shown herself to be a pop die Top 10 in die U.K. and Europe. That Call 549-3033 for dinner reservations fered. The Penne a la Vodka dish inchided classicist, more interested in creating a song's uncontrived adult soulfulness stood by Kristen StaUone chopped meat, unlike many other Vodka dishes, durable body of woit than in keeping up in marked contrast to the trendy short lived Prepve your palettes for an exquisite dining ex- and had a creamy yet light sauce. Also, die perience. If growling strikes your empty stom- Rigatoni Filetto Di Pomodoro, rigatoni widi with other musicians. Her best songs fuid lyrics dominating the pop charts at the time, ach nd fine food is to your liking, Donatello's is tomato sauce, had an unexpected smoky flavor fresh images for expressing time-honored and struck an immediate chord with incur- die place to go. Donatello's West is a new but was surprisingly delicious. Half orders of sentiments and i^ing them in setting that able romantics on both sides of the Atlantic. addition to their sister restaurant in Sayville. pasu are available and serve as a superb '*primo distill particular moods widi special inten- On die Best Of Sade album, Sade This quaint little restaurant takes you piatu" if you desire just a taste. sity. Tliis album expresses die best of her sings "Pearis" a semi-autobiographical song from your busy surroundings. Twelve tables for Among meat dishes are an extensive syle. about growing up in Africa. The poignant two and four are all that make uptfiis comforta - variety of chicken and veal. The Chicken Orta- It's been a decade since Sade first lyrics, "There's a force stronger dian nature bly, small restaurant The decor is chromadc lando ($11.95) is served topped widi mushrooms burst upon the international popular music keeps her will alive, this is how she's dying and simjde, yet tasteful. Fresh flowers are placed in a light tomato, white wine sauce and is pleas- scene. Since dien, she has become an in- dying to survive" struck an emotional chord on every table and this peaceful enviroiunent is ingly outrageous. One of the chicken specials, delible presence in the public eye and ear. com[4emented by taped, classical vocal music. ChickenCyanr ($12.95) has melted fondnacheese widi me in my own life. I could relate to how Although the menu isn't extremely long, there is and artichdces in a white wine aixi butter sauce. As a mediafigure he r attractive looks have hard it is to survive given the problems I an extensively appetizing specials list presented Its taste is striking. Only one red meat dish graced many ihagazine covers and con- have had. Also, it is die song to play for by your waiter. appears on the menu called Mignonette Donatello Uibuted to a personal mystique as potent as those listeners who are unfamiliar with her Your hostess serves bread and ($15.75). Fish choices are mosdy shrimp, but any in modem popular culUire. More sig- work. I also enjoy the "Kiss Of Life" bruschetu when you're seated The In-uschetu specials included salmon and swordfish. nificandy, her talents as a singer and song- because it is a beautiful love song. has the sweetest marinade and doesn't overload The sauces made by Donatello's West writer have established her as one of to- In conclusion I highly recomment with the onions. The specials list contains dishes are light and perfectly seasoned. Although all day's most beloved recording artists. The Best Of Sade album to bodi her fans and slightly out of the ordiiuuy. One ^jpetizer spe- courses are a la carte, meat and fish dishes are Sade's work embodies timeless qualities to others who have never listened to her cial with homemade mozzarella dissolves in served with vegeuUes and potato. Prices are of elegance, understatement, taste and before. It is a classic albiun to be listened to your nnouth atop crisp tomatos andfresh basi l reasoiuUe and slighdy cheaper then many other passion, while remaining completely con- ($5.45X and fried calamari ($5.45), Uiat was Italian restauranu in the area. The staff is more over and over again. Her songs are perfect temporary in sound and attitude. light and crispy yet a little chewy, and less ex- duui friendly and very he^fid. you're even examples of one's spirit transcending die pensive than odierrettauranu in the area. Other p«tBd with a handshake. A definite Hrst choice Sade has released four albums, confines of modem times making her music traditional appetjawi such as hot and cold anti- in your next dining experience. all of which have placed in die Top Five on timeless.