Page 31 - ARUBA TODAY

A31
PEOPLE & ARTS Friday 28 July 2017

For Philadelphia Phish fan, it’s time to make the doughnuts

By JOSH CORNFIELD setlists. doughnuts.
Associated Press The band “never stops Federal Donuts employees
NEW YORK (AP) — Phish an- surprising me and delight- are putting in overnight
nounced its 13-show run in ing me and I trust them,” shifts to get the doughnuts
New York with a video in D’Ambrosio said. “To us made in Philadelphia and
January that showed giant at Federal Donuts, it’s this shipped up to New York for
doughnuts rolling through weird collaboration of this each show — but Fein said
the city. thing you love and this the fact that the band is
That got Felicia thing you love.” working the flavor into the
D’Ambrosio’s phone buzz- Phish doesn’t need gim- show makes the extra work
ing, with calls from friends micks to draw fans to their totally worthwhile.
hoping that might mean a mostly sold-out shows, but Coconut on the first night
role for the Phish superfan they are known for playful brought a cover of Harry
and co-owner of a Phila- gags on stage. One song Nilsson’s “Coconut” (“she
delphia doughnut and features guitarist Trey An- put the lime in the coco-
fried chicken shop that had astasio and bass player nut”), strawberry had the
made doughnuts dedicat- Mike Gordon performing band performing the Bea-
ed to the band in the past. while jumping on trampo- In this March 6, 2009 file photo, vocalist Trey Anastasio, left, and tles’ “Strawberry Fields For-
bassist Mike Gordon of Phish perform in Hampton, Va.
“Well, no, I don’t want lines, and drummer Jon Associated Press ever” a capella, and night
to work on Phish tour,” Fishman’s other instruments three’s red velvet meant
thought D’Ambrosio, who include a vacuum cleaner. an opener from the Vel-
has been to more than 100 It was Fishman’s standard the band came to him for For the Phish strawberry vet Underground and the
shows. outfit — a blue dress cov- a recommendation on a doughnut, Fein said that his Phish classic “Wading in
Then came the request. ered with red doughnut doughnut maker for the muse was a Good Humor the Velvet Sea” to end the
From the band. shapes — that first inspired residency, he recommend- Strawberry Shortcake Des- second set.
Time to make the dough- D’Ambrosio to whip up The ed D’Ambrosio. sert Bar. Tuesday nights “jam-filled”
nuts. Fishman — a blue vanilla “I knew their doughnuts are He made the shortcake honey-dipped doughnut
Doughnuts are every- raspberry doughnut with a really, really good. They’re topping out of freeze-dried saw the band extending
where in Phish’s “Baker’s pink glaze — ahead of a fans. This is the only option,” strawberry and doughnut songs that even it doesn’t
Dozen” residency at Madi- 2015 show. Welker said. crumbs. usually jam to. “Lawn Boy”
son Square Garden, which Mark Welker, the execu- The band sent its flavor “It’s neat to get their take usually lasts a few minutes,
kicked off last week and tive pastry chef at New ideas to Federal Donuts on what they wanted but went on for a half hour.
lasts until Aug. 6, from the York’s Eleven Madison Park chef Matt Fein, who came and then be able to put It wound up trending on
tickets to a huge mural to and NoMad, took notice up with his interpretations my name on it,” Fein said. Twitter.
the thousands of Federal of the Fishman doughnut to send back to the band. “Most of the flavors they Welker said that his favor-
Donuts being given out and another Federal Do- “Then they were like, ‘yea, chose were pretty tradi- ite part has been watch-
to fans each night. The nuts creation, The Fluff- rock and roll, go for it,’” tional. That being said, ing D’Ambrosio’s reaction
band is even working each head, named for a classic D’Ambrosio said. “It was they said growing up they when “Strawberry Fields
night’s custom flavor into its Phish song — and when nice and simple.” only really had traditional” Forever” began.q

Larry David says his blunt ‘Curb’ character is no Trump

By LYNN ELBER, one.” tions about whether this
AP Television Writer “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” would be its last season.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) which last aired six years David spent a fair amount
— Larry David says his iras- ago, is back for a 10-epi- of time playing with report-
cible, mouthy character sode ninth season starting ers as he, sometimes, an-
on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Oct. 1. Besides Garlin, cast swered their questions.
is “about a quarter-inch” members include Cheryl Asked if the TV version of
away from David himself. Hines, Susie Essman and Larry David might eventu-
But David said he bears no J.B. Smoove, with Elizabeth ally become lovable some-
resemblance to another Banks, Bryan Cranston and day, David replied, sarcas-
blunt talker, President Don- Lauren Graham among tically, “No, no he’s not. But
ald Trump. the guest stars. fascinating question.”
“I don’t consider myself a David was asked why he Would his character even-
(expletive),” he told a TV decided to bring the show tually have to face every-
critics’ meeting Wednes- back now. one he had wronged? That Actor/creator/executive producer Larry David speaks in the
day, brushing off a report- “Why not?” he answered. apparent nod to the series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” panel during the HBO Television Critics
er’s question about wheth- “I’m not a miss-er, so to ender of “Seinfeld,” which Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Wednes-
er Trump represented a rival speak. I don’t really miss David created with Jerry day, July 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
as David’s HBO comedy re- things, people, that much. Seinfeld, induced real or Associated Press
turns after a long absence. But I was missing it and I was feigned irritation.
Jeff Garlin, who co-stars on missing these idiots,” he “I guess that’s a ‘Seinfeld’ “Finding Your Roots with well to Judith Sheindlin, TV’s
the comedy, chimed in. said of the cast members reference? A ‘Seinfeld’ fi- Henry Louis Gates Jr.” In it, “Judge Judy,” who makes
“Our president is not funny, who joined him to promote nale reference? What are he finds out he has a family an appearance on “Curb
and Larry’s funny. the show. “So I thought, doing? I braved traffic connection to Bernie Sand- Your Enthusiasm.” The rea-
So I don’t see the compe- what the hell.” to get here,” David said. ers, the senator and former son he picked her and not
tition,” Garlin said. “I think He also tired of people “Shame on you.” presidential hopeful that another TV judge, David
one is completely sad, asking him if the show was David also will be seen David played on “Saturday said, is he knew Sheindlin
and one you escape from coming back — but he on the upcoming season Night Live.” because she’s part of his
the horribleness of the sad wouldn’t put to rest ques- of PBS’ genealogy series There’s a connection as ex-wife’s family.q