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We chose another spot to dine that night, and were smart enough to make reservations the next time. But even calling more than 24 hours in advance, the only times available were 5 or 9 p.m. We decided to have an early dinner and it didn’t take us long to figure out why Buca’s is so busy.

My husband and I were seated in a private alcove at a table covered with a red-and-white-checkered tablecloth. Italian music played in the background and the rustic white stucco walls and shelves lined with wine bottles brought the North End of Boston to mind. The atmosphere is both comfortable and romantic, but the food, oh the food.

At one point we were actually struck speechless.

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Singer Miguel Bose has been named the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.

The Latin Recording Academy announced the Spanish singer’s selection Wednesday. He will be honored with a tribute gala and concert in November before the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.

President and CEO of the Latin Recording Academy Gabriel Abaroa Jr. called Bose a talented performer and philanthropist who has had a profound impact.

Bose has recorded more than 30 albums and also appeared in more than 35 films.

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Public Enemy’s Chuck D is not pleased about how the “n-word” is being used today in contemporary hip-hop and he made it known to all as he wrote openly about it in his Twitter account. The hip-hop pioneer zeroed-in on rap moguls and “Watch the Throne” collaborators Jay-Z and Kanye West, slamming the two superstars’ “Ni**as in Paris” as the reason why he was called out as such by a fan when he was in the French capital.

“Standing ovation in Lyon France telling these folks we are African NOT Ngrs In Paris why I gotta travel PlanetEarth cleaning sht from USA?” Chuck D tweeted.

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Curious about the farm-to-table movement, or just looking for ways to get your kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables? Go ask Alice Waters — in person.

The Bay Area-based cookbook author, food activist and co-founder of Berkeley’s beloved Chez Panisse restaurant will make three appearances in Central and Southern California this week, including a free event in Ojai.

Each stop is linked to her work as founder of The Edible Schoolyard Project, a hands-on program that has since taken root at more than 2,000 schools around the world.

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Rebel Wilson sings, dances and summons laughs _ and that’s just in the opening moments of this weekend’s MTV Movie Awards.

The Australian actress is hosting the show, and she’s set to start the ceremony by singing solo.

Wilson and her co-stars from “Pitch Perfect” rehearsed a multi-genre opening medley Friday that features Wilson spoofing last year’s films and spinning nunchucks.

Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Skylar Astin, along with a troupe of gymnastic dancers, joined the first-time host at Sony Pictures Studios to run through four songs not featured in the film.

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