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Breaking Cat News chimes in about corned beef.
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Yep, I'd eat that.
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Could you be more specific about "not a million bucks?" Wirecutter liked the Breville BTA720XL, but it's expensive for a toaster ($79.90), unless you don't mind "major cosmetic damages but still usable," which is $44.77 from Amazon. For a cheaper toaster, they liked Cuisinart ($31 at Amazon). Do you live near a Goodwill or similar resale shop? Regular toasters are frequent visitors. For $5 or so, it's worth the gamble. In fact, if you bring some bread with you, they should let you try it out before you buy. And with luck, you might find a very cool vintage Sunbeam.
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As Heidi said, nothing is non-negotiable. That said, I'd have a few qualms about being without an exhaust fan that vents to the outside -- like this one:
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From The Atlantic
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Starting a high profile new restaurant (after closing another)
Alex replied to a topic in Restaurant Life
I had to grin when I read this. I recently starting making a couple of cocktails that just wouldn't be the same in something other than a coupe. After my typical relentless research, I wound up with the prosaic but very practical 5.5 oz Luminarc, from BB&B. It survives our dishwasher very nicely and is the perfect size for my current (and probably future) favorite, a Corpse Reviver #2. -
Right field line or outfield or either?
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I was planning to post about that some time in May, when we can get an initial head count, seating preference (price/location), etc. Then, if we're buying as a group, we can do that in mid-June, after we have our final count. How does that plan sound?
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Thank you! I'll be in LV in the not-too-distant future. I don't plan on strip dining, but Edo, Sparrow + Wolf, and Vetri were already on my short list. Any other recommended tapas at Edo?
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It looks like the Central West End Airbnb I posted isn't far from Bulrush. Also, we'll be driving to StL, and our car fits three in the back seat, so we'd be glad to do some chauffeuring.
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Thanks for asking, but there's not much more to say. I poach and chill the shrimp. It goes on a bed of whatever greens I choose at the moment -- arugula plus a milder leaf seems to work well -- toss with a light mustard dressing, and top with toasted pine nuts or almond slivers. Some fresh tarragon in the dressing probably couldn't hurt.
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I've loved avocados as far back as I can remember, which is pretty far. I still much, much prefer them as is, with salt and *maybe* a little squeeze of lime. Or enhanced a bit, as in guacamole. Otherwise, they're occasionally good for adding some fat or a textural contrast -- for example, in ceviche, as heidih mentioned, or as a less elegant version of what KennethT mentioned, in a salad I like to make with orange segments, shaved fennel, and shrimp.
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Rob told me he plans to release seats for reservations only 30 days out, so we have until the first week of June to make a final commitment and give him a head count. Feel free to post before then, of course, but I'll post another reminder toward the end of May. I'd also be glad to answer questions or give advice re Airbnb, Hotwire, or Priceline. And Rob also will be posting at some point about lodging, etc. I'm looking forward to this trip a lot.
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Here are a couple of five-star Airbnbs for your consideration. This is a 600 sq ft cottage in Carondelet with a regular bed and a sofa bed (and an air mattress, if needed). It's absurdly cheap -- currently $262 for four nights. The only drawback is that it looks to have only one window air conditioner for the whole place. I'd ask the hosts about that. I'd also ask the hosts to confirm the free off-street parking ("free parking on premises"). This is an even cheaper ($204 for four nights) private bedroom w/private bath in Central West End. Again, I'd confirm the free off-street parking. Rob says that CWE has a lot of weekend partying going on, but the reviews say the place is quiet., And this one was our backup choice. It has three bedrooms, so it'd be perfect if anyone wants to arrange sharing a place. It's currently $424 for four nights. Also free off-street parking.
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Ms Alex and I are big fans of Airbnb; in fact, we've already booked ours for this trip. In addition to whatever lodging information Rob provides, I'd be glad to list a few good-looking and very reasonably priced places that popped up during my search.
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Confirmed Alex +1 kaybe #? robirdstx +1 DiggingDogFarm « Chris Hennes +1 joiei #? Maybe IowaDee cdh Smithy heidih chileheadmike
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Thank you. Also, someone taking Antabuse (disulfiram) might still have a reaction.
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Confirmed Alex +1 kaybe #? robirdstx +1 DiggingDogFarm « Chris Hennes +1 joiei #? Maybe IowaDee cdh Smithy
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Sounds good. July 13 at Bulrush is a go, plus however many days on either side you choose to stay. We'll probably be in town at least Thursday through Monday. Hope you can make it; it'll be good to see you again.
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Thanks for the quick replies. So far, we have: Alex +1 kaybe ? robirdstx +1 DiggingDogFarm « Chris Hennes +1 joiei ? (IowaDee is a maybe)
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This forum has been quiet for a while ("Yeah, too quiet"), so I thought I bump it to see if anyone else wanted to join in. I also wanted to start firming up the date. I know it's still 4+ months away, but I'm a planner, and our summer is already filling in, with two conferences and two concerts already set. I also like getting an early start on lodging reservations. I haven't gotten joiei's final rank order yet, but it'll make a difference only with how close the top two dates are. The May and June dates are clearly at the bottom of the order. In fact, May has already been sent down to the minors. By all three decision methods -- plurality/majority, Borda count, and Condorcet -- July 12-14 edged July 26-27 for first place. And even if we were going to consider a run-off between the two, the former is still favored, as one person strongly preferred the 26th but could be there for the 12th, while another couldn't make the 26th at all. (This was the tiebreaker I mentioned in my OP). Also, I think it'd be moderately cool to celebrate Bastille Day in a city founded by the French (even if Louis IX did die while on a crusade). So let's say July 12-14 unless a compelling reason arises otherwise. The 13th makes the most sense for dinner at Bulrush. Then, if we like, we can work on other meals and activities when we reconvene our planning session in a few months. In the meantime, ideas and suggestions are more than welcome. However, just so Rob can do some preliminary planning, I think it would be a good idea to get an initial headcount. Could everyone post whether it'll be just you or if you'll have a +1, +2, etc? I'll be a +1. So far, we have, in order of appearance: Alex kaybe robirdstx DiggingDogFarm Chris Hennes joiei (IowaDee is a maybe) Thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone (and Chris for the second time).
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You can, but you have to play the Greweling Drinking Game. For each liqueur you omit, you have to consume ¾ oz of said liqueur, just to make sure you substitute appropriately. Actually, I have no idea what I'm talking about. The closest I ever got to making liqueur-enhanced chocolates was a batch of bourbon balls. But I did sample the bourbon.
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For the former, The Little Beet Table.
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Hello, Arnold. Could you tell us something about yourself, what sorts of food or beverage topics you're especially interested in, etc?
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Thanks, joiei. Obviously the two July dates are preferred, but could you rank-order the four weekends anyway?