Jeffy Boy

In last night's episode, I was sadly disappointed that "Mr pizza-eating PhD customer, think I'll poke the maitre d' in the chest" didn't get a taste of Ramsey justice. That guy was a major dickwad. I was hoping to see Ramsey jump over the counter and play soccer hooligan on him.

That comes some time after your mid-afternoon sugar hit? Reminds me of an old Steve Martin routine: I used to smoke marijuana. But I'll tell you something: I would only smoke it in the late evening. Oh, occasionally the early evening, but usually the late evening - or the mid-evening. Just the early evening, midevening and late evening. Occasionally, early afternoon, early midafternoon, or perhaps the late-midafternoon. Oh, sometimes the early-mid-late-early morning. . . But never at dusk.

I'm pretty sure the food & drink costs were covered by the attendance fees to the conference, though I guess the "venue" was free. They say an army marches on its stomach, so I suppose a navy sails on it.

I just returned from a two day conference held at CFB Esquimalt, where we were hosted in style by the Canadian Navy. The dining highlight for me was the welcoming reception held Thursday evening aboard HMCS Regina, one of Canada's frigates, which is currently tied up in harbour undergoing some routine maintenance. After being piped aboard, we were escorted to the aft helicopter deck, which was laid out with a beautiful buffet table, a couple of strategically placed bars, and entertainment courtesy of a quartet from the Navy's Pacific band. The buffet table was graced with poached salmon, freshly shucked oysters, smoked salmon and tuna, chilled scallops and mussels. Delicious! Having started the night with a couple of cold beers, I was soon off to the "heads", which on a frigate are unfortunately located down a steep, narrow hatchway. I still consider myself to be pretty mobile, but after that point I decided it would be best to switch to drinks with a little less "liquid". Bushmill's, neat. Holy crap - the Navy's idea of a "serving" of whisky is like that of a frat house! Finished the evening with some very enjoyable conversation under the setting sun, chatting up the assorted dignitaries, admirals and academics. My compliments and thanks to Canada's Navy!

So, now you won't be putting bung on the menu? Sigh....

So, which is better, the bung or the sphincter?

Yup, hanger steak is so 2004. Time to move on to another, more obscure part of the cow. Let me know which portion of the carcass you deem to be the next trend Neil, and I'll be over to eat it!

I agree! Those are awesome pictures. I wish I had the discipline to: a) bring a camera, and b) take pictures before starting to eat. lemon boy are headed to Cru tomorrow night with a couple of Cru-bies (that's Cru newbies) from work. Looking forward to some duck leg confit, amongst other goodies!

put a half a sardine on a cracker, add a little squirt of ketchup, and eat. Goes great with a bloody mary.

Actually, I don't care so much how he feels being eaten - I'm much more interested to know how he would be served. Perhaps with Pemberton potatoes, a little truffle oil and some double-smoked bacon! Hopefully not with triple-O sauce and "endless" fries...

Sounds like they are going to let the Creemore brand and product continue essentially as it was. Molson acknowledges it as a "super premium" domestic beer, something which they obviously lack. Smart move by Molson, smart move by Creemore. It's all just business.

I especially hate places where the staff get together to sing their own special rendition of Happy Birthday to the birthday boy/girl. Last time I checked, the tune did not include the lyrics "hey hey ho ho". Makes me want to poke my eyes out with a dessert fork!

But if anyone asks where they can get some new dentures fitted, their hearing aid repaired, or their motorized scooter tuned up, you know where to send them.

They could eat the crusts off the sandwiches!

I like the "check off" system too - the stuff comes out fresher and hotter. With the carts, you don't know how long they've been wheeling those things around for. But there's something mysterious and fun about having the cart come around, the lady saying something you don't understand in the least, and that moment when she lifts the top off one of the items to show you, and you look at your dining partner and try to telepathically decide whether you'll take one or not.

Went to Granville Island on Sunday afternoon, with my parents who were visiting from Toronto. It was pretty crowded, but no worse than any other Sunday. Picked up some beautiful halibut, amongst other stuff. Prepared my "signature" halibut with grapefruit beurre blanc. I can call it a signature dish because it's one of the few I actually do. And because it totally kicks ass.

Yeah, even my 13 y.o. son thought that was odd ... "Sushi from the Bread Garden ... that's just not right!" A. ← Forget the wasabi, I want mine with Techron!

So there you have it. ← Habibi's is one of my favourite places. Will have to go check it out and see if/how it's changed. I've eaten there so many times I'd look forward to some new items on the menu. Just don't do away with the shinkleesh!

I think the math tells the story. X% of eG'ers read the WOW posts. Y% of those will actually go out and get the WOW. And Z% of those will post a comment. Run those together and can get a small number. So if you can increase any of X, Y or Z you'll get more action.

Yeah, and you'll be kicking and screaming the whole way! A. ← I'll notify the local hospitals' orthopedic surgery units.

I really hate to do this, but for all you native Vancouverites - Toronto is pronounced by native Torontonians as somewhere between "Tronna" and "Turonna". This is quite simply because it is the pronunciation that requires the least amount of physical effort. And NOBODY calls it "the big smoke"!

Interesting show! My favourite lines - "He couldn't get hired at a Coquitlam waffle hut" and "He'd be in the shit by 6:30 Monday".

The fact that the potential wine ban is being discussed in the media shows it's already having some effect. Awareness of the issue and of Canada's frustration may be the main goal. Coop's right. We're lovers, not fighters. Except in hockey. But we just love the game so much.

Start with something white, fruity and sweeter - like a German reisling. Then move down through drier whites - always cold, then across to a beaujolais (also cool) before moving on to the big reds. Pairing them with an appropriate food is a big help.

If it were a steakhouse, Horshack would be perfect. Because any serious Kotter fan knows that the name Horshack means "the cattle are dying". Trivia god/geek