Joe Blowe

Just for reference, Bulleit is going for 22 bucks in Calif. I was actually holding a bottle of Bulleit in my hot little hands today, and the bottle looks nothing like pictured in the link...

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-whol...a-home-business (may require free registration...) Los Angeles Times April 10, 2005 Is Wholesale Change in Alcohol Pricing on Tap? Pressure is rising to strike down post-Prohibition state laws governing beverage distribution that add up to higher costs for consumers outside California. By Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer "Empowered by Byzantine regulations that grew out of the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, wholesalers hold a tight grip on the alcoholic beverage industry, maintaining legal monopolies in Ohio and many other states. But now these distributors, who have protected their power for decades, are facing a seismic shift in the liquor business. "Some of the country's largest retailers and beverage companies are challenging the wholesalers' power in courts and state capitols. Some want to deal directly with each other, cutting out the middleman, which they say will lead to lower prices for consumers."

I showed that article to my wife, and she just laughed and muttered an Aiyah! She's ABC (American Born Cantonese, that is), and she's most comfortable in the 888/Ocean Star/Empress realm. Anything outside of that is just showing off. Now I must admit, I think she and her family are stuck in a Chinese food rut. What used to be adventurous to me (mysterious cold appetizers, tripe, fish stomach soup ) has become routine. I'm always looking to expand my horizons, but if I'm ever going to see the inside of New Concept, it won't be with the in-laws... Getting back to the article, I'm not so sure that the "discerning immigrants from Hong Kong and Taiwan" are the only ones fueling this wave of innovative dim sum. My personal opinion/observation is that it's the rice-rocket-driving-ABC-kids, JOJ-kids driving daddy's Lexus, people who know about eGullet and that other place, etc. There is a nouveau aspect to all of this that does make me want to stay away until the smoke has cleared. I'm rambling. I need coffee.

http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo...ll=la-home-food http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo...ll=la-home-food

Is this the place you're talking about?

That's the kind of confusion I can handle -- I take you've experience with this? ← Well, not directly -- I currently have a 2003 Kenmore that was manufactured by Frigidaire, and it's been ROCK solid. Based on that, I would have no problem recommending a Frigidaire. Also, be sure to check out the Appliance Forum at GardenWeb/That Home Site. A good amount of Frigidaire fans, and a good amount of GE haters...

Just to add to your confusion, here's another range to add to the mix: Frigidaire 30 in. Gas Self-Clean Freestanding Range , $800 at Sears

well, at least they managed to keep this place off the list...

My last three: 1) El Taco Nazo in La Puente -- 3 fish tacos, 2 potato tacos, and I could've scarfed down more, but the wife was looking at me... 2) Um's Tofu in Gardena -- You don't want to go here, it's very bad, stay away! 3) Al Noor in Lawndale -- As I've mentioned elsewhere, the best Indian food in Artesia can be found at a Pakistani restaurant in Lawndale...

Something just dawned on me while I read your post: Are there male Korean waiters? I've been in quite a few Korean establishments over the years, and it just hit me, I think I've only been served by females. Am I wrong?

Sounds like an I.V. would work better for you.

Would like to give a heads-up on a gin sale -- Plymouth 750ml, this week only at Hows Market, only 16 bucks! Unfortunately this market has only 5 locations in the Los Angeles area, but hopefully someone in the area can benefit from this sale. I know I will...

When was your last visit to the UK? It sounds like the marketing boys at AWOL really did their homework...

Pie in the Pokey! Sounds like Mayberry...

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3694953/

I wish I could remember the source where I got this recommendation, but I must've put it in my address book for a good reason: Pho Y 1660 E. Capitol Expwy. San Jose, CA 95121 408-274-1769 For my last trip up north, I distilled everything down to a "best of" list. This is the one pho place that remained. Anyone in the area, please chime in if you happen to know if it is, or was, good. Always culling the list...

I'm curious how others are going to weigh in on this issue. Is this a common phenomena, the maturing/developing/changing of a liquor blend over the years. Do companies frequently tweak their blends or brews? I mean, I know they do, but is it a slow evolutionary process? Do they come to work one day, and BAM! I'd like to throw another brand out there for consideration -- Johnnie Walker Red. Has this blend changed significantly over the years? I haven't tried it in over 15 years, and back then I thought it was garbage (but I was a snobby punk then), but it placed well in a recent tasting. Makes me think that something has changed, or my tastebuds were just too young 10 years ago...

Hrrmm. Sounds like your friends need to "man up" a bit. When I drink my wine out of a juice glass, I like to pretend that I'm Michael Corleone sitting with my comrades in Sicily, shotguns laid out on the table...

I doubt it. The two best known Chinese Islamic restaurants in the SGV serve northern (Beijing) based Islamic food. Uyghur cuisine is more central/western Asian, although I've never had it so who knows what they're sneaking by on the menu... Anyway, out of the two restaurants, I prefer China Islamic. A la carte is better, and the bread is superior. Tung Lai Shun is good for a preset menu for eight people or so, but the a la carte is kinda weak. China Islamic is a bit divey, while Tung Lai Shun is a bit upscale (as compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area). China Islamic Restaurant 7727 E. Garvey Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770 Tung Lai Shun 140 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776 P.S. to the Locals: Anybody know if T.L.S. is still in business? They're not popping up on the Dept. of Health website.

Just a few hours ago I spotted a new blended scotch at Trader Joes -- $8.99 for 1 liter (not 750ml). It was a lame name, can't recall it now. Doesn't appear to be in their current flyer. But hey, how many 9 dollar bottles of scotch are there? On a side note, I recently tried their house label single malt scotch. $18 for 750ml. It was just ok. Thought it might be a nice way to economize, and still treat myself to a single malt. Just not worth it in the end...

Not sure what's going on: http://www.crossbridgepublishing.com/author.htm Or who's correct: http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo...ll=la-home-food

I'm a massive pie fan. I've sampled pies from coast to coast, and find that most chain pies (Marie's, Hof's, Polly's) are just OK most of the time. Other times, they're garbage. If I'm not making a pie from scratch, I buy a Mrs. Smith's Deep Dish Apple pie. Yes, a pie from the grocery freezer section. I've tried all the frozen pies (and those chain pies), and this is thee absolute best. If there is a pie shootout in the future, all I ask is that you include one of these bad boys -- I guarantee that it'll throw all of the results off...

A Blood Alcohol Content chart (available from your local DMV) clearly illustrates that: one 12 ounce beer = one 5 ounce glass of wine = one 1.5 ounce shot of "hard" liquor I've got a problem with people who disregard this information, claim that a couple shots of tequila will make them "crazy," but can polish off a 6-pack (or 12-pack) of beer over a 2 hour period with "no problems." Of course, this doesn't explain why a martini makes my toes numb.

Do you mean Slavko's in San Pedro?

Yep, water.