Article of the day:
I stumbled across an article in the NYTimes Fashion & Style section that outlines America's newest lusty love triangle: man, woman, GPS voice.
The woman who started it all, Australian Karen, your reassuring sidekick when you are oh so lost. Just when you think you could not possibly be any more lost, Australian Karen swoops in and saves the day, telling you to turn right then proceed to destination.
Although I do appreciate Australian Karen's lusty Australian voice, I'm still not sure I trust these GPS-devices. I can't seem to rid myself of the disinclination to believe Karen when she directs me down a dark, narrow sidestreet and, when I feel my nerves getting the best of me and there seems to be no way out, she goes and quips, recalculating*.
* In GPS language, this seems to mean, you idiot, you've made a wrong turn, now I'm going to punish you by steering you into a landfill. But don't worry, I'll do it with a reassuring tone, so you'll never see it coming because you're too trusting of my technology.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Gourmet to Go
Discovery of the day:
A new takeout restaurant called Fat Eric's will be opening in Federal Hill come July 1 (just days away!). Fat Eric's own Eric Jurewicz will be featuring funky historical event-inspired dishes, one dish per night, done right.
Examples include the carmelized salmon on July 6 in honor of Alaska becoming a state in 1958, or Saisi, a Bolivian specialty, in honor of Columbia's indendence from Spain in 1810. Looks like they also feature pizza and salads to round out the meal.
301 E. Fort Hill Ave.
Gourmet feast, carry-out style.
A new takeout restaurant called Fat Eric's will be opening in Federal Hill come July 1 (just days away!). Fat Eric's own Eric Jurewicz will be featuring funky historical event-inspired dishes, one dish per night, done right.
Examples include the carmelized salmon on July 6 in honor of Alaska becoming a state in 1958, or Saisi, a Bolivian specialty, in honor of Columbia's indendence from Spain in 1810. Looks like they also feature pizza and salads to round out the meal.
301 E. Fort Hill Ave.
Gourmet feast, carry-out style.
Monday, June 21, 2010
South America's Day
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/sports/soccer/21iht-WCFRANCE.html?ref=sports
Check out the above article which laments the European showing in the World Cup thus far. Looks like South America may have the edge, with teams such as Argentina (Messi love), Chile and Brazil dominating their groupings. Italy will have to step it up if they want to represent their country as reigning world champs.
One beacon of light: Portugal, which trumped North Korea by a whopping seven goals by six different players!
Check out the above article which laments the European showing in the World Cup thus far. Looks like South America may have the edge, with teams such as Argentina (Messi love), Chile and Brazil dominating their groupings. Italy will have to step it up if they want to represent their country as reigning world champs.
One beacon of light: Portugal, which trumped North Korea by a whopping seven goals by six different players!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
World Cup Early Bird Special
A number of restaurants including Crepe du Jour in Mt. Washington will be opening as early as 7 a.m. to accommodate diehard soccer fans...a 9 a.m. pint from Slainte in Fells Point doesn't sound half bad.
Near-Death of a Buick stationwagon
Betsy had a brush with death but managed to make it through, not before I started the eulogy though, so here goes...
Near-Death of a Buick stationwagon
Top 10 Reasons to Embrace the Wood Paneling…
1) The hip and happenin vibes, obviously
2) The Magic School Bus-esque charm: capable of seating 9+ with ease
3) The clock starts over at 12:00 every time I turn on the car, so I always know exactly how long my travels take me (even if I never know what time it is or whether I’m early or late—really must start wearing a watch)
4) Also born in the 90s…Justin Bieber and Dakota Fanning
5) Who would ever dare pull over a car that looks like it must be owned by someone pushing 80 years of age—though the Classic Car Club of America won’t officially acknowledge its oldness for another five years
6) It’s a great conversation starter, usually goes something like this: So, your car…….? What’s with that?
7) The pleasantly temperamental windows, which willfully refuse to go up or down with any sort of regularity—this also goes really well when it rains
8) Its storage unit size: No, really, it is legitimately larger than an average storage unit, capable of storing a not-so-mini fridge, microwave, 4+ suitcases, a baby pool, a cooler, basically the entire contents of a dorm room
9) Its streamline maneuverability and bull nosed disposition
10) 164,000 miles baby!!
Near-Death of a Buick stationwagon
Top 10 Reasons to Embrace the Wood Paneling…
1) The hip and happenin vibes, obviously
2) The Magic School Bus-esque charm: capable of seating 9+ with ease
3) The clock starts over at 12:00 every time I turn on the car, so I always know exactly how long my travels take me (even if I never know what time it is or whether I’m early or late—really must start wearing a watch)
4) Also born in the 90s…Justin Bieber and Dakota Fanning
5) Who would ever dare pull over a car that looks like it must be owned by someone pushing 80 years of age—though the Classic Car Club of America won’t officially acknowledge its oldness for another five years
6) It’s a great conversation starter, usually goes something like this: So, your car…….? What’s with that?
7) The pleasantly temperamental windows, which willfully refuse to go up or down with any sort of regularity—this also goes really well when it rains
8) Its storage unit size: No, really, it is legitimately larger than an average storage unit, capable of storing a not-so-mini fridge, microwave, 4+ suitcases, a baby pool, a cooler, basically the entire contents of a dorm room
9) Its streamline maneuverability and bull nosed disposition
10) 164,000 miles baby!!
Tot-o-meter
Part of the bonus of interning for a features magazine is that it revolves so entirely around food, food, and more food (sometimes other stuff, but not often).
Which meanssss, getting to try random samplings of local cuisine when people feel inclined to bring leftovers back to the office after lunch.
Exhibit A: Tots
Tots from Regi’s American Bistro in Federal Hill were on the office menu today and after sampling them I decided that they can without a doubt give my resident favorite tots from Sticky Rice in Richmond a run for their money.
A.J.’s Tots are topped with creamy melted brie cheese and applewood bacon (and even though I technically don’t eat bacon, I’m not opposed to the whole eating around it strategy…probably a vegetarianism no-no, but it wouldn’t be the first time).
Sticky Rice’s Tots on the other hand straight from the fryer in a bucket. Yes, this bucket-o-tots comes with a world-famous, super top secret (actually just tastes like a spicy mayo-ketchup concoction) sauce to be enjoyed alongside such specialty rolls as The South Roll, a tempura-fried sweet potato roll with honey, or the incredible Sticky Balls, which is basically just a deep fried ball of gooey deliciousness (I believe there’s tuna and crab and eel in there, not entirely sure). And there you have it, the reason Sticky Rice is so addicting—strange, delicious sushi and out-of-place tots.
I never thought I’d see my Sticky Rice tots jeopardized, but these Regi’s tots are certainly holding their own, and I’ll have to keep an eye out for future contenders.
Which meanssss, getting to try random samplings of local cuisine when people feel inclined to bring leftovers back to the office after lunch.
Exhibit A: Tots
Tots from Regi’s American Bistro in Federal Hill were on the office menu today and after sampling them I decided that they can without a doubt give my resident favorite tots from Sticky Rice in Richmond a run for their money.
A.J.’s Tots are topped with creamy melted brie cheese and applewood bacon (and even though I technically don’t eat bacon, I’m not opposed to the whole eating around it strategy…probably a vegetarianism no-no, but it wouldn’t be the first time).
Sticky Rice’s Tots on the other hand straight from the fryer in a bucket. Yes, this bucket-o-tots comes with a world-famous, super top secret (actually just tastes like a spicy mayo-ketchup concoction) sauce to be enjoyed alongside such specialty rolls as The South Roll, a tempura-fried sweet potato roll with honey, or the incredible Sticky Balls, which is basically just a deep fried ball of gooey deliciousness (I believe there’s tuna and crab and eel in there, not entirely sure). And there you have it, the reason Sticky Rice is so addicting—strange, delicious sushi and out-of-place tots.
I never thought I’d see my Sticky Rice tots jeopardized, but these Regi’s tots are certainly holding their own, and I’ll have to keep an eye out for future contenders.
Andddd, the World Cup is upon us...
My vote goes in for Argentina after their rousing game against Nigeria, because, let’s face it, the U.S. tie with England wasn’t exactly a shining moment for our playbook (nor for Brit goalie, Robert Green). Oh, and there’s Argetina’s powerhouse, Lionel Messi. Enough said. Argentina’s next opponent is South Korea, which beat Greece in the first game. The U.S. is headed to play Slovenia, which shouldn’t be too much competition, since they’re pretty new at the whole playing football as Slovenia thing (rather than Yugoslavia…who knew?).
The second round doesn’t kick in until the 26th, when the real contenders can get down to business, hopefully Argentina can clean up in their bracket to make it to the big games. Can’t wait!
The second round doesn’t kick in until the 26th, when the real contenders can get down to business, hopefully Argentina can clean up in their bracket to make it to the big games. Can’t wait!
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