Republic is a trendy, trendy, trendy place with matching high prices. I had a decent wonton noodles soup but it was $9. I know we’ve spent a lot of money eating already on this trip but I was still… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
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Shauna D.’s Review Of Ben Benson’s Steak House (3/5)
Um, where am I again? Oh yes, Midtown! We hadn’t been having the best seafood on our trip so we decided to stick to red meat.
We had a “light” skirt steak lunch. I really liked the sauce provided… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Koutoubia (3/5)
Driving past Koutoubia to go to Baran reminded me I hadn’t reviewed this place yet.
We started with drinks at the bar. I had the Le Momo which is essentially a vodka tonic with crushed mint. Not bad.… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of White Horse Tavern (3/5)
After being terrified of Chumley’s, we came here. The White Horse is a mildly sticky dirty bar but it was practically sterile compared to the plague-ridden Chumley’s.
I don’t know if it’s changed… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Chumley’s (1/5)
I like the historical value of the place but it was a serious dump. There were flies all over the place (people were covering up their drinks with napkins) and the beer and cider were piss poor.… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Mendy’s At Rockefeller Center (4/5)
The fourth star is for convincing me kosher pickles is a necessity in life for me now. I never liked American pickles (give me good Asian or Middle Eastern pickles any day) but taking a bite out of… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Blue Ribbon Brasserie (4/5)
I curse this restaurant, I really do. Ever since I had the bone marrow here two years ago, I’ve been futilely searching for something like it in L.A. I found it amusing later when I was flipping… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Temple Bar (4/5)
We decided to stop in for a drink (or five) before heading to dinner.
I loved this bar but then I love dark bars where you forget who you are sometimes.
The calamari was absolutely the best I ever… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
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outside value city … cranes and sunset
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Shauna D.’s Review Of Lombardi’s Pizza (3/5)
** this visit happened approximately 2 years ago
A friend has been telling me about this Lombardi’s place for years now. And he was so in love with the baked clams. So, we headed there for lunch.… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Gonzalez y Gonzalez (3/5)
I’d been warned about Mexican restaurants in NYC but after our flight was delayed and many hours of travel, we popped into the first place that looked like it could serve us a stiff drink. And that’s… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca (5/5)
I count the tasting menu I did here a couple of years ago the best meal in my life. Ever since then, I had been anxiously waiting for Batali to open a place in L.A. It was wonderful meal (see… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
8970 – monday
And another one gone…
WACO, Tex., Aug. 27 — Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, whose tenure has been marred by controversy and accusations of perjury before Congress, has resigned. A senior administration official said he would announce the decision later this morning in Washington.
From New York Times
Lunar Eclipse Tonight! (Well, tomorrow Morning) – I suspect that I’ll be able to see it when I first get up for work. Portions of the pre-dawn total lunar eclipse will be visible, weather permitting, across the country. Only in the West will the entire Aug. 28 event be viewable before sunrise, however.
The moon enters the Earth’s full shadow, or umbra, at 4:51 a.m. EDT (1:51 a.m. PDT). It enters the total-eclipse phase at 5:32 EDT (2:52 PDT) and the event ends after sunrise on the East coast and at 4:22 a.m. PDT.
1 year ago – butternose, travel pictures, bhk at bayfest, Lake Placid / Magnificent 7, stained glass crab, urban decay, flying, Ernesto coming,
2 years ago – cats in sinks, sf author journals, free refills for dumpster divers, nerd/dork/geek, candy, A Beheading for Homeland Security, work update
3 years ago – on call, cases, make your own bat phone, lj-brain melt, 50 questions
4 years ago – mongorians, kama sutra, making fiends, mars attacks cards, Arnie has strong opinions on gay marriage, toe-hang, palm from work, work misc,bro, paper models, theme fonts, palm cam, ny blackout pics
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7 years ago – quiz, crushy, scrabbling, sleep study, kring posts randomly in my lj
Shauna D.’s Review Of Osteria Mozza (5/5)
When I heard Batali was coming to town nearly two years ago, I could not wait. So, it was so gratifying to finally be able to sit down and just experience what was sure to be an amazing night.
We… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)
Shauna D.’s Review Of W Los Angeles Westwood (5/5)
Maybe because I already love the W hotels but this one could not have been any more perfect.
Note this review is for the bar only.
I loved how huge the Whiskey Blue lounge was. There was seating… (via Scotto B. on Yelp)