tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54042727932264045682024-03-13T11:42:58.895-05:00replanted.chicagoanpowered by .mk..mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.comBlogger1135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-17945952790239848752024-02-04T01:04:00.002-06:002024-02-05T13:18:41.242-06:00Portfolio - Architecture & Real Estate<p>With my affinity for photography as a hobby, I have found myself drawn to architecture and pleasing home spaces for many years. Below is a selection of those images. All were taken with an iPhone with minimal editing, and very rarely for color or exposure. </p><p>Outdoors:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PQgXCmZi88TdTi86u0tRRvI464fqJT5KHfwRHksL8op_Ew61oozYO-EEPB8ahacGloXi__oPaKdUhtWR-VrMnpzuMOPzCDqFjC3Tl94AhnWv1BHhsX7NNqfrNls9jYHCn32Lm5Nq5LWEXE7hKhOSS9s1FAIJufqimnfKIWIr6D5DvCN0phb89Fj2wJHu/s4032/IMG_2103.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PQgXCmZi88TdTi86u0tRRvI464fqJT5KHfwRHksL8op_Ew61oozYO-EEPB8ahacGloXi__oPaKdUhtWR-VrMnpzuMOPzCDqFjC3Tl94AhnWv1BHhsX7NNqfrNls9jYHCn32Lm5Nq5LWEXE7hKhOSS9s1FAIJufqimnfKIWIr6D5DvCN0phb89Fj2wJHu/w480-h640/IMG_2103.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhe0sYE29QVNo9NBI8e6jiy-X6OnNvXIzD1SHe2acDMZlXFkcpgXPU5LB_3ZIfeEqS7Pr4yDY2izv_8uCTJwW8Y8PhVxRl6kXQuReipkLvWh2vMSCOnpr1k9dt_i4dBDse6EUhvq9aY10uf-n8-lAG6pQF8ezBfyiiuFQ0VRX0F8yXibAHa60HpIxaBOm/s1486/IMG_2082.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I had never been to this country or city before and was very much looking forward to it. It did not disappoint. Over only three nights, the city and its people made us all feel welcome. It was a wonderful way to usher in a new year. Please enjoy these images and quips…</p><p>Hotel for the trip, quaint rooms and lively first night…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vLSWN7v-qnEIMkSto63v3zJhxoOLxweDOjtYFHmw39lKgh4wxZYJr3-MMuEszXg-auDaeGuEzrMX4iUYI6rRA7b80a9ZxeXZc3gKZajljTS_ujY7HwwhYDWyJYA8Tcd2kttGDr8g31XMoB0aUiDzwvHgCxIbeq8NS47pIW8m3nmWtpoUyNydyoXt8cSB/s4032/IMG_1929.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3vLSWN7v-qnEIMkSto63v3zJhxoOLxweDOjtYFHmw39lKgh4wxZYJr3-MMuEszXg-auDaeGuEzrMX4iUYI6rRA7b80a9ZxeXZc3gKZajljTS_ujY7HwwhYDWyJYA8Tcd2kttGDr8g31XMoB0aUiDzwvHgCxIbeq8NS47pIW8m3nmWtpoUyNydyoXt8cSB/s320/IMG_1929.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEHNEEc-zbrexslPS3vieober6UOX97RuPnKdbr5KwqTR6iSMvvSygezA14MJQnfDKBHb43v2TVWM1Nl3UFP4PPZBdVOEUUGDII0WHD4LxiYochTXB8VJu5Yij7SUilAC3bcx7RcXfCEYHOKwkHgAlv81A3fPFoWIVBHwDFWer-RWHlPY07TY-7B6OMGK/s4032/IMG_1947.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tDuNESx5kUgXgquEXFLq9weMHuc67wklTaqhto4x-Pp8k4VSU5zDKIHJGAojsLNeEh5WcINnLRT3v7ouQhrQJJi6DMzh5z_gwEgp5d9ULMdsuwZX_YjNpfiiavtMeCWBGb2K6UdY1IYxG-X_BO4XPONPaadixhHSw_1H9eOa03XXsD4FEcVMRy2QG5Os/s320/IMG_2103.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Small sidenote – this will be my last blog post. Over the last 16 years, this blog became something of a diary for myself. It’s a great way to show the history of the last number of years, but people and technology have now moved away from this format. I’d like to say I could keep it up and keep it going, but that doesn’t really seem to make sense, especially as we usher in 2024. It really has been a great ride, a wonderful place to leave memories, and something I truly hope at least a few people found entertaining. Thanks for all the reading. </p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-64042039031389462382023-12-23T13:29:00.004-06:002023-12-23T13:29:45.715-06:00Quick Chocolate Truffles (2023), Chicago, IL<p class="mobile-photo">Long story short, I found my cupboard contained this can…</p><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtgxQlUZ9qASfgVoUYcV8y5lbc94eXJGDLZ_Ub45USNXh8X4spD-jBCyjCAmnqitMInPkF3zM1CK9XUcmNbUje_BWaXud_wyoEZTJsGVvxk1j8UuWcI6uS6cDJis594qvR0_xixOTWNnr9htcnZEokGrwOcsMdeGgg24jhyEjRDmqdfPbKvnHpNyUXODD"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7315871971710285010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtgxQlUZ9qASfgVoUYcV8y5lbc94eXJGDLZ_Ub45USNXh8X4spD-jBCyjCAmnqitMInPkF3zM1CK9XUcmNbUje_BWaXud_wyoEZTJsGVvxk1j8UuWcI6uS6cDJis594qvR0_xixOTWNnr9htcnZEokGrwOcsMdeGgg24jhyEjRDmqdfPbKvnHpNyUXODD=s320" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo">And why not make lemonade out of lemons, so to speak? Plus, they had this recipe on the back of the very same can…</p><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOfay4-yJ_etOpLu9uhAyoHRvlL7ZWSigQlJgi-TgRJwzbmyA1soFVS-KKbS-g-BL6Hr2HWTkRELywfExG70fVTBCNC3ImUeqzpDBCBseGoPqF2qY0kq8j-iBaqZkKrWFtR9T_fhK5Amy6pyLnzJOSX0tcfJw8d-Slsz0CBEONbs5PfcCEMQpHR4Xf0_aE"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7315871986771417202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOfay4-yJ_etOpLu9uhAyoHRvlL7ZWSigQlJgi-TgRJwzbmyA1soFVS-KKbS-g-BL6Hr2HWTkRELywfExG70fVTBCNC3ImUeqzpDBCBseGoPqF2qY0kq8j-iBaqZkKrWFtR9T_fhK5Amy6pyLnzJOSX0tcfJw8d-Slsz0CBEONbs5PfcCEMQpHR4Xf0_aE=s320" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo">I’m game!!!</p><p class="mobile-photo">Getting the ingredients commenced - vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate “jimmies”, and some foil wrappers to boot. Done!</p><p class="mobile-photo">Then mixing, melting, chilling, balling and wrapping - phew! This is not a no-time or no-effort thing, like all the holiday cookies, but it’s sort of meditative. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHwmgHR73NlpQshdsIYsueww1jJS60XaRTMZMeSyZ6kNFdzaElc-pbHhsccM7Q-kZZ-XzvxeGtxWLyi4eEnic_Ta8lNMjxoukp5eg37dZLVEVrVVsdmlxrgG2ZnyZtrSBPimUd487g8MZYMCd_BwzQgQg8-9NS-_SL2QpJAqsk9HPy2O3l59EpqyiTxrE/s4032/IMG_1844.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHwmgHR73NlpQshdsIYsueww1jJS60XaRTMZMeSyZ6kNFdzaElc-pbHhsccM7Q-kZZ-XzvxeGtxWLyi4eEnic_Ta8lNMjxoukp5eg37dZLVEVrVVsdmlxrgG2ZnyZtrSBPimUd487g8MZYMCd_BwzQgQg8-9NS-_SL2QpJAqsk9HPy2O3l59EpqyiTxrE/s320/IMG_1844.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT7lYBoPJdJS-R0c1Hn17N4y6DYV-i-7r-iYQg0tAaTy43hdhuoYwRO3pJLMuxRdoZZ9drHPEHWzWQhfHNNb8oFj2uoBgIaHBb7eiqWvupW8G5u7oLA8Tzf3ldlyK5677XucrAloxalpeeah-fivGOuB124xLQ9dQnqtgnvOjOcNdwxdSxGkYzvLBsRzT/s4032/IMG_1848.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixT7lYBoPJdJS-R0c1Hn17N4y6DYV-i-7r-iYQg0tAaTy43hdhuoYwRO3pJLMuxRdoZZ9drHPEHWzWQhfHNNb8oFj2uoBgIaHBb7eiqWvupW8G5u7oLA8Tzf3ldlyK5677XucrAloxalpeeah-fivGOuB124xLQ9dQnqtgnvOjOcNdwxdSxGkYzvLBsRzT/s320/IMG_1848.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpWndaGwpq5rrZqUzLdCHBcWPzd2jBj_STR90YAo973NA_tVQ_blDDLMXiAEElv1WtukbpFpluQzeTb3denmK8XpqQNY20YdZEolSd-b4Ftgtd0vMW0CGvlZr7Zz9Wt3f2OhxzlU3nWCPhuXA8yx21fTQMwtnGHNyniyGdr7b0azDYCp4-5pgj_wHejXZ/s4032/IMG_1849.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpWndaGwpq5rrZqUzLdCHBcWPzd2jBj_STR90YAo973NA_tVQ_blDDLMXiAEElv1WtukbpFpluQzeTb3denmK8XpqQNY20YdZEolSd-b4Ftgtd0vMW0CGvlZr7Zz9Wt3f2OhxzlU3nWCPhuXA8yx21fTQMwtnGHNyniyGdr7b0azDYCp4-5pgj_wHejXZ/s320/IMG_1849.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamuYuNqsqTUmTqZRptG3ameM0I8WtiCqm8tG9NMDitdUfrs1UO2NpG2crDH0ad4I3QPNmaPK-nsF9H3m-xfOM4EQJp5Wl0lNgBgjZnKX6Q1EgUrKpk1Y_WWJ8K9EOiN11Pu6Qtu0noD4H_iQhvNvVQTX-ANWXq8_GT_eaAA4omgVwFGnsZJFfMsRxjprI/s4032/IMG_1851.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamuYuNqsqTUmTqZRptG3ameM0I8WtiCqm8tG9NMDitdUfrs1UO2NpG2crDH0ad4I3QPNmaPK-nsF9H3m-xfOM4EQJp5Wl0lNgBgjZnKX6Q1EgUrKpk1Y_WWJ8K9EOiN11Pu6Qtu0noD4H_iQhvNvVQTX-ANWXq8_GT_eaAA4omgVwFGnsZJFfMsRxjprI/s320/IMG_1851.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCijPnxUek1iqBkXNsr9nlPT8qVAG6xJcgycHUIXCLYwEuzwki6oJjGxQ0Y0IZEYQtTMFy4kN130h6Yu4kgK7GGZKO49x-ra27-bgxpNDbeVne_QPloFYtLFR-yM0jf6ZB7Y6DBUor9g7IBKLXkrXhJoGiSH8tfgUleIiEqWAnDF7MYY-iqMY0lC8KmGN/s4032/IMG_1852.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCijPnxUek1iqBkXNsr9nlPT8qVAG6xJcgycHUIXCLYwEuzwki6oJjGxQ0Y0IZEYQtTMFy4kN130h6Yu4kgK7GGZKO49x-ra27-bgxpNDbeVne_QPloFYtLFR-yM0jf6ZB7Y6DBUor9g7IBKLXkrXhJoGiSH8tfgUleIiEqWAnDF7MYY-iqMY0lC8KmGN/s320/IMG_1852.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>It made about 36 large balls. Enough to have a few for myself, send some to coworkers, and bring the rest to family events over the holidays. </div><div><br /></div>So far, reviews have been positive. Especially the ones from my own mouth. Tasty stuff. Could try maybe adding some cayenne pepper or peppermint the next time. I could also see it getting really out of hand with multiple batches and flavor variants over like the entire month of December… like people do with cookies. Mmm, maybe I’ll just keep it “quick”. <br /><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><br />.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-37762112162540293902023-05-21T06:46:00.033-05:002023-05-21T06:46:00.145-05:00Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts, Chicago (Ravenswood), IL<p>You may recall I'm a bit of a fan of shoes ("kicks") and small leather goods. So, what better place to checkout than a shoemaking and leatherwork school?!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsGVMk0h9ebmDCv3fuyDV5_Yn7aETqxHPgbC1N9DjaxPTHL2mOPh94gHy89x7eMaggoOpmfvhzdBZ4cDSNWgZmx0uKiB96kUA2vjsmtYh-DoSOURn1tNtq3xvsNYponMg-75qG_eZbSEikdwsgQdkpI2MXZMn_v5aJMqgFXJqAhvcVREvFQYePxaWHQ/s4032/IMG_0046.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsGVMk0h9ebmDCv3fuyDV5_Yn7aETqxHPgbC1N9DjaxPTHL2mOPh94gHy89x7eMaggoOpmfvhzdBZ4cDSNWgZmx0uKiB96kUA2vjsmtYh-DoSOURn1tNtq3xvsNYponMg-75qG_eZbSEikdwsgQdkpI2MXZMn_v5aJMqgFXJqAhvcVREvFQYePxaWHQ/w640-h480/IMG_0046.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div>As a student, you can start from the very bottom and attend paid classes to learn how to do things the right way with a teacher helping you at every step. I've now done two of those classes and have made a handful of items in just a 4-5 hour window of time. I do like working with my hands and find this craft to be quite satisfying.</div><div><br /></div><div>With your class tuition, they provide all the tools and materials you need as well. It could not be easier to get your craft on.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6H7ffsZOz9Y_VVKHyUGhZiIUSOBIpa7ngN0dDZMPmmQ6x0gAQM6DPqjMTUdCKgpvaAIRdnqW7PAKSiTisUQBULlHaiZxujFu-1PsyDh-F8wQmqps0cJPjLeRtyKgjDnaVmeUhQSVez9T1bzJWtrauY2hcOW1MDTovrh0eMF5RCyB6Eez4OlROz9BrQ/s3024/IMG_0047.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6H7ffsZOz9Y_VVKHyUGhZiIUSOBIpa7ngN0dDZMPmmQ6x0gAQM6DPqjMTUdCKgpvaAIRdnqW7PAKSiTisUQBULlHaiZxujFu-1PsyDh-F8wQmqps0cJPjLeRtyKgjDnaVmeUhQSVez9T1bzJWtrauY2hcOW1MDTovrh0eMF5RCyB6Eez4OlROz9BrQ/w640-h640/IMG_0047.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sample projects...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLu1fVa0JdxSNOpaGW1ek6yE7vwLLxgRB9Y0ILAJ6m6Tdkhgtn0K04eEYcRFdbVT4_pF_IF2te-2sztHOFETN2c42YcyHTSeol_nG41tWIUAx-zPbLBU55nsGUQZUZxA667ntBe1i3krt_3H4ilXugrjL6J83KaTj1JmljUWALrO-_2Yx9x7eLIj4jHw/s4032/IMG_0048.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLu1fVa0JdxSNOpaGW1ek6yE7vwLLxgRB9Y0ILAJ6m6Tdkhgtn0K04eEYcRFdbVT4_pF_IF2te-2sztHOFETN2c42YcyHTSeol_nG41tWIUAx-zPbLBU55nsGUQZUZxA667ntBe1i3krt_3H4ilXugrjL6J83KaTj1JmljUWALrO-_2Yx9x7eLIj4jHw/w640-h480/IMG_0048.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfjhIbs_P4hYdtpE9J0zbUYZFv6aY_CJbB2XmO0TI3HrqdVDr7OlNSdL0lsS3uBnaSZ27QCXmQzvUtorXBYKpFg5c7Pa8auNAcbB30YkzRe4VolBUwUpuxG_1kCh1pdg1W63r-6T2fMG9Rn6O_f-84LLvI0AH2UgIBKVDKNKk5OCjfxlMDKGeFCsI5g/s3910/IMG_0049.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="3910" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfjhIbs_P4hYdtpE9J0zbUYZFv6aY_CJbB2XmO0TI3HrqdVDr7OlNSdL0lsS3uBnaSZ27QCXmQzvUtorXBYKpFg5c7Pa8auNAcbB30YkzRe4VolBUwUpuxG_1kCh1pdg1W63r-6T2fMG9Rn6O_f-84LLvI0AH2UgIBKVDKNKk5OCjfxlMDKGeFCsI5g/w640-h480/IMG_0049.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>[no, not mine...]<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGCA9yf3VGPyO7oHGVuVruzqsbcL7NQHE9xHlURJ9bDBiCXLYKZcnMSzDK1_gqY5dyWeRZ9XWdWB76N96f2QgG_o913U0MLX69dfy8kU4ff0UFABxQm12iPNj7y1ygvDJLt0QJex_TTIYRZthBDi0AdXoOZLtAvxQwWlqIdAYPnVzteUgP-wZ7Kbjwg/s4032/IMG_0050.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGCA9yf3VGPyO7oHGVuVruzqsbcL7NQHE9xHlURJ9bDBiCXLYKZcnMSzDK1_gqY5dyWeRZ9XWdWB76N96f2QgG_o913U0MLX69dfy8kU4ff0UFABxQm12iPNj7y1ygvDJLt0QJex_TTIYRZthBDi0AdXoOZLtAvxQwWlqIdAYPnVzteUgP-wZ7Kbjwg/w480-h640/IMG_0050.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In the first class all six of the students decided to make belts. You pick out your leather width (1.5" below) & color, plus hardware. It's pretty cool and easy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTAL_3LJk0_N5ws68xZjRa2LCJJ_lYc0THK0xLBFo9Vwy_r8XFLi7Ap5qFlDV0QHl1jZ4KEKO92j4esLnwrT9bAGL3pQy5PqNGLc2fkvsfd6Zt_eBPXzVPfU_dCTibsUVkJu6h43KCyt6qliejqti6j0NLXnoB2s6OT44NVo3r8zTpxMfoCFuybm0EA/s4032/IMG_0051.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTAL_3LJk0_N5ws68xZjRa2LCJJ_lYc0THK0xLBFo9Vwy_r8XFLi7Ap5qFlDV0QHl1jZ4KEKO92j4esLnwrT9bAGL3pQy5PqNGLc2fkvsfd6Zt_eBPXzVPfU_dCTibsUVkJu6h43KCyt6qliejqti6j0NLXnoB2s6OT44NVo3r8zTpxMfoCFuybm0EA/w480-h640/IMG_0051.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV09tXS3OUIqZT47Ppf0prMXRD-yb4N0mIK9YKSS6EWTn5jwIy-FzsCrirPQ1L8LU5ECJpg2t-e2Q5n44KCv3KT_E93GMFFGuThnifPsvI-z4rh47orW89Hn56jEqflgxr7XvKUfrUrF5YIqJ-saGyW37E58BENqvh25PsTu8t2zBLvv9vIxjL20pKg/s4032/IMG_0052.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV09tXS3OUIqZT47Ppf0prMXRD-yb4N0mIK9YKSS6EWTn5jwIy-FzsCrirPQ1L8LU5ECJpg2t-e2Q5n44KCv3KT_E93GMFFGuThnifPsvI-z4rh47orW89Hn56jEqflgxr7XvKUfrUrF5YIqJ-saGyW37E58BENqvh25PsTu8t2zBLvv9vIxjL20pKg/w480-h640/IMG_0052.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqoVnDgURyyMtYcqZ3_-fFfkEsF5eFGzr_Cr0leq6Sq4n8CRbK8gOnxQHrcvguj2Zf31g0gnYXINBezEmzsavBJ1IlfHDmeYDoNii7Fs2gVuxCLF1BkyTU4_KTnccEjP_jnhBY9Z1YvKPgyiDsXkTFyt7C36SelWnDJ5XnXQDGTlRfe7hTJtUpkrPuw/s4032/IMG_0053.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqoVnDgURyyMtYcqZ3_-fFfkEsF5eFGzr_Cr0leq6Sq4n8CRbK8gOnxQHrcvguj2Zf31g0gnYXINBezEmzsavBJ1IlfHDmeYDoNii7Fs2gVuxCLF1BkyTU4_KTnccEjP_jnhBY9Z1YvKPgyiDsXkTFyt7C36SelWnDJ5XnXQDGTlRfe7hTJtUpkrPuw/w480-h640/IMG_0053.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In the second class, which was titled "Small Lather Goods I", I went a bit gangbusters and made two wallets, a valet tray, and another belt (1.25" this time).<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our teacher for this class, who is also the owner, helped me find and print out a pattern, then assisted in anything else I needed or questioned during the class period. They let you roam most places for the leather you want to use as well as hardware. They also have dozens of hand-powered and electric machines in the studio for cutting, shaping and changing the leathers you choose. It makes most of the work enjoyable and simple.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VzXCijx2T8wn-HBsGpyFsrAP0g3p-WhdabFYoNueX2940zHpSFSMZDxC9rhfUj8UwAvsM9xYsoEqkVHZTE-Xnrks2CorA18u9GI2xTmUlJ99JlLqOwLomUTQ7Qrw5uv9VYlFN_F9AQzNRHZ8O--jm4G8sC_nHd0cnBsqRzzeEzZKEyjpkHcW0pbf4A/s4032/IMG_0261.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VzXCijx2T8wn-HBsGpyFsrAP0g3p-WhdabFYoNueX2940zHpSFSMZDxC9rhfUj8UwAvsM9xYsoEqkVHZTE-Xnrks2CorA18u9GI2xTmUlJ99JlLqOwLomUTQ7Qrw5uv9VYlFN_F9AQzNRHZ8O--jm4G8sC_nHd0cnBsqRzzeEzZKEyjpkHcW0pbf4A/w480-h640/IMG_0261.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqqOcAWVQoho40YD-b1Q_udTtWveH9rfL5c8Ku6aWke88zLFUENMxcBVv8OXRlYlGBdxvKtS8NgngpfnD4fobYPS5eqkp-n1Xnw-KE5MA0KPnEGNNU5aFqa4drThzGlcn5eg1yYARdUrnbuls_0-uxhXpFXL-gMoCMjl8uYX9RZHfNIkQ8HgAceE3bw/s4032/IMG_0262.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqqOcAWVQoho40YD-b1Q_udTtWveH9rfL5c8Ku6aWke88zLFUENMxcBVv8OXRlYlGBdxvKtS8NgngpfnD4fobYPS5eqkp-n1Xnw-KE5MA0KPnEGNNU5aFqa4drThzGlcn5eg1yYARdUrnbuls_0-uxhXpFXL-gMoCMjl8uYX9RZHfNIkQ8HgAceE3bw/w480-h640/IMG_0262.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVyDDTi3blGwFkcjPMZxxv4X1SGoaZ9FhectiV8e5ghf32gDUCcWrftPXfSAUK164OeHGyrQT4whJ-loXi-tYUdkOXkK8YeOqvYTsTRm-jxdGVGQUEibwmGo_h1qd0mAGCpdkmGaSldwVpbT4GbybcCdw2XsJdrtzjzW9HekWtxFQzk2J5lCWbPf2Jg/s4032/IMG_0263.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVyDDTi3blGwFkcjPMZxxv4X1SGoaZ9FhectiV8e5ghf32gDUCcWrftPXfSAUK164OeHGyrQT4whJ-loXi-tYUdkOXkK8YeOqvYTsTRm-jxdGVGQUEibwmGo_h1qd0mAGCpdkmGaSldwVpbT4GbybcCdw2XsJdrtzjzW9HekWtxFQzk2J5lCWbPf2Jg/w480-h640/IMG_0263.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a press I used to punch out the leather for the valet tray. It's like a massive cookie cutter press. They have forms/shapes for all manner of things right there for use too. You can see my chosen leather on the press table and even the cutter template in red there too... and a gray one to the right of it as well.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAs-seCUiAI3I63YeLeXiyUzNeaTsQWuoncKt3m7UGYeVrKZv8I797D2Ev4Mgjxnkq4-Qn5n-HxDfhD45dSSb1lm5bEuS6bgAGordxb_zsCR8ar1akRtWnX_XU5lODcIVLHXAY_Ajqe7b9HW-rl-NmA2IWArSXp7lED-us0bv3xtRHUTKCn3We6SiCg/s4032/IMG_0264.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAs-seCUiAI3I63YeLeXiyUzNeaTsQWuoncKt3m7UGYeVrKZv8I797D2Ev4Mgjxnkq4-Qn5n-HxDfhD45dSSb1lm5bEuS6bgAGordxb_zsCR8ar1akRtWnX_XU5lODcIVLHXAY_Ajqe7b9HW-rl-NmA2IWArSXp7lED-us0bv3xtRHUTKCn3We6SiCg/w480-h640/IMG_0264.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-sn3zvf2TJkFHA5bAYvUOYjypmNgxiCAfwTzjhfuRpdWak1vHAgHhPYlIuWKHl_ylivPbknoZxZShS3CnHbytGdQ3x6HmQpLBrKQadDuDYWbG2SOCEF6lnBCcs6zzc9c1pLNqhwzKfhZ9_witmEy4u3qKNc-ZbYISFw_GayxoYB0vsykt3HujXtkSA/s4032/IMG_0265.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-sn3zvf2TJkFHA5bAYvUOYjypmNgxiCAfwTzjhfuRpdWak1vHAgHhPYlIuWKHl_ylivPbknoZxZShS3CnHbytGdQ3x6HmQpLBrKQadDuDYWbG2SOCEF6lnBCcs6zzc9c1pLNqhwzKfhZ9_witmEy4u3qKNc-ZbYISFw_GayxoYB0vsykt3HujXtkSA/w480-h640/IMG_0265.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXB_dbWuXbhyaDWi5ajs9GuHnyohyOL3-1NAXbN1DFGaLuCS1JfKxlY88g19K_oCksHHNdXPpYg-3TXVFfVXhwF1LCJ29l-TTGt74PNbQiEEMfUr48WoPHITY2qZmgSTYntCBEGnLLtNnbhCXhkYyDKBlfFuN2QK8hMpb_Bxx6o1xCdMXR0qKdYT1z3w/s4032/IMG_0266.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXB_dbWuXbhyaDWi5ajs9GuHnyohyOL3-1NAXbN1DFGaLuCS1JfKxlY88g19K_oCksHHNdXPpYg-3TXVFfVXhwF1LCJ29l-TTGt74PNbQiEEMfUr48WoPHITY2qZmgSTYntCBEGnLLtNnbhCXhkYyDKBlfFuN2QK8hMpb_Bxx6o1xCdMXR0qKdYT1z3w/w480-h640/IMG_0266.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjAp5ZCj8099Gs3A45pCe_3_TMTMrSOXtWw2S8oq01ACWg0IJzpTs9tqyWU1sv976vji0-SZlyiIfJi3-zi1pa41KMYsydp5G-tvuhOAp2MFJq9Vbbdb_4DQsxCD9DXW8v67yy5C7v0-pwl4r9awOcOXkMQ-2-wpRRd-dB-19hLAwv7qnmiumTGn2zw/s4032/IMG_0267.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjAp5ZCj8099Gs3A45pCe_3_TMTMrSOXtWw2S8oq01ACWg0IJzpTs9tqyWU1sv976vji0-SZlyiIfJi3-zi1pa41KMYsydp5G-tvuhOAp2MFJq9Vbbdb_4DQsxCD9DXW8v67yy5C7v0-pwl4r9awOcOXkMQ-2-wpRRd-dB-19hLAwv7qnmiumTGn2zw/w480-h640/IMG_0267.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24uBIRtzLObCVMtrcxz2x2qVK4eUTAFsbFhyihcIiC5dPWtD2HyA1gXojBsbVQZXLB5b66HTgNc7gakQh0sv7LpSrrsdqeZfXFn8hprS3O_Ae29hiYEKxdDzUwTPuFJof0k_I-4h3ie4J0yZokKG0jyUWwTD5UN2q20eOWBWyLn6IMKrtsVuovR6yAg/s4032/IMG_0268.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24uBIRtzLObCVMtrcxz2x2qVK4eUTAFsbFhyihcIiC5dPWtD2HyA1gXojBsbVQZXLB5b66HTgNc7gakQh0sv7LpSrrsdqeZfXFn8hprS3O_Ae29hiYEKxdDzUwTPuFJof0k_I-4h3ie4J0yZokKG0jyUWwTD5UN2q20eOWBWyLn6IMKrtsVuovR6yAg/w480-h640/IMG_0268.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I don't know where I'll take this crafting, but I have already signed up for a 2nd round of the small leather goods class. It's pretty free-form, so I can go in and make some more stuff. They had a pretty cool wine bottle holder there.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would also recommend this school overall. They have been very helpful in terms of changing chosen class days and times and seem really mellow about almost everything. Not only that, but very generous with their studio, time and knowledge as well. It's a nice way to get your craft on.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-81987352548387460292023-01-22T06:30:00.001-06:002023-01-22T06:30:00.174-06:00Sun Wah BBQ (Uptown), Chicago, IL<div dir="ltr">First off - this is the view as you walk in their front door...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwhd8YgHTbGU_S2FUDQEsdCuNFbh1mUrg0HsxPWQHJ2CoBs5oH_5k5AVF32qTy2enK3a7dEW0hNXDvevynP08sbTj4m4xHbAA_guUdy09TNJgYfbspoo8cuaIRxcWxk9aDggM0i99wlqHOjK3yoR_UU9UfHcs4YqmbLVlIwcz6H2MOudPGxfz4caPo1w"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7188653245229329122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwhd8YgHTbGU_S2FUDQEsdCuNFbh1mUrg0HsxPWQHJ2CoBs5oH_5k5AVF32qTy2enK3a7dEW0hNXDvevynP08sbTj4m4xHbAA_guUdy09TNJgYfbspoo8cuaIRxcWxk9aDggM0i99wlqHOjK3yoR_UU9UfHcs4YqmbLVlIwcz6H2MOudPGxfz4caPo1w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">... but, we've all been told not to judge a book by its cover. This restaurant is very no-frills, but there's a reason it was pretty packed when we went on a cold, windy Friday night, arriving before 6pm too. (and it was just getting busier as we dined).</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">All three of us in our "dining party", even with maybe over 100 years of combined living time in Chicago, had never been to this place before. But I'd seen it on TV and thought it looked pretty spectacular. </div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">With it all being new to us, we started pretty slow. Luckily, our waitress helped us sort through some options and also mentioned a special "whole duck" served table-side with duck soup, duck fried rice, steamed buns, daikon radish/carrots and the all important Hoisin sauce (for $60!). How could we say no to that? We added on some BBQ pork loin, a Bok Choy side dish, and drinks.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Speaking of drinks, they had a nice non-alcohol drink menu, so I grabbed to Lime Tonic to cut some of the rich foods we'd be eating...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfZla9edOCMt4SgWvTExNoJJ-gwI5L9I21oADZW0ttMBsASQzYT2AkdZRh3NPGfV-EZf3JXE_Xg1Hx4IlmD4Dp7jRfNbggz32DRakNPt40rbVFEqme_avmvR87ZZ4v5-9YcL996VFtAypeU-USydQ1UQwoadgURFqkaPXXUbLpYcrvD5tML3vMWGqmg/s4032/IMG_0361.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfZla9edOCMt4SgWvTExNoJJ-gwI5L9I21oADZW0ttMBsASQzYT2AkdZRh3NPGfV-EZf3JXE_Xg1Hx4IlmD4Dp7jRfNbggz32DRakNPt40rbVFEqme_avmvR87ZZ4v5-9YcL996VFtAypeU-USydQ1UQwoadgURFqkaPXXUbLpYcrvD5tML3vMWGqmg/w480-h640/IMG_0361.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div>But, first to arrive was the pork loin...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuhe2KAHUIzK0QKOXcCK7QwSX6VRQAWnzxb6ZjQ2cdYDEUG_CyqPISWoBuE9dtrMGhHcU-AnZ1fqbljZBhxwnRlF_M-RCtbvMMSJEpA3OFjQ-RGu3tFfERNfW2ehI-MseOzWbLmpSMZUAIHZ7sS-8i_4KwGdW86c4kDBGs8gdxp4qwhxR7e4Xl1TJDA/s4032/IMG_0362.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuhe2KAHUIzK0QKOXcCK7QwSX6VRQAWnzxb6ZjQ2cdYDEUG_CyqPISWoBuE9dtrMGhHcU-AnZ1fqbljZBhxwnRlF_M-RCtbvMMSJEpA3OFjQ-RGu3tFfERNfW2ehI-MseOzWbLmpSMZUAIHZ7sS-8i_4KwGdW86c4kDBGs8gdxp4qwhxR7e4Xl1TJDA/w480-h640/IMG_0362.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div>Then duck and all the fixins came out *very fast* afterwards... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPplzv1u4VDJg2SJI7bjlvvrP33PQ8d4y-AAjhtEimGjL7x8xsPoGnGUpuoUQabzMk0tVbqNT9btF_sUCIMEsJh3jcxB3aXWPgLhDzGQ_VUPbVx0VA1G5HeCk8Il5sZEqfeO1w3De0gUJhSSW2Px1UsuAMmmxnzfVV19vWkyMGXHVycOl7fbExFjgJsw/s4032/IMG_0363.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPplzv1u4VDJg2SJI7bjlvvrP33PQ8d4y-AAjhtEimGjL7x8xsPoGnGUpuoUQabzMk0tVbqNT9btF_sUCIMEsJh3jcxB3aXWPgLhDzGQ_VUPbVx0VA1G5HeCk8Il5sZEqfeO1w3De0gUJhSSW2Px1UsuAMmmxnzfVV19vWkyMGXHVycOl7fbExFjgJsw/w640-h480/IMG_0363.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div>Once the duck was carved at our table, we made quick work of filling our steamed buns and filling our faces... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrIJe5AZfaPNEv92eHmVAUJu-I0SP6b8iRiZJFiR9brs2c_jDeENpPMRj2vd71Md61yXx0gv1ibcPbYCyqcQdARPGlSODOXtxi4VlvMEnz32T9Vwo6DNUQwT9g_w36gdFiAF8V0LB7NCq2Fs8VAX1oIIQz97mjfMzMtlMbKUlV29Mt_S6Vd9IClJ-Iw/s4032/IMG_0366.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrIJe5AZfaPNEv92eHmVAUJu-I0SP6b8iRiZJFiR9brs2c_jDeENpPMRj2vd71Md61yXx0gv1ibcPbYCyqcQdARPGlSODOXtxi4VlvMEnz32T9Vwo6DNUQwT9g_w36gdFiAF8V0LB7NCq2Fs8VAX1oIIQz97mjfMzMtlMbKUlV29Mt_S6Vd9IClJ-Iw/w480-h640/IMG_0366.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was delicious. Very flavorful and moist (sorry, don’t what other word to use). The sides were equally as delicious and well worth the cost. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No desserts after this pretty large meal. But, we did have plenty for leftovers. Maybe even more important than dessert. I made a whole other dish from the duck drumsticks… Butternut Squash Ravioli with Duck, Sage and fresh Ricotta. For a “leftover” it was pretty delicious…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dFubNlssJy5uY14HEx6EffybuxGHXHpnkdl6sxvMXe-pA31yRM2f1UBKBQ5XuAwtN3RAQjLDPsnkCHpFE7_bDmE5FZzrFd5UrqdSXuUIVsRtbeD2lfyeHz3-wqdniXwrzeutNeL9j_w2Ql0uh2gizthF9AwP7fzmNp-91RGZrXqXY1NpgxYWmaN-qQ/s4032/IMG_0409.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dFubNlssJy5uY14HEx6EffybuxGHXHpnkdl6sxvMXe-pA31yRM2f1UBKBQ5XuAwtN3RAQjLDPsnkCHpFE7_bDmE5FZzrFd5UrqdSXuUIVsRtbeD2lfyeHz3-wqdniXwrzeutNeL9j_w2Ql0uh2gizthF9AwP7fzmNp-91RGZrXqXY1NpgxYWmaN-qQ/w480-h640/IMG_0409.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There may be no need for me to say this, but when does that stop me - I’d go back to this place in a heartbeat. Good service, drinks, and food you just can’t get everywhere. I would wholeheartedly recommend it as well. If you want a tour guide, LMK.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-58860461004515326612023-01-01T09:07:00.024-06:002023-01-01T09:07:00.174-06:00Maison Marcel (on Broadway), Chicago, IL<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8N_XoMwXuIEXquK2KqBRXrADgb0GQT4R1lG1cjGW-8BEwZmZQ4qBIGo1Bp0l8lFJPk7R5IB50PcV6Fx-KEphWR6qFGLnk4xDkAsFFs8d7nLEwksgbNU1VWL9tDXIG-8Ljcvtyzy6d9YVWX4_yRLBsdZhTmHn6KEdzyH2RHm_aUc47IiQ9-Af0kCFBQ/s4032/IMG_0164.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8N_XoMwXuIEXquK2KqBRXrADgb0GQT4R1lG1cjGW-8BEwZmZQ4qBIGo1Bp0l8lFJPk7R5IB50PcV6Fx-KEphWR6qFGLnk4xDkAsFFs8d7nLEwksgbNU1VWL9tDXIG-8Ljcvtyzy6d9YVWX4_yRLBsdZhTmHn6KEdzyH2RHm_aUc47IiQ9-Af0kCFBQ/w640-h480/IMG_0164.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>["Can you give me a hand?"]</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh5OGKg7BobbDjngP66iSxpFfeHPG868f-ZftCVwbfPGAyRC2Kk5gaJL5HDTJukAkY1hhbXTi8b1XaDWxRRMHLPZH9Pi_EZkRZYky8dazven4k6uDIWH75bUPtO8A4VOrmFSU1RvdCCxmdHcZ-MRXF_3wnLucuUBafbUlaXYkTiQF0Qu8ENi1PMQudA/s4032/IMG_0143.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdh5OGKg7BobbDjngP66iSxpFfeHPG868f-ZftCVwbfPGAyRC2Kk5gaJL5HDTJukAkY1hhbXTi8b1XaDWxRRMHLPZH9Pi_EZkRZYky8dazven4k6uDIWH75bUPtO8A4VOrmFSU1RvdCCxmdHcZ-MRXF_3wnLucuUBafbUlaXYkTiQF0Qu8ENi1PMQudA/w480-h640/IMG_0143.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>[Who doesn't love a plethora of spider plants cleaning your air?]</i></div></i><br /><p></p><p>We might as well get this out of the way now - this place is French. Which means French-style drinks, sandwiches, breads, and best of all - pastries!!!</p><p>I've already been in 3 times and will be going back as able. Why? Well, they check off a few boxes for me when thinking about a midday break, like - 1. Coffee drinks 2. Wi-Fi 3. Actual food available 4. Music not too loud 5. Seating is generally plentiful (on weekdays) and 6. Did I mention pastries!!!</p><p>The folks behind the counter are also French. They speak it to each other. I presume that's what makes the food so good! And how about some more of that...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx42l-vxcYvv2E_Mo0cj1VdeG5K430ZWd4_89cSFlOduO6jckjWKj3u5bfDTBKnEqz6UV-0TmsROp6ci9q-mVh9Bcm-JgX8xiZoXm5CSQXcxCozbGFiEFhUM3dSY1llQ2372yhLv6tyXmzX5Vxm5IHaOKi7VsNCfDbHiLtGE8Bm5xe_DiivW7VX848uQ/s4032/IMG_0141.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx42l-vxcYvv2E_Mo0cj1VdeG5K430ZWd4_89cSFlOduO6jckjWKj3u5bfDTBKnEqz6UV-0TmsROp6ci9q-mVh9Bcm-JgX8xiZoXm5CSQXcxCozbGFiEFhUM3dSY1llQ2372yhLv6tyXmzX5Vxm5IHaOKi7VsNCfDbHiLtGE8Bm5xe_DiivW7VX848uQ/w640-h480/IMG_0141.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>How about an Apple Danish? (But French-style, not American-style)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHD7ZV5JMSFV59iyssQlouBfnr2jJRjaJ9pd8jpTZnDLFcq3WGJIIQ1js_D9mc8PPSSQRApA5nWSpRYZcU2NQ_iQI3hIvF5ytfu2s4sjAjo2gZtbhsyA7JkADLnFdBdtNHIGaUuyKHcZ-dWsDOdDghHNjliy7QG-xygzoHhsiFav94avS-6y_OW0nAw/s4032/IMG_0142.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHD7ZV5JMSFV59iyssQlouBfnr2jJRjaJ9pd8jpTZnDLFcq3WGJIIQ1js_D9mc8PPSSQRApA5nWSpRYZcU2NQ_iQI3hIvF5ytfu2s4sjAjo2gZtbhsyA7JkADLnFdBdtNHIGaUuyKHcZ-dWsDOdDghHNjliy7QG-xygzoHhsiFav94avS-6y_OW0nAw/w480-h640/IMG_0142.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Or maybe you have an affinity for the cocoa bean? Let's try the Chocolate-Almond Croissant...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xpzidO4c18rOhI3wWHwTh9eAl6d3X6fIbgeVLejICn-RpME7lTQemMjDMb3_ts3la9WfSg_XldBFC1SbT3a-rtdM-IlhNXMOy0icBnlivv-g9UO28Rdep19ZYfFwop2wifAEQ6zi-3LYoYHd2dlWemxfXYRZT_7uhCaZxn3W1i4U5iIadLu6a4Fq2Q/s4032/IMG_0196.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xpzidO4c18rOhI3wWHwTh9eAl6d3X6fIbgeVLejICn-RpME7lTQemMjDMb3_ts3la9WfSg_XldBFC1SbT3a-rtdM-IlhNXMOy0icBnlivv-g9UO28Rdep19ZYfFwop2wifAEQ6zi-3LYoYHd2dlWemxfXYRZT_7uhCaZxn3W1i4U5iIadLu6a4Fq2Q/w480-h640/IMG_0196.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Or if you're real fancy before 12noon, why not try a macaron?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyls3BjWxS1bBfGHoddE7ZYoA2WldXkg1ThMtLXkx1Lj2XJOLhO0yMFoV5KpcenbAWRnSLQD1Phme5u_wesi8wIGHoRAodzmdPcsqF85w9yg3C5LI88Y7xPN8YPro2sXN_Z9ho7-qvZEdx009bJBhKsiQgTRUTycoGE8lv6kB7flVYC8uIhzfgdazquQ/s4032/IMG_0198.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyls3BjWxS1bBfGHoddE7ZYoA2WldXkg1ThMtLXkx1Lj2XJOLhO0yMFoV5KpcenbAWRnSLQD1Phme5u_wesi8wIGHoRAodzmdPcsqF85w9yg3C5LI88Y7xPN8YPro2sXN_Z9ho7-qvZEdx009bJBhKsiQgTRUTycoGE8lv6kB7flVYC8uIhzfgdazquQ/w480-h640/IMG_0198.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ok fine, I have to eat "real food" before my desserts... just grab a nice breakfast offering or even this simple baguette sandwich (but be ready to gnaw through all that crusty bread!)...<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EI5fvOcFMKnQRsbB6d4jMVHZ82nkrmyq8VYONVRSCTbYJupLKgKaNniOnDets33mYFMZ_oJHGij3Xr8OW_EempM3S7KpLKNKqAP8_Zof--XniKFppRimo_OmQ7WdnE-ALyOPczMfO42s3S3l9NOwj0Z0T-AtrycR78bGOH3swEUKfHqbP7Yl_0LnFg/s2540/IMG_0162.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2540" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EI5fvOcFMKnQRsbB6d4jMVHZ82nkrmyq8VYONVRSCTbYJupLKgKaNniOnDets33mYFMZ_oJHGij3Xr8OW_EempM3S7KpLKNKqAP8_Zof--XniKFppRimo_OmQ7WdnE-ALyOPczMfO42s3S3l9NOwj0Z0T-AtrycR78bGOH3swEUKfHqbP7Yl_0LnFg/w640-h640/IMG_0162.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div>...and then have your macarons!!! (Raspberry, Pistachio, and Hazelnut (aka, "Nutella"))<div><br /></div><div>They have a rather robust hot breakfast menu, including a simple egg plate that includes a selection of their breads. When I ordered it I received half slices of four breads with my eggs - Sourdough, Baguette, Croissant, and Chocolate Croissant. You also get butter and jam. It was a good sample of most things, and then you can just take some macarons home.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is also a breakfast / brunch-only spot. It closes each day in the late afternoon - don't plan on going after work, for dinner, or late-night pastries. It is all wrapped in a very cozy French-styled space, with enough room to find a nook and hunker down for the winter - the entire Chicago winter! I just might. <div><br /></div><div>If you don't already want to go from the images above, there's not much else I could say to convince you. But, I know I enjoy the experience here and will be going back.</div><div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-20602793314350465412022-12-11T06:33:00.004-06:002022-12-11T21:55:34.442-06:00Kibbitz Nest, Chicago, IL<p> From the dictionary:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTVmcI2kpKubqYiXrBK5XlkmXitQcmcLu5Poj-i-lYAllO-UqrLqaxQ0mq-8y6O9nvg6nC-bQeDr8Bb09Xw-ZVdRpyQM9viAQhpJ5AHNpbV3faTU9uyN4lT3OaZ0ZK32ng76RdP7TAK9-5cZ_opNdkuJSeQHAthHbEKHzHpy_HZ9zbsdj20XeV4wuNeQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="675" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTVmcI2kpKubqYiXrBK5XlkmXitQcmcLu5Poj-i-lYAllO-UqrLqaxQ0mq-8y6O9nvg6nC-bQeDr8Bb09Xw-ZVdRpyQM9viAQhpJ5AHNpbV3faTU9uyN4lT3OaZ0ZK32ng76RdP7TAK9-5cZ_opNdkuJSeQHAthHbEKHzHpy_HZ9zbsdj20XeV4wuNeQ" width="320" /></a></div><p>If you didn't know this Yiddish word before, you do now. I don't know if this business added their own second letter "b" on purpose or accident, but I presume now having been inside, they mean this definition.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ejVvpTVFVJNl3hDtFs_VjaBprRL7DIS8fEmdTyxg3j1aIhUXGMP4bOXyO7IPxCuhf_gSxSOsXqegR--lL_StfnY7oCmFFUgbtqtRQQuJXaeacnZRi_6uIM4Y9NlIAxO3J_8NHWaYYsxc6B0aNAMhPCy6jL9UpwndD1saZvdHfV8nAJq9Nq0o8eE-xw/s1598/IMG_0110.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1598" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ejVvpTVFVJNl3hDtFs_VjaBprRL7DIS8fEmdTyxg3j1aIhUXGMP4bOXyO7IPxCuhf_gSxSOsXqegR--lL_StfnY7oCmFFUgbtqtRQQuJXaeacnZRi_6uIM4Y9NlIAxO3J_8NHWaYYsxc6B0aNAMhPCy6jL9UpwndD1saZvdHfV8nAJq9Nq0o8eE-xw/w640-h640/IMG_0110.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>I found this place as I was walking out of a pub from dinner and noticed their building signage around the location on Clybourne. It drew me in... plus the info about offering ice cream (I mean, I only had a light dinner). </p><p>And as it turns out, they do offer ice cream and the chance to kibitz. But it's so much more than that too. They suggest a Wi-Fi free zone as you enter, but I still saw folks on their phones. I presume they don't offer a Wi-Fi- signal, because they want us to interreact with others or paper books (see below). You know, converse and interact with the live people in front of us... what people used to do back in the 1900's. </p><p>So, they have large group spaces, a live event space in back, a small room for group reservation, an open bar and lounge area in front... and books everywhere. Plus, games and all other kinds of things to look at and do (like foosball).</p><p>They also have a really generous offering in the food and drink area - plenty of eats and snacks, beers, wines, coffee drinks, alcohol coffee drinks, desserts, etc. As was my charge upon entering, I went with a cookie sundae. It did not disappoint and hit the spot. I'm going to have to go back because I feel I didn't get a chance to try enough things or spend enough time in the spaces. Simply put, it's a fun place to visit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKufucoZKtDrZIarQPTVYicfr6qWoDSWT280ipzC8eaeAq4jE382ExRb7oxJQjJRUW5mcT64I0L9oYXDvzoxhuqYLvesSBD_tFeEW4wyI2CTEQd1Vk9sQ6MAoq9j3mOCCKaQQaNlkRF5fX_ZnxAGOmNu3xo9bYOzqUQYmSSk8ENKzrbARD6MgZLfBScQ/s4032/IMG_0117.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKufucoZKtDrZIarQPTVYicfr6qWoDSWT280ipzC8eaeAq4jE382ExRb7oxJQjJRUW5mcT64I0L9oYXDvzoxhuqYLvesSBD_tFeEW4wyI2CTEQd1Vk9sQ6MAoq9j3mOCCKaQQaNlkRF5fX_ZnxAGOmNu3xo9bYOzqUQYmSSk8ENKzrbARD6MgZLfBScQ/w480-h640/IMG_0117.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1B6WhqQEtp3VoBiDr7C51Bqs0p-57XpPgrt3hIOIwapevq_TN8A6PWDT4KPfP-EGG3huLLTZaweacFTEDlVjmwwM94LM5JRZvs_muxbJfmFDGO16Lm3feKZBoLALjb-WXywuiUYssU0sjugUWo-W1s75kSLZvYvx6v_uT94YVewZBl_zF2vxCe7J2Yw/s4032/IMG_0118.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1B6WhqQEtp3VoBiDr7C51Bqs0p-57XpPgrt3hIOIwapevq_TN8A6PWDT4KPfP-EGG3huLLTZaweacFTEDlVjmwwM94LM5JRZvs_muxbJfmFDGO16Lm3feKZBoLALjb-WXywuiUYssU0sjugUWo-W1s75kSLZvYvx6v_uT94YVewZBl_zF2vxCe7J2Yw/w640-h480/IMG_0118.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHG5NuUkSSYOFP93Vzh5FaZhycVQI_QrBDR4U1nq9K3OI8coyKIqMTN8slrtXcfI-v2r8L-G3Y4lALcXVDJU0Bh_IHpbIPEE_DZD9wiin8eF9AljgH-Cz1XZCeUhhhBWl5ts8gFOvn79HgeCd4CqW6kCM9AmnjrcEsZGP2zDH1cbrVq46egiBt3VLTgA/s4032/IMG_0119.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHG5NuUkSSYOFP93Vzh5FaZhycVQI_QrBDR4U1nq9K3OI8coyKIqMTN8slrtXcfI-v2r8L-G3Y4lALcXVDJU0Bh_IHpbIPEE_DZD9wiin8eF9AljgH-Cz1XZCeUhhhBWl5ts8gFOvn79HgeCd4CqW6kCM9AmnjrcEsZGP2zDH1cbrVq46egiBt3VLTgA/w480-h640/IMG_0119.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjg_G05-kzofGyDcLjGaIg4VO6DXuC4wYD4RzG7IBzLoZiJ0Ru3BwpTVrx6mqptgW7LAc7jmiOw45rUOKAAwOEjdL7ERyMttylF6L9APPznkjZUsrYBg0o3DbdhYCd1etjCnGCp_SVyACyd00-c8EE02bmfxpGwIUW_LBwIYDY_7Y-W5rpJ_zrBDLh2g/s4032/IMG_0116.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjg_G05-kzofGyDcLjGaIg4VO6DXuC4wYD4RzG7IBzLoZiJ0Ru3BwpTVrx6mqptgW7LAc7jmiOw45rUOKAAwOEjdL7ERyMttylF6L9APPznkjZUsrYBg0o3DbdhYCd1etjCnGCp_SVyACyd00-c8EE02bmfxpGwIUW_LBwIYDY_7Y-W5rpJ_zrBDLh2g/w480-h640/IMG_0116.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be going back as soon as I can get a small group to join me.</div><br />.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-13360969320496661202022-08-14T06:02:00.016-05:002022-08-24T15:22:01.054-05:00Northside Cutlery, Chicago, IL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LV5GoSdtqostdEmZOCdK_eJT50bqWRHbRz1nVKkArc_DnlovedLRaqOcbmDQl6t602VYdeK4dXmo5XNJfBgewelCyWqSMweMGVeC8vzcfGjcs7NQpo1ssHq4decxlzQveTVpA3R2ufNdx5gF6oD7CYpt4nQyeIpG-acjWVoDQAZDrUrgHQZfc3_Ghw/s4032/IMG_0211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LV5GoSdtqostdEmZOCdK_eJT50bqWRHbRz1nVKkArc_DnlovedLRaqOcbmDQl6t602VYdeK4dXmo5XNJfBgewelCyWqSMweMGVeC8vzcfGjcs7NQpo1ssHq4decxlzQveTVpA3R2ufNdx5gF6oD7CYpt4nQyeIpG-acjWVoDQAZDrUrgHQZfc3_Ghw/w480-h640/IMG_0211.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>Some of you, ok, none of you, may recall a story some years back while I was in MN about me having some <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5404272793226404568/248625858961460870">old scissors from my Grandfather sharpened</a>. I went to a very small mom n' pop store and the product I got back was amazing and still going strong.</p><p>Prior to my latest move, I noticed my very first pocketknife, which was a big deal for me as a young boy, was in pretty bad shape. The finish was tarnished and the blade was sharpened by me incorrectly years prior and needed some major TLC to bring it back. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSt49xAAe3_EBF-7mzL6KUAbe7xh7w3N2S9lNjtxiYXoHg932TY6IKWG3_n6vDG_MQDX6y5cYpkZGz5MTRXAlL7xncBkBzp_VQdfzhjrU8oFa6dGH4g9KYoO35d5Idinm-QAdeWkqhWz9A76TE83PUvnZLlvBLtDs_R28zpjNUGAv8yoFA5CVniWauQ/s4032/IMG_1002.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSt49xAAe3_EBF-7mzL6KUAbe7xh7w3N2S9lNjtxiYXoHg932TY6IKWG3_n6vDG_MQDX6y5cYpkZGz5MTRXAlL7xncBkBzp_VQdfzhjrU8oFa6dGH4g9KYoO35d5Idinm-QAdeWkqhWz9A76TE83PUvnZLlvBLtDs_R28zpjNUGAv8yoFA5CVniWauQ/w480-h640/IMG_1002.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiKBg8QpuqTntTVDlPZz5rnrEnCKqKNXf9whFOkvoKmdaX9NyrxnAzgmiIA0PDwj9sbtVKT65goKZPUry3aw9nhXHk_xfbeoqj2Kgt8lPdTC3WDP70hfV_Zy9nKIruUmOJn22GN3Mso6t5Mhv7HQJXyAhMBGb1mJvZROcQQwz9cdbeURR5TuiCocbew/s4032/IMG_1003.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiKBg8QpuqTntTVDlPZz5rnrEnCKqKNXf9whFOkvoKmdaX9NyrxnAzgmiIA0PDwj9sbtVKT65goKZPUry3aw9nhXHk_xfbeoqj2Kgt8lPdTC3WDP70hfV_Zy9nKIruUmOJn22GN3Mso6t5Mhv7HQJXyAhMBGb1mJvZROcQQwz9cdbeURR5TuiCocbew/w480-h640/IMG_1003.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIjrWhM3zq646y2hAZ_K0jbbODJtNeU1PwI6ZJLfYPxCweFYvRlTDU77bxvdLKtPkZX304HDp2tajUhdF3mWa5s9PY7_A8gVP0o47PmQx1jx8NQZSN4ge6pblNrpxSS8duXrSqawB_ds_hUl9qYIiylTvmCGm2bo5cPJ84T1qtOpd-k_sxwjy8IM3cw/s4032/IMG_1004.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIjrWhM3zq646y2hAZ_K0jbbODJtNeU1PwI6ZJLfYPxCweFYvRlTDU77bxvdLKtPkZX304HDp2tajUhdF3mWa5s9PY7_A8gVP0o47PmQx1jx8NQZSN4ge6pblNrpxSS8duXrSqawB_ds_hUl9qYIiylTvmCGm2bo5cPJ84T1qtOpd-k_sxwjy8IM3cw/w300-h400/IMG_1004.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p>I was able to handle the finish with a friend's tip to try Flitz (that's really how it's spelled). It worked very well and very easily, making the pocketknife look like new on the handles ("scales") and even the decent part of the blade. </p><p>I attempted to have the blade fully corrected in Madison WI, but to no avail. So, when I made it to Chicago, I sought out a proper spot. I happened to find a well-reviewed place in the North Center neighborhood, called <a href="https://northsidecutlery.com/">Northside Cutlery</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Od_ilNxD1ivQJEB2k2zSrs6gO948QPZmBCJkFxO6ue0iMJIMa9jh0nua-CMhIy_KEvdwX3gL2Nt70_bwVdtOVJLhdTdRek1VIyc4FAtDd7lSVZBSZ41RttzUVLL8sfwy6WIsjPLSm4w4EZAP0_t3SVs09zcxNRU7ip4_tgMwug4xR_KOVf1esQZX_Q/s4032/IMG_1834.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Od_ilNxD1ivQJEB2k2zSrs6gO948QPZmBCJkFxO6ue0iMJIMa9jh0nua-CMhIy_KEvdwX3gL2Nt70_bwVdtOVJLhdTdRek1VIyc4FAtDd7lSVZBSZ41RttzUVLL8sfwy6WIsjPLSm4w4EZAP0_t3SVs09zcxNRU7ip4_tgMwug4xR_KOVf1esQZX_Q/w480-h640/IMG_1834.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p>They had such good reviews, website and backstory that I was feeling quite lucky to have stumbled on their store. I went in with full confidence and was surprised not only by their expert level of sharpening skills (mostly for kitchen cutlery), but also their very cool retail storefront.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0UV1bOrQ9GzM1i8RQsy5cWZ6nJ31w8bkh2sGOD4Ety9dSnLJwXG2cxqTjpjR_JB9v_mfJ1-Cdu32NprHXz5JtECjOHfC2X2OQtX0wrYb90QQuWkZ8oXZDLKglQJYaPPsKi9mN8cZcTFQdI6V8gkFCpePWj0CQulziyizRCbpP4YGKsy7t3LHK2IFkw/s4032/IMG_1837.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz0UV1bOrQ9GzM1i8RQsy5cWZ6nJ31w8bkh2sGOD4Ety9dSnLJwXG2cxqTjpjR_JB9v_mfJ1-Cdu32NprHXz5JtECjOHfC2X2OQtX0wrYb90QQuWkZ8oXZDLKglQJYaPPsKi9mN8cZcTFQdI6V8gkFCpePWj0CQulziyizRCbpP4YGKsy7t3LHK2IFkw/w480-h640/IMG_1837.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnk2-iZGzMTlVaSfb7dCjqrSBSPEjmfwfkk72fhTJTwYdNjq8MsNtnT7qkWt-TBCPFFHa8zXxY9usduPUeB6QZuV2PRv6pU-LVvtOvgqxl_wYcv66fcvrjVFbP0ZnQ-Tmnrf9J6RIVVujmngsYOy8LdMMLHKiZJiTZDQMNIJ_2WZzDYjvALEMS_uWBVQ/s4032/IMG_1836.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnk2-iZGzMTlVaSfb7dCjqrSBSPEjmfwfkk72fhTJTwYdNjq8MsNtnT7qkWt-TBCPFFHa8zXxY9usduPUeB6QZuV2PRv6pU-LVvtOvgqxl_wYcv66fcvrjVFbP0ZnQ-Tmnrf9J6RIVVujmngsYOy8LdMMLHKiZJiTZDQMNIJ_2WZzDYjvALEMS_uWBVQ/w480-h640/IMG_1836.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKi6gvfEwYnwxAoS7YgEu_5te_8XaqGsEylnB8P-e4ns7Km97YDSlfPePY5hQ5zTB9ZbPZJlbvpWbtWPIaO47aM_tRI2z3VEFJdutOYOfX6BhK6B17McbIIx1KdydSu8fpkNfjSHEVzt34L05fhR9chmMQaRKaUnZ88sk1k5MNY0MUWZVhJM4gnmVS5Q/s4032/IMG_1835.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKi6gvfEwYnwxAoS7YgEu_5te_8XaqGsEylnB8P-e4ns7Km97YDSlfPePY5hQ5zTB9ZbPZJlbvpWbtWPIaO47aM_tRI2z3VEFJdutOYOfX6BhK6B17McbIIx1KdydSu8fpkNfjSHEVzt34L05fhR9chmMQaRKaUnZ88sk1k5MNY0MUWZVhJM4gnmVS5Q/w480-h640/IMG_1835.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Great finishes, displays, and product offerings for the home chef. Their labor rates seemed more than fair, especially after getting my lil' knife back. It looks brand new and will safely be put away for many more years, now in fine finish and a new case. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHD22ZrjwTdnd73lVeKudglX4eQthgH7QQqlwiJ8zquY7IRonABxSbAo19JK5ExH5aSZJ2_ZGWQQD_lvyrWd_pc_8yHPeapMbosd-gnxkAIbnIcKsskDRs60Ap59m-pGdIRLxH_anWLnD1izv_QmlXvlc5iiNW0X0talC1Cs-kS-RpPrAdT361QbsAmw/s4032/IMG_1936.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHD22ZrjwTdnd73lVeKudglX4eQthgH7QQqlwiJ8zquY7IRonABxSbAo19JK5ExH5aSZJ2_ZGWQQD_lvyrWd_pc_8yHPeapMbosd-gnxkAIbnIcKsskDRs60Ap59m-pGdIRLxH_anWLnD1izv_QmlXvlc5iiNW0X0talC1Cs-kS-RpPrAdT361QbsAmw/w480-h640/IMG_1936.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div>I wish I had more cutlery to bring in and will be going back whenever I need something sharpened. Thanks again, Northside!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-82919699341832667662022-06-26T08:39:00.080-05:002022-06-26T08:39:00.206-05:00Sardine Bistro & Bar, Madison, WI<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79XBFdMdXR12a7VKh_esyka7FRh3WyIx_RaATx78ImH-_ykn3t-jGm5ltdBJIVs6KPBjM0eqdROX4-qSkpaHmed7wTa0bcHHnDRaHdKifA2hGZJejEYMUwoqVHXE79yIZUk4V5o03eytLr9l1w9Nl_ZDcNy1zOayz0y1j8zAOQQelyhBZFzXomenQ6A/s546/IMG_1343.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="546" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79XBFdMdXR12a7VKh_esyka7FRh3WyIx_RaATx78ImH-_ykn3t-jGm5ltdBJIVs6KPBjM0eqdROX4-qSkpaHmed7wTa0bcHHnDRaHdKifA2hGZJejEYMUwoqVHXE79yIZUk4V5o03eytLr9l1w9Nl_ZDcNy1zOayz0y1j8zAOQQelyhBZFzXomenQ6A/w640-h268/IMG_1343.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, after a number of years living in Madison (over two separate stints), I think I've finally found my favorite restaurant. This is a big deal as I almost never choose favorites... and even saying that, I still have some caveats, but this is it for me in Madison. I might even be done looking (not least of which due to me moving back to CHI).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First, this place is right on Lake Monona. You can sit inside a very nice old-school warehouse space that's been updated to a French bistro theme, or even out on the deck, overlooking the lake (and some parking). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Second, they do drinks right and have a happy hour everyday (at the bar, 4-6pm). I'd been in once before but didn't stay to eat or drink anything. It was a snowy spring day and with the happy hour bar seats all taken, I didn't think I'd get in very quickly. So, I left that day and made a mental note to return - boy am I glad I did.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_cblje_RUAX3y7mAp68CZl1vIPEs-AkBAHZAQialmB0BIwAmeZonj78OnifSbndlXGhVYTdYheAunzqiwLOeOcXFm8tyEQNpvc9plOXV970sohrkrGqpXPCSCeqXOlL2y73Q-pbtcM67qrG8E_RvoUT8IZILiqGRcsc3jUQLa6c23b4maKeo804-mg/s4032/IMG_1339.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_cblje_RUAX3y7mAp68CZl1vIPEs-AkBAHZAQialmB0BIwAmeZonj78OnifSbndlXGhVYTdYheAunzqiwLOeOcXFm8tyEQNpvc9plOXV970sohrkrGqpXPCSCeqXOlL2y73Q-pbtcM67qrG8E_RvoUT8IZILiqGRcsc3jUQLa6c23b4maKeo804-mg/w640-h480/IMG_1339.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Third, the menu is really well done and easy to find something. Take your pick... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims8-_2f1S88FtAOtZ35_AtL9RWOoabqnfR3vcygedfg-NIYxTcIchu9ewLkCUmvQgt9f9l01LrOMXF7DvfEl1V86InRBEoUh17DcPdTutb9H0h4DpSuFrqltoz1DNKJgpAX6vKknWnH7eR1KEKTqVwKZg-8NKr0HSVs3nxqALHeSSVvLfG5_nxUQMxw/s1111/IMG_1340.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1111" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims8-_2f1S88FtAOtZ35_AtL9RWOoabqnfR3vcygedfg-NIYxTcIchu9ewLkCUmvQgt9f9l01LrOMXF7DvfEl1V86InRBEoUh17DcPdTutb9H0h4DpSuFrqltoz1DNKJgpAX6vKknWnH7eR1KEKTqVwKZg-8NKr0HSVs3nxqALHeSSVvLfG5_nxUQMxw/w640-h552/IMG_1340.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUB42PP0vLxMpaKLksHRiG250ids11J8wUzaoeRPvofO1VL5q_ClRkIBD4u3AsyQwmOYaFarVlqeQfnhCbYl_AsWKNIsTmFakImMLjoMC63nS9abITL5LHzrYuJKyMeYf-RcIpgrdecbFHNE_y0JVkADQe3T8U2M2p3AC0KPo6NG1YNoGjSCr6s_33Q/s1811/IMG_1341.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1811" data-original-width="1097" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqUB42PP0vLxMpaKLksHRiG250ids11J8wUzaoeRPvofO1VL5q_ClRkIBD4u3AsyQwmOYaFarVlqeQfnhCbYl_AsWKNIsTmFakImMLjoMC63nS9abITL5LHzrYuJKyMeYf-RcIpgrdecbFHNE_y0JVkADQe3T8U2M2p3AC0KPo6NG1YNoGjSCr6s_33Q/w388-h640/IMG_1341.PNG" width="388" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojutM6_XMvrHNY5Ss4l_KABWCjdwZ-9t6u7wsxRFIqI6p5j6txmrBXquYQRATWFwC00NpqqI1vI8yno_IlRq5o7B-iACf9ULzGylWU3koQfPDNTMcgDFJwmk_TTm1EH3aMIGK_sSU_HDFh2gSvlZCqI7f9mhRhHyWCtXwaOfCehfCUolB_MEMY0U8hQ/s1169/IMG_1342.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1169" data-original-width="1069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojutM6_XMvrHNY5Ss4l_KABWCjdwZ-9t6u7wsxRFIqI6p5j6txmrBXquYQRATWFwC00NpqqI1vI8yno_IlRq5o7B-iACf9ULzGylWU3koQfPDNTMcgDFJwmk_TTm1EH3aMIGK_sSU_HDFh2gSvlZCqI7f9mhRhHyWCtXwaOfCehfCUolB_MEMY0U8hQ/w586-h640/IMG_1342.PNG" width="586" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, this staff is the real star and one of the main drivers of me anointing it with "favorite" status. Now don't get me wrong... there are many good restaurants in Madison. I've already written about some here on this site, like A Pig In A Fur Coat... but Sardine is hands down the best staff I've come across in all my time in Madison (though a few others come very close too).</div><div><br /></div><div>I think, in general, restaurant staff service has gone down since the pandemic began, and who can blame these workers? But, it's noticeable now that we're coming out of it. And an all-star staff like the one at Sardine stands out like a beacon of light.</div><div><br /></div><div>They helped me from the jump, even though I was dining solo at the bar. Water, drink, salad and main, plus dessert with decaf espresso (who even orders that?!). As one example, there is a fantastic woman clearing plates behind the bar who's not much taller than the bar. She literally has to get on her tip-toes to see if you're done with your food. But, every time I cleaned a plate (and I cleaned them!) or got to halfway on my water, she was right there to clear it away or refill. </div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the folks behind the bar were equally great in their own ways. Friendly, talkative, willing to explain things. It was great. I even mentioned this to one of the bartenders before I left and they mentioned that they all love working there. It shows. I loved being a guest too.</div><div><br /></div><div>For those curious about my meal choices, I did the House Greens to start - delicious and seemingly so simple. Then I went all-in on a Ribeye with their Steak Frites. I asked them to sub the Frites out for Fingerling potatoes and they obliged (though did have to check with the kitchen). The steak was cooked to my order and served with my side and a mustard sauce (didn't need that!). </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdKPIr-frE0g5g0NiXs7jddgVn58ROoW9iisWyFK97cyXQx3KoweSCZjZAjeGiuAtsW8n70hoAXa0HLD0IDjn7Ml-n1CRbY6e6U5mMLS3Bh_7ZQTRGofP7B__78vwBbDxx8w3QO1JYYFTXwDGvmRgMLSCboHL-heYeiRdrwAVQ7SVmrD6OO7S4Pa97A/s4032/IMG_1335.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdKPIr-frE0g5g0NiXs7jddgVn58ROoW9iisWyFK97cyXQx3KoweSCZjZAjeGiuAtsW8n70hoAXa0HLD0IDjn7Ml-n1CRbY6e6U5mMLS3Bh_7ZQTRGofP7B__78vwBbDxx8w3QO1JYYFTXwDGvmRgMLSCboHL-heYeiRdrwAVQ7SVmrD6OO7S4Pa97A/w480-h640/IMG_1335.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div>Something about those fingerlings too. Take a good look. I can only presume they were placed raw into a very hot skillet or pan and roasted off in an oven. They outsides were very crisp and the insides perfectly tender. Now how many times have you noticed the potato enough to think about and comment on it?!</div><div><br /></div><div>To be fair, I wasn't planning to go in and have a 3-4 course meal, with a drink and coffee, but the place makes you want to stay longer & order more. It's genius really.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I wound up getting something with chocolate for dessert in the form of their Opera Cake. It was not too big or not too small, but just right. Delicious too... and went very well with that decaf espresso I'd ordered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwn2KZfgsUtX4ZNx3U5h4676qG2-GF3lhpkNLbqyAIQ94Lxfi0S60Vb5Yu2VwIYVvBqw6KF1hWET9Uf1chh1vXtqNmx0KfsH-oBGK4lM8eDbk_9gRewtcIB9yVigxzSeaHQKLC14tNcFoxRoIgcvEZoeJdYR9PR9q8pYw2eNyXvJaMlcq8JeGtpiGxw/s4032/IMG_1337.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwn2KZfgsUtX4ZNx3U5h4676qG2-GF3lhpkNLbqyAIQ94Lxfi0S60Vb5Yu2VwIYVvBqw6KF1hWET9Uf1chh1vXtqNmx0KfsH-oBGK4lM8eDbk_9gRewtcIB9yVigxzSeaHQKLC14tNcFoxRoIgcvEZoeJdYR9PR9q8pYw2eNyXvJaMlcq8JeGtpiGxw/w480-h640/IMG_1337.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To say I would go back is an understatement. I am trying to think of reasons to go back now. I'm sure a happy hour burger visit is in my future before too long. And I think folks in Madison and the surrounding area should check this place out for yourselves - now!<div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-12216420763690305572022-05-01T07:54:00.001-05:002022-05-01T07:54:00.209-05:00Wisconsin’s Supper Club Culture: Ishnala Supper Club & The Del Bar, Wisconsin Dells, WI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIasr8gQidMoNOAiTxkqzXnoCdi2Vv-ki-lDz3olD8EK5WfLL7AUjkuZWh4lJ77QcGrY9p_nBjEBaPK0vdouJdPe21UAkPhXCt9F18Sh0Uu1NRmL-aUF2JBRf-FWchlbJoi6epsyqK5LO707lkGyIomVPEwO3W-H4PwtndxouYRvvNqOY_q8JtmXzTA/s4032/IMG_0762.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIasr8gQidMoNOAiTxkqzXnoCdi2Vv-ki-lDz3olD8EK5WfLL7AUjkuZWh4lJ77QcGrY9p_nBjEBaPK0vdouJdPe21UAkPhXCt9F18Sh0Uu1NRmL-aUF2JBRf-FWchlbJoi6epsyqK5LO707lkGyIomVPEwO3W-H4PwtndxouYRvvNqOY_q8JtmXzTA/w480-h640/IMG_0762.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">Have you heard of the concept of a supper club? If you're not from the Midwest, I think the chances are decent that you have not. Not only that, but you've probably never been to one either. One of the benefits of living in the state of Wisconsin is that these supper clubs are still prevalent and one can visit one relatively easily.</p>A quick Google of the history of supper clubs tells us that these places essentially transitioned from speak-easys to supper clubs soon after Prohibition ended. They morphed into legal establishments where one could enjoy a great meal, with people you knew from your town, for an evening of lively conversation & entertainment. They often had music or comedy during the evening as well. And when you decided to attend a supper club for dinner, this was usually the whole evening. You weren't getting up after the food to go to another place, you were in one place for the night. Part of that, I suspect is the car culture also starting to blossom around this time. Many of the clubs were a "drive" from a suburban area and once you arrived, you were not going to go back out driving. Plus, you'd probably had one, two, three plus Old Fashioneds by that point (also a distinctly Wisconsin thing). Better sit tight, let the hooch wear off by the time you and your group want to head home.<br />
<br />Today, they're often well-run dinner establishments with a focus on high quality meats, service, and cocktails. Often located on a picturesque piece of land or in a historic building, with the décor to match the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Think timber structures and lots of knotty pine inside.<div><br /></div><div>To that end, I went to visit a couple in the Wisconsin Dells area, specifically the Ishnala Supper Club on Mirror Lake and The Del Bar, on a main thoroughfare in The Dells. I only went to check out the former spot, taking pictures all from the outside and the surrounding grounds. And I went into and had dinner at the latter. </div><div><br /></div><div>Take a look and see if you'd like to have an evening like these...</div><div><br /></div><div>...Ishnala to start, simply in order of how I walked around...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLb4v-voy4nWxw9cYwwSj63FGZZCWdwS54f8XmLXPvyCWIr_R5uwYF3pbArZipKuwSWS_WKY76GvXLJluEMud9Y9X_vLAP821COyAAZaI9aY2Zt4O3u7mUiIWDvSf7gMRZOelRumuLrYksYQzX3WPRoBRvWTa2qUZqTz2Ht_BrB1lCyAhiQIVIMdaiA/s3685/IMG_0752.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2764" data-original-width="3685" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLb4v-voy4nWxw9cYwwSj63FGZZCWdwS54f8XmLXPvyCWIr_R5uwYF3pbArZipKuwSWS_WKY76GvXLJluEMud9Y9X_vLAP821COyAAZaI9aY2Zt4O3u7mUiIWDvSf7gMRZOelRumuLrYksYQzX3WPRoBRvWTa2qUZqTz2Ht_BrB1lCyAhiQIVIMdaiA/w640-h480/IMG_0752.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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(this canoe is original Native American, found at the bottom of the lake, weighed down with large stones. The Native Americans used to "hide" their water craft before moving away for the winter, then come back in warmer weather and get the canoes back out - genius)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3In4ZgBNYi_sMAPKVvRYUO7VNTcX9pRMqtnuRaYZznTSZpdZ3ILR5sxj_PtZh1ZyrDXYRt-L4F-jjdODPfJKwm2OuLWXKXI7-kPoaGm4CfhvBUHM6JL_Nw2Y5mdJ_XW4vxPnvmlPath5iRjp9_97OhADo2KTM5nkslTf-q6eBKZ8B6fLObOay_qC9vA/s4032/IMG_0769.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3In4ZgBNYi_sMAPKVvRYUO7VNTcX9pRMqtnuRaYZznTSZpdZ3ILR5sxj_PtZh1ZyrDXYRt-L4F-jjdODPfJKwm2OuLWXKXI7-kPoaGm4CfhvBUHM6JL_Nw2Y5mdJ_XW4vxPnvmlPath5iRjp9_97OhADo2KTM5nkslTf-q6eBKZ8B6fLObOay_qC9vA/w640-h480/IMG_0769.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And now for The Del Bar, which I believe was designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple and is a great place to hunker down for some dinner & drinks...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It was delicious. I do want to go back for an appropriate occasion and have a steak though they also looked pretty awesome.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMi_P0W18ntCCdBBJKFK3DTIGZrY4p8Od5eAYedqXom1Slf4Ht8VQbCnWzdSY1kFgS2-C9mQEpGNUvIAMCbxyoOngLjb7Lk15r0GK9nDbtoZe1zWpRnAk_layk1Zasr0NteIgp0ujh5cEQJOMaLJXrMP8VVjyYfJev7L4eLPul6_FoL7obCAaLUiREg/s4032/IMG_0780.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMi_P0W18ntCCdBBJKFK3DTIGZrY4p8Od5eAYedqXom1Slf4Ht8VQbCnWzdSY1kFgS2-C9mQEpGNUvIAMCbxyoOngLjb7Lk15r0GK9nDbtoZe1zWpRnAk_layk1Zasr0NteIgp0ujh5cEQJOMaLJXrMP8VVjyYfJev7L4eLPul6_FoL7obCAaLUiREg/w640-h480/IMG_0780.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>They're not always easy to find or easy to get to, but I think you should seek out supper clubs near or far from you and check 'em out. I know you'll be glad you did.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-73705349083155046692022-02-20T09:46:00.011-06:002022-02-20T09:46:00.219-06:00Cadre, Madison, WI<p class="mobile-photo">I don't know about you, but it feels like we're all a little more comfortable venturing out and doing things we used to do without thinking about it too much. If you follow this blog, you know that for me that's trying new places. I did just that this weekend and had a new-to-me place all picked out... but when I arrived it was too busy to seat me in a timely manner (I can get hangry).</p><p class="mobile-photo">So, I checked Google and recalled a few places I'd seen on the way to the first choice. Cadre happened to be about 1/2 a block away and Google told me it was a "French-inspired" bistro and rated at 4.5/5.0 stars, a good sign in my general experience. I popped in and easily grabbed a seat at their well-appointed bar, yet another good sign.</p><p class="mobile-photo">They convinced me further with a good selection of NA (non-alcoholic) beers, which is not that common in most places in WI, as you can probably imagine. And once I chose a new beer and got a look at the menu, I knew I would be staying for a full meal. </p><p class="mobile-photo">Athletic Brewing's All Out Stout... (yeah, I'm "athletic"...)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDqyCC8zBYXvsV8zreC-HgF0Xg7KgDH_2sTRV-LQZ4Blq8ZSMxacYh9nzEhlGjF3jqAYjaGcEN6x35tjeJ3iqV-hyxRVgJUdR-AzPQspwn2mX7D18_V5Ig0lUoYXQblt1QdIGBkdr7ts_/s1600/IMG_0501-705717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7064035821122040082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDqyCC8zBYXvsV8zreC-HgF0Xg7KgDH_2sTRV-LQZ4Blq8ZSMxacYh9nzEhlGjF3jqAYjaGcEN6x35tjeJ3iqV-hyxRVgJUdR-AzPQspwn2mX7D18_V5Ig0lUoYXQblt1QdIGBkdr7ts_/w640-h640/IMG_0501-705717.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo">Since it was a crisp night in the single digits, I thought the Beef Bourguignon looked perfect. And frankly, it was. It's not a huge plate of food like a typical American place, but it was so delicious and well-done, I didn't mind. Plus, that leaves room for dessert!</p><p class="mobile-photo">Slow-braised Beef (like a short rib), Brussel Sprouts, kale, Lion's Mane mushrooms, carrots, and beauty heart radishes on a bed of Pomme Puree...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-r9mLs0Vds5Suw9OFdB_-Bz3oqtNCU7MbTXXHWPW_IpdZlir4vMT4U9Lixe7FJWqRhXb_k79KwWTJIni_RNpolnjoiccXFPb9Q3qm-x3tP76R_q2cBTQGwWWE7Di_YKf5ASiYun3A-H0H/s1600/IMG_0503-708110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7064035830918304098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-r9mLs0Vds5Suw9OFdB_-Bz3oqtNCU7MbTXXHWPW_IpdZlir4vMT4U9Lixe7FJWqRhXb_k79KwWTJIni_RNpolnjoiccXFPb9Q3qm-x3tP76R_q2cBTQGwWWE7Di_YKf5ASiYun3A-H0H/w640-h480/IMG_0503-708110.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo">After wolfing that down, I took a look at their compact dessert menu and chose the warm-spiced cake. It was also flavor-full, but not ginormous like you'd get at the Cheese Cake Factory or something. Perfect for me...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes4isrokF_wK_qPXWz3pwmyFKLvYU9e5OxyXVY0t6_cqCUruISB1KLSdWF9uaL_AczFmzkZQpxcamJR7YmrIx6Xex3gJhE2mTjKFkumpWBqw2LvUsWnOEzKNjaTg9z_Agd3F7wL7hn6Fq/s1600/IMG_0504-710239.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7064035840459072098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes4isrokF_wK_qPXWz3pwmyFKLvYU9e5OxyXVY0t6_cqCUruISB1KLSdWF9uaL_AczFmzkZQpxcamJR7YmrIx6Xex3gJhE2mTjKFkumpWBqw2LvUsWnOEzKNjaTg9z_Agd3F7wL7hn6Fq/w640-h640/IMG_0504-710239.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Going out on this night was a great little taste (pun intended) of feeling normal again. While their service was quite slow and they are now adding 20% to all checks for their staff, it was still a very good place to be on a cold winter's night. I would most-assuredly go back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Note: I don't know many places restaurant or not, that have perfect staff levels and no issues with service. Maybe A Pig in a Fur Coat if I had to choose one. This general service issue seems like something we're all going to get used to pretty quickly, whether we want to or not.</div><p class="mobile-photo"></p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-60363365201972164042022-01-02T13:23:00.008-06:002022-01-02T13:23:00.194-06:00A Pig In A Fur Coat, Madison, WI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisgoTj9oFEGy0RWISqg3i89KXAr3k3Nob2sIu_6HJMAJuWpIW3xrMH2iiZUGgfRSxRwoYkWLEqCCL9_pPOkoBgrlwsdj7R4XAZc5-Uu2yRB4bChhh7ee066OOoLmiE4sfyM5oxgLQyPQSjC6gaIkpE73Kh_wbAgd1b8sh3kaTWX_pG8oAjxPGVlz0o0w=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisgoTj9oFEGy0RWISqg3i89KXAr3k3Nob2sIu_6HJMAJuWpIW3xrMH2iiZUGgfRSxRwoYkWLEqCCL9_pPOkoBgrlwsdj7R4XAZc5-Uu2yRB4bChhh7ee066OOoLmiE4sfyM5oxgLQyPQSjC6gaIkpE73Kh_wbAgd1b8sh3kaTWX_pG8oAjxPGVlz0o0w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: left;">Frankly, I'm surprised I'd waited this long to try this well-regarded restaurant. In the back of my mind, I believe I was saving it for some sort of special occasion or persons that never materialized. Well, that's no way to live. So, on a pretty blustery winter evening, I headed out on foot with this warm space and food in mind. Plus, I'd been reminded of it that week on a PBS show. So, what did I find when I arrived and plunked my tookis down on one of their six bar seats? Let's see…</p><div>- Fun, rotating, inventive, seasonal menu, both drinks & eats</div><div>- Competent & knowledgeable staff</div><div>- Warm guests, the kind that will even chat with a solo fellow diner</div><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHcvL9NseSMyka6au7Ny6MkvQzZ6bN7_VyGbs8AM3-SqB-ezJRfYiaWBm-BaWbBtEXmGCOH3jZkrMAQY8kZGYwOCgoWfetZ8xPGd3D64cQ4Yvb73Xch67dQe0dGMhxSbHXUlbKqBHle23/s1600/IMG_0266-760533.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7045011933368173362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHcvL9NseSMyka6au7Ny6MkvQzZ6bN7_VyGbs8AM3-SqB-ezJRfYiaWBm-BaWbBtEXmGCOH3jZkrMAQY8kZGYwOCgoWfetZ8xPGd3D64cQ4Yvb73Xch67dQe0dGMhxSbHXUlbKqBHle23/w480-h640/IMG_0266-760533.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbc1O0tSdBSbwkbATqr7UbfXYh6FPMo5remnFzP-gWhZ2kVJy4IJ9YI794xABGH23ZUBJbWcvLBAE0HRmtT1rI8iJVE7BjZJyBxuikKI1KwT30uNFypW60Qwo8CcYjWelNsVloSN1RObZ/s1600/IMG_0267-763318.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_7045011938324836306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbc1O0tSdBSbwkbATqr7UbfXYh6FPMo5remnFzP-gWhZ2kVJy4IJ9YI794xABGH23ZUBJbWcvLBAE0HRmtT1rI8iJVE7BjZJyBxuikKI1KwT30uNFypW60Qwo8CcYjWelNsVloSN1RObZ/w480-h640/IMG_0267-763318.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>On a whim, I went with a fall theme - squash. I chose the Fall Harvest Salad and a pasta dish they call Agnolini. They were both delicious. Very well-prepared and seasoned. The pasta might have seemed like a "small plate", but if you were having apps, salad, pasta and main (or sharing all these in a group) it would be the perfect size. I also barely had enough room for salad and pasta + dessert. It took me a while to get all the dessert down... more on that later.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbx6IpaYgZWyQQBhSDkDSYFeKa497Cnz5xdSz-GhLjLd4AmpajA2XAcRpOyHKnn8NLMWoZz_OPUKCbCGe74VoBNIfNjZowXKCN8Ydwiaaa95yeYx2FWA9-vB8GUnSlPuLtHJQJ29VU2Cz4xg158TnWriSicMaWp8YRjYZTgIBT1S8VGfdW5xzGeTW2Ig=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbx6IpaYgZWyQQBhSDkDSYFeKa497Cnz5xdSz-GhLjLd4AmpajA2XAcRpOyHKnn8NLMWoZz_OPUKCbCGe74VoBNIfNjZowXKCN8Ydwiaaa95yeYx2FWA9-vB8GUnSlPuLtHJQJ29VU2Cz4xg158TnWriSicMaWp8YRjYZTgIBT1S8VGfdW5xzGeTW2Ig=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf8wu8ww40pYzdbHUMS6vg4x2aBLx6oDyLPnpxfMG-1Z_GQ_6SadSK48QTmHBaR7GqLIjGAMWErefZiZWr2ETyLMu2R8I987gz1EDebuJD1vKUYlpUDdMF1qqRZsivXOWOv_nsjFR6ufr_9GUxZYzfztKUFsCossnD3pu7gMfnn-AYMrIXT3O5H8bqVg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf8wu8ww40pYzdbHUMS6vg4x2aBLx6oDyLPnpxfMG-1Z_GQ_6SadSK48QTmHBaR7GqLIjGAMWErefZiZWr2ETyLMu2R8I987gz1EDebuJD1vKUYlpUDdMF1qqRZsivXOWOv_nsjFR6ufr_9GUxZYzfztKUFsCossnD3pu7gMfnn-AYMrIXT3O5H8bqVg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Yeah - those are pomegranate seeds on the pasta!!! Once I had my pasta, I wanted something bready to eat with it, maybe soak up some of the extra sauce too. They had a "milk bread" option on their menu - that will have to do. It was easily one of the nicest "bread basket" offerings I've had in some time, served warm with fresh butter.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlsega0FW6ty2WbQzEKAJOy1MBEYreshY9IkKP38LwhV3apx0U3Y1euab7KXknTLnJIZQAUQNDAolG7bQHhheP5BA-gPzG5cFUVNLkh1IDTXHvZWC4eAlUrQGtYS1hF-kuuqMyF9VxBNrKc0IY7NUYlDRhjFL5Myd6HIbTgeVbZ9uI__4U5rXoKT6WnA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlsega0FW6ty2WbQzEKAJOy1MBEYreshY9IkKP38LwhV3apx0U3Y1euab7KXknTLnJIZQAUQNDAolG7bQHhheP5BA-gPzG5cFUVNLkh1IDTXHvZWC4eAlUrQGtYS1hF-kuuqMyF9VxBNrKc0IY7NUYlDRhjFL5Myd6HIbTgeVbZ9uI__4U5rXoKT6WnA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Now, back to dessert. I don't know about you, but my mind often turns to chocolate for dessert, but that also means I had to forego an excellent sounding fall dessert - a crumb cake with Granny Smith and Jonagold apple compote (I can only presume cinnamon was also used). None-the-less, I went with their "budino", which I would call a small chocolate pudding or custard. Perhaps another accurate description would be a slightly thicker chocolate mousse. It was very very good. And those are pears and hazelnuts on top.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMbjxSAGDp8V-Vy5PzXiEuGih7PThuSmCxYycMogbHRXRaH9cRR7lN4JLt5WdpW44-w54j18YbW1KnlduGYP-2HpytRGTz0lvugAEx1LZSFSu1WEENI2BEq-x4zxy3l2jN_6Iftq1iwfb8C_jBQ2pE5JK8_ygVi5dzTGcqm3Fqa70Mjpr3TG1gPdySbA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMbjxSAGDp8V-Vy5PzXiEuGih7PThuSmCxYycMogbHRXRaH9cRR7lN4JLt5WdpW44-w54j18YbW1KnlduGYP-2HpytRGTz0lvugAEx1LZSFSu1WEENI2BEq-x4zxy3l2jN_6Iftq1iwfb8C_jBQ2pE5JK8_ygVi5dzTGcqm3Fqa70Mjpr3TG1gPdySbA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUqYiQ3q4_QIoNgRE8wOz0UHQ904SGvYPz1qoVn06-otLRIMB-Ja183c3ecwMQIFl8L-FsxuCmZIqNyAP0lQSSJC1Ys-YIrXAHIMX47_3FxUvBaL_bTppEi0yiLZEMdWWff0sRaFxXhGCcyBXZFfK9y70eyRzi_C5MrMNNRru6ft8Dv48iNmsj4g849A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUqYiQ3q4_QIoNgRE8wOz0UHQ904SGvYPz1qoVn06-otLRIMB-Ja183c3ecwMQIFl8L-FsxuCmZIqNyAP0lQSSJC1Ys-YIrXAHIMX47_3FxUvBaL_bTppEi0yiLZEMdWWff0sRaFxXhGCcyBXZFfK9y70eyRzi_C5MrMNNRru6ft8Dv48iNmsj4g849A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>See that creamy chocolate goodness?!?! </div><div><br /></div><div>I would be very happy to go back to A Pig In A Fur Coat any chance I get. If you're in the 'hood and have the time, definitely dine here.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-46961347096987893412021-12-05T06:42:00.003-06:002021-12-05T11:25:46.889-06:00Fool's Errand Kitchen & Eatery, Milwaukee (3rd Ward) , WI<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5z_g59182xUFDNyLCZeIbOiRgUTT0133S2bxTfGiJeVwEm-U9vuZBpswAGQSpQXUH9RPWXK6vzDBaT3vkpDilzUcKzfzml5tpSyDOakt7iPV2UY_zxMClH9Eu6OaBWqQda9Bzpknit4prFpOsR2scNXSfd-pw7a9Z8qUR0qNacLY6TCy9dABrEkGy_A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5z_g59182xUFDNyLCZeIbOiRgUTT0133S2bxTfGiJeVwEm-U9vuZBpswAGQSpQXUH9RPWXK6vzDBaT3vkpDilzUcKzfzml5tpSyDOakt7iPV2UY_zxMClH9Eu6OaBWqQda9Bzpknit4prFpOsR2scNXSfd-pw7a9Z8qUR0qNacLY6TCy9dABrEkGy_A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>A sibling and I decided to start off a short road trip at the best place you can start any weekend day - brunch! </p><p></p><p>I knew of the 3rd Ward in Milwaukee from having lived there previously, and it seems it's only gotten fancier and more shopping and dining friendly since I left. I knew we could get brunch, shop and even drink if we wanted to. This place got on my radar though a simple Maps search, having earned a 4.5/5.0 rating. How bad could it be!? </p><p>On the day of our brunch outing, with both of us driving an hour or more, we found the place fine, even grabbed parking easily on this Sunday morning.Not too many pandemic-related nuances once inside. </p><p>What a lovely space it is too. The 3rd Ward buildings are often repurposed factories from a bygone era, and this space seems like no exception…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg10Zx5B6ibNZz3N0ClLR1ObqcpvZ-fv5UMQ_bm0mGzwsDlw_b96no4IVlVNrtjI5rUfcp_UU7CtObnBMELS4oxEFPQ3mvVlWC9siek1rmv8zahdgRz5JunMjqowGrcQFKRS_3zcgN1TTzm09_lYNEuN84Gx8bKkS12KPwAbap4HhaT1fi1Zah5T_a0fw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg10Zx5B6ibNZz3N0ClLR1ObqcpvZ-fv5UMQ_bm0mGzwsDlw_b96no4IVlVNrtjI5rUfcp_UU7CtObnBMELS4oxEFPQ3mvVlWC9siek1rmv8zahdgRz5JunMjqowGrcQFKRS_3zcgN1TTzm09_lYNEuN84Gx8bKkS12KPwAbap4HhaT1fi1Zah5T_a0fw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTsIxXmWW20KkV61MpCTYOcaUII9CsFPSFL8IdPXDyxi6joMUUPN53F_qor0QYzvgDYuxAJai0A7EiG0NDwvQ-YBsodIGPjFLR9hzdlceH3xaXzQzG6HTp8ND-VdoJB1yvKoZ7sb1DvJsJkU6oK0rPe37HJVpCgFXTBuy0JdHFNGXKNKbiM1Kv5pdnhQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTsIxXmWW20KkV61MpCTYOcaUII9CsFPSFL8IdPXDyxi6joMUUPN53F_qor0QYzvgDYuxAJai0A7EiG0NDwvQ-YBsodIGPjFLR9hzdlceH3xaXzQzG6HTp8ND-VdoJB1yvKoZ7sb1DvJsJkU6oK0rPe37HJVpCgFXTBuy0JdHFNGXKNKbiM1Kv5pdnhQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5XJgpC10IORAIp0qmPbUHDXaVhrizF5NqzLjN8ATISgA-Kts68aCiW200JfyXDoY5R0FTu-xyCtCGonjU4ShiD3dDfwMZrhNO2ciG9Ja07jMr4AO1YTIzGCNYadKTXKnY5Z_bjpf8HbKD0ylurudTHiKsPOL8u6vXSk9vvnLKHYPGDJabQ-pj8AZSng=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5XJgpC10IORAIp0qmPbUHDXaVhrizF5NqzLjN8ATISgA-Kts68aCiW200JfyXDoY5R0FTu-xyCtCGonjU4ShiD3dDfwMZrhNO2ciG9Ja07jMr4AO1YTIzGCNYadKTXKnY5Z_bjpf8HbKD0ylurudTHiKsPOL8u6vXSk9vvnLKHYPGDJabQ-pj8AZSng=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCn7hACXklVMfjRgr0RWZJaGAJI-Xr8xPp0IcG-tU15HULpHb3ppt5eFObfG7GAY80hkKrQbrYAvosgmaVGrJmeDAmEfhtNwr0wDl3ErsYWevkDqg940Q2S-478EDZ-IlBmZ0YCt0lDURPuXn3b1d_LYQ9Z74WRRGZyt5tywuKWbr4PCIH82NkeEK9dQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCn7hACXklVMfjRgr0RWZJaGAJI-Xr8xPp0IcG-tU15HULpHb3ppt5eFObfG7GAY80hkKrQbrYAvosgmaVGrJmeDAmEfhtNwr0wDl3ErsYWevkDqg940Q2S-478EDZ-IlBmZ0YCt0lDURPuXn3b1d_LYQ9Z74WRRGZyt5tywuKWbr4PCIH82NkeEK9dQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjk3Hi6ci6Y_hh3m6lSiqNmseHGPNtSDRLsR9b06FBxtfLsVF70Q6I_tI_kAfIN_Ba-D8bnrkY6ep5QaQe9nLrCkfS5cFCKAZj53rJQiCHUabOI4PcZdyAOVARaPMxiQyy7bqRZF6moIF2ZaPUKLbjgvsEIMRvn4MLqPaTge9DGPKswVA1QjgaeYifw4w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjk3Hi6ci6Y_hh3m6lSiqNmseHGPNtSDRLsR9b06FBxtfLsVF70Q6I_tI_kAfIN_Ba-D8bnrkY6ep5QaQe9nLrCkfS5cFCKAZj53rJQiCHUabOI4PcZdyAOVARaPMxiQyy7bqRZF6moIF2ZaPUKLbjgvsEIMRvn4MLqPaTge9DGPKswVA1QjgaeYifw4w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>As for food, I decided to "go light" for my meal, and chose a Broccoli and Wheat Berry Salad (or bowl). It came with two poached eggs on top, and frankly, I wouldn't change this choice. It was perfect and delicious - maybe even healthy </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeFH-Xt1QjJ5g67EEIUH5jvnFzHp5mlbmvPTlrfdn2gfwJOqo9IsMEv01Ak61KrURPnJKBPcRSlHKq3aW-pAO8rjRhXH0aPtLJfi0_lATqviVpkvZoRGEfwWGLNZpG9lwruMGzCjYuQzLYQRPgX7DzFd8Megorl2FRFiKx4gj2uSxmhQ7b3U-wFjv_Cg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeFH-Xt1QjJ5g67EEIUH5jvnFzHp5mlbmvPTlrfdn2gfwJOqo9IsMEv01Ak61KrURPnJKBPcRSlHKq3aW-pAO8rjRhXH0aPtLJfi0_lATqviVpkvZoRGEfwWGLNZpG9lwruMGzCjYuQzLYQRPgX7DzFd8Megorl2FRFiKx4gj2uSxmhQ7b3U-wFjv_Cg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My sibling had the Eggs Benedict, and while the ham was a bit salty for their liking, I had a taste or two and felt it was a solid option...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr16ejWAV8oWSetGhSRhvjhngdncwMeLXI1eNG9tCXvY-mp57TAX3bZJX9JJAORi23dIxHz7Tw-XO1ybABhehlWWi9hLbJUv9-nss1aPAKVjY3Ft2n2v9og-xmAB2U_MvneHmT7IgJw-hWGVlIPQ0xXijkloV9IJI3L1FGb-D_-NdM3_AjfvxiuuEuCw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr16ejWAV8oWSetGhSRhvjhngdncwMeLXI1eNG9tCXvY-mp57TAX3bZJX9JJAORi23dIxHz7Tw-XO1ybABhehlWWi9hLbJUv9-nss1aPAKVjY3Ft2n2v9og-xmAB2U_MvneHmT7IgJw-hWGVlIPQ0xXijkloV9IJI3L1FGb-D_-NdM3_AjfvxiuuEuCw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMRMuuq7sTuijv2_W5SA63RzlzXJQdytt685UzVMyxszg5r9sNXm3t-6Cs7rt3v-4K1cYuQelsxsljnRcIw8u6SfdqxS27n6nxyt9FwgneFLdhmoBRaUUgAHnhTYJDCb60X1HY8aB5o4AXW8-7pOlT1AuvR6l_oKP3FYx2uNT_limUzuJqKZY9NeMbpQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMRMuuq7sTuijv2_W5SA63RzlzXJQdytt685UzVMyxszg5r9sNXm3t-6Cs7rt3v-4K1cYuQelsxsljnRcIw8u6SfdqxS27n6nxyt9FwgneFLdhmoBRaUUgAHnhTYJDCb60X1HY8aB5o4AXW8-7pOlT1AuvR6l_oKP3FYx2uNT_limUzuJqKZY9NeMbpQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>We also ordered their version of Monkey Bread (if you don't know it, find it!). This turned out to be maybe a muffin-sized pastry, but again, it was the perfect size. Sweet, cinnamon-y, and delicious.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-UM4nghVh_hHwzy3LVCUYYvCpgjy3Qh47pwsINwwU2YZTnyBtmOlJIawCQ7XEdmR7-0EBskVWFu_hXra8-BGoNXNsojmdHlvX77kYi_EoZ2kKde23W9STkRClgooMO7ueDyu8KEJGyn73J4duo8yg10cS3j1VWHwv3u9t-MWr-pO2zKHU67hzYoj7RA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-UM4nghVh_hHwzy3LVCUYYvCpgjy3Qh47pwsINwwU2YZTnyBtmOlJIawCQ7XEdmR7-0EBskVWFu_hXra8-BGoNXNsojmdHlvX77kYi_EoZ2kKde23W9STkRClgooMO7ueDyu8KEJGyn73J4duo8yg10cS3j1VWHwv3u9t-MWr-pO2zKHU67hzYoj7RA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>A very enjoyable brunch, nice staff, and cool space. They also had the technology set-up to review their menu with a QR code and pay for your meal online. Pretty slick these days. To be sure, I'd definitely go back.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-31760085381549674022021-10-10T06:46:00.128-05:002021-10-10T21:50:55.048-05:00#needtobreathe @ The Sylvee, Madison, WI <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is going to be one of my longer posts in, well, a long time. Perhaps we all know the reason for that, at least the underlying reason... but also there's just so much that went on in a short time for this concert event. I won't bore you to tears, hopefully, but tell you the story of an amazing night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">About three months ago, my sister sent me a text and said she's coming into town in late September for a concert. She had seen tickets for a favorite band of hers and knew I would be around too. She actually bought two tickets and gave me one of them. I had never heard of the band, but really do like live shows, hadn't been to the venue before here in Madison and thought we'd make a night of it. Not to mention, when was the last time any of us saw live music in a (legit) concert venue?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As the concert night drew near, I still hadn't heard a single note from the band. I don't know, it seemed like I would just go in blind (or deaf?) and hopefully be pleasantly surprised. I mean, with Apple Music, it's really easy to listen to almost anything or anyone if we want to. Something just told me to wait. Maybe I trusted my sister, maybe I didn't want to feel suckered into a show for some crazy band. Meh, I waited.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were also kept fully abreast of local pandemic info by the concert venue and Ticketmaster. We would need to prove vaccination (or a negative test within 72 hours of show) and wear a mask during the concert. Ok, we can do that, no problem... just more to carry in our pockets (or clutch).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since my sis does not live in WI or Madison, like me, she was going to come up for the day. I knew we could find some local flavor in the early afternoon (we did), hit up a new-to-us brewery (we did), head out for some fancy Neapolitan pizza before the show (we did), and then head to the venue after the general admission doors opened to all (boy, howdy!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After we parked the car in an inexpensive parking garage next to the venue, and before we headed to dinner, we had to walk by the venue and their tour buses. Well, wouldn't you know it, my sister recognized one of the band members (I don't know them from Adam). He was nice enough to acknowledge us, say hello, and stop and take a socially responsible selfie with an energetic stranger. Side bar - This band seems really dialed into their fans, more than I've ever seen, which played out all night. And since the show, this guy has liked two of her subsequent posts on IG. Nice guys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqR3h8KDGIlGGIT3qUXt8wQNDWL31dwN0de9fO-e9t8M4SLQHeN-q8mRFqZ32hAy3gFqsQNCXof9lwDxnu6MVh5GXmy1hppDQwZ4caRO9W27Q7q5UGxcT1Nh9TmTUuJy95YaTpOirMzLl/s4032/IMG_1438.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqR3h8KDGIlGGIT3qUXt8wQNDWL31dwN0de9fO-e9t8M4SLQHeN-q8mRFqZ32hAy3gFqsQNCXof9lwDxnu6MVh5GXmy1hppDQwZ4caRO9W27Q7q5UGxcT1Nh9TmTUuJy95YaTpOirMzLl/w480-h640/IMG_1438.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p>Well, we got the beers in, pizza in and were heading back to the venue for the show. We brought our documents and masks and were happy to get in quickly. There was a pretty decent line to start, even after the doors officially opened, but it moved quickly and I don't think we waited more than 10 minutes. Now, once people were in, it seemed like masks came off pretty quick, but it is not so easy to drink more beer, cheer and whistle with a mask on. To each her own in this kind of setting. I'd say about 50% or more of the folks simply did not wear a mask during the show. </p><p>We also had done a teeny bit more reading of all those emails from the venue and I realized that Switchfoot was an opening act (one of two, we missed the first act). If you know the band from the early "aughts" or heard some of their big singles now, you'd recognize them instantly. I knew them from my "youth" and was excited to hear and see them play live. I knew they would rock and they did not disappoint. The energy and care, even from the opening words by their lead singer, were perfect for the night. I was constantly surprised how crisp and refreshed they sounded, and Jon Foreman and his brother, Tim, were excellent hosts and lead-ins for the next band. Side note - they're just 2 and 4 years younger than I am.</p><p>We essentially walked into Switchfoot’s wall of sound below as they started their first song. It. Was. Awesome.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1JQo_PMRbf7JlTsB5-fZ2H3F-cSAt55lxOfOYhA_j7WufhV7ZBA7nsHHjnzn6rRebdhuF6SnDjwpKU2diRTIPq-s1xoVNNkQoIpmhiqAVtoPEESyYbUu3GRaOeCdSburwUOUvQFlptdt/s4032/IMG_1450.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1JQo_PMRbf7JlTsB5-fZ2H3F-cSAt55lxOfOYhA_j7WufhV7ZBA7nsHHjnzn6rRebdhuF6SnDjwpKU2diRTIPq-s1xoVNNkQoIpmhiqAVtoPEESyYbUu3GRaOeCdSburwUOUvQFlptdt/w640-h480/IMG_1450.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpz2RS3qXUZ3ySUYCY8xEbx3q1y-S0QfSemrRdr1QFDxkKyY-VJKZA3Hxs4kooGj2-tDzEj3ofvwzYHmJBEGglze1gl4jL5RSFoCHTx2irhmMWf3uRmRcclTnD9BS4QLosbsATFkkL7HQ/s4032/IMG_1452.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpz2RS3qXUZ3ySUYCY8xEbx3q1y-S0QfSemrRdr1QFDxkKyY-VJKZA3Hxs4kooGj2-tDzEj3ofvwzYHmJBEGglze1gl4jL5RSFoCHTx2irhmMWf3uRmRcclTnD9BS4QLosbsATFkkL7HQ/w640-h480/IMG_1452.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7VTPNrs3T1jBhwOjlgieTaJaYohZ6rOT7TGSct2eP-9hUmeby7GW6gU08qyRE25wEBOJr8bkGfUufRVoFntfq94LuffX89P03psGmhBiQQTeMeTqBiGTAJIbBN0UoeNlzxpV3rImJmR1/s4032/IMG_1453.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7VTPNrs3T1jBhwOjlgieTaJaYohZ6rOT7TGSct2eP-9hUmeby7GW6gU08qyRE25wEBOJr8bkGfUufRVoFntfq94LuffX89P03psGmhBiQQTeMeTqBiGTAJIbBN0UoeNlzxpV3rImJmR1/w640-h480/IMG_1453.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYYSy65w2R2ZmXNPe6_hE-mNwEES_7-lQ_R8V0OtscwAhb50ijmZBf4aIVd81CJ0MnVbtVX0T8DmdSHoqFVkiacJJiejGsfTRJU7ynRnb1JXadPdk9jwfruDHA7tUXGRy7rvbqK_8DPOH/s4032/IMG_1454.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYYSy65w2R2ZmXNPe6_hE-mNwEES_7-lQ_R8V0OtscwAhb50ijmZBf4aIVd81CJ0MnVbtVX0T8DmdSHoqFVkiacJJiejGsfTRJU7ynRnb1JXadPdk9jwfruDHA7tUXGRy7rvbqK_8DPOH/w640-h480/IMG_1454.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVv4X8Lfljc01Zbg7NZkMOiOVqxInWNl5rDzhcinFyQpYJrjsrVKlSJLsAiODh7QRMTAqumed840XDN9Ku52jo1BZeSza7E-ZoMTio74e1xmG5-Uvg_khUUaMAMGkWxAKZwBWrCXCdPW_/s4032/IMG_1455.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVv4X8Lfljc01Zbg7NZkMOiOVqxInWNl5rDzhcinFyQpYJrjsrVKlSJLsAiODh7QRMTAqumed840XDN9Ku52jo1BZeSza7E-ZoMTio74e1xmG5-Uvg_khUUaMAMGkWxAKZwBWrCXCdPW_/w640-h480/IMG_1455.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDP53kff82qjbkr8j3xp60USX9oJ5xiIYZQ8OviYVGfj_XzMtEN8q87u3t4P_ZL9W04NBjwER1aNZQcB1FTGR2aY59fTBVFMyvssZrLls4jRzHjEJdRCivenHYHGiD2PqPpvSAXumMcqd/s4032/IMG_1456.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDP53kff82qjbkr8j3xp60USX9oJ5xiIYZQ8OviYVGfj_XzMtEN8q87u3t4P_ZL9W04NBjwER1aNZQcB1FTGR2aY59fTBVFMyvssZrLls4jRzHjEJdRCivenHYHGiD2PqPpvSAXumMcqd/w640-h480/IMG_1456.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJV6A0JTclI5oYeWqgBgb77zDUqSH6xlxIFH4pZk_LTzSveBnoR8ibloijECLyPv43d2YnMJYBR-8IODEGzQu7Sde1wQQ8fNbFWH2IaY6DxXA5V994wrsI7Ei5-3kWyLx57yDKNshm0VO/s4032/IMG_1457.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJV6A0JTclI5oYeWqgBgb77zDUqSH6xlxIFH4pZk_LTzSveBnoR8ibloijECLyPv43d2YnMJYBR-8IODEGzQu7Sde1wQQ8fNbFWH2IaY6DxXA5V994wrsI7Ei5-3kWyLx57yDKNshm0VO/w640-h480/IMG_1457.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>Before I move on to #NTB (as the kids say), I have to comment a bit on this venue and what the bands now bring to shows. Maybe I haven't been to good venues in a long while. Anyways, while this venue holds about 3,000 people, it is by no means and old place, in fact, it's a really great size for a relatively intimate show and has all the technology required to make it an immersive experience for the attendees, IMO. Simply look at the lighting above and below, seeing how many different looks they give their stage, it's impressive.</p><p>Switchfoot "plugged in" to about half the screen wall behind them and had their own lighting for the show. It really added something to the experience and made it a feast for the senses. On top of that, once #NTB started it was clear that they were prepared as well and plugged into the whole wall, had video cameras positioned on the stage (that then played behind them on the wall), plus many other immersive touches during the show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmK9GdRysCSCVSWO7yNeshHVc6KWznZ4hTfhPiTq8tbrxmo8IfI-YSIYwEmGG_bYI_SblGJtYzVKe09_vI5DQ2YeLlC2vl3_0I0ThDBony_UYsbKUvcdu-kLmlVFzHpA9oHyfl69ZbgjQ/s4032/IMG_1461.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmK9GdRysCSCVSWO7yNeshHVc6KWznZ4hTfhPiTq8tbrxmo8IfI-YSIYwEmGG_bYI_SblGJtYzVKe09_vI5DQ2YeLlC2vl3_0I0ThDBony_UYsbKUvcdu-kLmlVFzHpA9oHyfl69ZbgjQ/w640-h480/IMG_1461.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FRwzBIbt1FBTUctbB9ScU8Nz2tOz6tbTmbW6LshjZL3HTBKtU2ljk1CCwil5sBMAwzX_ECCAUBGL1X20uCL2rzS8oyKan_oSrWoHeXl51yMdb8J_65rh4T03V70bNtuuUymE2gMol9sW/s4032/IMG_1462.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FRwzBIbt1FBTUctbB9ScU8Nz2tOz6tbTmbW6LshjZL3HTBKtU2ljk1CCwil5sBMAwzX_ECCAUBGL1X20uCL2rzS8oyKan_oSrWoHeXl51yMdb8J_65rh4T03V70bNtuuUymE2gMol9sW/w640-h480/IMG_1462.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFMwpNdNqsYI997wCyhZynVhZ1tTnO9gLuEPjzKSydp1ireupf2NY3sUxcXpuCZ8OPeYsCOTOuFbo23qM8048bQ0HkYK0vviuS44cOHA4O4OGgASuIzX6kGOopeS8wF_A6BCH5230kpCO/s4032/IMG_1463.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFMwpNdNqsYI997wCyhZynVhZ1tTnO9gLuEPjzKSydp1ireupf2NY3sUxcXpuCZ8OPeYsCOTOuFbo23qM8048bQ0HkYK0vviuS44cOHA4O4OGgASuIzX6kGOopeS8wF_A6BCH5230kpCO/w640-h480/IMG_1463.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>Halfway into their show, #NTB changed their stage presence and took it down a notch to talk about their charitable arm, "For Others". Not only did they talk about their work and the work of their fans (through donations), but they also played a touching video and had a number to text during the show for direct donations to local kids in need. It was pretty unbelievable - seems like $25 well spent though - how could anyone say "no"?!. I don't think I'd seen this before during a live concert event (well, except maybe something specifically set up for fund-raising like "Live Aid"). Kudos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfFjoYhloMNxcZbM3wU7enG32FTJljTjE4IOsGcCektx38ZYlwBZbJ5lmNCfGsmCW1JuaWb4fhNAUznAded2fSeq3IVwyirm7Y-VhpQDOlXvg2rEQPF18l9n9OGmq37anvxfhxsPzROn7/s2087/IMG_1465.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="2087" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfFjoYhloMNxcZbM3wU7enG32FTJljTjE4IOsGcCektx38ZYlwBZbJ5lmNCfGsmCW1JuaWb4fhNAUznAded2fSeq3IVwyirm7Y-VhpQDOlXvg2rEQPF18l9n9OGmq37anvxfhxsPzROn7/w640-h640/IMG_1465.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1FH5Sw3xYkZMaqTWj3e-7b3aZ1a0YIqjqSUh1-TOyScqb5TM4z0uN_giSrFRY1X0uAipgaGz7hvd4U8rsUIJiUyzzZVctQX0YvOp-sOq_-Vltt56hQl0TdKurbgWkYJLOuG5tEsnoH5K/s4032/IMG_1468.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1FH5Sw3xYkZMaqTWj3e-7b3aZ1a0YIqjqSUh1-TOyScqb5TM4z0uN_giSrFRY1X0uAipgaGz7hvd4U8rsUIJiUyzzZVctQX0YvOp-sOq_-Vltt56hQl0TdKurbgWkYJLOuG5tEsnoH5K/w640-h480/IMG_1468.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5PnAJZLqKjbMY-Ubh5cmgSKeKJlSX31jWB0sdWS_NtFWaVQCBOfqtSTNqeLrVkkpU5qsHLW-DxHIxjKlwbKgvjAjSdWTWPucR-f5mqrnMeCY1yteyZU4xrhgzlKhwJL8VfALPT3RCli5/s4032/IMG_1469.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5PnAJZLqKjbMY-Ubh5cmgSKeKJlSX31jWB0sdWS_NtFWaVQCBOfqtSTNqeLrVkkpU5qsHLW-DxHIxjKlwbKgvjAjSdWTWPucR-f5mqrnMeCY1yteyZU4xrhgzlKhwJL8VfALPT3RCli5/w640-h480/IMG_1469.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>After that "slow down" to help local youths, they ramped it back up again for another 30-45 minutes of rocking music.</p><p>And for those that have not heard them, I was very happy to hear them for the first time as their show began. I was hooked from the first song, "Alive", and never looked back. They played for about an hour and 45 minutes and left everyone really really happy and appreciative to have been a part of it. </p><p>Almost unlike I'd ever seen again, #NTB talked to their audience throughout the show and made us feel as much of or perhaps more important to the event than they were. Does it sound like I'm gushing? Perhaps. Could all of this wonderment be due to most of us not seeing live music for 1.5 years? Perhaps. Even still, this was a great show. I've seen dozens in my years, from the Monkeys to U2 - this one is up there with the best.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujNOwZh0YdMO5lQAb95ITem6PXDRsC_JuiHYCKk3iSsjST74AbSG9RUC8CMfRRbleF0G6bax1t7bn_7tIB94BjDB-GE9eFNMGJGm6uNMCEkNFD2eRJIau3vJnAOfbF5ng-wq0wQtVeTOv/s4032/IMG_1470.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujNOwZh0YdMO5lQAb95ITem6PXDRsC_JuiHYCKk3iSsjST74AbSG9RUC8CMfRRbleF0G6bax1t7bn_7tIB94BjDB-GE9eFNMGJGm6uNMCEkNFD2eRJIau3vJnAOfbF5ng-wq0wQtVeTOv/w640-h480/IMG_1470.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SkHAgyDcOWnNLvBs2R_xnY22tLOMH4QfI7eiUh5qLGrHiX9MizUiQrj8t_tiLEZbAuqrQFAo1lBDtn9t41I76_lwNPMWHpdDv0CFZh1TddyHDWga1ajpg0bl5EvW7O0tDE7MqrvsMLun/s4032/IMG_1471.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SkHAgyDcOWnNLvBs2R_xnY22tLOMH4QfI7eiUh5qLGrHiX9MizUiQrj8t_tiLEZbAuqrQFAo1lBDtn9t41I76_lwNPMWHpdDv0CFZh1TddyHDWga1ajpg0bl5EvW7O0tDE7MqrvsMLun/w640-h480/IMG_1471.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br />They closed it out really well with a few more songs for good measure. I think most of us standing in GA the whole time were pretty dead on our feet by then, so it was time to say goodbye.<p></p><p>We walked 100 feet to the parking garage and promptly left the downtown area. No long lines of people or cars to deal with after the show. I think I was back at my Eastside haunt in 10 minutes or less. An ancillary benefit of Madison. Now that's a win.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to donate: <a href="https://www.forothers.com/what/">For Others Collective</a> </p><p><br /></p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-876504417269616402021-10-03T06:55:00.049-05:002021-10-03T06:55:00.201-05:00GLEAM 2021 (Olbrich Gardens), Madison, WI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuj6kQZQbEN3ussn1g0g2U5uuVNrvULieyEV3HJSAmKPnCfDzY9C00Sh-5IekjPl8zDc-w8nosqybmY4YrF38Rc5_-OgDm4p2TcBO0vGLDTkGhBjCKoS5lX5_odLKsxOVKV3rG1S7gy7j/s2964/IMG_1310.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2964" data-original-width="2964" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuj6kQZQbEN3ussn1g0g2U5uuVNrvULieyEV3HJSAmKPnCfDzY9C00Sh-5IekjPl8zDc-w8nosqybmY4YrF38Rc5_-OgDm4p2TcBO0vGLDTkGhBjCKoS5lX5_odLKsxOVKV3rG1S7gy7j/w640-h640/IMG_1310.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This event is an annual, outdoor, visual arts installation at the well-known gardens in Madison. Artists from all over the world submit their ideas and then a handful or so are chosen for each late summer/fall season. It runs nightly (after dark) on W, Th, F and Sa through the end of October. Tickets are relatively inexpensive ($15 for an adult with no other Olbrich Gardens membership already). Seeing the artwork is easily worth that price.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can start the event off with a stop to a small but well-stocked bar, garb a drink, and then take a leisurely 30-60 minute stroll through the exhibits. Tickets are good for 1.5 hours of access, they have multiple "waves" of people throughout the night. I'm much quicker than most people and only spent about 40 minutes there. I also skipped one exhibit, #5 below. I could see it from afar, but didn't want to wait in line to "experience" it as it was in their real-live pagoda and an extra 10-15 minute wait (with kids screaming and some sort of noise being played on a "BIG" floor-sized keyboard on the floor of the installation - nah).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They have most of the walking path roped off or highlighted in some manner, so it's a pretty simple way to get around all the bright lights amidst the darkened sidewalks. You can also scan a QR-code for a very simple map and info on each exhibit, which I will use below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDK05Vxd7Yq4WsC-90YFasm7h9NPm12KRB2moBgC9iU08r6YSrD8c-Y5koikpk-yGbVP-lngLWzXbtiF3p8-7MwC3w8Kknd5JhQHbUrXFJL0opIJEFxnTtq5D0jeOaK2NpikTANg9LTuwB/s1895/IMG_1365.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDK05Vxd7Yq4WsC-90YFasm7h9NPm12KRB2moBgC9iU08r6YSrD8c-Y5koikpk-yGbVP-lngLWzXbtiF3p8-7MwC3w8Kknd5JhQHbUrXFJL0opIJEFxnTtq5D0jeOaK2NpikTANg9LTuwB/w380-h640/IMG_1365.PNG" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is their greenhouse that is always lit up, all year. From the outside it looks like a bit of a spaceship and you can't really miss it, even just driving by...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtpKIc2_ymE6diy4l-Mxpt2_sx0dR_5Z21QJiJptjk9WSjThiXuDFudC7wnJckb_jItAk0PZfj0lzuQsXGFhF4A1ycRzdUfbsZrnrFbZNcMjGyB5IzOpK3Ge3hFtkILR0Z59WX8m2SA8I/s4032/IMG_1314.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtpKIc2_ymE6diy4l-Mxpt2_sx0dR_5Z21QJiJptjk9WSjThiXuDFudC7wnJckb_jItAk0PZfj0lzuQsXGFhF4A1ycRzdUfbsZrnrFbZNcMjGyB5IzOpK3Ge3hFtkILR0Z59WX8m2SA8I/w640-h480/IMG_1314.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>This is the first visual item after the bar... kind of hard to miss most of them... but not actually part of the show formally, perhaps an amuse bouche for your eyeballs... 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They had black lights showering the sidewalk and markers ready for people to doodle with... very much sidewalk chalk drawing at night. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ry46Cl9Jq65N4a24_RwglFIGZMocfukm74i-j4z58CKWo1R3LHreJWjWRVoKC0eleUWfGGeeEU4dUG-g-_q5_unbYjhYGPrwmSSu0aXYpsl6vYEXXMl0atbQiK1T7mlHAZu9y35gcLRA/w640-h480/IMG_1363.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was the last one of the night and the end of the journey. Once here, it was a very short walk back through their main building and back out in to the dark. I've now done this twice, and if you can't tell for yourself, this is 100% worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-11263225630693067202021-09-26T07:27:00.066-05:002021-09-26T07:27:00.249-05:00Italian Eatery, Minneapolis, MN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Being back in the Twin Cities for a weekend afforded me an opportunity to not only try some restaurants that I'd not been to before, but more importantly to meet up with old friends, like we used to - eating out at our favorite places.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With that theme in mind, two of my favorite female friends and I decided to meet-up at Italian Eatery on the near-southside of Minneapolis. We decided to tackle the menu by ordering some small plates & salads to share, then got our own pasta entrees if desired (uhhh, yes!). Drinks are available and well done - beers, wines, etc. Get what you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The three of us started "al fresco" on their gorgeous patio... but the storm coming in would not relent. Around the time our entrees arrived, and with prodding from the staff, we decided it would be best if we were whisked inside to our new waiting table. It was pretty seamless, and much drier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what we shared that night:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Goat Ricotta with Honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTFSvqTnjo_gIpkHSNTjBPxQmIH53pTC2epnJ4B1fmLmF-rKT1F66flsLZWJ4miVDh_EQK3vRZZPjJ3y6wsYVJXPss1kKam5_BrmvhuLiK85cYBCQFIUft8UlunYCvZCzaNC5KIgePSxY/s4032/IMG_1111.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTFSvqTnjo_gIpkHSNTjBPxQmIH53pTC2epnJ4B1fmLmF-rKT1F66flsLZWJ4miVDh_EQK3vRZZPjJ3y6wsYVJXPss1kKam5_BrmvhuLiK85cYBCQFIUft8UlunYCvZCzaNC5KIgePSxY/w640-h480/IMG_1111.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>- IE Classic Meatballs<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmKtEZgMGFcP5NG6_0Dom9Kqk8ccOQftC22A9Gpl7rwvYT_i26mpqigTVjBKrvgCRBMsKHkj9i4BgBWd-CY5ZJgInp3RXIdVgkNa-y8OazDgl7F2b53OAvqlZsGQ17KKTACraHNRgVddt/s4032/IMG_1112.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmKtEZgMGFcP5NG6_0Dom9Kqk8ccOQftC22A9Gpl7rwvYT_i26mpqigTVjBKrvgCRBMsKHkj9i4BgBWd-CY5ZJgInp3RXIdVgkNa-y8OazDgl7F2b53OAvqlZsGQ17KKTACraHNRgVddt/w640-h480/IMG_1112.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- Roasted Asparagus, with soft-boiled egg and Parmesan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvCp1zC3jt8KN2Nj3NS0FQB-YISftboJnhApMKWZJ6_lAY1bN2ELgiqmuO0_o7PQKS3DtttdD97caZXS2YBe7Iuuwz2mkFWQcFghEf25Ah-gWoe7chz9qICUZEZc8BdO4CwFr-zCPQy0W/s4032/IMG_1114.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvCp1zC3jt8KN2Nj3NS0FQB-YISftboJnhApMKWZJ6_lAY1bN2ELgiqmuO0_o7PQKS3DtttdD97caZXS2YBe7Iuuwz2mkFWQcFghEf25Ah-gWoe7chz9qICUZEZc8BdO4CwFr-zCPQy0W/w640-h480/IMG_1114.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>- Shaved Root Salad<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkrsS_fZBdDxBSLkaVwcYDmRMnucspaqFjv6kNuTDWkW34FReH-w4zc05SUdI2E8LNBGj_Rfoid062IwSpNYj7lZBBPSf1Ib1gwWpix5t5Tw9_1PZFXJxZWvqorp83GuxEsRk7gfB5all/s4032/IMG_1115.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkrsS_fZBdDxBSLkaVwcYDmRMnucspaqFjv6kNuTDWkW34FReH-w4zc05SUdI2E8LNBGj_Rfoid062IwSpNYj7lZBBPSf1Ib1gwWpix5t5Tw9_1PZFXJxZWvqorp83GuxEsRk7gfB5all/w640-h480/IMG_1115.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>- House-made Rigatoni with Fennel Sausage crumbles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyI7AoaGw2RW0JfB9BbUW8ThioXAQUVpuYYJFXqzgaH60SuSKBE_UDbkFbpWN7ATTFtITBLeTLYyOyIjZB3aEcKpekfrrHP77qFSTKSOWLiGbJDQSY3wOBDHt3x6mOVDRPrG8_j3tp_2F/s4032/IMG_1113.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyI7AoaGw2RW0JfB9BbUW8ThioXAQUVpuYYJFXqzgaH60SuSKBE_UDbkFbpWN7ATTFtITBLeTLYyOyIjZB3aEcKpekfrrHP77qFSTKSOWLiGbJDQSY3wOBDHt3x6mOVDRPrG8_j3tp_2F/w640-h480/IMG_1113.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Though we were full, we also had a sweet treat in mind, and the waiter mentioned gelato. While we each didn't need our own desserts, we did want to try a few the waiter had mentioned. The waiter wound up making us a small "tasting menu" from all their frozen desserts. Again, this was maybe 2-3 spoonfuls of each flavor, so we each could get a taste. It was really nice of them, quite a perfect end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Clockwise from upper right - Nutella, Pistachio, Raspberry Sorbet, Fresh Milk, Vanilla.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikY2utQqti1luw3TqZsuxZg9yT5v5ety9dAR1_dQRTRuzS06sAxOgfn8mm3ddtZWbq2EUBzn63Kv6lmMmERT5MSLsRcTwXZcLfryrZm0wfyPXcYl6vu6tVutPAgAz_EHxfQJuJA5Tyi8ov/s4032/IMG_1117.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikY2utQqti1luw3TqZsuxZg9yT5v5ety9dAR1_dQRTRuzS06sAxOgfn8mm3ddtZWbq2EUBzn63Kv6lmMmERT5MSLsRcTwXZcLfryrZm0wfyPXcYl6vu6tVutPAgAz_EHxfQJuJA5Tyi8ov/w640-h480/IMG_1117.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I still feel bad that this was my first visit to this restaurant, as it was in business before I moved out of MN. It was very very good, and I would love to back there, right now even! It's now on my list for when I go back or for when anyone in the areas needs a new go-to spot. Please visit if you're up there and haven't been.</div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-90554649432434190012021-09-19T07:23:00.005-05:002021-09-19T07:23:00.224-05:00Chuckwagon Restaurant, Adair, IA<p class="mobile-photo">I don't mess around when it comes to at least a few things... ice cream, beer, bikes, and I think now I can safely say, pork tenderloin. Ideally, pork tenderloin on a sandwich (easily one of my favorite food vehicles). I've had this sandwich a number of times over the years, but came upon what might be the best version I've ever had (easily Top 3) in a small town off I-80 in Iowa called Adair. I happened to use Maps to find a diner on the way to Omaha (also known for the pork tenderloin) and happened upon this 4.5/5.0 starred place - the Chuckwagon Restaurant.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOu9OZKrD_id7gK-nehuFXrJYRHxUFU0VaJMGbtzdJ5A1liiml8Guk6RDyv60Ma5G0u3yVZHQlfdyTlhGRi1_yREB3h0Ph9czs3qmmthxWfTVOvkpWV7yRruWe-XMx6lZhyphenhyphenmVFovfZ1fl/s4032/IMG_1197.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOu9OZKrD_id7gK-nehuFXrJYRHxUFU0VaJMGbtzdJ5A1liiml8Guk6RDyv60Ma5G0u3yVZHQlfdyTlhGRi1_yREB3h0Ph9czs3qmmthxWfTVOvkpWV7yRruWe-XMx6lZhyphenhyphenmVFovfZ1fl/w480-h640/IMG_1197.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>"Chuck's" seems to be known for their breakfast/brunch menu, but that stops being offered at 11AM each day. It was going to be a lunch menu for me. Fine. Once I sat down, got my bearings, an Arnold Palmer and a menu, it was staring me right in the face - how could I not choose the pork?!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUgdN0wJ3eO5sT2mogFe_jDH05FguTixw-sAtilomAxJmSW4ytfARX7Rv9SrkVbwxtkPB6lncpay94mfb_Vpk8qB-D5ugdPWhpb2U8gjoY8mES9NL-7zHL2ecO1et9pXZsC9SmMnTpTUl/s2100/IMG_1199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUgdN0wJ3eO5sT2mogFe_jDH05FguTixw-sAtilomAxJmSW4ytfARX7Rv9SrkVbwxtkPB6lncpay94mfb_Vpk8qB-D5ugdPWhpb2U8gjoY8mES9NL-7zHL2ecO1et9pXZsC9SmMnTpTUl/w480-h640/IMG_1199.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I wasn't exactly in the mood for the sandwich, but and because I'd had a fast-food version the night before... I had to try the real deal.</div><div><br /></div><div>When it came to my table, I thought it was heavily breaded and likely going to ruin the roof of my mouth (you know what I mean?!)... but this thing was more tender than veal massaged by babies hands. It was SO good. I almost still can't believe it and am getting hungry just typing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWab1EWcIYzDqW2WhxCF-cQA1Wih2dk5xIHfW7BPof0hWUf2MH4nlBEmR1T025pl_Mie7AATVZ80S0RKn_CemEfWl8SBXtAqWn15gEs8pYqPz6h45IKixbyhYA2-U4MRthyIoLoSg3nR8b/s4032/IMG_1200.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWab1EWcIYzDqW2WhxCF-cQA1Wih2dk5xIHfW7BPof0hWUf2MH4nlBEmR1T025pl_Mie7AATVZ80S0RKn_CemEfWl8SBXtAqWn15gEs8pYqPz6h45IKixbyhYA2-U4MRthyIoLoSg3nR8b/w640-h480/IMG_1200.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge35oxt_sWQrY-MQXDemow-gJGcn1F4d10o5dIoGnZ9JDkpuGwVPXlxxnr24EVwUGJyjFqtOqGWYVhWAxKc6ArRVevTm9YK5vXEPVDeOzC_d83mXHIrz8rQOjH-qTYmoiMydAzH2eny2UY/s4032/IMG_1203.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge35oxt_sWQrY-MQXDemow-gJGcn1F4d10o5dIoGnZ9JDkpuGwVPXlxxnr24EVwUGJyjFqtOqGWYVhWAxKc6ArRVevTm9YK5vXEPVDeOzC_d83mXHIrz8rQOjH-qTYmoiMydAzH2eny2UY/w480-h640/IMG_1203.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Needless to say, I ate the whole thing. And also needless to say - go here if you're making your way through Iowa on I-80, you'll be glad you did. </div><div><br /></div><div>They also had a very bright, friendly staff, plus pay-by-QR code when you're done. Easy-peasey.<br /><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-12574009557513473232021-09-12T07:43:00.000-05:002021-09-12T07:43:00.201-05:00Martina, Minneapolis (Linden Hills), MN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvI26obbbQSLbcwXXOn3HAHfrmKMUqQcz3JtWGwz-Zi2-SQxjOwzKwD0vx3NDVsYq5OUCmrT_f-ixm47uyBXH8JrvTZOU47Zj58Ox6xss2I4xtwe6-rOvZ4Qvx14wPHh-NO8HYKrjbW42/s1998/IMG_1089.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="1499" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvI26obbbQSLbcwXXOn3HAHfrmKMUqQcz3JtWGwz-Zi2-SQxjOwzKwD0vx3NDVsYq5OUCmrT_f-ixm47uyBXH8JrvTZOU47Zj58Ox6xss2I4xtwe6-rOvZ4Qvx14wPHh-NO8HYKrjbW42/w480-h640/IMG_1089.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">This might be my first restaurant post where I have no pictures of the food, only the drinks. Its certainly not b/c the food was not good - in fact, it was excellent. I think it's simply that the drinks got going quickly (first meal of the day) and by the time the food arrived, I tore into it.</p><p class="mobile-photo">Here's there brunch menu, in case you want to gaze...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo8mOWoc3J78xkmhSit5Vp_1KQS7Xm_LqMeAc8TwpkBlEEc85a967M7j9ko3_v6Quant4F0uMSXOFy8Jcs9Yhs4g3Ahpv3_2nUOumZm1osBCkhw56MH8-MM4_QurCyPpT-pIQWHo2faUf/s3541/IMG_1097.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3541" data-original-width="2649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo8mOWoc3J78xkmhSit5Vp_1KQS7Xm_LqMeAc8TwpkBlEEc85a967M7j9ko3_v6Quant4F0uMSXOFy8Jcs9Yhs4g3Ahpv3_2nUOumZm1osBCkhw56MH8-MM4_QurCyPpT-pIQWHo2faUf/w478-h640/IMG_1097.HEIC" width="478" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">At brunch, drinks are the only way to begin, right? Well, we wasted no time... speaking of wasted... this was the friends selection, then my 2nd drink, a pretty spicy Bloody Mary (beer was first drink)...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9jbiywzZkvxGJ4kkMo0q9IUCPI3a5zSCbpQU6D6s0lxd2KTdPkSrbGKcmAFMjUFyCsfK54RMG_v9AJdBbGsMiEEslMC0Wf5jLX3M1Kvno5o3cm9PI7fPl5MHaoObZX19UF0uZy0SzaE1/s4032/IMG_1098.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9jbiywzZkvxGJ4kkMo0q9IUCPI3a5zSCbpQU6D6s0lxd2KTdPkSrbGKcmAFMjUFyCsfK54RMG_v9AJdBbGsMiEEslMC0Wf5jLX3M1Kvno5o3cm9PI7fPl5MHaoObZX19UF0uZy0SzaE1/w480-h640/IMG_1098.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOxxH2TSqi46cbVKMuIFVdLeJ32kL2S0ETjKZxLGIPh5xgVyng5lZmXtRnqwxtrhsUUZJ204Itm2v1JbTRmWeG3paI9Cxnabj2iuH7NPSNZI5QkQAUn9-2q2l9WBjNT10Hx0wb28__cBK/s4032/IMG_1100.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOxxH2TSqi46cbVKMuIFVdLeJ32kL2S0ETjKZxLGIPh5xgVyng5lZmXtRnqwxtrhsUUZJ204Itm2v1JbTRmWeG3paI9Cxnabj2iuH7NPSNZI5QkQAUn9-2q2l9WBjNT10Hx0wb28__cBK/w480-h640/IMG_1100.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What was also great about Martina, besides the drinks and food, maybe even more-so than them, was th space. It's just really well done for decor and it makes being there that much more enjoyable. If you don't believe me, take a look below, and then go for yourself.<div><br /></div><div>Lovely dining area...<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbru2riyN5k1vi4IoIwj9KGBxI7-dYZ6ZzONXbqT1zPaMNPOrmi5u9izj1RXelsMV64soBhvIv9IG0AuoxXSCxwDUuD9_sFFy8jUn_FQ_ek8Rc5ZvWH4EpzA_Jvpqc6aJOmwivokF-665/s4032/IMG_1090.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbru2riyN5k1vi4IoIwj9KGBxI7-dYZ6ZzONXbqT1zPaMNPOrmi5u9izj1RXelsMV64soBhvIv9IG0AuoxXSCxwDUuD9_sFFy8jUn_FQ_ek8Rc5ZvWH4EpzA_Jvpqc6aJOmwivokF-665/w480-h640/IMG_1090.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bh5kJgReK9vxh-NL6HNNXSB9dvzSeMWgECqk2LYCnBKuY_vComJjMjCVq5ld1QFqIlAvgaPgRjl8Rj1u-wnxZqd3rGLPDjy0H2gXNy7My7GgftRa9RNzCNBbDWno-2vGlpuBD8Uz3fDk/s3787/IMG_1091.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="3787" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bh5kJgReK9vxh-NL6HNNXSB9dvzSeMWgECqk2LYCnBKuY_vComJjMjCVq5ld1QFqIlAvgaPgRjl8Rj1u-wnxZqd3rGLPDjy0H2gXNy7My7GgftRa9RNzCNBbDWno-2vGlpuBD8Uz3fDk/w640-h480/IMG_1091.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Glorious kitchen...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELYEIQc1_IlOadv3iyVGrBcJE40EGbL3tvH1jET8LdALbBy2_53bTdgQ1bylEVzItRE4MBljeev90tMoRpbKmDzecNxqegMKO5HM-M8IXkyvy-gnzZ0pCDKnHJBoQt0dVNqEe_Ei7uiGB/s3128/IMG_1092.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2346" data-original-width="3128" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELYEIQc1_IlOadv3iyVGrBcJE40EGbL3tvH1jET8LdALbBy2_53bTdgQ1bylEVzItRE4MBljeev90tMoRpbKmDzecNxqegMKO5HM-M8IXkyvy-gnzZ0pCDKnHJBoQt0dVNqEe_Ei7uiGB/w640-h480/IMG_1092.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVzK3Ff6nmV-QyxsceR2DoEaIeQD0BNEVRez1mZljNzdv04ngs1b18hfDhqfmejFAPkrqAEsxhnwS3gjQwCzuebEDk7uuQBGMh0_bdV7dvuLaETkVpYAFa-2RP0g-1pWYvDyAKksvVLe_/s4032/IMG_1093.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVzK3Ff6nmV-QyxsceR2DoEaIeQD0BNEVRez1mZljNzdv04ngs1b18hfDhqfmejFAPkrqAEsxhnwS3gjQwCzuebEDk7uuQBGMh0_bdV7dvuLaETkVpYAFa-2RP0g-1pWYvDyAKksvVLe_/w480-h640/IMG_1093.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div>Oooh, firewood! (but that also means they have some wood-roasted options on the menu!)</div><div><br /></div>Even the patio is on-point...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogjUNhugSiJG9TpsfrP9faBViY5Vkui-cvmnuYh7C2nfZCBrgUU_iBsTRFvAr_6ltXC7i6aKWeXdpJ4qjkq-6pa0L_lAXrIBWLpgUfCeNzc80NDl7MSjqcr3YGJW35Wz49YcnW8kBZ_Ng/s4032/IMG_1096.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogjUNhugSiJG9TpsfrP9faBViY5Vkui-cvmnuYh7C2nfZCBrgUU_iBsTRFvAr_6ltXC7i6aKWeXdpJ4qjkq-6pa0L_lAXrIBWLpgUfCeNzc80NDl7MSjqcr3YGJW35Wz49YcnW8kBZ_Ng/w640-h480/IMG_1096.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I would be back in a NY minute.</div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-56639009594554152362021-08-22T08:04:00.023-05:002021-08-22T08:04:00.226-05:00Top 10 Pics, Part II<p>… since I had a really hard time picking only 10, and knowing I’m in charge of my blog, I decided to pick ten more.</p><p>Themes I have noticed:</p><p>- I’ve only picked one image with a person in it (and even that one is sort of stealth). This was not entirely accidental, as I did think about trying to keep anyone from having feelings hurt. I love you all equally.</p><p>- I like sunsets (and sunrises were I awake at that time regularly). Does anyone not like them?</p><p>- They’re geographically diverse, which reflects my affinity for travel, and to some degree, my professional career as well. </p><p>Generally, I enjoy taking pictures of places, architecture, & nature the most. Not to imply anything about people, but there’s something about the “grandeur of nature”, let’s say. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VpIjOrH86Iut-7lJ-iuXjEPAyebjy1ohajMuGGyU5aK2zhR4zzvXth2AcOrZHoA4SmtCZhBPimMSRlC1HLJ5js9bCDoYQcbFzGNV4xUz7dKM-IZodMOfCyPtQ8PPGGyq8HmIixCd8PLh/s4032/3BFC8751-34EE-4AF2-B9C4-7E1E5A0657A3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VpIjOrH86Iut-7lJ-iuXjEPAyebjy1ohajMuGGyU5aK2zhR4zzvXth2AcOrZHoA4SmtCZhBPimMSRlC1HLJ5js9bCDoYQcbFzGNV4xUz7dKM-IZodMOfCyPtQ8PPGGyq8HmIixCd8PLh/w480-h640/3BFC8751-34EE-4AF2-B9C4-7E1E5A0657A3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The iconic drinking fountain at Jarling's Custard Cup, Champaign, IL</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHvH9Wm8JVjNszCQei0AOjLT8qDNVHMV6jl7nFktTmwuJN2kyJhY6EsDmD5nfTALEpL55ppRMQtBXuLV8QCgQyoCF0k6jkyJ-ClRRwWpJTztfn1T1pU4wpH5hotAHtnt_l4Du_tqIYLdI/s4032/3ECB554A-F75D-4550-A8C0-EF66B93CDD90.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHvH9Wm8JVjNszCQei0AOjLT8qDNVHMV6jl7nFktTmwuJN2kyJhY6EsDmD5nfTALEpL55ppRMQtBXuLV8QCgQyoCF0k6jkyJ-ClRRwWpJTztfn1T1pU4wpH5hotAHtnt_l4Du_tqIYLdI/w640-h480/3ECB554A-F75D-4550-A8C0-EF66B93CDD90.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gleam Art Festival, Madison, WI</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lwZeerCkNccr1EwKklND8BGiBcr0XiXGUXlw3W5-EqqGmcYkqyaygpIu-c9t4wgb_CiKh0nE3fQ5BGLxi_Ln7Le3DQBoXY9L1uK09e0_nYs0I6UjZ19qg886PEMGCAA-cIF0dIvcJ53C/s4032/5F65762A-5757-4D2E-BE7B-B5ED948438F4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lwZeerCkNccr1EwKklND8BGiBcr0XiXGUXlw3W5-EqqGmcYkqyaygpIu-c9t4wgb_CiKh0nE3fQ5BGLxi_Ln7Le3DQBoXY9L1uK09e0_nYs0I6UjZ19qg886PEMGCAA-cIF0dIvcJ53C/w640-h480/5F65762A-5757-4D2E-BE7B-B5ED948438F4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6" Banana Slug somewhere in Northern CA (they named a college mascot after these!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0qAUdVqCgPGPDvbnW1mGjwv5e4NDHNk7O1bCxmAmsijHZq-uuJ9kk8KwwhPX5Urd9SM3qP0mKYgiFzFlWIPwVy8zZchcs_5w1MwxZRibOpH8qA46Gxm616FAlVWy2lguk-rhipUp2fBv/s4032/31D71EB4-C7DA-4300-950C-A7E7A48FE835.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0qAUdVqCgPGPDvbnW1mGjwv5e4NDHNk7O1bCxmAmsijHZq-uuJ9kk8KwwhPX5Urd9SM3qP0mKYgiFzFlWIPwVy8zZchcs_5w1MwxZRibOpH8qA46Gxm616FAlVWy2lguk-rhipUp2fBv/w640-h480/31D71EB4-C7DA-4300-950C-A7E7A48FE835.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel, CA</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquWODEYxRxUvfTrfum8flR_Wy91tH_gEtDVCxOT5YfEKuM51SZjPLp50Mc0GvlxK2MRrSdnZ-AfSflEMoCKpWgS8pB56zSW3PsIBXVI42_Bl18SlUbLVHxcDN8eN4ByHDHs3MtUrUi528/s4032/294DC4E5-CE5B-46B1-8688-DA317EC78F45.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquWODEYxRxUvfTrfum8flR_Wy91tH_gEtDVCxOT5YfEKuM51SZjPLp50Mc0GvlxK2MRrSdnZ-AfSflEMoCKpWgS8pB56zSW3PsIBXVI42_Bl18SlUbLVHxcDN8eN4ByHDHs3MtUrUi528/w480-h640/294DC4E5-CE5B-46B1-8688-DA317EC78F45.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunset at Excelsior Commons Beach, Excelsior, MN</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginUdcCgVw_ysK2D4A1F83MDiT7vG4Np9EOTIhdik701IygBQJ4FGUvLm0AGD3dPrj5xgnyIkssp0begeb906kYesVs9q0OofAaiCVF7tIJwPzXeMzfFioWVmpKHNWu-VGWIoIdexdWKfy/s4032/892FE2E3-2DFE-449B-ADC3-20E25421D0F5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginUdcCgVw_ysK2D4A1F83MDiT7vG4Np9EOTIhdik701IygBQJ4FGUvLm0AGD3dPrj5xgnyIkssp0begeb906kYesVs9q0OofAaiCVF7tIJwPzXeMzfFioWVmpKHNWu-VGWIoIdexdWKfy/w480-h640/892FE2E3-2DFE-449B-ADC3-20E25421D0F5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I-80 Truck Stop, somewhere in east Iowa</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLXmwpnSgV7v6XNZvOqeDQaTvgXn7__ji99JkcEUb55jG_tKms8mpaJCWB10k6fW5uo-NNpt4HDVLnkSqX56i__YQ2V9Hb8_F4eZcXcuBnlesM03ed0ppxszJrde4SXHgMpOvjLf6NB0y/s4032/B4D917D9-B6AE-4302-B9F5-F0CEDC3A0195.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLXmwpnSgV7v6XNZvOqeDQaTvgXn7__ji99JkcEUb55jG_tKms8mpaJCWB10k6fW5uo-NNpt4HDVLnkSqX56i__YQ2V9Hb8_F4eZcXcuBnlesM03ed0ppxszJrde4SXHgMpOvjLf6NB0y/w480-h640/B4D917D9-B6AE-4302-B9F5-F0CEDC3A0195.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Manai Gastronomia stairwell, Sao Paolo, Brazil (this was a tasty lunch!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bwydhpQU4XNJX8HCjrq8RHwc0I4jhyphenhyphen_ncVrwbDwdrym8rynyIkbokvxNKfDthuR9fHwqYmfbS_zcL9BQfu5iYtC-qUbU28eqCndak5wwrksZGrnXmGv6bROvCgPqqwUXec3nRFYwJuOZ/s4032/BF8BFE0B-0673-40A5-A628-1054B687494B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bwydhpQU4XNJX8HCjrq8RHwc0I4jhyphenhyphen_ncVrwbDwdrym8rynyIkbokvxNKfDthuR9fHwqYmfbS_zcL9BQfu5iYtC-qUbU28eqCndak5wwrksZGrnXmGv6bROvCgPqqwUXec3nRFYwJuOZ/w640-h480/BF8BFE0B-0673-40A5-A628-1054B687494B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UCI World Cup Track Event, London, UK (this was awesome!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFWHc4iyUxYXmN12vRjckU9CyDXbDeM-CYKQLdwk0tsRjzX_gJ1SAhoxYDQcbooNAZ0VRfS3opJAB9CXeIoZ2rv5uuBF7jnBicdLUuYvO1oZuIGft8jOA6Al1P9JUaaUx9x-OnXMxFUEc/s4032/CD7C3470-E643-438D-B39B-9A20B980300C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFWHc4iyUxYXmN12vRjckU9CyDXbDeM-CYKQLdwk0tsRjzX_gJ1SAhoxYDQcbooNAZ0VRfS3opJAB9CXeIoZ2rv5uuBF7jnBicdLUuYvO1oZuIGft8jOA6Al1P9JUaaUx9x-OnXMxFUEc/w640-h480/CD7C3470-E643-438D-B39B-9A20B980300C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Well at Winter, south of Minneapolis, MN</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzjjjy59dGLAg6x4gs2svYO4h-CVD4SEvkAiwsuBwbZbmqt8f8JP17ARMXqK8fP8U5U0bjPscXKPLmdNqs-mzjdF0Sc2JOyzMCkLvM0fRcQdZV7aYj5CfkofXbtsyA0CUX_VSqo5ZE9Jd/s2149/CF915D02-300D-477F-A21F-EB205A9AA8D2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2149" data-original-width="2148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzjjjy59dGLAg6x4gs2svYO4h-CVD4SEvkAiwsuBwbZbmqt8f8JP17ARMXqK8fP8U5U0bjPscXKPLmdNqs-mzjdF0Sc2JOyzMCkLvM0fRcQdZV7aYj5CfkofXbtsyA0CUX_VSqo5ZE9Jd/w640-h640/CF915D02-300D-477F-A21F-EB205A9AA8D2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">State Capitol building at night, Madison, WI</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-29524443875220077462021-08-15T07:47:00.014-05:002021-08-15T19:02:54.147-05:00Top 10 Pics, Part I<div class="separator">If I may be so bold, below is a "retrospective" of my Top 10 favorite pics. I've listed the place and event, where able, with each image... though some hopefully speak for themselves. And with at least one caveat, for me to include it here I had to take the pic myself. I didn't grab someone else's amazing photo, and I have received many over the years. This goes back to about 2014/2015.</div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator">Let's see if a theme emerges… </div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EsRui0qINEp9hklwsNAVAWAeipsOoGOLRcErNPQjw9yV6taXdcgUpEyEUGyFKZkaXi9l9OR5nXSi-h2tB7exKGCFCgViL40zkfpHdflDa2f0Xq_Jtt5SAWBPbfVEn90WKaGKlmI6YKLj/s1600/IMG_2551-795609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6993420503736035058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EsRui0qINEp9hklwsNAVAWAeipsOoGOLRcErNPQjw9yV6taXdcgUpEyEUGyFKZkaXi9l9OR5nXSi-h2tB7exKGCFCgViL40zkfpHdflDa2f0Xq_Jtt5SAWBPbfVEn90WKaGKlmI6YKLj/w480-h640/IMG_2551-795609.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Water Tower at night, Chicago, IL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iIt70uer1ifVWtSyPud0SyGwmF3fd5lGPC1nUbj3dGmEfbKscvlAFbaauJ_XeHJJkD8uTc0kplHUd7ptTv8dLYWEw6igrkUdHXzap2OefslcMOSIzrwUV489B0paqUCy-9qhWrq_HzsE/s3264/4F446188-CCF4-4BF7-B3F8-F5354441E6BF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iIt70uer1ifVWtSyPud0SyGwmF3fd5lGPC1nUbj3dGmEfbKscvlAFbaauJ_XeHJJkD8uTc0kplHUd7ptTv8dLYWEw6igrkUdHXzap2OefslcMOSIzrwUV489B0paqUCy-9qhWrq_HzsE/w480-h640/4F446188-CCF4-4BF7-B3F8-F5354441E6BF.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Golden Gate Bridge from a catamaran below, San Francisco, CA</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qTIDKztm1Zij4ymRfxxwzSRuZEyUME-HhiAZ2gKWA3YqesnChabFiHnEZdsTwQ8kW_NzeBQPFVKjpbpndCOmCWrdDFx7nVajl0YCNPewxGmnfdeNI7kJBmZhE0dU9wyJW_Qvdd6r8WJq/s3264/5AC56303-BFF3-4565-B33D-F872DBF448BD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qTIDKztm1Zij4ymRfxxwzSRuZEyUME-HhiAZ2gKWA3YqesnChabFiHnEZdsTwQ8kW_NzeBQPFVKjpbpndCOmCWrdDFx7nVajl0YCNPewxGmnfdeNI7kJBmZhE0dU9wyJW_Qvdd6r8WJq/w480-h640/5AC56303-BFF3-4565-B33D-F872DBF448BD.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Garden of the Gods National Park, Colorado Springs, CO</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEGwHJlK2s5Ht1AVAhyfK7p5RZID_ldRwD_MuCbKgEAfiu578Vjo2yO4y86tTLIwqShPotRkpZOJttyU7h1KAQ1UXQ_lW31RF4em_5JMGZnMT9AyzPGBJO_z15LxBdcGjaUzuzLVjR7dx/s2048/55FB2C7F-58AC-45AB-955B-F44AD70BABDD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEGwHJlK2s5Ht1AVAhyfK7p5RZID_ldRwD_MuCbKgEAfiu578Vjo2yO4y86tTLIwqShPotRkpZOJttyU7h1KAQ1UXQ_lW31RF4em_5JMGZnMT9AyzPGBJO_z15LxBdcGjaUzuzLVjR7dx/w640-h480/55FB2C7F-58AC-45AB-955B-F44AD70BABDD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"SkyFlyer" Ride at the MN State Fair, St. Paul, MN</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5PLuqKfVqGakhbYI9-w8B3qM7Ygfbgfsz1eDqNvdqolWjwfEAeGCrV2aydEpo4xN8b_LiQo4KrAcuGyYZ-m5vl31N72jVKeA4TJ3WgrnqqVPb92w0KsQGCcYN3xC4o7sM1F6E-g9H3k_/s2133/56ACCB3E-2F05-4D03-B30A-4C1A1B93F79F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="2132" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5PLuqKfVqGakhbYI9-w8B3qM7Ygfbgfsz1eDqNvdqolWjwfEAeGCrV2aydEpo4xN8b_LiQo4KrAcuGyYZ-m5vl31N72jVKeA4TJ3WgrnqqVPb92w0KsQGCcYN3xC4o7sM1F6E-g9H3k_/w640-h640/56ACCB3E-2F05-4D03-B30A-4C1A1B93F79F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Pretty sure)... Apostle Island Chain, Madeline Island Sunset, La Pointe, WI</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitcwqDCzxxrtKcYg5N_-roBpceebTnKibPN6D0saUWdYTyWkeGja6kX0vM2xQBXiHb9eZCrxOM-t_WdVIHwVaHQrYeUbUyNUFw-JLYCDKDfz2j2RIN5OJ_VZ1ybcA_JNVtI4yeTDSSCbM/s2450/63D8CFD9-3C27-4253-ACB4-78595E5C26BD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2450" data-original-width="2447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitcwqDCzxxrtKcYg5N_-roBpceebTnKibPN6D0saUWdYTyWkeGja6kX0vM2xQBXiHb9eZCrxOM-t_WdVIHwVaHQrYeUbUyNUFw-JLYCDKDfz2j2RIN5OJ_VZ1ybcA_JNVtI4yeTDSSCbM/w640-h640/63D8CFD9-3C27-4253-ACB4-78595E5C26BD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A dry summer ride somewhere in MN ( I miss riding pretty bad)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzSxdZLAWz4fr0-nx-6rG7khjU1fukRknHqjy6VvC6SAbKKfkXUPFrfveL44UaMH4ElbqkbzJhMIYU6XB9Ctq3DmwQnC14i6yIfJ2lc12UTW4DVd-1aLLm_9kWZAWDW3xrFsUokJ0sGTK/s2751/574CE1D3-94A4-44F7-8F34-30ECC1D78F17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2060" data-original-width="2751" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzSxdZLAWz4fr0-nx-6rG7khjU1fukRknHqjy6VvC6SAbKKfkXUPFrfveL44UaMH4ElbqkbzJhMIYU6XB9Ctq3DmwQnC14i6yIfJ2lc12UTW4DVd-1aLLm_9kWZAWDW3xrFsUokJ0sGTK/w640-h480/574CE1D3-94A4-44F7-8F34-30ECC1D78F17.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk, Puerto Vallarta, MX</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yunP3Ap5cXHIMQS7KS27yZ8kRVY1Bo6BIvSffSqNkLUFWwlLQvlNZArYbg5pemdhCf3-1FFGwlR8POOCSDgkV80SCQ4hUAlDJdlXfHtjv5qRh05tQGbeiqMsYRPESGY2qmEQemMxJDE4/s3264/1399B770-DA37-4379-845A-EC1BD03256FC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yunP3Ap5cXHIMQS7KS27yZ8kRVY1Bo6BIvSffSqNkLUFWwlLQvlNZArYbg5pemdhCf3-1FFGwlR8POOCSDgkV80SCQ4hUAlDJdlXfHtjv5qRh05tQGbeiqMsYRPESGY2qmEQemMxJDE4/w640-h480/1399B770-DA37-4379-845A-EC1BD03256FC.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunrise over the pasture, prit' near Waterloo, WI</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VEaOD2PatcG5hVm3ljp3qMHf33zp-ZHkgAx_q484Mmgbhw3XsdYxu09EAGcVI7NUJ0GggOEi9NkHtv3NXU9JCwcOCie-la94Mgs6xjSpnDqA1QxuQMyeZh71_LFrK4qA-5X2Ku8V4CvN/s3264/A72EDAF9-2AA0-415E-9366-2B9EDE3E92CD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VEaOD2PatcG5hVm3ljp3qMHf33zp-ZHkgAx_q484Mmgbhw3XsdYxu09EAGcVI7NUJ0GggOEi9NkHtv3NXU9JCwcOCie-la94Mgs6xjSpnDqA1QxuQMyeZh71_LFrK4qA-5X2Ku8V4CvN/w640-h480/A72EDAF9-2AA0-415E-9366-2B9EDE3E92CD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Puerto Vallarta sunset</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5lT-rI0CBfrlb2v9tOwDS-b-hO9ANfofibLFwgljtLhRMaZC50L4VTwTfgfc4E8F5iX7wkmYcEXTx7ndXSmHvHeINCvSLQJ-9FbmCCg3n9ejr8bazFdSUMMSHqYSpGev9_0_701r-Q16/s3264/D935A12F-87D3-4A93-A60D-BA97069539A3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5lT-rI0CBfrlb2v9tOwDS-b-hO9ANfofibLFwgljtLhRMaZC50L4VTwTfgfc4E8F5iX7wkmYcEXTx7ndXSmHvHeINCvSLQJ-9FbmCCg3n9ejr8bazFdSUMMSHqYSpGev9_0_701r-Q16/w640-h480/D935A12F-87D3-4A93-A60D-BA97069539A3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The newly wed couple, Manitowish Waters, WI</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQnwc4jxljNEztMMznAwzIWFqrbBvGaZzkFUzIr7J3cWKFSzVWiXN-xBtxmEJ-ZS5B-4Ozg3Kuv7Z7zcQslisRx28irB2W7mYN_8XAGdv2guzMyHoL-TypS7Fyo0MMPq8aYfQhtdlphwx/s2048/E4C94530-C1AB-4A04-B203-8AD380401A04.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQnwc4jxljNEztMMznAwzIWFqrbBvGaZzkFUzIr7J3cWKFSzVWiXN-xBtxmEJ-ZS5B-4Ozg3Kuv7Z7zcQslisRx28irB2W7mYN_8XAGdv2guzMyHoL-TypS7Fyo0MMPq8aYfQhtdlphwx/w640-h480/E4C94530-C1AB-4A04-B203-8AD380401A04.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Summer Burnouts, way west of Minneapolis, MN</div><div><br /></div>Themes? I'm def noticing these are some pretty picturesque places in North America. And, I'm noticing I got through 10 images really fast. I'm going to post another 10 choices soon... stay tuned.<br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-33645933627215262882021-08-08T07:04:00.017-05:002021-08-08T07:04:00.234-05:00Grampa’s Pizzeria, Madison, WI<p class="mobile-photo"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkr5mIYGtUSKChTNkMct87MyH1ZcElIUk30Bg5areUUA0sQctR-fYWjNZ4r9ckH7oPjy4co7emZHpgs14Xt9BnZaK6Wtn0XFct2-Ly9smn69Jf6UkYM6HSVUWxC1I_HYZcH5ib9Ag7kzY/s4032/F84D8A5C-61FA-4CC0-B977-E51D028C9245.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkr5mIYGtUSKChTNkMct87MyH1ZcElIUk30Bg5areUUA0sQctR-fYWjNZ4r9ckH7oPjy4co7emZHpgs14Xt9BnZaK6Wtn0XFct2-Ly9smn69Jf6UkYM6HSVUWxC1I_HYZcH5ib9Ag7kzY/w480-h640/F84D8A5C-61FA-4CC0-B977-E51D028C9245.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Despite the somewhat confounding spelling of the word I would presume to be “grandpa”, the pizzas this place is pulling out of their oven are not confusing at all, in fact, it’s crystal clear they’re delicious. On a recent Saturday evening, I spent a lovely couple of hours on their patio enjoying not one, but four of their popular Neapolitan-style preset pizza options. </span></div></div><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: left;">We chose to get two pizzas and 1/2 a preset on each so, 4 x 0.5 = 2. Get it? You may not, but my stomach did. We went with these four - Brassacre (cute name), Carbeniri, Peperoni and classic Cheese. </p><p class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: left;">Cracker like and slightly charred crust, excellent toppings with some kick (where appropriate), and great cheese - I mean, I'm in Wisconsin after all. I do like a box-cut (yes, that's what that's called) on a thin crust pizza, which makes it easier to fold pieces over on each other and make a little sandwich.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rx4vCT5GUO5owqTVaCWvjeurHehNudUkF0ffLTvZVyvrIKd1pNZ7veZM6KtXdEh6jlIuj4U8EfESpfjrSq5I7hPcjfPd558U2UsgHrV1UN4mf0t19QzTbjUDDfXgIEakLs4cWO4Id17B/s1600/image1-775153.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6991456749972201330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rx4vCT5GUO5owqTVaCWvjeurHehNudUkF0ffLTvZVyvrIKd1pNZ7veZM6KtXdEh6jlIuj4U8EfESpfjrSq5I7hPcjfPd558U2UsgHrV1UN4mf0t19QzTbjUDDfXgIEakLs4cWO4Id17B/w640-h640/image1-775153.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><p class="mobile-photo">Fair to say, I thought the pizzas were really good, and we even saved a little room for dessert. Hard to pass up Chocolate Mousse… </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4SJsQiVEv2z8MLPe7Vqlt53HDEQk4anItTUwHwj0SRIx5cqmJeuWPBfRVyZIhxeBo_5dHRKrKYvNR69M2z7JBC9yqABPO7Ro1JOu6my95s8LmU8baQPG5h2cBekdP9H7gm5976_EhhcI/s4032/5CBEB50E-441D-4A44-B2E7-506B6AA9D742.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4SJsQiVEv2z8MLPe7Vqlt53HDEQk4anItTUwHwj0SRIx5cqmJeuWPBfRVyZIhxeBo_5dHRKrKYvNR69M2z7JBC9yqABPO7Ro1JOu6my95s8LmU8baQPG5h2cBekdP9H7gm5976_EhhcI/w640-h480/5CBEB50E-441D-4A44-B2E7-506B6AA9D742.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">It looked really thick, heavy, and rich, but it was light, almost fluffy, chilled and perfect after the pizza.</p><p class="mobile-photo">Service, which is always a bit of a pain in a college town, was excellent. Our waitress, Amy, helped us the whole night, even when I pestered her about free sugar cookies I spied on the kitchen pass through when I put in my name. They came with the check (and I took that and the leftovers home - bam!).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfHfEnE7gQnbUEKO0CarpzbRp4SVy0MnmKYumgTf33RTya6zNiwIwnhyrmAMdtuIPQrX9XEttVfMHxdxlvSMgdGsYjj7uWLBe4X2VYYXn44nrJwuQF3eU19vQS5yjtNdzzmQuYmmly3Ca/s4032/F4243E84-53D6-41C2-B7F0-0C1DC6886EC1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfHfEnE7gQnbUEKO0CarpzbRp4SVy0MnmKYumgTf33RTya6zNiwIwnhyrmAMdtuIPQrX9XEttVfMHxdxlvSMgdGsYjj7uWLBe4X2VYYXn44nrJwuQF3eU19vQS5yjtNdzzmQuYmmly3Ca/w480-h640/F4243E84-53D6-41C2-B7F0-0C1DC6886EC1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would like to go back almost as soon as I can. Don’t miss it if you find yourself in the neighborhood. </div><br /><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-36815163811317628232021-05-31T06:31:00.032-05:002021-06-01T10:05:21.152-05:00Memorial Day 2021, Glenview, IL<div dir="ltr"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcKdEmjtcQIirRoKwzEgHvBsS-_JEuJSrzR-0U-Ft2dDBHfysdL8L59nL8LlzstfzuE3ykaviNNPaS1KvP0TUvdel0V6adXYBE03ItvSv2t03EzpUQ4nr85VumAWoDWneD8b6MDxrgkFg/s1600/IMG_0278-747377.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6942261220267100322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcKdEmjtcQIirRoKwzEgHvBsS-_JEuJSrzR-0U-Ft2dDBHfysdL8L59nL8LlzstfzuE3ykaviNNPaS1KvP0TUvdel0V6adXYBE03ItvSv2t03EzpUQ4nr85VumAWoDWneD8b6MDxrgkFg/w640-h640/IMG_0278-747377.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div dir="ltr"><div style="direction: inherit;">I'm not saying my hometown is the best hometown in the US of A, but on this day of remembering I wanted highlight something pretty unique I found in the city of Glenview, Illinois. I will say, I've not seen this anywhere else in the US (and I’ve lived in four states), but let me know if you have.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Here a war memorial in downtown Glenview. But they also have this unique addition just around the corner from this… keep scrolling… </div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinY0I_Lx70DwEPMLP9460vRGGtV2XMPjxS8TiFdaVNpH8qkm8iR4GVpfC2OEFR59qmO-4kFdKlNY5dv1QlMUPAywnSlu1zusQvjl4B6JcdGHsNFrWbmoNELtwT6N2gToNLv1bwu6CX2lq/s2544/IMG_0279.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2544" data-original-width="2544" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinY0I_Lx70DwEPMLP9460vRGGtV2XMPjxS8TiFdaVNpH8qkm8iR4GVpfC2OEFR59qmO-4kFdKlNY5dv1QlMUPAywnSlu1zusQvjl4B6JcdGHsNFrWbmoNELtwT6N2gToNLv1bwu6CX2lq/w640-h640/IMG_0279.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">…well, it looks pretty patriotic from the outset, what could it be?!?!?</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3SjATiLTYJQQ_TN0EiQS1yQbtJj79DwnmcRs4u8nvJIMfUZ5fWfyA3SJ9QB76fCEMtZE87zVnwkP-zJ6E-0VUBaLplBetDLuyvVKrSUpP3CvA8oKVnDcFNTKRPWHbwIStrfzz0rhy02g/s2339/IMG_0280.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="2339" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3SjATiLTYJQQ_TN0EiQS1yQbtJj79DwnmcRs4u8nvJIMfUZ5fWfyA3SJ9QB76fCEMtZE87zVnwkP-zJ6E-0VUBaLplBetDLuyvVKrSUpP3CvA8oKVnDcFNTKRPWHbwIStrfzz0rhy02g/w640-h640/IMG_0280.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">… An American flag recycling drop box!!! How cool is this?!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMt3P8NpSCYHIlDcNAomXOnle62xW95D_hOKlUlijbDSVn3_yysUB8Xv-zU28J1kyklQAp1c8Yl8ebM3ExVf_UuEb_NesCRglGxPTXryaTdMYJuxpzfnhs-NWjGWsGCXx3LOHgCunEMzD9/s2332/IMG_0281.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2332" data-original-width="2332" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMt3P8NpSCYHIlDcNAomXOnle62xW95D_hOKlUlijbDSVn3_yysUB8Xv-zU28J1kyklQAp1c8Yl8ebM3ExVf_UuEb_NesCRglGxPTXryaTdMYJuxpzfnhs-NWjGWsGCXx3LOHgCunEMzD9/w640-h640/IMG_0281.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="direction: inherit;">I don’t think I’d ever given this idea much thought, that of providing a safe place to dispose of old flags (you know the disposal requirements are pretty intense, right?). This seems like a great way to help Joe Bagadounts get rid of worn out flags without having to get your own grill in the backyard set-up as a flag-burning receptacle. </div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Nice job, Glenview.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-72083718567947866162021-05-23T06:05:00.102-05:002021-05-23T06:05:00.238-05:00The Garage Food Hall, Indianapolis, IN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoDq9LWS7XDS-OjBzHMh2LQZoUnkZqJ032Ah5PNpuULg4eBoZExdUmrxNORqwDykovEgkA3FXSz28MnUXjB9VrY-k0Wiqc9Yvoga5GVr7Ri0Gz9Bxv38WIw_Z-jgZOSUaDOWtd4u4osh2/s4032/IMG_0512.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoDq9LWS7XDS-OjBzHMh2LQZoUnkZqJ032Ah5PNpuULg4eBoZExdUmrxNORqwDykovEgkA3FXSz28MnUXjB9VrY-k0Wiqc9Yvoga5GVr7Ri0Gz9Bxv38WIw_Z-jgZOSUaDOWtd4u4osh2/w640-h480/IMG_0512.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAbpnmUTQKctksOFm699bqNe286EMluxVIfGK8OfecnmUSFfJBmLoj9Et6fj7UJU2Qsa4nnNc4Rhh4GDqjEUsJLbI0DJC6NpCOn7aOrxWuXWMEn-tQ3rzkkhRJ7iI2tge69jN54FKorRH/s4032/IMG_0511.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAbpnmUTQKctksOFm699bqNe286EMluxVIfGK8OfecnmUSFfJBmLoj9Et6fj7UJU2Qsa4nnNc4Rhh4GDqjEUsJLbI0DJC6NpCOn7aOrxWuXWMEn-tQ3rzkkhRJ7iI2tge69jN54FKorRH/w640-h480/IMG_0511.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">It seems like many cities have virtually always had these markets or food halls, with the latter option now becoming more popular. I recall grabbing a cheese steak in Philly's marketplace decades ago. Many large cities in other countries have something like this as well. Well, now Indy has stepped-up to the plate and created their own.</p><p class="mobile-photo">To be clear, I don't think you should be visiting Indy without a stop to this new, refurbished former production space. The food hall is in the former "garage" for a historic Coca-Cola bottling plant. From what I gathered being there, this was the spot in Indy where Coke was bottled and delivered by trucks to the entire metro area for a long, long time. I can imagine back in the day that this was a very busy, bustling plant and area. It's now been renovated inside and out as a mixed-use development. In a ~2-3 block area, it already contains this food hall, a hotel, a day spa, retail shops, a really cool duckpin bowling alley/bar, a very nice new movie theater and more. It also has a second phase for residential development in the works. This is going to be one hip, happening spot in no time (if not already).</p><p class="mobile-photo">Since it has this Coke history behind it, that's what I focused on for this post. In reality, there are so many food options that I wouldn't have been able to to them all justice with only my single stomach to partake. Know that it seemed like anyone in your clan would be covered for food options at this place, including: raw oyster bar, Indian, lobster/seafood, tacos, arepas, fish & chips, pizza/Italian, burgers, plenty of beer/alcohol options, and many more food types and spots I'm sure I'm forgetting. It also seems like more are opening everyday.</p><p class="mobile-photo">Many of the art deco buildings are faced with a wonderfully rich, glazed-white terra cotta tiling, with gilded lettering that makes it almost feel like you're stepping back in time. That's a nice way to invite people in and welcome them to a new space. You can read more about it <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2017/08/12/5-cool-secrets-were-hidden-mass-ave-coca-cola-plant-decades/553388001/">HERE</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbw8sg-KXVhzUze_ZP9g5QqlJDRt_u8yxh8Q3okoFlgl-yPMiGGvOdDQPAqxUlZmq8-7QQwyKpZ6N4afqllSfFNK6UP7Vj8wBDP6rxW8cc1t_swdKsW3tpqT1KAKcRugolBRWuQo5zTc8/s4032/IMG_0506.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbw8sg-KXVhzUze_ZP9g5QqlJDRt_u8yxh8Q3okoFlgl-yPMiGGvOdDQPAqxUlZmq8-7QQwyKpZ6N4afqllSfFNK6UP7Vj8wBDP6rxW8cc1t_swdKsW3tpqT1KAKcRugolBRWuQo5zTc8/w640-h480/IMG_0506.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Inside the Food Hall, you find relics of the bottling history of the buildings. You can see pumps, historic workwear, Coca-Cola memorabilia, and more. It was all very fun to run into these things as I wandered around trying to pick my perfect food spot for the day. You certainly get the feel for the history that this area and these buildings contain. Many of us know think of soda/pop as a bad thing, but back then, this was a highly in-demand product and many workers would have been very proud to work there and represent this brand in the community. For me, I can feel that as I walked through the spaces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZ6s3VMVyhLYI37aXz0pPbwcqC_RqzDtWvVjAcd165K2-tdfiFcvxxOPbH6kmBh5Fgsbcixa5RaU5NT5YRbjz917meXdP7LaltHU114ySBufyQ4nfUShu9hiwfGiNcEAvxkWBjBAsm6D7/s4032/IMG_0510.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZ6s3VMVyhLYI37aXz0pPbwcqC_RqzDtWvVjAcd165K2-tdfiFcvxxOPbH6kmBh5Fgsbcixa5RaU5NT5YRbjz917meXdP7LaltHU114ySBufyQ4nfUShu9hiwfGiNcEAvxkWBjBAsm6D7/w640-h480/IMG_0510.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is one quote that stuck with me from my short research - "<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;">Over the years, the Massachusetts Avenue plant grew into the world's largest bottling plant, with 260 workers who produced 2.25 million bottles of Coca-Cola a week, he said. It thrived until cans took over the market in the 1960s."</span></span><div><span style="color: #303030; font-family: Georgia Pro, Georgia, Droid Serif, serif;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIEfwhmJ4RpEbkIThQxM6Qv2Glixf8DBP7-6NEd9i6My_-sSSO6N3f2CUCym2SEK1bDd5GRcbQizjLLdlcsSRLIyVqJLkkXjc5AftMq4ohEDsd27IyJ1_y-DfmBwkcp1NF7aK5aYcVA_P/s4032/IMG_0508.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIEfwhmJ4RpEbkIThQxM6Qv2Glixf8DBP7-6NEd9i6My_-sSSO6N3f2CUCym2SEK1bDd5GRcbQizjLLdlcsSRLIyVqJLkkXjc5AftMq4ohEDsd27IyJ1_y-DfmBwkcp1NF7aK5aYcVA_P/w480-h640/IMG_0508.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I wonder if these was breathable on a hot day, {gulp}... just grab a cold Coke!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISa64YdYWLS2ua6NVgwrELfpM5CcDGfPnyIzl7OeEj-KiBn2I-6bsU4oXX86tkbo1o3fKNf6bqF1Uu-Q7eJYRVqbnAOboXqgo8bbcprlptAyhA_t6l5Q7cdU0PdydhZ4JI1QBuIWBGZ57/s4032/IMG_0509.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISa64YdYWLS2ua6NVgwrELfpM5CcDGfPnyIzl7OeEj-KiBn2I-6bsU4oXX86tkbo1o3fKNf6bqF1Uu-Q7eJYRVqbnAOboXqgo8bbcprlptAyhA_t6l5Q7cdU0PdydhZ4JI1QBuIWBGZ57/w480-h640/IMG_0509.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is their first automated bottle "capper". A person would use this machine to cap the bottles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUS3m3gzmrL5XQkhJUIa-Q7q2UvE6E2kLB9wklCA9F4StJE_oiojMwhwgmVOApdpAz6GD64Z51NBdYBQZHcVp6UVOlM1jp1ngV6LuPg-g0w_DEkDyZhaAvIkjeRoPkfo3N6X5fv-3k4-Bd/s4032/IMG_0513.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUS3m3gzmrL5XQkhJUIa-Q7q2UvE6E2kLB9wklCA9F4StJE_oiojMwhwgmVOApdpAz6GD64Z51NBdYBQZHcVp6UVOlM1jp1ngV6LuPg-g0w_DEkDyZhaAvIkjeRoPkfo3N6X5fv-3k4-Bd/w480-h640/IMG_0513.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>See the little red Coke bottlecaps?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRhkD3akPSSMrE9tcttp5uEMhlba9Dm_5NclrlTuTnaC5PlDs2bv1fQY_e8ShYtvX8VswhAJBzHiK8IwU2vLKvHu-iEqf6aJGCgEcisCsPS_8Ocev5upLStdBxFQWy-r48NO1bKpxGOCC/s4032/IMG_0514.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRhkD3akPSSMrE9tcttp5uEMhlba9Dm_5NclrlTuTnaC5PlDs2bv1fQY_e8ShYtvX8VswhAJBzHiK8IwU2vLKvHu-iEqf6aJGCgEcisCsPS_8Ocev5upLStdBxFQWy-r48NO1bKpxGOCC/w480-h640/IMG_0514.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p class="mobile-photo">I already know that I need to go back - for more history lessons and more food options. Again, I don't think this place should be missed if you're in Indy.</p></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-76538207627707568102021-05-16T06:37:00.002-05:002021-05-16T06:37:00.222-05:00Scratchboard Kitchen, Arlington Heights, IL<p class="mobile-photo">Who doesn't love a good brunch - Am I right?! </p><p class="mobile-photo">Coming out (knock on wood) of the pandemic, this was a unique dining experience, especially since we're all sort of relearning how to dine out over again. I think this also applies to the people working in all the restaurants too.</p><p class="mobile-photo">While we did eat indoors, but I've not gotten used to standing in the restaurant and taking pictures of the space and staff. Hopefully that comes back soon. The space is quite long and welcoming inside, with a number of tables set for outdoor dining (and reservations). As you'll see below, I simply took pics of our dishes as they arrived on our table, and before we dove into them.</p><p class="mobile-photo">I went with a sibling and we split a few plates of food, which were in order - pastry board, citrus toast, and short ribs "hash".</p><p class="mobile-photo">This pastry board was the only "off" item of the trio. We cut them up to share and started with the matcha muffin, then the rhubarb scone, then then the cherry "pop tart". The muffin and scone hit us funny and we realized they both had some sort of pork fat flavor in them (like your nose was over a pot of sausage gravy simmering on the stove). This was not a welcome flavor and we chatted with the staff about it. They assured us the pastries are not made with pork fat in any way. Our only guess what that is was near something else being made or rendered and they absorbed the flavor. BUT, the upscale pop tart was very very good and had no off flavors. (Note: SK took this menu item off our bill - thanks). </p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZCejdIR32YAJVyeXs__r8cJv7okg2c7H3eVbw7pwc5ad2xjFdRrRs8Lvnp1iOX95JVSflY5UkIH01geQaAdoYkUxgtJQikNyCB0xDKYTRo0JRqTvWsOzSYUvxWLIyoS_QvylMzM6ZMLn/s1600/IMG_0437-744786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6958954461566355538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZCejdIR32YAJVyeXs__r8cJv7okg2c7H3eVbw7pwc5ad2xjFdRrRs8Lvnp1iOX95JVSflY5UkIH01geQaAdoYkUxgtJQikNyCB0xDKYTRo0JRqTvWsOzSYUvxWLIyoS_QvylMzM6ZMLn/w640-h480/IMG_0437-744786.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the pastries, I went for the Citrus Toast and my sib went to the short ribs. I think it's fair to say that neither of us quite knew what a citrus toast would be... and perhaps at first glance it looks kind of odd, but it was delicious. They use four different citrus fruits on top, with a mascarpone base. The flavors are vibrant, refreshing and not odd at all. Even the toast used seemed to add something to the dish. I would order this again any day.</div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimn-n8hjgJ1hoJkoOEpzL-yW5M2xI3fE0osF3uGzuKk6BP8TAn9L9sefRzjK8ZjmMGRKdbgiwXENmgvE1KCSCGTEVv-06crCO-tyLVONGVoQfBtOCgsh89CH9djHM-_WXgGTAdERaU46jA/s1600/IMG_0438-747727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6958954471135762178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimn-n8hjgJ1hoJkoOEpzL-yW5M2xI3fE0osF3uGzuKk6BP8TAn9L9sefRzjK8ZjmMGRKdbgiwXENmgvE1KCSCGTEVv-06crCO-tyLVONGVoQfBtOCgsh89CH9djHM-_WXgGTAdERaU46jA/w480-h640/IMG_0438-747727.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our final dish was a Short Rib hash. The egg was done well, the short rib fell apart, and they added in some potatoes too. Though very rich, as you'd expect from the ingredients, this was a tasty bit of brunch fare. I would order this one again, but copy my sister's choice of having this 2nd and "cleansing the palate" with the citrus toast after.</div><p class="mobile-photo"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPYm52wxv69o4RATB_7bJ_3W5uzAjYAg7TZv56XVanx4iKdFinCWDYiZ97e-mX11Dl7v5vDTW4NMYxGFLDB8yiimLJEcHbrHmDoWHCAbK4b5m-91Hy2g0Aeo5CJgVr2riX4AlipgsYeDb/s1600/IMG_0439-749916.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6958954479923668514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPYm52wxv69o4RATB_7bJ_3W5uzAjYAg7TZv56XVanx4iKdFinCWDYiZ97e-mX11Dl7v5vDTW4NMYxGFLDB8yiimLJEcHbrHmDoWHCAbK4b5m-91Hy2g0Aeo5CJgVr2riX4AlipgsYeDb/w640-h480/IMG_0439-749916.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With a welcoming staff, highly-competent kitchen, interesting menu items, and a fun, inviting space, I think it's fair to say I would recommend this place to any group, family, or couple. If I get the chance before the next move, I will be back in a blink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="mobile-photo"></p>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404272793226404568.post-75735242345891452332020-12-20T15:23:00.005-06:002021-06-01T10:05:08.710-05:00Color Me Mine, Glenview, IL<div dir="ltr">Well, with the new reality that this year has brought, we have all had to find creative ways to see others and celebrate the holidays. Now, I happen to live above a local Color Me Mine ("CMM”) location in Glenview IL. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">What?! You don't know what CMM is? Well, it's a place for anyone to come and make a ceramic craft. Essentially, you choose your ceramic piece, pick your paint colors, paint the item, then hand it back for glazing & firing. Once it's all completed, you have a one-of-a-kind decorative (e.g. tea candle holder) or practical (e.g. stovetop spoon rest) item for your home or to give as a gift (think of your child giving grandma a cherish, hand-painted serving platter). </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">I'd passed this location many times on foot in the previous months and noticed how many different holiday ceramic pieces they now had to choose from, as well as the fact that they were still open for painting in the store, and that they had designed to-go kits for painting the items at home. To get some holiday cheer going, on a small scale, and as a way to gift a sibling a present and an experience, I thought a sister and I could make a night of it. We decided to get together in early December for painting, pizza and beer on a cold rainy night. (Note - gotta love that $10 Costco pizza to-go!)</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">I picked out and paid for our pieces and to-go kits in advance, then went to collect them at lunchtime on our crafting day. Everything worked out well. And the to-go kits were pretty legit - your ceramic piece, paintbrushes (to keep) and up to six paint colors were all pre-packaged and ready to go (see below). Plus, all the paper it's all wrapped in can be laid out to cover and protect your painting space at home. Tip: save all this paper to wrap your dried pieces back up and safely transport to the store for the finishing process.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgrk8AXN2dV5-E18eoIhnSkk3HPLJLhddvgRVS_GNhnh4v1PI0TN4x08DM_vCPOs6z698gf_2ksOSjydkxXVY1PwycTQcAG5QWdeRfhzyTCCmm_VA9BHfT-uh7YY-6ccXL1-B5xZfYjTw/s1600/IMG_0106-709497.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6906148546242400178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgrk8AXN2dV5-E18eoIhnSkk3HPLJLhddvgRVS_GNhnh4v1PI0TN4x08DM_vCPOs6z698gf_2ksOSjydkxXVY1PwycTQcAG5QWdeRfhzyTCCmm_VA9BHfT-uh7YY-6ccXL1-B5xZfYjTw/w480-h640/IMG_0106-709497.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXFKr_efh9VjqP9vQj6JcYXeTev9pb9_sr-LbTB7Hj0fJWCX6Mc2wp2N82km_S11TDAksOKBG06pNXWpf11kEoEgRPkmsegHrE6wOiVB7P36fHNOMMGzQuf3RH_c0vsNXGhIvFCflKLFd/s1600/IMG_0107-713493.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6906148558540759682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXFKr_efh9VjqP9vQj6JcYXeTev9pb9_sr-LbTB7Hj0fJWCX6Mc2wp2N82km_S11TDAksOKBG06pNXWpf11kEoEgRPkmsegHrE6wOiVB7P36fHNOMMGzQuf3RH_c0vsNXGhIvFCflKLFd/w640-h480/IMG_0107-713493.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="direction: inherit;">We laid everything out that night and got to work on our pieces. A tea candle holder Christmas Tree for me, and a tea candle holder Gingerbread House for my sister. We found it quite easy, enjoyable and relaxing. Like how coloring books for adults are all the rage. We spent about 45 minutes giving our items up to three coats - do follow the CMM Tip sheet included with the to-go kit. Then we had our pizza and liquid cheer. </div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">The items do dry to a rather dull color and sheen, but that's why you take it back for their finishing steps...</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PK8k9kYKW2PHypO4tb_wLVuZe7Da0nlW3CPXkVIdpXcbSCLk8bKyP-rQzFHRunNtzGNUEyKaXxIXKnaNU_K2cytpdy91Ico3V3MwnFwCdQHxmpawHpsVj2096zsiJTvXGxHhooqUWBbG/s4032/IMG_0111.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PK8k9kYKW2PHypO4tb_wLVuZe7Da0nlW3CPXkVIdpXcbSCLk8bKyP-rQzFHRunNtzGNUEyKaXxIXKnaNU_K2cytpdy91Ico3V3MwnFwCdQHxmpawHpsVj2096zsiJTvXGxHhooqUWBbG/w480-h640/IMG_0111.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6l4AJC_zPi52rwIn7BqKA7K-ar0PWKU_6Ll-nf5F8r87_DWa_c9hmC0Wqm8GabLDMxrxW-bhUmAxkY54JSiAMe3DLICT5kwVVI5jn689QKDZhCZONNXz7Zgp2Ej7-ObN3HvD9a9vEMfC/s4032/IMG_0110.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6l4AJC_zPi52rwIn7BqKA7K-ar0PWKU_6Ll-nf5F8r87_DWa_c9hmC0Wqm8GabLDMxrxW-bhUmAxkY54JSiAMe3DLICT5kwVVI5jn689QKDZhCZONNXz7Zgp2Ej7-ObN3HvD9a9vEMfC/w480-h640/IMG_0110.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">The next day, I hot-tailed it back down to the CMM location and turned over our items for glazing & firing - and yes, this is included in the price of the ceramic you choose. I will note though, because the to-go kit brushes are yours to keep, there is a $12 charge for the brushes and paints for each piece you choose. I thought this was a reasonable expense, and they give you a LOT of paint too.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Around the holidays, you will wait up to ~5 days to get your items back from CMM's finishing process, but I have to say, it's worth the wait. I went back down to pick-up our items 3 business days after I dropped them - easy. Now I suppose I'm biased, as the artist, but I thought our items turned out very nice. See for yourself...</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFWaiUQkOWHXCOYtbVR37YnxHAfN_T-Y39tHapvkO1ogZZv2Mcr43axdNy7rxsFAnq-6M8m7lX1-gfAZWD1oormtkiS2y1kuA6ulEoKWwK1fNeFnDXyA9X4C4TkmI6dohRvQLpwDaU5T9/s4032/IMG_0125.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFWaiUQkOWHXCOYtbVR37YnxHAfN_T-Y39tHapvkO1ogZZv2Mcr43axdNy7rxsFAnq-6M8m7lX1-gfAZWD1oormtkiS2y1kuA6ulEoKWwK1fNeFnDXyA9X4C4TkmI6dohRvQLpwDaU5T9/w480-h640/IMG_0125.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_mxAvo2SxIdyhwm6jVK9gVhBU1UY9TI5PMwPTIFjBNnJarSaF1Fcrx84EwbOWNOfRLhJzUoL01-E4OX_DRCpad8_MaIYQP7Tv2xMHXM3rK7840qrCZcFIZ4txW5JN4OL3L3QxI112kNY/s4032/IMG_0126.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_mxAvo2SxIdyhwm6jVK9gVhBU1UY9TI5PMwPTIFjBNnJarSaF1Fcrx84EwbOWNOfRLhJzUoL01-E4OX_DRCpad8_MaIYQP7Tv2xMHXM3rK7840qrCZcFIZ4txW5JN4OL3L3QxI112kNY/w480-h640/IMG_0126.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="direction: inherit;">I have not seen my sister's finished piece yet as I've left it wrapped and wrapped that with festive papers and tissue papers to give to her for the holidays.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Well, if you can't tell, I think I'm a CMM convert. If you have one nearby, or need a unique and memorable gift idea, I think this place could be a real fun alternative for your holiday. Make a afternoon or night of it with their to-go kits or schedule an in-store time for yourself. Either way, if your item turns out suckie, I think you only have yourself to blame. I mean, we're not all Picassos.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="direction: inherit;">Happy Hollydays, Everyone.</div><div style="direction: inherit;"><br /></div></div>.mk.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02877302649203971818noreply@blogger.com0