tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13813730833798056562024-03-21T02:55:42.271-07:00Culling + SiftingThe things I want to remember.Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-68095072666587023852015-12-19T11:40:00.000-08:002015-12-19T11:42:46.373-08:00Columbusing San Francisco continues....<h2>
<span style="color: red;">There are some dining <b><u>experiences</u></b> in San Francisco that I may or may not spend all my money on and here are today's finds in no particular order:</span></h2>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The short story is purchase a ticket to one of 2 seatings and they feed you what ever is good today. There is the option to have beverage pairings. One Yelper suggests to just order off their extensive drink menu. I suspect I would easily make this one of the most expensive meals of my life. <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/06/29/un-restaurant-trend" target="_blank">The Food & Wine article</a> made it look fun. If I go it will be VERY special occasion, and I will most likely find it a hoot! </span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">689 McAllister St San Francisco, CA 94102<br />The short story for this one is eating in the dark. You may remember hearing about <a href="http://www.blindekuh.ch/restaurant-in-the-dark-blindekuh-basel.html">BlindeKuh</a> in Switzerland around 15 years ago, wondering how would that be for an experience. It isn't the top of my list, but for sure on my list</span><br />
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Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-79740455676656835922015-12-18T14:13:00.001-08:002015-12-18T14:13:43.606-08:00Columbusing! The list gets longer! <a href="http://www.aldos-cruz.com/" target="_blank">Aldo's Cliff Drive</a><br />
Pacific Grove-<a href="http://www.passionfish.net/" target="_blank">Passion Fish</a><br />
Monterrey- <a href="http://www.philsfishmarket.com/" target="_blank">Phil's Fish Market</a> Where you bring your pot and they fill it with Cioppino. Not to be missed so I am told...<br />
<a href="https://www.lvwine.org/" target="_blank">Livermore Valley Wineries</a><br />
<a href="https://beachblanketbabylon.com/?gclid=COmOuom35skCFRCTfgodkk4BBQ" target="_blank">Beach Blanket Babylon</a><br />
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<br />Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-57410743761916553432015-12-05T16:53:00.000-08:002015-12-19T12:20:18.545-08:00Columbusing the Bay Area<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I moved from Boston to San Francisco in July of 2015. Over the last few months I have been receiving lots of recommendations for places to visit, drink, and eat. I have been emailing them and texting them to myself and hoping that, at some point a visit will happen. Here is what has been recommended so far in no particular order:</span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="http://www.hopsandhominy.com/" target="_blank">Hops & Hominy</a></b> 1 Tillman Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 373-6341 </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="http://statebirdsf.com/" target="_blank">State Bird Provisions</a></b> 1529 Fillmore Street San Francisco CA 94115</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>The Pink Elephant </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Olena</b> California and vine</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Mammas</b> in Washington sq Stockton</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">Pho challenge is a thing where there is a monster bowl of pho and you try to eat it all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>ABV</b> 3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 400-4748</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">This has been on my list for a while,</span><a href="http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2014/07/17/bartender-john-gertsen-leaving-boston/" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank"> John Gertsen</a><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> left Boston to come here. His lovely lady friend worked with me at a great place in Cambridge. He was very generous with his friendship and would be a hoot to see him.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Beauty's Bagel Shop</b> 3838 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (510) 788-6098</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">This place is just down the road and is usually packed in the AM on the weekends. The big guy in bagels in the Bay Area is Noah's Bagel. The bagels here are similar to the kind at Scratch Bagels in South Portland ME. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Less chewy than New York Bagels... But I digress, I have yet to make it to Beauty's.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="http://prizefighterbar.com/" target="_blank">Prizefighter</a></b> 6702 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The bartender at </span><a href="http://coquetasf.com/" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank">Coqueta</a><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> (excellent bar!) said that this is where all the bartenders go.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>The Ramen Shop </b>http://www.ramenshop.com/</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Vino!</b> 1786 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 559-8870\</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">A friend had me over for dinner and kept pulling great bottles to drink. This was her secret.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Burma Superstar</b> 4721 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609(510) 652-2900</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">There are several locations and I have eaten at the others. The tea salad is the winner for sure</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Oriental BBQ Chicken Town</b> 6101 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (510) 595-5338</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">A co-worker suggested this one. I have reason to trust them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>GENERAL STORE</b> 4035 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 682-0600</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">This is a retail shop the lovely </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.nomad.collection/" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank">Johanna</a><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> suggested. I have had the chance to visit. Really lovely things with the California aesthetic. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Ohmega Salvage</b> 2403 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 843-7368</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.8px;">Been to Ohmega Salvage and it's many stores surrounding the main store. They have a great <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohmegasalvage/" target="_blank">instagram</a> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 12.8px;">feed</span></div>
Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0746 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA37.7609321 -122.421772112.4477111 -163.7303661 63.0741531 -81.1131781tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-18606073560443455972012-10-29T14:43:00.000-07:002012-10-29T14:43:11.359-07:00The Boston Ballet is impressive. The Boston Opera House is impressive. So. Yeah, I was impressed. <br />
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The Opera House is of another time with gold leaf everywhere and chandeliers and <em>drama</em>. I am not going to waste time telling you how great it is. It is. You should go. Even just in the lobby. <a href="http://www.bostonballet.org/site/templates/about_landing.aspx?id=12062" target="_blank">Here</a> is a virtual tour.<br />
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(Side bar about the Opera House) I have the pleasure of working for an excellent catering company. I was on the staff of an event for a very well known lawyer (if you live in the greater Boston area and own a television) and his wife who owns two resturants in Boston. It was their daughter's Bat Mitztvah. The girl arrived on stage coming down from the heavens on a cresent moon singing "Broadway Baby". The shrimp served were the size of lobsters. The whole thing was so over the top that it made the top look like anything but the top. The hosts were lovely and happy, so there is no dish beyond that about them (from this event). Sorry. <br />
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The Boston Ballet <a href="http://www.bostonballet.org/">http://www.bostonballet.org/</a> was founded in 1963 and has risen to be one of the premiere ballet companies and one of the most significant ballet schools in the world. If you have a few minutes after reading all I have to say, you may enjoy clicking around on their website. There are videos including this teaser for the Fall program <a href="http://www.bostonballet.org/fall-program-short.html">http://www.bostonballet.org/fall-program-short.html</a>. The music playing is from William Forsythe's The Second Detail.<br />
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I had preconcieved notions about the ballet when I entered. I have tried to watch The Nutcracker on television for years and years. I could never get into it. All tulle and pirouettes, endless leaping and that terrible stage acting. You know, the kind of acting that is as subtle as a frying pan to the face. The Boston Ballet Fall Program challenged my notions. Thank you.<br />
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(Side bar about my seat) My seats were spectacular, not just for the view, but for the people. I sat next to a dancer who may or may not have been with the Boston Ballet, it wasn't clear. He spoke to his companion about dancing as an occupation. He talked about the money they make and the lifestyle of being a dancer. I don't think it would make a great exposé piece, but they work really hard and don't get paid a ton (who does?). He talked about who were the really great dancers in the company and he seemed genuinely disapointed at a last minute change in performers. On the other side of me were two European looking men, who were holding court with several beautiful people.<br />
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There were many elegant people there and they were drinking. If you have ever been to the Boston Symphony, this is a very different experience. There were many silver haired people and they were the people that make aging look really good. There were young people there who were dressed to the nines. There was a lovely woman in her mid-late 20's who wore a hat! Not someone who had a hat on, like you see all the time, but a whole lovely ensemble from another era, without a whiff of pretense or that irriating fiddling people who don't wear hats do when they wear hats. Men were handsome and dapper in every age range and the ladies were just lovely in real live evening wear. I am talking sequins and silk dresses that shimmered in the low light. (There were exceptions, but I choose to over look them). There was none of those beige outfits people wear to Symphony. If you go to the BSO and are reading this 1. Thank you for reading and 2. Come on! It is the Symphony, put some lipstick on and don't wear jeans. AND the drinking. People were drinking in their seats and during the performance. I am not afraid of a cocktail and after the shock of seeing the lovely people drinking champers during the performance died down, I thought the ballet was kinda cool. Try to get a drink into Symphony Hall (we aren't talking about the Pops). They will wrestle you to the ground if you try. Not even if you are a <em>Kennedy</em> (There is a good story there, but I will hold out on you).<br />
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The lights go down and the curtain goes up on "Rooster" with music by the Rolling Stones and<br />
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The costumes by Marian Bruce were 60's British Mod without being dated and the lighting by Tina MacHugh only added to the mood. The whole performance made me feel like watching a Wes Anderson movie. The sincerity of the dancers and the Rolling Stones and the vivid colors. I can say without a doubt that a majority of the people I know would enjoy seeing this piece. I would have to get a drink into some of them so they could be cool, but it is very good. It was a very smart thing to start my watching ballet with this piece. I don't want to ruin it for you, so I won't go into it about the dancing, beyond that it is definitely ballet, but not stuffy.<br />
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"Awake Only" with music by J.S. Bach and Choreography by Jorma Elo was the second piece and it was in my eyes, tradtional ballet. There is a narrative and toeshoes and emotion. This piece was well received by the audience. I didn't know it was acceptable to "whoop" at the ballet, but you can.<br />
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(Side Bar) One of the older gentleman sitting next to me after this piece ended jumped up as soon as the curtain went down. I thought that the line for the bathroom wasn't going to be that long, but when the curtain went back up there he was, Jorma Elo on stage next to the performers. Durning this intermission I met up with a friend to say hello and stuck to her coattails. I'm glad I did! She introduced me to everyone including Mrs. Elo and two of the principle dancers' mother. It was very cool.<br />
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"The Second Detail" Music by Thom Willems, Choreography and Stage Design by William Forsythe was FREAKING AMAZING! I want see this piece again and again. I would fixate on a dancer or a group of dancers and then realize I was missing everything else. Bo Busby was mesmerizing and seemed that he might be an off-hours superhero. His leaps looked as if he could easily take flight and he was muscled like armor. Jeffery Cirio is obviously very good at what he does. He had a different quality than the other dancers. There was a precision or solidness to his movement that even in this piece with many dancers, it was easy to appreciate his and the company's talent. The other star was Lorna Feijóo in the Issey Miyake dress. The dress fit the piece and the dancer was killing it. The piece from the start was exciting and never really let up. It was remarkable. I looked on YouTube and there are several tastes of this piece, with its precision and thrilling music, but they are brief glimpses of something otherworldly.<br />
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If anyone is looking to go to the ballet, I will be interested in seeing more of what Boston Ballet has to offer and be your handsome date, not wearing jeans.<br />
Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-27110393591307765462012-10-21T06:23:00.001-07:002012-10-21T06:23:49.069-07:00 If you came here from the Eat.Live.Blog, thanks for reading about my baking experience or interested enough in clicking through to see everything.<br />
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Renee of Eat.Live.Blog. talks about how much fun she has with the Boston Brunchers <a href="http://bostonbrunchers.com/">http://bostonbrunchers.com/</a> and with her own blog. The guest post was fun to put together and then she set up a few more things in front of me that seemed like great fun and inline with what I am interested in doing.<br />
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I will be posting about some of these events and some other things I find. Like this beautiful food site: <a href="http://supperpie.com/">http://supperpie.com/</a>.<br />
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Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-89968655577247121142011-04-14T08:43:00.000-07:002011-04-14T08:46:10.421-07:00Elle Decor gives tips on shopping flea markets<div class="node article" style="white-space: normal;"><h3 class="dek">A veteran flea market shopper offers his techniques for going in with a plan and leaving with what you came for</h3><div class="byline">Written by Laura Fenton </div><div class="right"><div class="spacing"><br />
<div class="byline" style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: none;">With spring finally here, flea market season kicks into high gear. Brimfield is a month away, the <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Flea</a> has returned to its outdoor venue, and for those that run year-round, like <a href="http://www.parispuces.com/en/historique/Default.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Les Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen</a>, warmer weather means bigger crowds, fierce competition, and the need for a game plan. </div></div></div>We caught up with interior designer <a href="http://scottsandersllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Sanders</a> who has been shopping the <a href="http://www.brimfieldshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brimfield Antique show</a> for 13 years to get his advice on how to prepare for your day of shopping, navigate the hundreds of vendors, and sift through the thousands of items to ensure you don’t walk away empty handed. <br />
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<b>Dress in layers.</b> With pre-dawn arrivals and afternoon departures, temperatures can vary wildly at outdoor shows. Sanders recommends multiple, lightweight layers that you can easily take on and off. <br />
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<b>Leave your Rolex at home.</b> Don’t wear expensive clothes, jewelry, or watches. “If you are trying to negotiate, you’ll have a better chance if you’re dressed down.”<br />
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<b>Come prepared, but travel light.</b> Sanders recommends bringing a backpack with water, a snack, sunscreen, and a hat. “It sounds like you are going into the army,” says Sanders of his list, but he warns, “You don’t want to bring anything extra, you might be walking around for six hours.” <br />
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<b>Wear comfortable shoes.</b> Sneakers are essential. If you arrive early and spot something you really want, be prepared to go for it. “People run!” says Sanders of the eager shoppers who will literally race to a booth once the show has opened. “The first time I saw it, I was in shock.” Now, Sanders admits, he has become one of them. <br />
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<b>Bring a friend.</b> To cover the most ground, shop with a companion. “You can divide and conquer.” Sanders has often divvied up the aisles with a friend—he’s even used walkie-talkies to communicate at the bigger shows.<br />
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<b>…But don’t take your clients.</b> While he’s taken clients to Brimfield on a few occasions, Sanders cautions against it—especially if you’ve never shopped the show yourself.<br />
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<b>Bring cash.</b> Even in the age of mobile credit card machines, cash is still the standard at flea markets. “Cash forces you to make choices,” says Sanders, noting that if you go in knowing how much you want to spend, cash will keep you focused on that number. <br />
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<b>Get there early—<i>really</i> early.</b> If you’re determined to find specific items or really good pieces at great prices, Sanders advises getting there 30 to 45 minutes before the show officially opens. <br />
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<b>Case the joint.</b> While you might wonder what you can do before the show opens, Sanders recommends you walk around the perimeter, scope out the booths, and create a game plan for where to begin. <br />
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<b>Stay focused.</b> “Have your list of the five to ten things you are looking for and really stay focused on those items, otherwise you can get off course,” advises Sanders. <br />
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<b>Gravitate toward what you like.</b> If you like the aesthetic of a particular booth, stop and scan the booth thoroughly. Skip the booths that aren’t to your taste and linger in those that are—you’ll have a much better chance of finding what you’re looking for. <br />
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<b>Know your limits and pace yourself.</b> Don’t be overzealous—if there are 100 booths, don’t assume you’ll make it through every one. “That would take days, and you’d be fried after the tenth one,” says Sanders. <br />
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<b>Be nice and introduce yourself.</b> The best way to navigate any market is to be friendly and talk to vendors about what you are looking for. “This is what they do for a living!” says Sanders, who notes that dealers often have things that aren’t on display and that they can send you photographs of pieces after the show. Plus, booth owners are a tightly knit group—one good dealer can tip you off to another. <br />
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<b>Bargain gracefully. </b>Think about how much an item is worth and how much you are willing to pay. “You shouldn’t offer half the asking price; if you are insulting the dealer, you’re not going to get very far,” cautions Sanders. Instead, make an offer of two-thirds or three-quarters of the full price, and nicely say, “This is really what I can afford.” Sanders also notes if you buy several items, dealers are much more likely to offer a bargain.<br />
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<b>Use lateness to your advantage.</b> While the early birds get their pick of the show, there are some advantages to cruising the last day of a multiday show. “Dealers are much more willing to negotiate on big items,” says Sanders, noting that smaller items are easy to pack up and sell at the next market. Larger pieces can be difficult, not to mention expensive, to transport. <br />
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<b>Develop an exit strategy.</b> Novice shoppers often overlook the logistics of how to transport large pieces home after the show. “You need to go with a vehicle that makes sense for what you plan on buying: a car, a van, a paneled truck,” warns Sanders, who notes that in addition to transportation, you’re going to need someone to help with the heavy- lifting and a plan for where the piece is going to be stored. </div>Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-62489620000303263362011-04-14T08:05:00.001-07:002011-04-14T08:05:28.620-07:00Design sites/blogs of interest<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">These are the must see:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.theselby.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.theselby.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mix of celebrity and cool people’s homes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.designspongeonline.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> cool homes very few professional designers lots of DIY</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> real mix of everything, but beware it can suck up hours.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.elledecor.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> professionally done interiors. Everything is very chic and very expensive</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-------------------------------------</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">These are for rainy days: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://homedesign.marthastewart.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://homedesign.marthastewart.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Kevin Sharkey does interiors for Martha Stewart’s site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not life changing but well shot.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://remodelista.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://remodelista.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> is about things for spaces and less about spaces, but fun shopping</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.1stdibs.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> is another shopping site and like the ebay museum everything is fantastic and pricey</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://style-files.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://style-files.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> cleaner version of apartment therapy-can be dull</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> lots of fashion mixed in with the interiors</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> This one has real potential, but can be hit or miss.</span></div>Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-53269189808581327162011-03-25T08:07:00.001-07:002011-03-25T08:10:50.773-07:00Craigie on Main, Cambridge MA<div class="postentry"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Ted Gallagher describes this as a contemplative but light aperitif w layers of vermouth, our house rose, gin & Cynar. We think off it as a more floral alternative to a Martinez or Manhattan, accessible with a touch of bitterness; it’s our tribute to Alphonse Mucha, the Czech painter who began the art nouveau style of painting. The tastes and the season all seemed to point in his direction. The recipe follows below: </span></strong><br />
Recipe:<br />
1 oz Cocchi Americano<br />
3/4 oz Junipero Gin<br />
1/2 oz. Coteaux du Vendomois Rose (our house rose at Craigie)<br />
1/2 oz. Carpano Antica formula<br />
1/4 oz. Cynar<br />
Dash of Regan’s Orange Bitters</span><br />
<h1 class="posttitle" id="post-2116"><a href="http://www.craigieonmain.com/?p=2116" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Two Great Winter Drinks"><span style="color: #65210a;">Two Great Winter Drinks</span></a></h1><div class="postentry"><!-- <p><br />
Thanks to Craigie On Main Bartender Supremo John Mayer for providing the recipes for these Winter Warmers</p><p><strong>De Guello<br />
</strong>“DeGuello” is a Spanish(ish) trumpet call that has a long history of military use. Most notably, it was used in the battle of the Alamo. 1836. Just like the story, the cocktail is dark, brooding and tilted in the favor of the Spanish/Mexican players</p><p>Recipe:<br />
3/4 oz. Scorpion Mezcal<br />
3/4 oz. Oloroso Sherry<br />
3/4 oz. Punt e Mes<br />
1/2 oz. Old Monk Rum<br />
1/4 oz. Demerara Simple Syrup<br />
5 drops Angostura Orange Bitters<br />
1 dash Angostura bitters</p><p>Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled lowball glass. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.</p><p><strong>Winter Equivalent<br />
</strong>A warm and warming libation to combat the snow</p><p>Recipe:<br />
3/4 oz. Appleton Reserve Rum<br />
3/4 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey3/4 oz. Applewood-Smoked Velvet Falernum<br />
1/2 oz. Galliano<br />
3 dashes Bittermen’s Xocolatl Mole Bitters<br />
Combine ingredients in a warm teacup and add hot vanilla Rooibos tea</p><p>Serve the drink with a toothpick on the side holding two Smoked Mexican Salt Marshmallows.</p><p>Thanks to Craigie On Main Bartender Supremo John Mayer for providing the recipes for these Winter Warmers<br />
De Guello<br />
“DeGuello” is a Spanish(ish) trumpet call that has a long history of military use. Most notably, it was used in the battle of the Alamo. 1836. Just like the story, the cocktail is dark, brooding and tilted in the [...]</p>-->Thanks to Craigie On Main Bartender Supremo John Mayer for providing the recipes for these Winter Warmers<br />
<strong>De Guello</strong>“DeGuello” is a Spanish(ish) trumpet call that has a long history of military use. Most notably, it was used in the battle of the Alamo. 1836. Just like the story, the cocktail is dark, brooding and tilted in the favor of the Spanish/Mexican players<br />
Recipe:<br />
3/4 oz. Scorpion Mezcal<br />
3/4 oz. Oloroso Sherry<br />
3/4 oz. Punt e Mes<br />
1/2 oz. Old Monk Rum<br />
1/4 oz. Demerara Simple Syrup<br />
5 drops Angostura Orange Bitters<br />
1 dash Angostura bitters<br />
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled lowball glass. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.<br />
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<strong>Winter Equivalent</strong>A warm and warming libation to combat the snow<br />
Recipe:<br />
3/4 oz. Appleton Reserve Rum<br />
3/4 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey<br />
3/4 oz. Applewood-Smoked Velvet Falernum <span style="color: red;"> (WHAT???)</span>1/2 oz. Galliano<br />
3 dashes Bittermen’s Xocolatl Mole Bitters<br />
Combine ingredients in a warm teacup and add hot vanilla Rooibos tea<br />
Serve the drink with a toothpick on the side holding two Smoked Mexican Salt Marshmallows.<br />
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<h1 class="posttitle" id="post-1360"><a href="http://www.craigieonmain.com/?p=1360" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Cucumber Gin Gimlet"><span style="color: #65210a;">Cucumber Gin Gimlet</span></a></h1><div class="postentry"><!-- <p><br />
From Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, Beverage Manager</p><p>3 slices cucumber<br />
1 pinch of salt<br />
1 1/2 oz Hendrick’s Gin<br />
3/4 oz yellow chartreuse<br />
3/4 ox lime juice<br />
1 drop orange blossom water</p><p>Muddle 3 cucumber slices with pinch of salt. Add remaining ingredients and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.</p><p>From Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, Beverage Manager<br />
3 slices cucumber<br />
1 pinch of salt<br />
1 1/2 oz Hendrick’s Gin<br />
3/4 oz yellow chartreuse<br />
3/4 ox lime juice<br />
1 drop orange blossom water<br />
Muddle 3 cucumber slices with pinch of salt. Add remaining ingredients and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.</p>-->From Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, Beverage Manager<br />
3 slices cucumber<br />
1 pinch of salt<br />
1 1/2 oz Hendrick’s Gin<br />
3/4 oz yellow chartreuse<br />
3/4 ox lime juice<br />
1 drop orange blossom water<br />
Muddle 3 cucumber slices with pinch of salt. Add remaining ingredients and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.</div></div></div>Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-25000344491895951102011-03-24T13:50:00.000-07:002011-03-24T13:52:39.437-07:00Add to the list a Weekender Bag!Reading The Style Blogger <a href="http://www.thestyleblogger.com/">http://www.thestyleblogger.com/</a> and add to the list of wants is a Weekend Bag. Leather, generous size, but just enough for 2 nights.<br />
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Also the grey flannel suit is NOW on the list.Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-61130796843573895592011-03-23T11:28:00.001-07:002011-03-24T14:04:17.425-07:00The hunt begins<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><u>Summer 2011</u></strong></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Decanters <br />
Tall thin glasses /Collins glasses <br />
Table cloths <br />
Dinner plate sized Transfer ware <br />
Foo dogs </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Needlepoint <br />
Carbon Steel knives </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kentucky Derby glasses <br />
Dining/Kitchen ware in</span><span style="font-size: small;">: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Sliver </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Copper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Pewter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Bamboo: </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">outdoors furniture, patterns on ceramic</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paperweights <br />
Punch bowl: </span><span style="font-size: small;">Heavy cut glass under $5 </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enameled bowls, paperweights, ashtrays <br />
Busts/figural sculpture <br />
Hats- looking for a straw boater <br />
Large wood baskets <br />
Side tables <br />
Dining room chairs <br />
Dining room table <br />
Tin lined small baking molds <br />
Shirts-16-34/35, 15-32/33 <br />
Pants 32-35x32 <br />
Shoes 11-12 <br />
Jackets 40R + 42L <br />
Leather gloves <br />
Ties</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Greek key patterned anything </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ikat fabrics <br />
Indian bedspreads <br />
Seltzer bottles/chargers <br />
Whipped cream- dispenser/top <br />
Table lamps <br />
Lampshades/ Asian <br />
Low stools/foot rests <br />
Tiered stand candy sized <br />
Oil paintings <br />
Furs (esp. Lamb’s wool) -for pillows <br />
Tent (modern) <br />
Fireplace set <br />
Cast iron </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">70’s color palate: </span><span style="color: #cc9900; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #cc9900; font-size: small;">Gold </span></span><span style="color: #ff3200; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff3200; font-size: small;">Orange </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">Royal blue </span></span><span style="color: #006599; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #006599; font-size: small;">Turquoise </span></span><span style="color: #00ccff; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #00ccff; font-size: small;">Aqua </span></span><span style="color: #65ff99; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #65ff99; font-size: small;">Sea foam </span></span></span>Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-41853265741268433732011-03-23T11:13:00.000-07:002011-03-23T11:13:55.930-07:00The style blogger gives some guidelines about shopping vintage<div class="date-outer"><h2 class="date-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><br />
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The most stylish guy you know probably wears used clothing. However, shopping at vintage, second-hand and thrift stores is a very different experience than shopping in department stores. It can certainly be overwhelming looking at racks and racks of used clothing. So here are some helpful tips:<br />
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<b>1. Do your research.</b> Search online for the vintage stores in your area with the biggest selecion / best prices. Keep in mind that some of the more popular vintage stores can get pricey, but this does not mean the clothing is better quality.<br />
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<b>2. Know what you are looking for</b>. Before you head to the store, make a list of things you would like to add to your wardrobe. For the most part these stores are arranged by "type of clothing", for example all the denim jackets are in one section, so a list of what you are looking for can help you navigate the usually jam-packed racks and piles of clothing. If you've never shopped vintage before or are unsure what to pick up, here are my top vintage go-to picks...<br />
<ul><li> denim jacket (the classic levi trucker is my favorite)</li>
</ul><ul><li> denim/chambray shirt</li>
</ul><ul><li> black or gray leather jacket</li>
</ul><ul><li> military utility jacket</li>
</ul><ul><li> authentic wool Navy peacoat</li>
</ul><ul><li> levis 501 jeans</li>
</ul><ul><li> lace-up boots</li>
</ul><ul><li> chunky cowichan cardigan sweater</li>
</ul><ul><li> brown antique-looking leather belt</li>
</ul><ul><li> flannel casual button-down shirts (plaid/check patterns are the most popular right now)</li>
</ul><b>3. Inspect the clothing.</b> If you find something you like, make sure to look it over for holes, rips, stains, etc. Look on the inside for fraying seams as these could easily let go. Smell the fabric to make sure it doesn't smell like grandpa (or worse).<br />
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<b>4. Try it on!</b> Fit is even more important when wearing vintage, you don't want to look like you're wearing your big brothers hand-me-downs.<br />
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5. Get to know the person who runs the joint.</b> These stores are usually owned and operated by one or two people, and they are usually the coolest, most interesting people you can meet. They're also the buyers for the store so if you can't find what you're looking for, odds are they can pick it up on their next buying trip.<br />
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<b>6. Wash it before you wear it</b>. You don't know where it's been, or how long it's been sitting around getting musty in the store.<br />
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<b>7. Don't go full vintage right away</b>. Wearing vintage from head to toe is risky. If you're new to vintage shopping start working your "new" pieces into your wardrobe slowly by matching them with staples you already have.<br />
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Good luck, and happy shopping.<br />
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Yours in style,<br />
SB</div></div></div></div></div>Perfection!Kimandrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978577529163994761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381373083379805656.post-18023647427254543112011-03-23T11:03:00.000-07:002011-03-24T13:59:57.586-07:00PerfectionNonnative- A men's wear line have put together a great video showing off the style. This photo from the shoulders up is just what I want to be.<br />
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