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Legendary rocker Jerry Lee Lewis has plans to bring a little flavor to Beale Street. "The Killer" is set to open up his own club and restaurant this spring.
"Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe and Honky Tonk" will move into the structure on the east end of Beale Street that once was Pat O'Brien's.
"Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe and Honky Tonk" has a target opening date of May 1.
Pat O'Brien's, which closed in 2008, was one of the largest clubs on Beale with indoor and outdoor eating and dining.
But what made it great was also part of the problem with Pat O'Brien's making it. The building is so big that the cost of running it, along with the fact that the east end of Beale, has always had a problems with drawing the crowds that the west end pulls.
The drain finally took its toll in 2008. Several clubs opened in its space since then, the latest rebirth in the name of Dancing Jimmy, a local character who used to hang out in the Overton Square area.
J.W. Whitten, Lewis' road manager, said "The Killer" will perform at the Beale Street Music Festival on May 4, and sometime after that he will perform at a grand opening of his Honky Tonk on Beale.
Also involved in the project is Bud Chittom, a well known restaurant operator and the main force behind the success of the Blues City restaurant on Beale.
With Pat O'Brien's being one of the biggest venues on Beale Street and with the combo of the name Jerry Lee Lewis and Chittom operating the club, everybody thinks it has a pretty good chance of making it this time.
"I've been on Beale Street since 1987," said Leo Allred of Tater Red's on Beale. "Back in the early years there were some great places and great restaurants and bars, but not the right time for them. Timing is the thing."
Whitten said the legendary singer will appear from time to time, but "The Killer" won't be down there every Saturday night.
It is no accident that "Jerry Lewis's Cafe and Honky Tonk" will open in May, with the crowds that come to the music festival and Memphis in May barbeque. There is no better time to open a place on Beale Street.
Chittom said there will be live rock 'n' roll and a menu that features Southern foods.
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#5 Prospect Winter 2008: Alexandre Plante
Current Rank #5
Summer Rank #20
There are multiple reasons for Alex Plante rocketing up the prospect charts like's he 's Elton John and it's 1975: Plante has played extremely well at EVs, he's back on track as a prospect (his #20 ranking was based on a lost season) and all of the other contenders have had poor or uneven starts to their 08-09 season.
Let's start way back at the season that got him drafted in the first round, ahead of #1 overall prospect Riley Nash (among others).
Redline report are the hardest markers and going into the draft had this to say: Alex Plante has come a long way since the beginning of the season. At 6-4/215-pounds, he showed surprising offensive skills, particularly on the PP, where he can act as either trigger man or quarterback. He's not a big baggage smasher, but will use his body in front and to tie forwards up along the walls.
And they were saying it about this season:
- 58gp, 8-30-38 .655 (Boxcar)
- 58gp, 6-21-27 .466 (powerplay)
- 58gp, 2-9-11 .190 (even strength)
After getting drafted, Plante came to rookie camp (before the big camp, it was the one up north) and hurt himself fall 2007. That injury (and a later concussion) had a major impact on his season and possibly on his career. It got so bad that (even though he was a mid-1st rder) Plante was scratched on a very good (and very deep) Hitmen team a few times in 07-08 and didn't see the powerplay much:
- 36gp, 1-1-2 .056 (Boxcar)
- 36gp, 0-0-0 .000 (powerplay)
- 36gp, 1-1-2 .056 (even strength)
So, aside from the injuries and the times he was a HS, Plante was also no longer seeing the powerplay which is the exact place he gathered over 70% of his offense in the previous season.
In the summer, I wrote "A high pick who had a lost season. Part of it may be that Plante's draft clippings may have been out of sync with his actual skill set. By that I mean that if he isn't on the powerplay the offensive numbers aren't going to be there." A one-dimensional junior defenseman is far less valuable than a guy who can impact the game at even strength, so my feeling about Plante was that we could be looking at a giant MA Bergeron. With skating issues. Looking back, the #20 ranking was probably generous based on performance.
This past summer became something of a soap opera, as Plante requested a trade and (for a time) indicated he would not return to the Hitmen. Calgary coach Kelly Kisio: "You sit back and scratch your head and wonder what you have to do to make kids happy. We played him with Karl Alzner so he could have a big draft year, then he gets hurt and has trouble getting back into game shape and we're getting blamed for it."
Eventually calmer heads prevailed in the Plante camp and he arrived in good shape and got early results (a point in each of his first 4 games after which he was +5). Plante is having a very nice season in all areas. His plus minus number (+13) ranks him third on the team (among the blue) and his numbers are coming from EV play:
- 27gp, 3-13-16 .593 (boxcar)
- 27gp, 2-3-5 .185 (powerplay)
- 27gp, 1-10-11 .407 (even strength)
Plante's getting his offense on EVs this season which has to be viewed as a positive. If he were getting 06-07 powerplay minutes Plante would be approaching a point-per-game so far this season. The reports I've read have him playing a more consistent game without the puck and improving on problem areas (lateral) in regard to skating.
It's been a year of maturing already for Alex Plante. Kevin Prendergast: "We talked to Alex when he was here with us and told him it was either his ego or his career. He had to make a decision about what was more important." Even more impressive than returning to Hitmen camp and establishing himself as part of the team have been the results he's getting in what was previously an average to below average area (EV scoring).
Plante is 19. Kids who are taken in the first round should be dominating junior at that age. He lost a season to injury and circumstance but this comeback season should be given some due. He's probably learned a lot, matured a lot and is likely a better bet today than he was that afternoon at the 2007 draft.
Alex Plante looks like he has a bright career, and for that reason moves all the way up from #20 to his rightful place among the other first rounders and overachievers.
A clear indicator of his value comes from Calgary coach Dave Lowry (courtesy Calgary Herald, Oct 29) "Understand one thing," said Lowry, after Plante was named one of the club's assistant captains Tuesday morning. "What was said at the beginning of the year, we sat down and talked about it. "Alex has been a very important player on our hockey team. He's one of the more vocal guys in the dressing room and the length of service he's given to this organization — he deserved (the letter)."


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The Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold its Taste of the Town fundraising event at Scottsdale Quarter on Friday.
Robert Reed was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age 8. He received care at the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
"When I was diagnosed, my family didn't have medical insurance, so MDA was there to provide free doctor care and helping me get diagnosed and getting the treatment that I needed," he said.
Thanks to MDA, Robert also attended summer camp and discovered wheelchair basketball. He's a member of the Banner wheel chair Suns and also coaches the junior team.
Now 22, Robert is an advocate for other kids and families battling the disease.
"As a kid, I didn't necessarily understand what was going on, but for my parents, it was really important to be able to talk to other parents that were going through the exact same thing," he said.
Taste of the Town is one of the biggest fundraising events MDA hosts locally. It will feature over 25 food and wine vendors, live music and a silent auction.
"What they're doing in this event and raising money.. it will go to help not only myself, but all my friends and all the people I've got to know that have muscular dystrophy and hopefully.. eventually be able to find a cure and have kids be able to walk and do the things that every kid wants to do," said Robert.
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The suspect involved in a deadly home invasion in Prince Edward County continues to elude police. Three armed men had stormed into a home early Sunday morning. A father, home with his 2-year-old son, shot at the intruders, killing two of them. The third suspect fled, and is still at large.
This story generated hundreds of comments in support of the father who defended himself and his baby on NBC12's Facebook page.
However, there are instances when homeowners should hold their fire. Regardless, experts say Virginia is one of the leading states in protecting homeowners, who are trying to protect themselves.
Robert Kenley, of Chester, says he's not taking chances in protecting himself or his family. He keeps his handgun underneath his bed.
"You never know, you just don't," said Kenley. "We've had break-ins in the past, around this area."
However, Kenley says there are instances when he wouldn't readily pull the trigger. "I'm not going to just shoot through a door because I hear somebody."
NBC12 legal analyst, Steve Benjamin, says Virginia law will likely protect a homeowner defending himself with a deadly weapon, in the event of intruders.
"You can take their life, if necessary, to save your own," said Benjamin.
Benjamin says a person can defend himself against a stranger breaking into their home, even if they're not sure if that person is armed.
"You don't have to know whether they have a weapon or not. You're actually kind of allowed to presume that they do, that they're in there for a very bad and evil purpose," said Benjamin.
One instance where the law won't protect a homeowner, is if the intruder is already retreating and leaving, with his back to the homeowner.
"(If) they're clearly leaving the home, running away… you're not allowed to shoot them in the back," continued Benjamin.
Benjamin says that overall, Virginia has some of the best laws in the country for defending homeowner's rights to self defense.
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SASHA NICHOLAS: Ben Shahn was hired in 1935 as part of the New Deal to go take photographs in a town called Scotts Run in West Virginia. And there were striking miners there. It was one of the areas that had been most severely hit after the Depression. And he took a lot of photographs, which he then later, in the years to follow, transformed into paintings. This one is from 1937.
ADAM WEINBERG: Striking miners may call to mind people who are active and angry, whereas these men look abject and still. The one on the right has time to engage our view; the one in the middle is smoking a cigarette.
SASHA NICHOLAS: You can imagine that—you know, this is six years into the Depression—that there was probably, by this time, a real sense of hopelessness. I mean, this sense that things aren't getting better. And the economy is not recovering. These guys certainly have the feeling of people who've been waiting a long time for things to get better, and they're not.
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In the hierarchy of movies based on Young Adult novels, 'Divergent' and 'The Mortal Instruments' have pulled ahead in the ranks. The Shailene Woodley- and Lily Collins-led films are prepping for their respective premieres on March 21, 2014 and August 23, 2013, and already their sequels are in the works. Get ready for 'Divergent 2' (aka 'Insurgent') and 'The Mortal Instruments 2' (aka 'City of Ashes')!


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The England left-back, who returned from the World Cup with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, is still to undergo a medical but no problems are anticiapted - he will then go on holiday.
Shaw is one of United's main summer transfer targets – they initially bid around £27m for the 18-year-old at the end of last season.
Veteran Patrice Evra signed a new one-year contract last month but United are keen to secure a long-term replacement for the Frenchman – especially after Alex Buttner agreed to join Dinamo Moscow earlier this week.
Shaw, who will become the world's most expensive teenager if the deal goes ahead, has enjoyed a rapid rise after making his Southampton debut as a 16-year-old in January 2012.
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Roy Hodgson then selected Shaw ahead of Ashley Cole for England's World Cup squad, although he only made one appearance, in their final game against Costa Rica.
Ah, a Sheikhy fans throwing the word "plastic". Always makes me laugh. Though it is an apt description of your club, ever since it got bought by the middle eastern oil barron.- Synergy
Hopefully City won't forget to send a cake for Mansoors birthday or he might do a Yaya Toure.
Post numbers and sources. Making claims with no real evidence is an internet specialty. Though you are right on one thing, spending went up and transfer fees got inflated with the advent of the PL as money flowed into all PL clubs. It also resulted in quality players coming to England and us fans enjoying some fantastic football. Its only since the advent of the sugar daddy that player fees and more importantly wages are out of control. Sheikhy gifted rubbish players 100-150k simply because they don't have to balance the books like traditional clubs. 100 mil loss...no problem, Sheikh will just toss some money into Man City's begging bowl to cover it.


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Andrew's Bar & Restaurant reviews from OpenTable diners
60 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.5
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelQuiet
special occasion (47)fit for foodies (33)romantic (32)great for outdoor dining (28)neighborhood gem (23)notable wine list (19)great for lunch (19)great for brunch (15)good for groups (15)scenic view (7)vibrant bar scene (6)kid-friendly (4)late-night find (2)hot spot (1)Show More
- Terrible band in the barluv2dineDined on 9/19/2014We brought a special guest, hoping for a quiet evening. Oh no! Loud electric guitar in the bar made it impossible to converse, even in the dining room. Had to move to the porch to continue our evening. Food was excellent, but we would think twice before returning on a weekend.
- Best food in Lake CountryurbancowgirlDined on 9/15/2014Andrew's is the best restaurant in the Lake County area and likely the best in Waukesha County. The chef is extraordinary. Menus change with the seasons, local and quality ingredients. Creative and cutting edge dishes. Great service. One expects this level of sophistication in an urban environment, but here is Lake Country we have one of the top chefs in the greater Milwaukee area. The Foie Gras Waffle is to die for. The soups, salads and appetizers are splendid. I have a hard time making it to the entrees because I love small plates and keep wanting to try them all!Special Features:
- Hidden Gem!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/7/2014Had a great birthday dinner here. Amazing food, amazing sunset, and amazing character.Special Features:
- Food was great! Service was not.TimandKathyDined on 9/6/2014Remember to request a booth when reserving your table. We didn't and wish we had as the booths are in a different section of the restaurant and are very private. We started out by being seated. But the waiter was obviously confused and, although he didn't take our drink order, proceeded with telling us the specials and asking if we'd like to order. When I told him we would like to order drinks first, he seemed flustered but accommodating. It took an inordinately long time to get our drinks - mine a Gentleman Jack and my wife's a cab. We noticed the couple across from us were haing the same problem. Must have been a new bartender. Anyway, dinner was absolutely fabulous! Their chef is wonderful and I can always expect a great meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Andrew'sHJP1VIPDined on 9/5/2014One of my favorite places to eat in the area! Great menu, lots of fresh healthy choices. Very willing to accommodate special requests/diets! Love it!Special Features:
- Creative Food AdventuretallpjhDined on 8/30/2014Everything from the appetizer to the desert was a creative surprise! The chef is a genius.Special Features:
- The Go To ExperienceletseatoutDined on 8/30/2014Andrews has long been our family go-to for any special occasion because it is outstanding in every way and on all fronts. Chef Jonna is brilliant and the food always has a surprise to it. The wait staff is knowledgeable and fun as well- couldn't ask for a better dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Servicedining4funDined on 8/29/2014The service was very poor. The restaurant was not overly busy as there were many empty tables. Our wait staff was not attentive to us and waiting for cocktails after placing our order was unreasonably long. Our waiter described the sea bass special, which two from our party ordered only to return to tell us he no longer had the special. After having a cocktail, we placed our dinner order and then we waited an hour and a half to be served.Special Features:
- Mixed feelingsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/29/2014Had booked lunch 24 hours in advance, not realizing the porch area dining area was so limited. We were told it would be an hour wait, so decided on a very nice booth area. It was uncomfortably cold, but our waiter graciously adjusted the air. Slow service, but the food was well worth the wait. Very friendly service Will attempt to visit again and reserve outside seating. Great decor!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Birthday CelebrationGramaBVIPDined on 8/23/2014Always the perfect spot to celebrate. Excellent food and the best servers ever. Thank you.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing Evening!BippyDined on 8/19/2014Love, Love, Love! Beautiful evening spent on the deck, Amazing menu and the personal touch of the chef chatting with us, Incredible and such a Sweetheart she is!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GramaBVIPDined on 8/17/2014We enjoyed a delicious brunch with a friend who had not been to Andrew's before..and thoroughly enjoyed the entrée and service. Thank You. Bailey was delightful as always.Special Features:
- Great food, lovely spot!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/16/2014We ate here for dinner, as we were staying at the Delafield Inn (4 adults and 3 kids 8 years and younger). They easily accommodated us and the children. They have a beautiful deck where you can sit outside, but unfortunately, there was no room there. We sat in a room off to the side, which was nice with the 3 kids. The food was absolutely delicious, as were the cocktails. Our only complaint was that the servers did not check on us often enough and we often had empty cocktail/ wine glasses for more time than acceptable. Other than stepping up the service slightly, it was a wonderful and delicious dining experience.Special Features:
- GramaBVIPDined on 8/14/2014Andrew's continues to provide the perfect blend of ambiance and excellent food and the best servers ever~Kelly and Bailey. Thank you for making every dining occasion memorable.Special Features:
- First time at Andrew'sNick8038Dined on 8/12/2014I took my wife to Andrew's for her birthday and we were not disappointed! Great food and amazing service. We can't wait to go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Andrews dining experienceARBGREATDined on 8/1/2014The dining experience was fabulous! Great meal,wine selections, appetizers a entrees and desserts. The staff service was excellent. It was an anniversary celebration and the extra attention was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing! One of my best meals ever.FindFoodWillTravelDined on 8/1/2014I was blown away with the amazing food at Andrew's — not only was it delicious, farm fresh, perfectly balanced, and expertly prepared — it was also a masterpiece to behold. The mix of flavors and textures, the artistry of the cooking was truly outstanding and memorable. I just returned home from a trip to Paris. We ate some fabulous food there, and I have to say that Andrew's was even better than anything I ate there. It's that good. Truly one of the best meals I've ever had, anywhere. Service was attentive and excellent. It made the amazing dining experience all the better. Looking forward to returning soon. So glad to have such a dining gem close to home!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BubblesBUBBLESDined on 7/31/2014This was my second time at the restaurant and still did not have a good experience. It wasn't busy at all and waited 45 minutes for our food to arrive without an appearance from our waiter.
- Twentieth AnniversaryTwentiethDined on 7/12/2014I was hoping for a wonderful evening and Andrew' Bar & Restaurant was able to deliver. The only thing missed was the bread service in the beginning. We had an early start to our evening so the staff might have been thrown off with a full crew of people attending to our needs. They did a great job checking in, however not to frequently so we could enjoy the secluded booth with the wonderful food we ordered, which was the Salmon and Wild Boar, both delicious, tender and well seasoned, not salty. We started off with the Hamachi Sashimi and Farmers market salad both perfect. We could resist the desserts Dark Chocolate Souffle, which was absolutely wonderful. If you like rhubarb this is the tart the Rhubarb Brown Butter Tart for you.Special Features:
- Hard to beatChuckDVIPDined on 7/11/20142nd time at this marvelous establishment and it did not disappoint. First of all, the service is outstanding. We were greeted promptly and seated immediately. We had a party of four and sat in a nice private booth. The strawberry salad and lobster bibb were delicious and our main courses were high quality, cooked to perfection and presented wonderfully. Our group had the beef, boar and lamb, and we were all delighted. We drive from Minneapolis to eat here and we will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A delicious dinnertmortDined on 7/3/2014We took our two daughters to dinner with us. The staff was wonderful! The food was absolutely amazing! We had a wonderful time,and plan on returning on our next visit to delafield.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JRPMDVIPDined on 6/29/2014I'm hoping we just caught Andrew's having a bad night. I've eaten at Andrew's several times and have been happy, but this time our party of six had some less than perfect dinners - mainly the five who had meat dishes (lamb, beef, and boar) that were overcooked. Two asked for medium and three requested medium rare. They all were closer to medium well. I spoke to our waiter (who was excellent), and he stated they had a new chef working the grill station. I hope the restaurant will address this. My wife had the halibut - a dish she has loved to have at Andrew's. This latest preparation was not as tasty for some reason.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food!THeTsVIPDined on 6/28/2014First and most important the food was excellent. The service over all was very good. The only slight complaint is there was a bit of a gap between when we got our drinks and when they came back to take our order. I almost hate to mention it because in so many places they bring your drink and before you can even taste it they have the pencil out asking for your order. I do like the idea that they give you time to enjoy your drink and think a little. But there is also that tipping point where you begin to think: Are they just letting us relax or did they forget us. It was just at that point that the server returned, so not a big deal really. After that the service was well paced and attentive. I would certainly recommend Andrews.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/28/2014Salad could have used a bit more flavor, seafood dish could have used a bit less butter...beyond that...dining here was a fantastic experience. Flavors were numerous and complimentary. Service was great. Lovely patio that likely gets real hot in the evening. This wasn't the case for us though as it was overcast and fairly cool. We've already recommended this restaurant to two friends.Special Features:
- Great Outdoor Porch!thymeDined on 6/27/2014Wonderful gourmet food and great service. We ate outside, on the porch. Loved the hanging herb pots, swinging in the breeze. We can't wait to come back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Second lunch visitfiddlinroundDined on 6/24/2014Both visits for lunch at Andrew's Restaurant were excellent. We have only ordered salads, some with salmon or other meat added. This time I opted for the smaller salad plus a cup of soup. I would recommend all of those items. Also ordered dessert this time: The delay for dessert to arrive at our table was excessive. There was an apology but no explanation for the delay. Was it related to the fact that the menu described the cheesecake as accompanied by passion fruit but it was delivered instead with a strawberry? My carrot cake was slightly disappointing in that it lacked somewhat in flavor. But overall the dining experience was very good for a casual business lunch. It seemed that most diners at the restaurant were also business lunching.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 6/20 anniversary dinnerannajakDined on 6/20/2014perfectly cooked halibut and pork/great presentation and accompanying veggies. great local greens for salad. Chocolate sorbet was fantastic. husband liked the peanut chocolate souffle also. waiter helpful in selecting wine.Special Features:
- CAC6VIPDined on 6/17/2014I had a business lunch there. It was perfect. The food was excellent also. Nice and quiet inside so we could talk easily.Special Features:
- Very EnjoyableOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/15/2014Truly a delicious Chef prepared meal, combination of flavors make it a beautiful dining experience. Great waitstaff, ambience is terrific. I love this restaurant for a special occasion, or just a delicous meal out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gourmet LunchFoodieDined on 6/14/2014We have been meeting friends from the Milwaukee area at Andrews for years. The meal we had this past week was outstanding. It was truly a gourmet lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was wonderful!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/12/2014Not only did the food taste great....the presentation of it was a piece of art. Staff was attentive and friendly. I adore the warm atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic FoodHappyEatersDined on 6/3/2014Andrew's came highly recommended, and didn't disappoint. We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary there, and the chef put together delicious combinations of foods and sauces. The service was also outstanding. We had a four course meal, and though it was a bit pricy, it was worth every bit. We had the Alaskan halibut, and we both said it was the best halibut we've ever had. We started by sharing the cheese and fruit tray with three great cheeses, apple slices, cranberries, warm sugared pecans, etc. Yum. The salad was likewise delicious, and we ended with desserts that again were out of this world. Highly recommend Andrew's to anyone for a special occasion or just a terrific meal.Special Features:
- The following 355 reviews are from the Andrew's Bar & Restaurant reviews archive.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/1/2014Although the food was very good, it lacked consistency. Both of us had Eggs Benedict, one egg was over cooked and another was under cooked.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ClassyExceptionalDined on 5/30/2014Provided timely seating in private room. Outstanding, for the exact intentbifvholding our business meeting/lunch. Thank you!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Andrews is a sumptuous surpriseTortugitaDined on 5/26/2014I had been at the bar twice for a wonderful evening of music but I was still surprised that the intriguing menu and fabulous food surpassed high expectations, as well as the unexpected outdoor patio view! I can't wait to returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food but expensiveNickelsDined on 5/23/2014We really enjoyed our dining experince as it is a great place for a date. It's a little expensive with most dishes priced at $36.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A+OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/18/2014Dined at Andrew's for Sunday brunch with my family as a belated Mother's Day celebration. I had been to Andrew's once before on a whim with my boyfriend and was blown away! I was really looking forward to spoil and impress my family (especially mom) and was not disappointed! Service was great, very kind and warm hearted. The food was phenomenal; to the point when one person was full, they passed it on and someone else was dying to try what they had! Last, but not least, the building and atmosphere is undeniably the best I've experienced in a long time. Looking forward to come back and try dinner! :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dining experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/16/2014Everything about Andrew's was excellent. Food, wine, service, and ambience were all well above average. We will dine here again and we would recommend it to any of our friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a difference a chef makesGraciesGuyVIPDined on 5/13/2014I was so disappointed with Andrews for so many years. it just never seemed to hit the mark. Now, it knocks it out of the ballpark. Fantastic menu with seasonal inspirations, great tastes and fantastic presentation. They went from the pits to the peak. Three dinners in the last month and each one was spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for special occasionsKKCKDined on 5/10/2014We love Andrews for special occasions. We always celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends. We just attended Mother's Day Saturday night. We have told other friends who also now enjoy Andrews.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Fault Lines
There was a great crack, my body shook
Punctuation fell out of the book.
While the fault lines of my mind
Were not kind to me
Something divine and deep
Was shaken free
And broke rules about who
I had to be.
There was a great crack, my body shook
Punctuation fell out of the book.
While the fault lines of my mind
Were not kind to me
Something divine and deep
Was shaken free
And broke rules about who
I had to be.
Here I come hearing
A hand on the curtain as I pray
While praying on the other side,
A hand of yours is laid.
Both of us are begging for a bone
And running way beyond the endzone
Working so hard,
Working so damn hard
We can't remember food
Not the sight of it, or it's taste, or smell
Let us not leave in the hunger or wanting
That we know so well.
Hungry together, humbly we come
With the scratching of a paw, up against the screen door
Calling out foul,
Calling out for fun.
And in the quiet of our voices
Our thoughts we uplift
Calling to our source
With a petition, and a gift.
Every day comes lunging
It grabs me by the lapels
While I try to find the floor with my feet
And make sense of each no-exit street
And my phone might go unanswered
But I won't take the blame
The late nights burn the ledgers
But they won't touch my name
Today I finally got around to typing out some thoughts that came out of a journal entry I made in September. I'm calling it Miracles and Turtles.
It has become more and more apparent to me that our strength and wisdom in ourselves has got God a little bored.
Several weeks ago I was told a story about a man who was going grocery shopping with his daughter. While they were shopping it had begun to rain, and so as they shopped the Dad prayed that the rain would stop so that they could get back to their car without getting wet.
As they went on shopping, got to the checkout and paid for the groceries, they found that it was still raining and they left supermarket, the father confused and dismayed at a God who apparently could not or would not provide for him and his daughter. He was genuinely taken aback that his faith did not stop the rain.
Now my first reaction to this story is that surely there are many people in the same city or suburb or even in that supermarket who were praying for the rain to continue or were thanking God for the rain.
My second thought in reaction to this story is that if this guy had really wanted to keep himself and his daughter dry as they left the supermarket he would have seen the answer to his prayer in the umbrellas available for sale, and if not there, then in the countless plastic bags that would only require a few holes punched through them and they would become wearable, waterproof ponchos – and surely that's heaps of fun to do with your kid in the supermarket!
And it was as I was explaining this story to another friend of mine that I realised there are probably many prayers that God has already answered, if only we would dare take action in the direction of our prayers, and match our faith with deeds.
It's kind of like asking someone to pass you the gravy when it's right next to you.
And all this thought was thrown in alongside my trend of thinking for 2011, which seems to be asking questions of God and desiring to know why and how the poorer nations of the world seem to have powerful, emphatic displays of God's love in their Churches and communities. Stories of great modern miracles seem to come almost exclusively out of areas of hardship. There is no doubt that many around the world are seeing miracles and healing in the name of Jesus, but it seems so few of them are witnessed in our part of the globe.
And so I wonder, have we devised our 'own' miracles in a sense? Have we so provided for ourselves through technology, science, politics and products that we live in a kind of prideful bubble, with no immediate 'need' for God, because we believe in salvation and comfort through what we provide for ourselves? Pride is a state of the heart that God seems to have no time for, biblically speaking.
People in the Bible who had hard hearts and were proud made themselves inaccessible to God, by their own choice.
It's a recurring theme in the Bible that basically "God rejects the proud, and gives grace to the humble."
But what if pride was not only a heart issue? What if pride in our resources, economy and technology resulted in the kind of hard hearts that make our practical living untouchable to God? Perhaps spiritual pride has practical implications.
This morning I was reading Psalm 147, which speaks significantly of God's care for the weak and forgotten – another recurring theme in scripture – and it made me think, maybe we simply are not 'weak' enough or 'forgotten' enough to harbour the interest of our saviour?
Let me suggest the following.
Our weaknesses, if we dare to acknowledge them at all, are largely hidden, ignored and downplayed.
The weaknesses and evil that can't help but be evident in the third world are submitted to God and laid before Him. But our weaknesses?
Our weaknesses that we scarcely dare discover are hidden and smothered by pampering first world wealth.
The third world, whose miracles and whose Jesus I am so jealous of are ultimately the people on this planet who are most humbled before God, not only in their hearts but in their very livelihoods are made utterly vulnerable before God and are lifted up to Him in prayer daily.
But the first world? The world of wealth where you and I live? Of this place I don't even need to write. We all know about our distractions of wealth, advertising etc. etc.
"I can't wait for the weekend"
"This song always makes me feel better"
"I can't function until my first cup of coffee"
This are valid needs. But they are on the verge, in my opinion. On the verge of taking a place that I think God ought to take in our lives. He is our comfort and our refuge. We need to dare to make our weaknesses known to Him and be vulnerable to him. That is how he works in his people. Have you read the beatitudes lately? Who inherits the world? The meek. Who inherits the kingdom of heaven? The poor in spirit.
True power is not in the coffee. True comfort is not in the song. True rest is not in the weekend.
After generations of development in the western world our means of comfort is deeply entrenched. We live in a protective shell, where our weaknesses, vulnerabilities and our flaws are buried deep beneath a comforting shell of good things that have become idols in our abuse of them. Useful, attractive products become objects of obsession and distraction, that we hope can comfort us or at least hide our imperfections and make us like people on billboards or on TV.
But the truth is, as strong and convincing as our shells might be, God wants to reach us. Deeply.
God wants to reach us daily, and he can break through, no doubt. God has had a lot of practice humbling people, I can testify to that myself.
God will humble these wealthy nations. God will humble us individually. And here is where turtles come into it.
We are like turtles with that shell of comforting pride on our backs, with all our gooey weaknesses kept inside and our soft bellies hidden away, close to the ground. And that shell keeps God out just as much as it keeps our weakness in.
And so I'm of the thinking that if we want to see God work in our lives we've got to submit our shells. If we do not make ourselves humble, we will be made humble. Those who will not give up their shells will have them dashed, in other words.
If we face our Lord, exposed and vulnerable before him, if we discover our weaknesses and bring them to our God in love and repentance, then we make ourselves available to God, and we will see miracles as he makes our weaknesses into our strengths and we will see God move in power in accordance with His Word.
Sure, listen to that song. Yes, let's eat our comfort food. But know it as God's provision - and don't let it be an object of lust, instead praise God for it, in it and through it. And honestly, even though we can honour God and thank him for what we have, I think we need some first world fasting so that we can get a true perspective of this whole thing.
I don't think I've figured out why there's seems to be more miracles in poorer developing nations of the world. But at least maybe in thinking about it I can find myself a little more humble and see a little more of God.


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Don't know if you guys have already seen this ad for Mercedes done by Jung von Matt/Basis. I saw it for the first time today. I don't love the punchline "What in the world can stop a G-Class?", but the animation is quite interesting.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Origami
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Labels: advertising, animation, G-Class, jung von matt, Jung von Matt/Basis, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, origami, tv advert, tv commercial
My Paperhouse On Fire
Fantastic stop motion animation by Sebastian Haslauer and Sebastian Koch for the phon°noir (Matthias Grübel) track "My Paperhouse On Fire".
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Labels: animation, Matthias Grubel, music video, My Paperhouse On Fire, phononoir, Sebastian Haslauer, Sebastian Koch, stop motion, video
Guerrilla football
Might this be a new viral for Nike?
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Labels: amazing soccer shots, football, guerrilla, nike, soccer, viral
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Stop Motion Drums & Piano
Cool stop-motion by Lasse Gjertsen.
Thanks to Bob Ferraz
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Labels: animation, drumming, Drums, Lasse Gjertsen, music, stop motion, stop motion drums and piano
JCPenney: Speed Dressing
I read in the news that this ad by Saatchi & Saatchi NY won a Bronze Lion, however JCPenney, the client who the ad was for, didn't know about it. I think it's a beautiful ad and hope that JCPenney goes ahead with it. It would be a waste not to.
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Labels: Cannes Festival, JCPenney, saatchi and saatchi new york, Speed Dressing, tv advert, tv commercial
Nike: Creating Converts Is The Next Level
Another fantastic spot by 72andSunny for Nike. Full of great details. Probably the best TV ad I've seen lately.
Thanks to Armando from A Source Of Inspiration
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Converse: Thisistheindexpage.com
Converse launched a series of micro sites which you can access from thisistheindexpage.com. These sites feature some fun content, worth exploring for a few minutes.
Via: NOTCOT
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Labels: Converse, interactive, internet, microsite, microsites, this is the index page, thisistheindexpage.com, web
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Trojan Condoms: Pizza boy
Another weird TV advert, I'm not sure if it is old or if it's made to look old. Anyway, I'm not sure what to think of it. Let me know your thoughts on this one.
Posted by Advertising etc at 11:31 am 2 comments
Labels: advertising, funny, old advert, pizza boy, retro, Trojan Condoms, tv advert, tv commercial
Sing a Long
Weird sing along advert for Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation.
Posted by Advertising etc at 11:25 am 0 comments
Labels: advertising, awareness, jingle, Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, self testing, Sing A Long
Helium filled jeans
Another awesome viral for Levi's. This one also features a great soundtrack.
Creativity: Unbuttoned Films (U.S)
Music: Chk Chk Chk - Yadnus
Via: NOTCOT
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Labels: advertising, Chk Chk Chk, guys fill jeans with helium, helium, hellium filled jeans, jeans, Levi's, Unbuttoned Films, viral, web, Yadnus
Monday, June 23, 2008
Cans Festival: The Official Recap Movie
Here's another video of what must of been a great place to get your creative juices pumping. The Cans Festival. I would of loved to have been there.
Via: NOTCOT/High Snobiety
Posted by Advertising etc at 3:26 pm 0 comments
Labels: art, Banksy, Cans Festival, illustration, instalation, street art, urban art
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
i'm talkathon
The i'm Initiative is a Microsoft program that gives part of the advertising revenue to a social cause every time you use Windows Live Messenger or Windows Live Hotmail.
Unfortunately the only ones who can participate on this initiative, are the users from the U.S.
Nevertheless, it's worth checking out, and who knows, maybe they'll make it available for the rest of us soon.
Via: NOTCOT
Posted by Advertising etc at 2:28 pm 6 comments
Labels: community, hotmail, i'm initiative, i'm talkathon, messenger, microsoft, social, social activism, social causes
ANA Aeroportos: New Look
Fresh campaign for ANA Aeroportos, announcing the fully refurbished Lisbon airport.
Agency: BBDO Portugal
CCO: Pedro Bidarra
Creative Directors: Marco Dias, Nuno Jerónimo
Art Director: Rita Ferreira
Copywriter: Augusto Barata
Account Executive: Luís Almeida
Thanks to Augusto
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Labels: advertising, ANA Aeroportos, Augusto Barata, bbdo portugal, hair, Lisbon airport, Luís Almeida, Marco Dias, new look, Nuno Jerónimo, Pedro Bidarra, press, print, refurbished, Rita Ferreira
Young Me, Now Me
Very cool photography project, where site visitors submit their photos, one of them when they were "young" and one where they are older replicating the first one. Great idea, definitely have a look.
Thanks to Mauricío Santos
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Labels: color wars, community, contest, creativity, internet, photography, portrait, replica, social, web, young and old, young me now me
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Orange: First Internet Balloon Race
Another awesome project by Orange. The first balloon race on the Internet.
Check playballoonacy.com for instructions on how to participate. My balloon is called Breda.
Via: NOTCOT
Posted by Advertising etc at 3:59 pm 0 comments
Labels: balloon race, design, interactive, internet, internet balloon race, orange, playballonacy, web, web 2.0, web design
Reverse Graffiti by Moose
Great piece of street art by Moose. Can't really call it vandalism anymore!
Via: Wooster Collective
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Labels: documentary, graffiti, Moose, reverse graffiti, street art, urban
Monday, June 16, 2008
BPA: Toe Jam
I love this new video for The BPA (a new project by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim).
"Toe Jam" has the collaboration of Dizzee Rascal and David Byrne, both providing the vocals for the song.
The video is directed by Keith Schofield.
Via: Wooster Collective
Posted by Advertising etc at 2:13 pm 0 comments
Labels: animation, censor bar art, David Byrne, Dizzee Rascal, Fatboy Slim, Keith Schofield, music video, Norman Cook, The BPA, video
Thursday, June 12, 2008
BMW Gina
I find this BMW concept interesting. However, to me it looks like a Z4 which was left we a protection cover on. Maybe the people who designed it are into rubber or something. The worst for me is the way the door wrinkles when it opens. Anyway, it's worth a watch, not least for being original, and trying to break the boundaries of the norm. Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks to Pedro Cores
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Labels: automotive, BMW, BMW Gina, car, concept, design, industrial design, Light Visionary Model
MTV: Engine Room
This might interest some of you guys.
MTV say:
We are seeking digital artists (at least 18 years of age) from around the globe to compete in a series of creative challenges utilizing HP computers.
Once selected, 16 people will be flown to New York City commencing on or about July 18, 2008 through on or about August 16, 2008 (collectively, the "Filming Dates"). They will compete in teams of 4 participants each for prizes by creating animations, websites, short films, sound mixes and more in the "Engine Room".
Thanks to Bob Ferraz for the tip
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Labels: animation, casting call, competition, digital art, Engine Room, film, hp, mtv, reality show, web design
Monday, June 02, 2008
Twisted TV by Dom Joly
I am a big fan of Dom Joly's Trigger Happy TV series, so, although not as funny, I have to like these.
Read more about it here.
Via: The Guardian
Posted by Advertising etc at 3:10 pm 0 comments
Labels: advertising, cadbury, chocolate, Dom Joly, prank, trigger happy tv, tv advert, tv commercial, twisted chocolate bar, Twisted TV, viral


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K-Beta - Inglorious Beta
Production: Grussle, J-Scrilla, Judah, Kevlar, Kokayi, Mark Henry, Overok, Soulful!, Team Demolition
Lead Single: I'm Bleeding
Avg Rating: 4.3 ( 6 total votes )
The problem isn't party music. The problem is that there's too much party music. There's nothing wrong with having a good time (I've been known to have some very good times), but if someone who had never seen tv or listened to radio were to watch 106 & Park or flick on Power 106, they'd think all Americans cared about was living the high life. They'd probably also think Rocsi was crazy hot…but I digress. The point is that, like all things in life, we need balance. For every bottle poppin anthem we need something …
Fans can also check out K-Beta's previous albums: K-Beta - Inglorious Beta
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K-Beta is here, and he's determined to restore that balance on his new album Inglorious Beta. One of a seeming flood of supremely talented artists to come pouring out of the previously overlooked DMV, Beta's never been afraid to speak his mind – he did name his 2006 project Ni**er the Album – and it's that willingness to pull back the curtain and reveal his real life, for all its successes and imperfections, that makes Inglorious Beta such a gripping listen. If you're looking to throw on an album at your next house party that will get booties poppin, you're going to want to look elsewhere. But if you're in need of some quality hip-hop, look no further.
We might as well get right down to business with the project's lead single I'm Bleeding. Centered around a haunting vocal sample (shades of Wayne's I Feel Like Dying) and slowly pacing beat courtesy of Team Demolition, on Bleeding Beta appropriately lets his pen bleed onto the page and craft narrative driven lines like, "razor cuts under the outer layer, one red drop seeps out with a prayer." LOL Smiley Face this isn't. Like Beta, we might as well hit the darkness head on and delve into Suicide next, a track whose lyrical content and J-Scrilla produced beat is lighter than the title might suggest (but not my much) and the banging Surrender, a kinetic cut that serves as an anthem for the downtrodden. It's important to remember that these tracks are about struggle and pain, but they're not about giving up. Throughout the album Beta maintains a sense that as dire as the situation may be, there is at the very least a glimmer of hope; even if that hope is sometimes very, very dim.
That's not to say that all of Inglorious Beta is an exercise in pain. Come Closer switches up the pace significantly, a duet of sorts with Mina that details the collapse of a relationship that was once alive. Ok, so maybe that wasn't the best example. Let's try Smoke With Me. A song with the word "smoke in it" has to be lighter, right? Well, yes…kind of. Apparently the chronic mostly frees Beta up to think some deep mother**king thoughts. Wait, I got it. As unlikely as it may sound, on a purely sonic level Soul Cry is probably the album's most smile-inducing offering, thanks in no small part to some reggae influenced production from Grussle and vocals from Beta that flow in and out of the bass heavy track. And of course I should also throw in Infinite Possibilities, a hypnotizing track that's essentially about sex positions. What "possibilities" did you think we were talking about? So it's not exactly D'Angelo's Untitled. So what? Infinite Possibilities allows the listener to come up for air in the middle of a densely heavy album, and here that's more than good enough.
The truth is that most of Inglorious Beta falls somewhere in between those relatively narrow ends of the spectrum. Just take Black Business, a booming track that also might be the album's best. Here Beta is as serious as ever, but the energy he embeds the track with makes you want to get up and go, not lay down. I could also say the same thing for Burn Through the Journal, a head-nodding joint guaranteed to get your neck rocking. Ultimately, here's the point: Inglorious Beta is not an album that can be listened to lightly. It will demand something from you, and if you're willing to give it your time, and possibly some small piece of your soul, I guarantee K-Beta will repay you in full, and then some. Proceed accordingly.
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Strong Prospects at This Recession Resistant Company
Lee is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
The JP Morgan Healthcare conference is the most important event in the industries calendar and helps set the tone for the rest of the investing year. Typically the pharma/biotech companies outline the key pipeline events of the year or how they plan to expand existing product sales while the medical technology and services companies discuss their prospects for the coming year. I thought I'd help investors compress their research of the event and the sector by providing a brief overview of some of the presentations. In this article I want to flesh out some discussion on the growth drivers at Cooper Companies (NYSE: COO).
Cooper Companies
I last discussed this company in an article linked here and would suggest using that as a primer for this article. There is a guidance update in that the mid-point of this year's EPS guidance has now been moved to $6, which puts COO on a forward PE of 16.3x, so it's hardly cheap. On the other hand, investors should be willing to pay an evaluation premium for the quality of its earnings and its recession resistant qualities.
COO generates 80% of its revenues from Coppervision where it competes with Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Novartis' (NYSE: NVS) Alcon division with the provision of soft contact lenses. Although it is a recession resistant market Cooper argue that growth with fluctuate from 3-5% in a recession to 5-7% when trend-like GDP returns. In addition, it is well placed in specialty lenses where it sees itself as being 'close to number one.' Since these lenses (multifocal and toric) are faster growing than the general market then COO has been able to grow in excess of the industry.
In a similar vein, a stock like Allergan (NYSE: AGN) is able to generate super industry growth in its ophthalmic products. As contact lenses increase in popularity this should create more trips to opticians who can then diagnose any unobserved conditions that clients may already have. This is good news for Allergan and Cooper who are strong on specialized treatments.
Growth Prospects?
Aside from the growth prospects inherent in its product portfolio, I think there are a few other key catalysts which could provide upside.
- Lifestyle changes may be responsible for increased incidences of myopia
- Geographical expansion creates growth opportunities in places like China and Eastern Europe
- Trading up to more comfortable silicone hydrogel lenses (where COO is investing)
- Convincing consumers to shift to more profitable once-a-day usage
Now before I get an avalanche of complaints here, let me point out that I do not have a definitive scientific view on the causes of the incredible increased incidences of myopia in certain places of the world, such as Singapore or Hong Kong. Nor do you. However if we look at the research from one of the most widely cited papers in the subject, it claims that, because it is a relatively recent event, the environmental causes are likely to be related to lifestyle changes in the Chinese community. Whatever the causes, myopia does appear to be on the increase and it is occurring in markets like China where Cooper does have growth prospects.
Trading up to once-a-day usage from two weeks or monthly also offers substantive growth opportunities. Cooper claims to generate 4-6x more revenue and 3-5x more in earnings when a customer decides to make the shift to the more frequent lens usage. According to Cooper's figures only 38% of users are on once-a-day lenses (and a lower percentage in the US) so there is still ample scope for revenue and margin increases from trading up. Furthermore, it is not just Cooper that benefits from trading up. If Johnson & Johnson and Novartis also aggressively push the once-a-day regimen then market awareness will increase for everyone.
Cooper Companies Evaluation
All of this is fine but how does the evaluation stack up?
Firstly, its management made a compelling case for its operating margins to expand from 20% to 25% over the next five years. COO currently pays an 8% royalty on its silicone hydrogel lenses (about 250bp of margin) and there is 100bp of amortization from an acquisition to drop out in future years. This might make investors more comfortable with the evaluation.
Moreover, Cooper is aiming to generate around $1.3 billion in free cash flow. This amounts to roughly 5% of its enterprise value annually. I'd argue that this makes it fairly valued, but I guess an investment decision in Cooper depends on how much of a premium you want to pay for the quality of its earnings. I prefer to monitor closely and wait for a dip.
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We saw temperatures into the 60s with blue sky and even some sunshine to top it off, after a chilly morning.
We can expect a beautiful fall weekend with temperatures into the 60s.
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While we all shop, not everyone understands how the product actually ends up on the retailer's shelves.
Today I shadowed Miranda Black owner of Theodore 1922 as she made the rounds at MRket Show. The purpose was simple, it was to gain a little insight as to the steps that occurs prior to the purchase in your favorite store.
Miranda explained to me that even before arriving at MRket Show her thinking process begins. She starts off by reviewing the list of attendees on the MRket Show website, and does a little research as to what they have to offer. Sometimes the name stands out and that leads to a new discovery via internet research. Once at the venue Miranda says one of the first question she ask after picking up the list of vendors is "What are the customers asking for?" While she may have already made note as to the booths she'll visit, she still walks every aisle looking for that 'break out' item. One of the things she seems to pride herself on is the ability to look for the interesting items of great quality (as evident in the list of brands she carries at Theodore 1922 -Eton, Sand, Longchamp to name a few).
In terms of picking out items, Miranda stated that it has to be something she really likes and wants to share. It's not about stocking product, but instead selecting items that she believes in.
Once at the booth, the process moves to the next stage. Here it's about touching and reviewing all the potential product. Miranda remained attentive while the representative explained the product, but ultimately it was all about being present and finding the right item for her store - the perfect pieces.
Once the selection is made (January), the order is placed, the product is shipped and is made available to the general (particular) shopper around September/October.
Theodore 1922 has been operating since 2007 and Miranda has been attending MRket Show since the Summer of 2007. Here she says she finds the right mix, and says MRket Show is a must for her every season.
All photos at the Duchamp booth.
Theodore 1922 carries a wide range of items that caters to those who enjoy the classics as well as those who look for style that traditionally influenced with an edge
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