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Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(805) 966-9463
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 2pm, Saturdays noon - 4pm
Intermezzo Bar • Café: Monday-Friday 4:00pm to close, Saturdays 12pm-11pm, Closed on Sundays (walk-in basis only)
Tasting Room: Daily noon to 6pm
Restaurant: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm to 9pm or close
Payment Options:
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
American, Californian, Mediterranean
Executive Chef:
Brandon Hughes
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
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Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities:
Wine Cask offers several areas to host your event. There is no fee to enjoy the exclusive use of the restaurant, instead there is a food and beverage minimum expenditure (varies by room and date.)
A credit card hold is required. This deposit is non-refundable unless the reservation is cancelled at least 30 days prior to the date reserved.
A service charge of 20% and CA tax of 8% are additional.
The Special Event Menu is a streamlined version of our dinner menu; designed to provide a restaurant-quality experience. Guests do not have to "pre-order" their meal, instead they are presented with a personalized menu from which to choose. Please understand dishes and ingredients may change.
Vegetarian requests are welcome and certain substitutions are available with prior notice.
We have an award winning extensive wine list. Outside wine is not permitted for groups over ten.
Private Party Contact:
Jennifer Brodt (805) 966-9463
Special Events & Promotions:
All groups are welcome at Wine Cask. You will have an intimate experience. We offer warm, inviting service featuring sophisticated yet familar cuisine. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, with various options for private events.
Getting there
Cross Street:
Canon Perdido
Street Parking
Parking Details:
Street Parking (free) OR several nearby Santa Barbara Parking Structures ($1.50/hr after first 75 minutes) OR adjoining Valet Parking Lot (NOT complimentary)
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The Wine Cask Restaurant, Intermezzo Bar Cafe, Private Dining, and MWC Tasting Room.
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Diner Reviews
We have always considered this one
of the best restaurants in S Barbara. Four of us ate there this last Friday night and all of the meals were off. The scallops were over salted, the pepper steak was Ok but not great. My Duck dish was a total failure. The duck sausage was over cooked and dry, the bean cassoulet was under seasoned, but the worst was the leg confit. Either too long in the brine or else the brine was too salty because the finished leg was so salty I could not eat it at all. If my wife and I had been there by ourselves I would have sent it back and asked to see the chef."
Dined on 4/11/2014
The Wine Cask is a very special
place to dine. We were going to a concert at the Lobero Theatre and picked the Wine Cask for our before our before the concert restaurant. The ambience is comfortable and elegant. The food was excellent. I had the salmon and my husband had the Ahi. We shared a very good salad. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and the accompanying dishes were very good. The wine and cocktail selection were very good. It is a place where we would dine again and recommend it to friends."
Dined on 4/8/2014
We brought out clients from
Cleveland Ohio to experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer and the Wine Cask delivered once again. Outstanding food, awesome wine list and impeccable service. All were impressed and they will be bringing their group back for dinner."
Dined on 4/8/2014
Beautiful restaurant with great
ambience....too bad the food and service were so lacking. We ordered the Grilled Wagyu New York Strips (Medium Rare), our medium rare was so over cooked it was grey in spots, we were only able to eat a small part of the strip. The roasted carrot mash tasted like over sweet pumpkin, nothing like carrots. When I mentioned the over cooked strips to our busser, he seemed not to understand what we were talking about. Finally made him understand it was over cooked, and please take it away. Our server was busy talking the hostess, she forgot us after she took our order, which was the reason we were stuck with the busser taking care of us. After sending the strips back, no one came to our table to follow up."
Dined on 4/3/2014
Terrific wine list! Menu not
overly busy. Service was a bit spotty because I think they may have been understaffed that evening. Butterscotch pudding was ho-hum, but the beignets were truly amazing!"
Dined on 3/30/2014
We went at 3pm so it was pretty
quiet. The staff were getting Ready for the evening events so seemed a bit preoccupied & busy. However, were friendly and attentive when we approached them.The ambience Was quiet which we like a bit of a livier scene. I heard really good things about this place so wanted to check It out. Will have to try it out at night however was unable to get a reservation the entire Wknd except 3pm."
Dined on 3/29/2014
Dined here for dinner on a Tuesday
during a recent mid-week get away to Santa Barbara. We had a marvelous dinner, with many thanks to table server Adam for his help with our vegetarian palates. Adam recommended an "off menu" dish he said the kitchen does regularly for vegetarians and it was delicious. Inventive and well prepared/presented mix of greens, legumes, mushrooms, and tofu like blocks made from chick pea flour. Very tasty. Paired it with a local Santa Barbara (Happy Canyon AVA) Sauvignon Blanc. Wine pricing was very fair and normal for restaurant prices, about 2x retail. An excellent meal from start to finish. Very highly recommended."
Dined on 3/25/2014
We really enjoyed the vibe of this
restaurant. There was a casual elegance to this warm and welcoming space. The food and its presentation were excellent. The staff was friendly and informative."
Dined on 3/13/2014
Used to love this place. Took out
of town guests and really felt it was not the best choice. We did not love the menu, and the food was just OKAY not GREAT. We will hesitate to go back."
Dined on 1/17/2014
Fun wine list, good handling of
wine. Competent service. Menu could have been a bit more interesting, but did have some nice options. Food was quite good, but not much made us go "oh-my-god." Except for the bread pudding! Butterscotch pudding, not so much. Cheese plate is quite nice, but a larger selection would be appreciated. Seated right in the front room so didn't get an opportunity to check out rest of restaurant. Very pleasant atmosphere where we were."
Dined on 2/28/2014
My server was very attentive and
her menu recommendations were superb! The meal was nothing short of fabulous and very flavorful! I deemed Wine Cask as my favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
Looking for foodie place in Santa
Barbara, the holiday rep rec Wine Cast, the booking was easily made in the UK and we had to change the date, all quick and easy. On the night it had a great ambience, with wood burning fire. The wine choice was great and the urban farmers salad was something special. So had the succulent beef, mmm lovely. For puds they kindly put a candle on it, a great ending fir a super night, well recommended."
Dined on 2/25/2014
Outstanding service and ambiance.
Lived up to all recommendations."
Dined on 2/21/2014
Located on the backside (from
State Street) in el Paseo, this iconic restaurant continues to serve creative and beautifully presented dishes. We were there on a Sunday night and it was not too crowded or noisy. Both of our main courses were delicious; Seared Sea Scallops and Rosemary Crusted Ahi Tuna that was accompanied by a Sunflower Seed "risotto" that was so good we looked it up on the Internet and will try to replicate it at home. They have an extensive wine list, primarily of local Santa Barbara and Central Coast wines."
Dined on 1/26/2014
For some context, I'm rating Wine
Cask's food as "poor" for a high-end restaurant. For their price point, Wine Cask should be serving food that impresses. Both my starter and my main course were very salty. Even the waiter agreed that the soup was too salty and comped my drinks. The service was good, but I was so disappointed in the food that the overall experience suffered."
Dined on 2/14/2014
I have been coming here for 30
years and each time is better than the last. With the original owner back on deck it was the best yet! The waitress was delightful and the food yummy. The ambiance is stunning..... a DO NOT MISS!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
We had a very nice time, the
server was very good as were the drinks. The food was simply under seasoned, no salt or pepper seemed to have been added."
Dined on 2/15/2014
Been here once for lunch and
decided to try it for dinner. Food is excellent. Service is very attentive and they are very helpful with wine selections."
Dined on 2/13/2014
We went for Valentin's Dinner. The
food was excellent as was the service. Fairly extensive wine list and the staff was quite knowledgeable about the wines. Service was well timed allowing us to have a relaxing meal but not having to wonder when the next course was arriving. Portions were sufficient, we left with a "doggie" bag. I would recommend it for special occassions such as birthdays, etc."
Dined on 2/14/2014
My boyfriend and I visited Wine
Cask for the first time over Valentine's Day. We brought our own wine which they graciously put in a decanter for us at the table. We also had the pre-fix tasting menu. I'm usually not a fan of pre-fixed menus but this one was out of this world! I had the filet mignon and lobster and my boyfriend had the NY strip. The filet melted in your mouth and the NY strip was so tasty and flavorful. Overall one of the best meals we've ever shared together. The staff was also very pleasant and accommodating. Even gave us a parting gift of chocolates because of the Valentine's holiday! Bravo Wine Cask! We'll be back!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
We have been to this restaurant
several times but not in the last five years. Obviously things change. Our two top was very close quarters for starters. The serving of salmon for the main was maybe 4oz but we doubt it. Overall portion size was small on the other mains. Surprised not to see a filet or ribeye. Its the Chef's perogative. Most likely has dropped out of our Santa Barbara rotation when visiting. Something was missing that was there before in the ambiance."
Dined on 2/13/2014
My favorite spot in sabra Barbara
for a quite romantic dining with my wife. We had our wedding dinner there c and come back each year for our anniversary and special occasions."
Dined on 2/14/2014
We enjoyed the: baby kale & the
mixed greens salads, the lobster fettuccine starter, then the salmon, the scallops and the whitefish. All was well prepared, fresh and interesting. It was fancy but not stuffy. The dining room is spacious so you don't feel crowded by other diners, ambiance is tasteful. Staff was friendly. We admit we were tired from travel, but thought we waited a tad too long for entrees. You decide....had 7pm reservation, salads came within reasonable, entrees arrived at 8:10 approx. Not a big deal, but it was a weeknight. We were not lingering over wine, and we didn't order dessert. Overall, everything was delicious. We had a nice experience."
Dined on 2/13/2014
The Wine Cask itself actually
wasn't open; we had a nice lunch, however, in Intermezzo, its adjacent café. Very good but not quite what we were expecting. Nice wine list, not exorbitantly priced. Very good burgers and nice flatbread pizza. Sat by a fireplace, as we requested. Surprisingly few customers."
Dined on 2/1/2014
Wonderful place for special
occasions. We went with two of our daughters To celebrate my husbands birthday. Food divine Service perfect Ambience very European Wine list wonderful choices Place to talk things over Thank you wine cask we will be back"
Dined on 1/25/2014
When in Santa Barbara, you MUST
dine at the wine cask. Amazing menu and possibly the best wine list you can find in SoCal."
Dined on 11/15/2013
Absolutely no objection to the
food but nothing creative. Same as every other santa barbara rest which isnt bad"
Dined on 1/17/2014
The restaurant is beautifully
decorated to evoke Santa Barbara's stately past while still feeling current. The service was spot-on, there when we needed them, gone when we didn't. We overheard them deal professionally and pleasantly with an extremely crabby diner next to us. My husband and I both ordered the boullabaise. I thought it was the best boullabaise I've had in years; my husband wished it had had more vegetables. We both agreed that the seafood was prepared perfectly and that the broth was richly flavored. Our server was helpful in pairing wine with our dinner. The desserts were very good - my husband gobbled up the butterscotch pudding and then helped me with my coconut beignets. A wonderful evening!"
Dined on 1/11/2014
This was a great find in Santa
Barbara. The food was delightful along with the staff. The dinning room is fabulous. The decor is similar to a 5 star restaurant in Las Vegas. Impressive all around."
Dined on 1/5/2014
The entire experience was
wonderful. The food amazing the staff friendly and knowledgeable. The wine consultant, was very helpful and his suggestions were very good."
Dined on 12/31/2013
This is an expensive sophisticated
restaurant which caters to wine lovers. White tablecloth, multiple wine glasses and an impressive wine list with a knowledgeable sommelier. Our party included our 3 year old granddaughter. When we arrived, a booster seat was already placed at the table as was a cardboard sippy cup. The waiter immediately volunteered that the bar menu included items like macaronni and cheese that would appeal to a child. No one minded that our granddaughter wandered around our table from person to person. This, together with great wine selections made by the sommelier made for a very pleasant evening."
Dined on 12/27/2013
I really wanted to like this place
after having eaten at their sister restaurant, Bouchon. But, it was sparse and the feel snobbish. The food was a bit pricey and the wine list must be for people with more money than good sense."
Dined on 12/26/2013
Love the old world feel of this
place, elegant and special occasion find. My husband had the trio duck cassoulet and I had the Christmas goose-presentation great. Most positive aspect was the outstanding service by our waiter. The noise level was a little high. Because of high ceiling & hard mirror surfaces, it was more difficult to hear each other speak. Major negative: The entire meal was too salty--green salad was sprinkled with salt, main entree was loaded with salt, even the dessert was salty. I've never experienced this since the 1960's. Our culture has progressed since then and we now know that salt can be detrimental to your health. The basic flavors of our entire meal did not need improvement. Just delete the salt."
Dined on 12/25/2013
Heard great things about this
venue for a while, glad I was able to get last minute reservations. Fantastic seasonal plates, both small and large. Unique deconstructions and perfect portion sizes. The are not shy about seasoning, which is a huge plus. Will definitely be back to try more dishes."
Dined on 12/6/2013
From the very moment we stepped
through the door the staff did their best to ensure we had a special evening. It was my girlfriends birthday and they went above and beyond to make it memorable. Everything from the special "birthday" cocktail, to free dessert, to a wonderful birthday card signed from the chef and staff. It was indeed memorable and then some. And the food, how could I forget about the food?? It was oustanding! The buffalo capaccio to start was prepared perfectly and very flavorful. The sirloin was mouthwatering; probably the best in town. Overall I would Highly recommend Wine Cask on all fronts!"
Dined on 12/6/2013
The title of this review says it
all.:) Highly recommend this place for its delicious and elegant food, beautiful décor and ambience, friendly and welcoming greeters, and great wine list. This was our first time here so our first impression will be memorable. We picked this place to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner and the three-course was oh-so delicious. We will definitely recommend and come back again. Thanks for the magical experience.:)"
Dined on 11/28/2013
Excellent food. The restaurant got
busy and the waitress' attention and service dipped a little. It was still a nice experience and I recommend the restaurant."
Dined on 11/23/2013
The wine cask restaurant was good.
Food was great and service was decent. BUT, the server at the bar which is located at the peripheral front of the restaurant was either unprofessional or stupid. We had a baby in a stroller and since we had no idea the restaurant was at the back, we asked the server at the bar for help. Instead of pointing us to the wide and open pathway at the side which led directly to the restaurant at the back, he led us thru' a maze of customers in the wine bar. To make matter worse, he didn't lift a finger to help us with the stroller. We were thankful that the customers in the wine bar were pretty cordial. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get the name of the particular rude and unprofessional server."
Dined on 11/23/2013
We have been wanting to try this
restaurant for many years, but never seem to be in SB at the right time. This was an excellent evening with wonderful food, attentive staff, and great ambiance. We usually bring our wine to most restaurants but thought we would try their suggestions because we wanted to try what they had. We were not disappointed by their recommendations. Definitely a restaurant we will be going back to again."
Dined on 11/8/2013
Very expensive if you drink
wine...by the glass (each glass a little under 20 dollars for a very small amount) BUT delicious wine, delicious food, great service. Lovely room. Highly recommended for a splash out time."
Dined on 11/17/2013
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In my last blog post, I talked about the angular.equals() function in AngularJS and how it compares two JavaScript objects for equivalency based on the properties and property values of each object. Angular provides that function because in JavaScript, object1 == object2 is only true if object1 and object2 are both pointers/references back to the same object in memory.
This default "equivalency by reference" can cause some counter-intuitive behavior at times.


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God's Algorithm is the term used for the algorithm that solves each case in the shortest amount of turns. This is not, however, One algorithm.....there are thousands of possibilities and to memorize them all and recognize the setup for each is impossible. Hence the 'God's Algorithm' name.
yea but for a human to be able to do that like a machine i think is imposible because there would be over 100 000 algos..
not impossible but if anybody can do that it's because it's GOD
Because there are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000states in which the cube can be, there are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 God's algorythms!! Not humanly possible, you would not have nough of a lifetime to learn em all...
If you live 100 years old, considering you start to learn the algorythms at age 0 : You would have to learn 1 363 635 813 272 algorythms per second until you die...
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The Huffington Post UK | By Samuel Luckhurst Posted: 23/04/2012 15:50 Updated: 23/04/2012 16:02
Andre Marriner has been chosen as the referee to preside over Manchester City and Manchester United's Premier League clash next Monday.
The duo meet on the 30 April bank holiday Monday in what is a pivotal fixture in the race for the title.
Marriner has not officiated a single City match all season, but has been in charge for three United games - all away from Old Trafford.
Marriner's Premier League debut in 2006 saw him fail to send Michael Brown off:
He has overseen the Reds' 5-0 win at Bolton, 1-1 draw at Liverpool and 2-1 win at Carrow Road against Norwich.
Marriner was the referee who had to deal with the breakout of Luis Suarez racially abusing Patrice Evra when Liverpool hosted the champions in October 2011.
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Fiber Fair to spotlight spinning, weaving and more8:44 am | March 12, 2013
By Maria Fredericks
STAR Intern
Members of the Overmountain Weaver's Guild have been busy weaving together plans for the group's annual Fiber Fair and Sale at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.
Jean Green, who has been organizing the fair for the past three years, is excited about this years' event.
"The Fiber Fair's a fun thing," Green said. "You can spend the day learning about fiber. It's a celebration with everything fiber."
Green said there will be many fiber activities for the public to try, including the always popular "sit and knit." This activity allows individuals of all knitting and crocheting levels to come together and discuss knitting.
In addition, there will be an exhibition for "fleece to shawl." In this activity, wool fibers will be carded in the same direction, which will permit the fibers to be woven into fabric.
This year's event will be the 10th annual Fiber Fair and will be held Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Green noted that the purpose of the fair is multifold. First and foremost, the event provides a means for the weavers to demonstrate their skills for the public. Green said many talented weavers will show their techniques in knitting, crocheting, basic weaving and spinning.
In addition to the demonstrations, guild members will answer questions and provide tips for knitters and crocheters. The organization will have looms for guests who desire to learn to weave fabric. Spinners will demonstrate the fine art of making thread. The fair will also offer an educational tour on the fibers and dyes made from native plants.
The event will also feature a presentation on the "Baa-tany Goat" project. This long-running project utilizes goats to graze on invasive plants on the grassy balds of Roan Mountain during the spring and summer. The goats are providing a natural method of removing underbrush and exotic plants that are crowding out native species.
If enough people attend this year's fair, Green hopes to hold a crocheting contest. The goal for the competition will be to see who can crochet the most yarn in a set amount of time.
Green encourages all people to attend the fiber fair.
"It's relaxing and fun for the family," Green said.
She added that planning for this years' fair has gone rather smoothly. The only challenge she encountered was the remodeling of an older section of the park's visitors center. As a result, the fair will be moved to a different part of the visitors center from last year.
This year's Fiber Fair will also host a small group of alpacas, which are always popular with visitors. Green said the alpaca will be contained in a fenced enclosure.
The alpaca is a domesticated species from South America in a family of mammals that includes camels and llamas.
Alpaca hair can be made into a type of fiber, similar to wool, that can used for making knitted and woven items.
Barbara Newlun, co-president of the Overmountain Weavers Guild, has been weaving for 20 years, but spends more of her time now on knitting. Newlun will show her weaving skills at this year's fiber fair.
"Foremost, I am a knitter," she said. "I will be demonstrating the spinning."
Newlun encourages the public to get involved with the Fiber Fair and promised the event will have activities that everyone can enjoy.
"We will be having weaving, knitting, crocheting, fiber making and jewelry making," Newlun said. "There are all kinds of things people can do."
She added that attendance for the Fiber Fair increases each year. She expressed a delight at seeing younger generations taking an interest in weaving, although younger individuals prefer knitting and crocheting.
"Crocheting and knitting have become more popular," she said.
Green said that she and other members of the Overmountain Weavers Guild feel that working with fibers helps to establish a connection to their past.
"It takes us back to our roots from a time-honored tradition," Green said.
Green has new appreciation for the way people once had to weave and spin out of necessity, not as a hobby.
"It's very challenging to take the fibers and turn them into thread, and then take that thread and turn it into fabric," Green said. "There is an immense satisfaction from creating thread and fabric."
Since the establishment of the Overmountain Weavers Guild in 1972, the Guild has gained a reputation for fostering some very distinguished weavers and spinners in its ranks. Each individual has a unique ability in weaving.
The goal of the guild is to for the members to use their knowledge to educate people in the art of weaving and help others improve upon his or her skills.
The Overmountain Weavers Guild meets at The Exchange Place in Kingsport at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The group sometimes holds a "Boot Camp," which is a more intense workshop, on the first Saturday of every month. For more information on the Fiber Fair or the Overmountain Weavers Guild, call 543-5808 or visit www.omwg.net.


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Thanks for the detailed review. I had my eyes on the NEX cameras for a long time, with their small size and low weight, and the NEX-6 looked like the perfect blend of features and convenience so I purchased one. It's much better than my aging 5D Classic to carry all day, and fits well inside a LowePro Event Messenger 100 with a Nexus 7 or iPad mini. I take the bag out with me almost everyday - compared to 2-3 times a month with the 5D.
The review reflects my experience with using the camera:
- The menus are very long and confusing, but I don't have to visit them now after setting up to my taste.
- It should have had a touchscreen.
- AutoISO should have gone up to 6400.
- The eyecup is too deep for use with glasses.
- Having to press "down" for Exposure Compensation is quite unnecessary.
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- Startup time is poor with the power zoom.
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Richmond >Food & Dining > Comfort
200 W Broad St, Richmond, VA | Directions 2322037.546803 -77.443817
Lunch: 11:30 - 2:30 Monday - Friday
Dinner: 5:00 - 10:30 Monday-Thursday
5:00 - 11:00 Friday - Saturday
Closed Sunday
Neighborhoods: Jackson Ward
Almost Your Mama's Kitchen ... – I've lived in Richmond my entire life and have sampled a good majority of what this city has to offer food-wise. Comfort is hands down the best restaurant in the River City. Not a birthday goes by that I don't find myself here. From it's scrumptious mashed potatoes to the delectable squash casserole, we are talking perfection here folks. And where else in this city can you get a whiskey list that tops 30+?! Sure, you will be paying more for mac n' cheese than you would out of a box ... but, isn't that the case with most eating out experiences? Stick to Golden Corral if these Southern sides are a bit pricey for you, topped off with a searing slice of vibrant city life. Comfort is well worth the wait and money spent.
What EXACTLY is comforting about a $40 bowl of macaroni and cheese? – DO NOT be another FOOL that will pay $17 for a piece of fried catfish and some slapped on sides that anyone with half a brain, a deep frier and $2 could make. A little math - how many pieces of catfish can you buy from your neighborhood grocery store with $17? If you said, oh, about SEVENTEEN youuuu're right! . But, if you must go, do NOT go with over 7 people! They force you to do family style and make you decide on 4 side dishes - even if you have 14 people. Hey lets make the beginning of the meal as difficult as getting a bunch of people to divide up a bill at the end of the meal. Yay! Then, if you want another side they charge you PER PERSON for an 'extra' side - totaling for us to almost forty dollars. Now the kicker - our vegetarian friend was charged TWELVE DOLLARS for an EMPTY PLATE! Ywes, 'tis true, they actually carried it out like it had food on it and presented it with the rest of the dishes. His 'dinner' of sides (their ONLY option for vegetarians) did not even allow him the option to choose his on sides - even though they are PRE MADE sides. When I suggested to the manager on duty that if you drop the 'per person' we essentially paid almost FORTY dollars for a bowl of macaroni and asked if they were proud to bring an empty plate to the table and then bring a bill, they got an attitude with me. Then when I mentioned the fact that I had waited for a beer because the bartender was filling up coffee mugs of beer for the kitchen they got a bigger attitude with me. And when their only excuse for forcing people to do family style was that they had kitchen capacity issues and I suggested that perhaps 'space' wasn't the only capacity issue back there, they asked me to leave. Hey, people hate the truth. Come on Richmond - I know your food options can get a little sparse at times - but don't be stupid enough to let this place go on ripping people a comforting new ***hole.
High Prices, but makes a good experience – Comfort has a great atmosphere and a wonderful menu. They take great southern classics and put in a swanky twist. Good portions. You will be pleased with the restaurant, but maybe not the price.
a MUST VISIT when in Richmond – "Comfort" is definitely what you will experience here. The food is excellent, the people that work there and own the place are truly wonderful people. I will always plan to make a stop there when I am in Richmond. Have spent hours there. Don't let the "outdoors" fool you. This is a jewel of a restaurant.
Good place for good food with flair – We've been to Comfort twice now during the week. We've never had to wait for a table. There were more people there the second time, and we were more aware of the noise level with a crowd, and the service was a little slower, but not bad. The menu looks basic, but everything is served with a twist, which gives it a little class. We love the sides - so many places treat vegetables as decoration, it's great to fine a place that gives them the showing they deserve. We've tried the trout, meatloaf, mahi, and a variety of the sides, and have only had a few hiccups. The second time there, the greens were served to both of us stone cold - another serving was promptly whisked out, and the waitress handled it well. The okra was not to my taste - it was a little overfried to crunchiness instead of moist - but thats just my palate. The banana pudding - which is really more like a creme brulee - is worth the calories! It's a great place when you're looking to casually drop in for a good home cooked meal that has flair.
Worth the wait – Since moving to Richmond we've been looking for interesting and individual restaurants with great food and good atmosphere. We definitely found both of these at Comfort. It's a little out of place (we couldn't see much else of interest near-by), but the ambience inside is one of 'the place to be'. We had to wait some time for a table (I don't know if they accept reservations) but there was a great bar and good music, with ample opportunity for people-watching. The food was really fab (the au gratin potatoes were to die for), and we loved the drinks in jars! I liked the style of ordering - you choose your entree (e.g. salmon), they tell you how it's cooked and then you pick a couple of side dishes. Great way to try a variety of things if you're with people who'll share!
Best Side Dishes EVER. – This is my new favorite restaurant in Richmond. The parking can be a challenge and the neighborhood is definitely in flux, but don't be scared, what's inside is definitely worth the effort! the service is outstanding, the food is fabulous. They do a wonderful job with fish, chicken, meatloaf, pork loin, pretty much everything. But their sides are where they really shine. Their mac'n'cheese can be off or on, but the squash casserole, green beans, mashed potatoes and sweet potato puree are awesome. and my friends who eat such things tell me that their fried okra is also wonderful. Their banana pudding dessert is much more like a creme brulee than a classic pudding over 'nilla wafers. Seating gets more challenging every night of the week after 6:15. Lunches are also lovely.
One of the best in Richmond – One of my favorite places to eat in Richmond. Just feel like ordering sides? Go for it. Fried catfish is great, not greasy, and oh, did I mention the sides? Atmosphere is nice but comfortable. As mentioned before, the location may not be the best, but it's well worth the trip.
Go Early! – Comfort was recommended to us by a shopworker at a gourmet boutique in Carytown, while on a visit to Richmond. We were looking for something different from the plastic suburban chain restaurants that are always recommended by hotel staff.
Comfort is located in a not so savory section of town, but totally worth it to find something special! Homestyle southern cooking in a cool atmosphere. I had the roasted chicken which was marvelous, the seasonings were divine and meat was moist and tender. The sides are incredible. My husband had the fried catfish, which was absolutely the best. The coating was crisp and not at all greasy. Decor is spartan with original artwork throughout
Sweet tea is served in a mason jar! As yankees, we really enjoyed the new tastes and excellent service at Comfort. GO EARLY! Place fills up by 7pm and thats on a Tuesday night.
Don't let area scare you – Dinner Monday evening 4/26 with wife about 7:30-walking down Broad street from 9th street a little scary.Take a different path & seek this place.Roomy & airy-sat at table up front by window but they have booths in back.Inexpensive wine by the glass with good variety.Order dinner with two sides-more than enough.If you get app.,fried green tomatoes light & crispy.Meatloaf & grilled salmon with vegetable salsa great.Caring service,good prices.
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Happy "Owloween" Card
Material List
- Hampton Art™ Stamp Set – Scary
- Cardstock – White, Black, Orange and Purple
- ColorBox® Smooch® Ink – Grape Soda, Carrot, Sweet Melon, Kiwi, Gold Leaves, Moonlight and Tuxedo
- ColorBox® Pigment Ink Pad – Black
- ColorBox® Archival Ink Pad – Pumpkin Pie
- Embossing Powder – Clear
- Heat Tool
- Craft Punch – 3½" Oval
- Tape Runner
- Foam Tape
- Buttons (or Rhinestones), Small
Project Instructions
Punch a 3½" oval out of white cardstock.
Stamp Owl on white scalloped oval using black pigment ink.
Sprinkle with clear embossing powder and heat set.
Use assorted Smooch® inks to color in image. Then, sponge around the edges with Pumpkin Pie archival ink.
Mount a small rectangle of black cardstock to a slightly larger piece of purple cardstock. Wrap a piece of orange ribbon around this piece, and secure to the back with tape.
Stamp orange cardstock (4¼"x5") with spider webs and spider using black ink.
Glue rectangle piece to the bottom left of orange piece. Adhere scalloped oval with dimensional foam tape.
Adhere card base to a black greeting card, 5½"x9", folded in half.
Stamp "Happy Owloween" in black ink on white cardstock. Trim down to ½" strip. Adhere across bottom right side of card on a diagonal. Trim edges.
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Degenerative Myelopathy
At the bottom of this page you will find our Degenerative Myelopathy Protocol with product recommendations.
What is Degenerative Myelopathy?
Myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord. It is often referred to as degenerative myelopathy because the condition is slowly progressive. This condition is believed to be caused by changes in the spinal cord including damage to the surrounding myelin sheath that is important to nerve transmission down the spinal cord. This results in messages from the brain not traveling down the spinal cord as they should. Symptoms of the lack of neural impulses reaching the hindquarters are weakness, poor motor reflexes, and urinary and bowel incontinence.
Other possible causes of myelopathy include damage to disks, spinal tumor or hypothyroidism. These other possible causes should be eliminated by examination by your veterinarian or a canine chiropractor. In this holistic protocol we will focus on the primary suspected cause of this condition, which is demyelination (destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding the spinal cord).
Knowledgeable holistic veterinarians suspect that degenerative myelopathy is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own defenses (antibodies) attack the body's own proteins (spinal cord protein). A primary suspected cause is vaccinations. This is because vaccinated animals have higher levels of autoantibodies, the antibodies responsible for autoimmune conditions, circulating in their blood stream. Over-exposure to toxins from vaccinations, food or the environment can also be contributing factors.
Standard Veterinary Medicine Approach
In standard western veterinarian medicine the procedure would be to attempt to reduce inflammation by using corticosteroids or NSAIDs, neither of which are effective treatments for this condition. Antioxidants may be recommended and this is a good idea. However, synthetic, isolated vitamins and minerals are typically used. The body treats synthetic chemicals typically found in most multivitamin supplements more like drugs, causing the liver and kidneys more work only to have the majority end up being eliminated in the urine. We feel that the best way to feed a body is with whole foods that are easily recognized and metabolized by the body often resulting in dramatic healing results.
Natural Protocol Goal
The goal of our natural protocol is to stop the degenerative process that is occurring in your animals' body and to provide the body with what it needs to heal and repair itself. At the same time in a holistic fashion, we want to remove any contributing factors whether these are in your pet's diet, environment or occur during veterinary visits. Since we do not necessarily know the root cause(s) of the imbalance in your particular animal, we do know from our research and experience what are the primary culprits. We don't recommend medications or pharmaceuticals that can have damaging short and long-term side effects but instead nutrients from real food, healthy natural supplements and other supportive care that can provide your animal with with what their body needs to heal! Whether the food be herbs or supplements such as antioxidants, enzymes or probiotics, these natural substances provide the body with powerful nutrition and thus the increased ability to rebalance and heal itself. You will notice from our product selection that we focus on natural, organic (when available) whole foods, not isolated synthetic vitamins and minerals found on most other websites. At The Pet Health and Nutrition Center we focus on true healing, not gimmicks, and we have hundreds of loyal clients that build our business primarily on word of mouth to prove it!
Please note: It is important that degenerative myelopathy is recognized, and a natural treatment regimen begun, as early as possible. Preferably when the first signs of weakness in the rear end or knuckling under of rear paws are noticed, to prevent continued degeneration. Treatment begun when the unfortunate canine is unable to stand anymore is most likely a little late in the game. It doesn't mean you can't try treatment at this later date, it just means the chances for a return to better health are very much lessened.
Our Natural Degenerative Myelopathy Protocol
Recommendation #1 - Whole Food Nutrition
With a degenerative condition such as this, in which the body needs the highest value nutrition possible, we highly recommend a raw food diet. Raw food is how dogs and cats have evolved to eat and since dogs, for instance, are genetically 98% wolf they need to be fed a biologically appropriate diet for optimum health. Our canine and feline companions are carnivores and need a high protein low carbohydrate diet. This is unfortunately the opposite of how most are fed since the majority of commercial diets are low protein with 50% or more carbohydrates.
Kibble diets are also harder for an animal to digest and this is the last thing your pet needs at this point. Since proteins are being broken down in the autoimmune process and there is usually muscle wasting that accompanies this disease process, without the right nutrition that is easily digested, absorbed and metabolized your animal will have a hard getting better.
What to do...
Select a high-quality raw food prepared diet without synthetic vitamins locally or one from our site. We highly recommend K9 Natural Dog Food. A high-quality dehydrated diet would be an alternative here, but select one without synthetic vitamins. Our favorite can be found on this website: http://www.nrgdogproducts.com/. We are not a fan of freeze-dried diets because the freeze-drying process limits the cells ability to rehydrate, as a result these diets do not reconstitute as well as dehydrated diets. We feel this can possibly keep a dog or cat in a varying state of dehydration putting extra stress on the kidneys.
If you can't for whatever reason feed a raw food diet, the only kibble diet we would recommend is Orijen Adult Dog Food. This food has been pet food of the year for a number of years now and has the highest fresh meat, high-quality protein content of any kibble pet food on the market. In addition, they have removed the potato ingredient thereby eliminating the starchy, high glycemic carbohydrate many carnivores don't metabolize well that is present in most grain-free pet foods.
Recommendation #2 - Whole Food Antioxidant Multivitamin
Demyelination, and in general any tissue damage in the body, produces free radicals. These molecules create oxidative stress leading to inflammation and DNA damage resulting in chronic disease. The body always benefits from antioxidants, but in the case of degenerative myelopathy, the need is many times greater. The body can more easily utilize nutrients that it can recognize, and these are best obtained from whole foods. Isolated synthetic vitamins and minerals have more of a drug effect on the body and place undue stress on the liver and kidneys only to end up being excreted in the urine without being utilized.
What to do...
Select a high-quality, whole food multivitamin / antioxidant formula. Our favorite for this purpose is BioPreparation F3+ Forte, which is a blend of four algae researched and formulated by a Russian scientist named Dr. Michael Kiriac after decades of research and work with many different species of animals. We have had great success with this product.
Example of Vitamin C
Synthetic – denoted as 250mg vitamin C or ascorbic acid
Natural – rose hips or acerola cherry
Did you know…
Much, if not all, of the ascorbic acid we see today is a synthetic form, 80% of which is manufactured in China. In addition, ascorbic acid makes up only a small percentage of the entire natural vitamin C complex! Studies have shown 500mg of synthetic vitamin C has actually promoted free radical damage to DNA, where as natural vitamin C present in foods acts as a protective antioxidant!
Recommendation #3 - Reduce Inflammation
Reducing inflammation is important with degenerative myelopathy to reduce damage to the nerve cells that occurs during the autoimmune process of demyelination. However, it should be done in a way that will benefit the immune system, not fight it and suppress it as do steroids and NSAIDs. Suppressing the immune system with drugs is unhealthy and dangerous with not only potentially severe side effects but the greater possibility of cancer and other serious disease in the future.
What to do...
The best way to maintain a healthy immune/inflammatory response is with systemic enzymes. These are enzymes taken between meals. When this is done they do not work on digestion but instead enter the circulatory system and work to repair tissue and reduce inflammation in a healthy way.
Recommendation #4 - Rebuild the Myelin Sheath
During the degenerative process of myelopathy the myelin sheath surrounding the spinal cord is broken down. This occurs in what is suspected to be an autoimmune reaction as the body's own antibodies attack and destroy the proteins in the myelin. As the process continues the animal goes from bad to worse as it becomes more difficult for the neural impulses to travel down the spinal cord to the animal's hindquarters.
What to do...
Provide a Myelin Sheath Glandular (coming August 2013) supplement. This protein is believed to be important in the process of myelination which is the production of myelin. This is exactly what we are looking for to counter the demyelination, or destruction of myelin, that occurs with degenerative myelopathy.
Recommendation #5 - Heal the Digestive Tract
Due to the overuse of antibiotics, steroids and NSAIDs there are probably few animals that do not have some sort of damage to their digestive tract since that is a side effect of their use. Animals that have symptoms of myelopathy often receive these drugs as part of their treatment, even though they have little to no benefit. Symptoms of damage to the mucosal lining of the GI tract range from digestive upset to leaky gut issues to hemorrhage and death.
What to do...
Provide our Repair and Heal Supplement (coming August 2013, use our Colostrum for now). This product contains aloe vera to reduce inflammation and heal tissue damage, a cold-processed whey protein isolate for its ability to support tissue growth and its content of glutamine, a nutrient important to digestive tract repair, and colostrum that contains proline-rich polypeptides that help to regulate inflammation and growth factors needed to regenerate damaged tissue.
Recommendation #6 - Improve digestion
As mentioned in recommendation #1, in conditions such as this it is extremely important that the food provided to your companion is easily and quickly digested. The digestive process can require an enormous amount of energy from the body. The energy put into digestion is taken away from that which could be provided to immune function and tissue repair. This is not where you want your animal's body to have to divert its resources at this critical time.
What to do...
Provide a Digestive Enzyme and Probiotic Supplement to improve the efficiency of the digestive process. Enzymes are functional proteins that act as chemical catalysts in chemical reactions throughout the body. They play a vital role in digestion being secreted by the pancreas and cells lining the digestive tract. The body's production of enzymes decreases with age and infirmity limiting your pet's ability to get all the nutrition they need out of their food.
Bring the stomach's pH level into the proper range with our Probiotic Digestive Tonic. The ideal pH of your animal's stomach is a pH of 1 to 2. With kibble diets, or a poor diet in general, the pH of the stomach can go to 4 or higher. At a pH above 2 the level of hydrochloric acid becomes too low (hypochloridia) for proper protein and mineral breakdown. This leads to larger than normal particles entering the small intestine, which can either pass out of the body only partially digested, or if the lining of the intestinal wall is damaged, to these particles entering the blood stream and causing an inflammatory immune system reaction.
Our Natural Degenerative Myelopathy Protocol
|Step 1 - Whole Food Diet
|Step 4 - Rebuild Myelin Sheath
For this condition we recommend an unprocessed raw or dehydrated diet.
Read How to Feed Your Dog
Read How to Feed Your Cat
Myelin Sheath Glandular
(Coming August 2013)
|Step 2 - Antioxidant Multivitmanin
|Step 5 - Heal Digestive Tract
Select F3+ Forte. Call us if you have questions regarding these formulas.
|Step 3 - Reduce Inflammation
|Step 6 - Improve Digestion
|Systemic Enzyme Formula
If this all seems complicated, and you would like personal guidance, we would be happy to help. Philip is a Master Herbalist who specializes in conditions such as this. He will provide you with a holistic protocol specifically for your animal. If you would like personal guidance please click here: Pet Health Consultation.
Q. What if I only want to use one product?
A. If we had to choose only one product it would be the Myelin Sheath Glandular. Please keep in mind that this product can be very effective, however, this condition is very serious and if you do not follow any of our other suggestions you may not have the success you are hoping for.
Q. Are there packages that I can select from to make my purchasing easier?
A. Yes, we have several packages to make your shopping easier: (coming August 2013). For now, you may call us toll free at 888-683-3339 and we will get your degenerative myelopathy package together for you and place your order over the phone.
This information is for education only and is not meant to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any disease or medical condition.
Information on herbs and supplements has not been evaluated by the FDA.


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Ferrer takes no-quit game to Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia -- David Ferrer lacks big weapons, big titles, a big physique and a big personality. While he's the fifth-best tennis player in the world, in this era of the Big Four, that renders him dangerously close to journeyman status. But he has, in abundance, what so many crave: respect within his profession. It's honestly won and it's hard-won.
Ferrer, see, is the hardest-working man in tennis. He trains longer and more intensely than anyone else. Players talk about his workouts. How he sprints and runs -- and cools off by jogging. The practice court is his natural habitat. Because of his prep work, during actual matches, he has the capacity to continue laboring. Players know that when they face him, they are in for a struggle; they are in for physical pain; they are in for a battery of questions no other opponent will pose.
Ferrer put in a five-set shift in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon. He faced Nicolas Almagro, a countryman and friend. Almagro is younger than Ferrer, more talented, flashier and serves harder. But he lacks Ferrer's industriousness and the confidence it forges. As a result, he brought with him a career head-to-head record of 0-12.
Zinging his one-handed backhand and adding to his tournament-leading ace total, Almagro won the first two sets. But Ferrer wasn't done working. Though fighting through a decidedly "off" day, he continued his labors, playing indefatigable tennis, prolonging rallies and doing it all with no concern that his conditioning would fail him. He stole the third set when Almagro was unable to serve out the match.
He kept fighting in the fourth. When Almagro had two more opportunities to serve out the match, Ferrer was still on the clock. He continued battling, chasing down balls, making Almagro hit innumerable extra balls. As Ferrer put it: "I fight for every point; this is my game." There was, unquestionably, an element of choking here. But Almagro's failure didn't happen in a vacuum. When the guy on the other side of the set is simply unfamiliar with the concept of throttling back -- much less quitting -- it's much easier to get tight.
By the fifth set, we saw the legacy of hard work. Almagro wasn't merely a mental mess; he was injured as well, cramping (see unfortunate photo), complaining about a possible adductor tear. He had been made to suffer. Meanwhile, working until the last point, Ferrer punched his ticket to the semis with a 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win. Vintage Ferrer. Fittingly, it was his 500th career victory. No. 501 will be much tougher, as he'll face Novak Djokovic after the two-time defending champion dispatched Tomas Berdych in four sets. Ferrer is 4-10 against Djokovic, dropping the last four.
"I'm always trying to do my best, to fight a lot," Ferrer said. "If I lose, I would like to lose fighting."
For such a workaholic, Ferrer isn't what you'd call a careerist. He has said repeatedly that he is No. 5 for a reason: The four players ahead of him -- Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal -- are simply better. That may be true. But none have worked harder. None have done more to squeeze every drop of talent out of their games. For that, he has their respect. For that, he deserves ours.
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Maria Sharapova destroys Venus Williams and makes it known she values the win. And somehow everybody, yourself included, gang up on her for too much celebration? Venus is obviously a sympathetic character these days, but isn't it hypocritical to blame Sharapova simply for who she is: a ruthless competitor with her eyes on the prize?
-- Aleksei, Brussels
• I think that's a fair point. A lot of mail here, pro and con, and I think the pro-Sharapova camp has a reason to be peeved. Obviously, beating a Williams sister -- even at this stage of Venus' career -- is a big deal. We all know Sharapova's intensity level. We all know how she has struggled with the sisters in the past.
To me, there was something questionable given the context. Beat a guy 12-10 in the fifth set (or after in a nearly six-hour final), as Djokovic did, and it's understandable to rip off your shirt. Beat a guy 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, and it's weird to emote. In this case, Sharapova pounded Venus. The first set was 6-1. The second set was 6-3 and could have been worse. Venus is hitting her mid-30s. She is a seven-time Grand Slam champ who has struggled with illness and is clearly not the player she once was. For all we know, this was her last match in Melbourne. Add all that up, and it seemed a little, well, excessive/discourteous to celebrate so exuberantly. And Venus' reaction -- watch the tape and she stares at Sharapova as if to say, "Really? You didn't just do that, did you?" -- suggests that she was taken aback.
Is this a media-generated "controversy"? Probably to some extent. Is it a big deal? No. Should it obscure Sharapova's lights-out play? No. But I thought it was a bit much given the tenor of the match. And I don't think it showed Venus sufficient respect. That's all.
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I've heard a lot of grunts and groans through the years, but Bojana Jovanovski clearly takes the cake. There has to be a stop to this.
-- Ian, New York
• After a relative period of, ahem, quiet, we have tons of grunting discussion again. Bojo, as Jovanovski will inevitably be called, had the misfortune of showing off her pipes while playing against an American on ESPN. Now she will be known for something other than this.
As for grunting, the WTA dropped the ball. This should be one of the case studies in crisis (mis)management they teach in PR school. Complaints first fell on deaf ears. ("Thank you for reaching consumer relations. Your opinions mean a lot. Please visit our website or press one for more options.") Then came the defensive response that made no sense and only enraged the consumers: It doesn't bother the players. (This, as players and coaches were complaining.)
Next came a vague policy about the unfairness of muzzling the veterans but trying eliminate noise pollution among the younger generation. (Well, Jovanovski turned 21 on New Year's Eve. She's the younger generation, and it sounds like she's in labor.) I'm told ESPN spent a good chunk of the broadcast and post-match discussing noise. Social media was going nuts.
Women (and men!) make noise when they exercise and exert. No one worries about grunting when putting to save par or rolling a ball down a greased lane. Tennis, though, is real labor. No one wants to muzzle Serena Williams or Nadal or Djokovic when they blast the ball or run into the courtside signage playing defense. But when Jovanovski gets a mid-rally ball, yells as if in labor and then sustains it until the time her opponent swings, yeah, that's the problem.
JENKINS: WTA depth catching up to ATP's
I am not convinced about this "no big weapons thing" regarding Sloane Stephens. She hit more winners than Jovanovski, who I (also) see as future top-10 player. Her serve speeds were the same as Laura Robson, who is understood to have a "big serve."
-- Christopher Rourke, Christchurch, Dorset
• Yeah, it's just a question of whether Stephens wants to fire. In the first set Monday, she was aggressive. In the next, set she was passive and in counterpunching mode.
I really enjoyed watching the Roger Federer-Milos Raonic match. No grunting. None.
-- Gilbert Benoit, Ottawa, Ontario
• Yeah, but it's not like they were hitting the ball all that hard. (That was a joke.)
• Neil Malhotra of Palo Alto, Calif: "You mentioned that Andy Murray was the greatest man to not be ranked No. 1. However, Rod Laver was still active when the ATP rankings started in the early 1970s, and he never got past No. 3. A technical point, I know, but it's actually not accurate to say that Murray was the greatest never to be ranked No. 1 while the rankings existed."
• Li Na shanks a serve into the crowd.
• Andrew of New York responds to Owen of the U.K., regarding the GOAT discussion: "Youth doth blind thee. Fernando Gonzales, Lew Hoad, Pete Sampras? Exalt not mere mortals. These contemporaries thou dost hold so dear. Nay. In tennis's pantheon, gods Bill Tilden and Don Budge reign supreme."
• Brian Baker underwent meniscus surgery Monday in Nashville, Tenn., and will be in a knee brace for about six weeks. He posted a photo on his Facebook page.
• Tim Wei of Austin, Texas, has long-lost twins: Djokovic and Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.