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Just winning the Derby is the fairy tale endingeverything else is gravy
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They should have let him win, or just let him run the race by himself.Why do you think they give odds on a horse race instead of paying even money?
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Winning the Derby and Preakness is an incredible accomplishment for any horse. The 2nd best horse I´ve ever seen was Easy Goer. He lost both races to Sunday Silence, another great California horse. Then he came back and ran away with the Belmont. He´s the only horse I´ve seen who could have run with Secretariat at Belmont. Chrome should be remembered for what he´s achieved, not a few comments from the owner that were made in the heat of the moment.
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Nobody knows how a particular horse is going to run on any given day. That´s what makes a horse race.
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From a friend who was there, he was injured. "He got mugged coming out of the gate by Matterhorn. Chrome has a scraped cannon and a pretty nasty chunk of hoof missing, but he´s heading home to California a champ!" Cannot verify but if the picture I saw of a nasty leg injury is real - no reason to think it isn´t - of course he didn´t run like he normally does. He´s a gorgeous horse.
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Sorry for double post, but I found a USA article with a picture showing the injury:http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horseracing/2014/06/07/california-chrome-sustains-gash-to-foot/10188807/
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Thanks for the info and the link, #5. Oh my, the fact Chrome ran as well as he did with such an injury? He is not only beautiful. He has the heart of a champion. My, if I were the owners, I would be bursting with pride at his accomplishments. The owner did not know of this injury, I suppose, before he let "rip."
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Israel Hernandez: One Year Later, Still No Answers
By Michael E. Miller
Five Reasons Miami Heat Fans Deserve Respect
By Ryan Yousefi
FL Doctors Comes Out Against Medical Marijuana
By Kyle Munzenrieder
All Aboard Florida New Images of Miami Station
By Sabrina Rodriguez
Miami VA Director Responds To Neglect Scandal
By Michael E. Miller
Miami artist AholSniffsGlue Sues American Eagle
By Carlos Suarez De Jesus
2 Live Crew's Legal Fight Is Still Vital 25 Years Later
By Luther Campbell
Report: 90 Percent of Condo Buyers Are Foreigners
By Kyle Munzenrieder
Leo Casino and David Cohn believe that Martin Siskind and a minister's daughter stole a church in the heart of Overtown and sold it for a quarter of a million dollars. They think Miami Commissioner Art Teele was in on the scheme. The church in question, though, is actually a rundown three-story apartment building three blocks west of the old Miami Arena. It belonged to the Church of the Divine Mission, founded in 1981 by the fiery and feisty Rev. Rabbi Clennon King. "We want possession of the building back because it was fraudulently obtained," alleges Casino, a local musician and a long-time disciple of Reverend King.
There's one big impediment to Casino's dream of repossession: the City of Miami's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Last year, at the behest of Commissioner Teele, who is chairman of the CRA, taxpayers paid $252,000 for the property as part of the CRA's "Ninth Street Mall Expansion." Among the mysteries surrounding the purchase is why Teele was hell-bent on paying that much after the independent appraiser hired by the CRA had pegged the property's value at $142,000.
The Divine Mission deal is only one of the CRA transactions involving millions of taxpayer dollars that federal and state criminal investigators have been scrutinizing for the past several months. But it is by far the screwiest. For example the minister's daughter, Muriel King, identified herself as the "authorized director" of the church when she approved the sale and transferred the deed to the CRA. But under Florida law, she was not authorized. (More on that later.) Strangely, no one at the CRA or the Miami city attorney's office seemed to notice.
Another sinister twist: The man at the center of the mysterious deal is a known con artist with a rap sheet to prove it. Twice has New Times chronicled chapters of Martin Siskind's two-decade run in Miami, during which time people have repeatedly accused him of scamming them of money or goods. ("The Sultan of Scam," January 8, 1992, and "The Great Pretender," December 28, 2000.) In 1989 a Dade judge ordered him to return $33,000 he had received from two people to start a Coconut Grove art gallery that never materialized. In 1990 Broward police arrested Siskind after he had become the manager of the Golden Bagel, a strip-mall restaurant, and then allegedly absconded with kitchen equipment, office furniture, artwork, and several thousand crates of mineral water. In 1991 he moved into the broken-down mansion of two elderly Canadian sisters on Miami's Upper Eastside; he was soon arrested for allegedly removing their furnishings and trying to sell them at an "estate sale." Unwitting laborers he hired to move the goods even complained Siskind never paid them. In 1995 Siskind was arrested again and charged with grand theft. State prosecutors dropped the case. The two who filed the complaint, John and Isolde Petroff, could not be located.
By 1997 Siskind had sharpened his focus. He started a nonprofit corporation called the Advocacy Foundation, with the ironic mission of assisting "deserving and indigent individuals involved in or accused of criminal conduct."
In 1999 Miami-Dade County welfare administrators found Siskind deserving of a contract that might have sent him $375,000 in public money, had he provided adequate documentation of the clients who had supposedly received computer and other job-related training at the Advocacy Foundation. Instead the county paid him only $27,000. By late 2000 Joseph Alfano, then executive director of the Training and Employment Council of South Florida, terminated the contract because Siskind had enrolled only about 30 people. A former Advocacy Foundation employee, Brian Scott, said the organization had submitted fraudulent lists that included names of trainees who never attended classes. Siskind's defense was to blame his employees. "If any paperwork was fixed, it was fixed by the people who we hired to do the job," he assured a New Timesreporter in late 2000.
Meanwhile Siskind had reaped another pile of taxpayer money for Reverend King's homeless and sometimes violent son Earnest. In 1997 Earnest was arrested while living at the Divine Mission building and charged with aggravated assault after attacking his father -- the reverend obtained a restraining order that kept Earnest (who pleaded no contest) from moving back into the building.
But now Earnest had earned the distinction as the CRA's first artist-in-residence. The program enabled the homeless painter to occupy the historic Dorsey House across the street from the Divine Mission and to receive money for food, clothes, rent, and art supplies. He had received about $24,000 by April 2001.
The Advocacy Foundation's 2001 federal tax return states that one of its purposes is to "help the poor by providing rent-free housing and assistance to the accused." Last year, however, Siskind helped evict seven very poor people from the Divine Mission building after he and the reverend's daughter agreed to sell it to the CRA.
Fraudulent takeovers of church boards are normally just messy matters for civil courts to settle. Lucky for Muriel and Siskind no one filed a lawsuit challenging their takeover. (Casino says he could not find a lawyer willing to take the case.) But if a church coup is linked to, say, a grand theft scheme, the plotters could face criminal charges.
"If they weren't lining their pockets, if they weren't stealing from the company, it might just be a civil matter in which somebody might be able to nullify the transaction," hypothesizes Joe Centorino, head of the public corruption unit at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. "If the money is going into somebody's pocket rather than a nonprofit purpose, then I imagine you might be looking at a theft theory." Centorino declined to comment on the state's criminal investigation into CRA spending.


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ASA raps 'F*CK YOU GOOGLE' vlogger + chums over VIDEO LICKFEST
Errr, have they ever had the misfortune to watch any of them?
"Vloggers build their fan base on the originality and authenticity of the material they produce."
As I have teenagers in the house, I've endured a few of these so I can gauge the kind of content on show and they're just copies of each other. One person will do something that's been done by everyone when they were little and then the rest will all produce similar shows over the next few weeks.
Fair shout to them for making the money, but they're not doing anything special, they just jumped on the bandwagon before it came into view.
Oh and even though the kids are stupid enough to watch them, I'm pretty sure they know the sponsored videos when they see them. Nice sour grapes from the BBC.
Would you recognise the Vans shoes logo? Neither would Euro trademark bods
Just taken a look at the site and the line really isn't uniform is it. It's as if they've looked at the tech industry, seen what passes as patent-able in the States and thought "I want some of that". Nice to see Europe kick it out, but for how long? Lawyers need to earn their megabucks somehow.
Copyright thieves' cyberlockers slurp MILLIONS from honest creators, study finds
"Not so with the cyberlockers. In the same way as Propeller Media, the infringing sites use complex corporate structures based offshore in locations including the British Virgin Islands, the Seychelles, and Cyprus."
So the crooks are Google, Star Buck, Harriet Harmen, plus every other large corporation, businessman and politician as they all employ these tactics.
Feel free to lock them all up.
Fat-fingered admin downs entire Joyent data center
Re: Jheez, poor bastard. :\
No they don't, it covers the case where the person wants to shut-down or reboot the test server, but hasn't realised they're on the live server.
Have a pint for the old reading comprehension :)
Microsoft throws Kinect under a bus, slashes Xbox One to $399
Re: Dictators always fail in the end
"This is how you share a game on XB1"
Errm you never could, they only said that in time they may bring it in. The online DRM was to kill off second hand sales nothing more. Everything else was just spin to try and convince people it was a good idea. They also said if they did implement it it would be down to the publishers to allow it, which means most games would not be allowed to share.
The fact is MS could allow this for downloaded games right now and show people how good it is, but they wont as downloaded games can't be re-sold or loaned out, so these changes would only benefit the consumer and they don't care about them.
Is the World Wide Web for luvvies and VCs – or for all of us?
TBL got it right
As others have said, the simplicity of HTML probably helped the WWW take off more than anything. When it comes to "Think of where we could be if..." you should really look at Microsoft. They're responsible for delaying technical innovation more than anything/anyone else. If they didn't exist, or if they'd have played fair the web would be a much better place today and a fair few other areas too.
Silk Road admins: Sorry for the hack, we're sorting out refunds
We guarantee your money back
Simply send £10 to this address for admin costs
Thought mobe banking apps were safe from nasties? THINK AGAIN
Re: More security company FUD
There was a story a little while ago about several apps, including one from HSBC allowing non-signed ssl certs through. The latest versions of android won't let you pass anything over http, but you can add some code to turn this off. HSBC and others forget to take this code out so you could happily intercept the traffic.
So they have form.
China ready to unblock access to Facebook, Twitter et al
Hardly surprising
These last few months have taught China that these Western companies not only allow Goverments to spy on their users, but already have departments and procedures set-up to expediate the process.
Java updates too much of a bother? Maybe online banking's just not for you
Re: It's not Java upgrade I hate....
Yeah, as the updater always throws an invalid certificate warning I end up uninstalling and grabbing the latest version when I need it. Seeing that Ask toolbar always pisses me off as one day I'll forget to untick it.
It's Grand Theft Auto 5 day: Any of you kids remember GTA the First?
Ahh fun times
I remember getting as many cars as I could on screen (go to far and they dissapear), then blowing them up and see how high the score would go. Played a linked game with a friend and I clocked the score. 10 minutes later my friend did his and broke the score, it just kept going round and round for the rest of the game.
Never really liked doing the missions.
Microsoft buys Nokia's mobile business
$5 billion dollars seems pretty cheap for all those patents. If I was a shareholder I'd be crying foul right now.
Spotify strikes back at Radiohead - but artists are still angry
Green light
"Any music creation is now potentially ubiquitous, for free, as soon as it is made available digitally,"
Fire up the downloaders people, this guys said it's alright. I mean we don't need to worry about the artist losing money, as they're no longer getting it.
Rap for rap chap in crap rap app flap: Jay-Z blasted by privacy bods
In fairness it's Samsung rather than Jay Z
When I got my S3 last year I went looked around the Samsung store and decided to get a couple of apps. Both needed minimal permissions but asked for everything. I took a look at some more and they all asked for access to everything.
Funnily enough I never installed the apps I wanted and have never been back.
US State Department coughs up $630k for Facebook Likes
Hold on a minute
This article gives the impression a facebook like is a meaningless piece of crap and people that spends lots of money chasing them will get just the same affect from wiping their arse with the money and flushing it down the toilet.
A reasoned argument in a Reg article, it's been a while.
Google flings another £1m at online child sex abuse vid CRACKDOWN
Re: Eh?
I was thinking a similar thing. "Google has pledged a further $2m (£1.27m) to encourage the development of tools that seek and destroy online child sex abuse material." How are you meant to create a system to identify and block suspect images without having a boat load of images to test with in the first place?
Plus how would you test a solution works? I pitty the poor soul that has to search for those kind of images to make sure they're blocked.
Microsoft hoists ZTE onto the Android patent bandwagon
So MS have given another company some cash so they can say "We've licensed their patents". When will they ask me to licence their portfolio? I could do with the cash.
Turn off the mic: Nokia gets injunction on 'key' HTC One component
Wait a minute
If the microphone is genuinly good and contains stuff designed by Nokia, this may actually be a story about patents working the way they should.
I think I need to lie down.
Of course Nokia may have simply patented using a microphone in a mobile to record stuff.
Foxconn must pay Microsoft for EVERY Android thing it makes
Do we actually know if these fee's are anything above 0? As public listed companies have to publish their account and you can't put "Super Secret payment shit that you're not allowed to know about", surely we'd have some idea of what the supposed fees are. Also Barns and Noble took them to court and got $300 million dollars from MS in an out of court settlement, for the price of setting up a new company to make windows devices. As the nook site is happily promoting the android devices, it doesn't seem like MS won that one.
I can only think MS are saying "Agree to say you're paying us a fee and we'll not sure you", so they can try and make their patent claims sound valid.
Production-ready ZFS offers cosmic-scale storage for Linux
Re: Must say it..
Ahh but you're forgetting 'Ron Jeremy' law. The amount of porn on the Internet doubles every 18 months. Teenagers and people with a large rain hack collection will probably last a week.
Are you in charge of a lot of biz computers? Got Java on them?
SSL Cert error anyone?
Does everyone else get a certificate error from the updater? I gave up installing updates ages ago as it complained about the ssl cert. As it's a simple dev box I figured I'd wait for the certificate to be fixed, that was well over a year ago.
Bite us, Apple: Samsung hauled in $8.3bn in Q4
Re: Is it time for Apple...
Plus if you Photoshop the fridge it will look like an iPad. Also Samsung lawyers will not be able to differentiate between the fridge and an iPad.
Open and shut case.
It's JUST possible, but Apple MIGHT not make an iWatch in 2013
Re: Intel chip?
And when they all break from over winding, Apple can tell them they're doing it wrong.
Apple, Samsung patent judge: 'I feel like I'm in Groundhog Day here'
Anyone else
Get the feeling the Judge is also part of the problem. Fair enough warn them that negotiating is better than going to trial, but as its painfully obvious the two sides will never agree, just get on with it. Boot her out, get another person in and get on with round 2.
I want my popcorn icon
Why did Comet fail? Hint: It wasn't just the credit insurers
Re: A trend, not a case
I think Apple stores are a pretty unique case. People have generally made up their mind they want an apple product when they go in and they can't get it cheaper elsewhere. I'm sure other stores would love to be able to follow their lead, but they'd just go to the wall fast with incredibly high overheads. The main difference between employee's in the apple store and PC World is the uniform.
As for the article, Click and Collect is a must in my opinion. The only reason I wander onto the PC World website is because I can get the product cheaper than in-store and pick it up on the way home. Perfect for those "I need this right now, I can't possibly survive another second without one" moments.
Metro's mother to replace defenestrated Windows boss Sinofsky
shipped win7 on time
Wow that's some achievement considering the numerous changes between vista and win7. I mean at least 4 new wallpaper pictures. He's a modern day genius.
Facebook's IPO was a disaster? RUBBISH, you FOOLS
Is this article written by those infinite amount of monkey's on their way to the complete work of Shakespeare? Either that or the writer bought shares in Facebook and is desperately trying to get the stock back up. Maybe that's why the reg is becoming adverts branded as articles these days, desperate to get their money back.
Apple is granted a patent on the rectangle. No, really
is it April 1st already
Prime Minister on Twitter: Me and Obama, we're like THAT
Re: What's the problem with the picture?
It exists, that's the problem with it. A great example of the pointless tat posted on these sites
Canonical flings out Ubuntu 12.10 – now with OPTIONAL Bezos suck
Is it just me?
Or is anyone else reminded of the complete bilge that was IE4 with active desktop?
Ubuntu, hobled so much it's now competing with a Microsoft product 14 years old.
Guild Wars 2 game review
Loving it at the moment
I'm a casual 'casual mmo'er' and I'm loving GW2. While the main game is fun and they've cracked the whole 'other people being in the area is a good thing', it's the little things that have hooked me. Being able to gather all materials is a great start, automatically storing crafting goods in the bank from anywhere is a great point and crafting materials don't use up bank slots is the icing on the cake. They've sat down, looked at the hoops people jump through by creating 'bank alts' and removed them. Very little gets in the way of enjoying the game.
As I get bored of mmo's very easily, the little distractions they've added are great. My aimless wandering now earns XP woot. There may even be a chance I'll have completed the story by the time the first expansion comes out, it's that good. I was only 55 when the burning crusade came out for WoW and I had been playing since day one.
Who queues for an iPhone 5? Protesters, hipsters and the jobless
Re: First post-purchase action for these muppets.
Well if a post a few places above is correct, it may be down to issues with your new retina display
Samsung's Wang was up 22 hours a day, had no time to copy Apple
Oi Reg
*chomp* *chomp* *chomp* *chomp*
Where's our popcorn icon?
*chomp* *chomp* *chomp* *chomp*
NHS trust: Not buying through NHS IT saved us £7m
Re: Not as good as it sounds.
I love the fact the device id is really important, but if just flashes it on the screen for a short time
Microsoft: Don't overclock Windows 8 unless you like our new BSOD
Re: I see a problem with the analysis
Exactly what I was thinking. "Machines with a higher chance of having crappy software installed are more likely to crash" should be the title of the report.
BT to fibre up another 98 exchanges, puffs 'FTTP on demand' offer
Re: Somerset?
Not all places in Somerset have been forgotten. In the crappy backwater that is Shepton Mallet we got upgraded in January.
Oracle gobbles upstart Facebook, Instagram biz tout
..they decided not to invest in facebook shares, had a lot of cash sitting around doing nothing and decided to buy a company that doesn't earn a living marketing companies on facebook.
Top move
GM snatchback of $10m Facebook ad cash = amateur move
"If you were to leave FB social advertising with its proven top and mid funnel results, where would you go? Banners and pre rolls?"
Errmm since when has anything facebook related been proven to work? Is it in the same report that says facebook is worth one millliiioon dollars^H^H^H I mean one hundread biiilliioonnn dollars?
Amazon green-lights in-app purchasing for Android
All about choice
Hmm was going to write a post about this not being a bad thing, as the decreased price will come alongside increased advertising/prominence of your app and what's better 100 user paying £5 each, or 1000 users paying 50p each?
Then a bell went off in my head. Wasn't there an article about this sort of thing and developers closing down because of support costs. No point having a great app if you get a bad rep for not supporting it.
Maybe over time the developer will be promised more, just so the amazon store can attract the kind of devs that think things through?
Ballmer shoots down Microsoft breakup advice
Problem is
If they spin off the company who get's the profits from patent trolling? This is probably going to be the biggest money spinner for them. Unless the patent fairies get their act together.
Shame as Microsoft had some nice hardware in development at times, if only they dropped the "Must run Windows and Office" mentality.
Apple expels serial hacker for publishing iPhone exploit
When you've finished trying to be funny I think you'll find Android copied Apples patent of "Shit happens when shit happens", when they introduced that bug. So Apple thought of it aaaaaaaages ago, they just didn't want to add the feature to the early iPhones.
This just in: Brussels shatters CRT cartel
Can I add the ongoing investigation into the music and film cartels to the list. Seeing as they were guilty in the U.S. and the only reason to delay the trial is if you're going to be found guilty.
Microsoft takes the Android profit, the Wonkas take the pain
The way Microsoft work they'll say "Pay us 100 mill a year for patent protection and we'll give you a discount on the MS software/components you already use". Discount will be around the cost of the patents so the patents real cost is zero. Sprinkle on an NDA and tell everyone how rich you're getting from all this.
WikiLeaks memoir races to 537th on bestseller chart
Thing is
The Best seller list is done on orders not actual sales, that way they can make sure "waste of space ex summit" can always get to number one. Actual sales of the book just get in the way.
Paris because her auto-biography is probably as factual as this one.
Plods to get dot-uk takedown powers - without court order
Dear 'The "issues group" behind the creation of the recommendations'
Please list all sites using a .uk domain that have lead you to introduce this rule. I'm going to stick my neck out here and say that list will be zero.
Thanks for introducing another rule that will take down legitimate sites and leave the criminals untouched.
Glaswegian arrested for pro-riot Facebook posts
top draw thinking right there
my own theory is the looters are waiting for the shops to be re-stocked. Hardly worth looting an empty shop. Wonder if they'll put in a few pre-orders, just to make sure there's something worth nabbibng?
Sony Vita to control PlayStation 3
The odd game supported being displayed and controlled from the PSP while running on the PS3, you could even connect the devices over the internet.
I can't help but think Sony are repeating the same mistakes that they made with the PSP. Concentrate on the graphics and ignore everything else. PSP played PS2 games on the move, Vita plays PS3 games on the move. Maybe the extra thumbstick will make all the difference.
Film studios thrash BT in Newzbin site-block test case
A couple of points
1. Both the movie and music industries are convicted cartels in the US and have cases pending over here (amazingly this case has been with the EU for years and doesn't seem like it will ever finish. If they were innocent surely they'd want the case finished)
2. They haven't stopped making content, so they're happily spending their money and generally making record profits, so there's no lack of motivation from the studios
Both the music and film industry want to rip the consumer off. They have no desire to give value for money, or live by the same rules as most other businesses; adapt or go bankrupt. They're also quite happy to screw over the content creators. A friend of mine has been told "This is the deal and if you don't accept we'll make minimal changes and you'll not get a penny".
By all means condone piracy, but defending illegal corporations isn't a great idea.
Mole says Apple A5 chip runs too hot for iPhone
Hmmm it is a tough one to call. Apple will happily release an overheating phone, they'll just blame the user. However re-releasing the iPhone4 with an S moniker will allow them to drag out the upgrades that bit longer.
I think I'll vote 4S. Watching people trip over themselves to give you money for the same phone must be fun to watch.
Facebook fever prices social network at $70bn
"The difference is it's not you or your mate valueing your company, it's an outsider with real money valueing FB. And paying a price lower than what others regularly trade it for"
Errrm real money doesn't enter into it, they've bought x amount of facebook shares with the fake money someone used to buy their x amount of shares in another outfit. Rinse and repeat until someone needs the real money and watch the economy collapse.
Has Facebook genuinely started making money yet?
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Santa Ana, CA 92704
Category: Music Venues
Region: Santa Ana
Don Carlos is best known for his association with legendary reggae act Black Uhuru. With a sound both catchy and anthemic, his voice resonates handsomely over up-strummed grooves. Thought provoking and moving, Carlos's music rings with the sounds of struggle.
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SP Campground Review – Brantley Lake State Park, Carlsbad, NM
A simple, but relaxing stop in SE New Mexico to visit Carlsbad Caverns.
Link to campground here: Brantley Lake State Park, NM
Link to map location here: Brantley Lake State Park, NM
- Site Quality = 3.5/5
A bit of a mix on site quality here. On the positive side all the sites are paved with water/electric (50 or 30Amp) and have decent separation, large (and very nice) shelters, grills and tent sites. Also, almost every site has some kind of lake view (a huge positive!). There are also 3 full hook-up sites which are on smaller side. The biggest ding is levelness and there's a big mix here. Reservation sites (esp. on the outside of the circle) seem to be more short and sloped than non-reservation sites. Overall I recommend going non-reservation and taking your time to find a good site (we were extremely happy with our pull-though #39 and thought it one of the loveliest, most private sites in the loop). For those looking for more privacy the primitive camping area has lovely dirt sites right by the lake (with enough space for big rigs).
- Facilities = 3/5
The facilities are OK. On plus side they are spacious and kept nicely clean. The negative is they're rather minimal. So, toilets are all-metal (bit of a cold shock for the backside in the AM), and showers have shared changing area and are on a rather short timer-button.
- Location = 4/5
Overall we liked the location of this park. It's nicely situated by a lake and within a decent drive (~1 hour) of Carlsbad Caverns and ~12 miles from Carlsbad. Only ding is there's a bit of a long, curvy drive (~6 miles) from the main highway to the campground. The remote feel does make it relaxing and quiet.
- Pet Friendliness = 5/5
Nice park for doggie. There are a few decent hiking trails (a few miles), plus spurs to the lake. If you take the walk down to the primitive camping area you can play and splash in the water too.
Overall Rating = 3.9
BONUS ALERT = Camp in the high desert with full lake views!
Summary: We chose this campground primarily to visit nearby Carlsbad Caverns (~1 hour away) and really ended up enjoying the remote and relaxing feel of the place. The campground is nicely located on a hill-top overlooking Brantley Lake so almost all the sites have some kind of lake view. There are a couple of cute, little hiking trails and direct access to the lake from the primitive area (great for doggie in the afternoon). On the negative side sites are a bit of a mix. All have very electric/water, lovely sitting areas, large shelters, grills, tent sites and nice views, but vary quite a bit in how level they area. Non-reservation sites seem the best bet. For those looking for more privacy the primitive camping area has lovely dirt sites right by the lake (with several areas large enough for big-rigs -> if the weather were cooler that's where we'd go). Another thing to be aware of is every now and then (especially on a still day) you will get some sulphur smell from the nearby gas fields. Overall however we loved our view, found the campground very relaxing, and would certainly come again.
Extra Info: Verizon full signal both for smartphone and aircard. Sites cost $8/night for primitive, $14/night for water/electric (either 50 or 30 Amp) and $18/night for full hook-up (3 sites available). Camping fees can be covered with New Mexico Annual Camping Permit. Approx. half of campground is reservation, other half is first-come-first-serve. On-site dump station.
4 Responses to SP Campground Review – Brantley Lake State Park, Carlsbad, NM
wendy says:
A lot has changed since your visit. I am a frequent visitor to New Mexico State Parks. I have traveled to many of the state parks with my four children and have enjoyed many wonderful nights and days exploring New Mexico. Unfortunately, I had a horrible stay this past weekend at Brantley State Park. It started the first night with the camp host's dog barking all night, when I went to speak to him the next morning I couldn't come close to his camp sight because of the dog trying to attack me. It's the most unwelcoming sign when walking up to the camp HOST spot. The second day I observed the dog chasing off other campers that approached the camp host and than that night the same barking dog until about midnight. The next morning I spoke to the camp Ranger and explained what had occurred and he brushed me off. The third night the camp host hosted a party at his camp sight. The music was extremely loud and the drunken laughter echoed the camp ground and the dog barked continuously the whole night. At 2 am I approached the site to ask them to turn the music down because it woke my children up several times. The whole party was intoxicated and I felt unsafe to continue into a conversation where I might get hurt( Im barely 5'2). I'm not sure what is going on at Brantley Lake State Park but it is not safe for families to stay there. As I was leaving I spot into the Ranger station and spoke with the Ranger again and he was horribly rude and told me that he told him to keep the dog quiet but it didn't work. I plan on posting my experience on as many web sights I can to inform other visitors to stay clear of Brantley Lake.
The second thing is that the camp host camp sight is horrific sight to be seen. It is littered with trash , beer cans and looks like someone has lived there for years. Not at all what I have come to expect from a camp hosts site.
libertatemamo says:
Goodness what a terrible experience! That certainly didn't mirror our time at Brantley. Very sorry to hear about it! Camp hosts make a huge difference to camping experience. Generally they are conscientious and supportive (and that reflects in how camp is run), but this is clearly the case of hiring a bad host. Hopefully they will swap them out soon.
Ron Johnson says:
Your review of this campground is accurate. We are currently camped on site 20. Very quiet at this time. The two camp host sites appear neat and orderly. I usually use the rvparkreviews site. However, I like the completeness of your reviews. Keep up the great work.
libertatemamo says:
Cool! Glad you enjoyed the campground and area as much as we did. Love NM!
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Stylish open plan Studio apartment with swimming pool and amazing views
Ideally suited for couples this modern and spacious Lake view Studio property is situated on the first floor of the well-positioned modern residence complex, which is built in an historical quarry on the sunny Varenna hillside, offering guests a tranquil and memorable holiday experience on an elevated eastern lakeshore position!
The apartment (ID 95) offers a spacious layout with a very stylish Open plan Lake view Living room which features a Double Sofa bed with TV and access out on to a sunny Lake view Balcony where guests can fully enjoy the dramatic and highly romantic views over Lake Como which will leave you inspired and invigorated.
A galley style fully-fitted Kitchen provides all the essential appliances including a dishwasher for convenience and a newly fitted Bathroom also features in the property.
The Vista D'Oro residence also offers a splendid resident swimming pool which is well situated on the hillside to make the very most of the sunshine and breathtaking lake views.
**Please Note: The swimming pool is open from April 21st to September 30th.
A private Garage is also provided for guests and a car is highly recommended due to the hillside location of the Residence.
Guests can easily reach Varenna by car. The early Victorian part of Varenna provides a choice of lake view Cafes, many fine Villas and the famous and historical Castello di Vezio, which is situated on the Varenna hillside and which features frequent Falconry displays and medieval re-enactments during the Summer-Autumn time. A picturesque lakeside promenade takes guests along to the romantic medieval part of Varenna, which features medieval passageways, cobbled Piazzas and ancient Churches. There are many delightful restaurants and wine bars to enjoy as well as boutique craft shops to visit.
The Car and Passenger Ferry as well as the Train service also operates from Varenna and Fiumelatte, providing guests with an enjoyable and care-free way of exploring Bellagio, Menaggio, other pretty Lake Como towns and also Milan.
A distinctive feature of Varenna is its mild climate; olive & cypress trees abound as well as many other varieties of lush, tropical plants, typical if the lake. Varenna enjoys abundant sunshine & warmth right into the evening. The International jet-set resort of St. Moritz is just 1.5 hours by car.
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Varenna and Local Skiing.: Varenna may be the most picturesque town on the lake, its steep winding alleys lined with charming homes, flowering balconies and lace-curtained windows. Just above it is the ancient castle where Theodolinda, Queen of the Lombards, is said to have died in the 7th century. Two famed villas to visit here are Villa Cipressi, with terraced gardens cascading right down to the shores, and Villa Monastero, a true showcase.
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uns hat die Unterkunft wirklich sehr gut gefallen und wir könnten uns einen erneuten Aufenthalt am Comer See in diesem Appartement sicherlich sehr gut vorstellen.
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Die Reihe der Super-Sonic™ Verstärker ist die erste Wahl für Profi-Gitarristen verschiedenster Genres, die auf den klaren Fender® Klang und einen expressiv-modernen High Gain Sound aus einem erstklassigen Amp schwören. Der Super-Sonic 22 Combo liefert diese Vielseitigkeit – und das ganz im Stile des einzigartig kribbelnden Feelings und moderaten Outputs des legendären Deluxe Reverb® Amps. Der Verstärker ist perfekt für die meisten Bühnen- und Studioumgebungen geeignet. Der Vintage-Kanal liefert den reinen, unverkennbaren Fender Sound. Der atemberaubende Burn-Kanal bringt mit schmackhaften Overdrive-Sounds vom seichten Blues bis hin zum gitarristischen Höllenritt jedes Ohr zum Glühen. Daneben kann der Super-Sonic 22 auf satte Röhrenverzerrung und Sustain zurückgreifen, ohne dabei den Charakter der gespielten Gitarre zu verfälschen. Verfügbar in zwei klassischen Looks: Black/Silver und 1961er Blonde/Oxblood, beide Versionen mit elfenbeinfarbenen "Radio"-Reglerknöpfen und fließendem Logo im Stile der 1960er.
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This is a good, but not great amp for one simple reason aside from that it could have benefitted from some additional features. The sound can run the gamut from crystal clean to raging distortion, all without the grittiness and "fizziness" that some amps have. Good solid distortion although it becomes mushy at very loud volumes. My main complaints are for (1) the tendency for the reverb to feedback, but that can be controlled by keeping the tank at a manageable level. I substituted a 3-spring unit for the stock 2-spring tank to get more of a spacious reverb and by using a 12AX7 tube for the reverb (instead of the 12AT7) to get more reverb gain without cranking the unit. (2) The noise floor on this unit is horrible. Many complaints have surfaced in the Fender forums about the amount of hiss present in this unit when the volume is on zero in the clean channel. Admittedly, if you're playing a gig, it's unlikely you would hear the hiss, but if you are in a studio playing quietly, the hiss is an issue. I don't know why they haven't revised or modded the circuit to clean up the noise.
I gave this a slightly above average rating because it's a basically a good sounding amp, but if they could fix the noise issues, it would be a five-star winner.
I use this amp a lot. I don't mike it at most places I play. It's plenty loud with head room to spare.
I love the tone on the clean side with the fat sound. I also like the Burn channel. The guitars I play with this amp is my U.S. Vintage Series 52 Telecaster & my 60th Annvirsary Telecaster. Both those guitars and amp are like they were made for each other.
I was playing a venue when another guitar player ask me what amp I was using. He couldn't believe the sound I was getting. About one month later I ran into him at the local music store and he had just purchased one. He is also really happy with it.
I have the Oxblood version. I call it a Deluxe Reverb on steriods.
I don't use effects. The only thing I would like to see on the effects loop that it be like the 60 watt version; with the volume controls on the send and return so it could be used as a volume boost. The amp is a home run!
Tracy Krajcik owns this item
The clean channel is all Fender, sparkly and full of 'what ya need', so good in fact I rarely used the Burn channel starting out. Yes, its that good!.. Im using a Tele as my No. 1. and I really couldn't be happier with the amps handling of the dynamics. Adding to this, the effects loop takes pedals well.....REALLY well!... And, the transparency 'with a Fender flavor' that is often spoken of when referring to these is delivered in spades.
Then, the Burn channel.... I am at a loss for words at exactly how versatile the cascading gains (Gain + Saturation knobs) are. I can get from 50's Tweed to 'full on' Triple Rectifier and then back it off into JCM territory.... it really is unbelievable, and all of this with the added bonus of being able to clean it up from the guitars volume that you only get with real tube drive/distortion.
I went down the Blackface esthetic, adding after sales blackface knobs, with a blue Amp Jewel(see below)..... it is just delicious.
Only 3 problems....
1. Switching between channels could be quieter with an added capacitor....
2. The Amp Jewel housing needs to be replaced to use....well....Amp Jewels (and the red LED didn't help....why not White?).
3. I would have liked to see a pot on the back determining FX Loop gain, could have been a perfect boost 'cheat'.
Luckily, I have had all of these 'mods' done by my 'friendly neighborhood techie' and honestly, it's the best amp I have ever owned....
by some distance.....
Paolo101 owns this item
Everything you could want, in one perfect package.
First off, it looks amazing; the blond/oxblood colour scheme is just beautiful. Secondly, it sounds incredible. The clean channel sounds like a Deluxe ... until you stomp on the 'Fat' switch, at which point it sounds like a Bassman but without the practical drawbacks. With two gain controls that interact with one another, it's easy to get exactly the overdriven sound you want from the Burn channel, although the two voices of the clean channel sound so good you'd be forgiven for never bothering to switch.
22 watts and one 12" mean it's easily portable and fits on any stage, plus it's plenty loud enough for rehearsals and small gigs. The effects loop makes life a lot easier (set 'em up by the amp, switch the loop on when you need them).
All in all, I'm very very happy indeed with my little Super-Sonic. Highly recommended!
jimallthetime owns this item
I have a bit of a problem with crunchy breakup even having never run the clean volume above "4" and installing a JBL K-120. If I had it to do over again, I might go for the 60W version and its headroom. For most, this won't be an issue. I just love CLEAN Fender sound. Save for that one complaint, this is the ultimate club gig amp. It sounds terrific, has plenty of volume, is extremely versatile, has a great 4-switch pedal, won't break your back when you pick it up and is a great overall value. I like the "fat" sound option on occasion. The switchable effects loop is handy too. The reverb (like most Fender reverbs) would benefit from a dwell control so we could get deep 'verb that doesn't go on forever.
randyland owns this item
Excellent blues amp , paired with a Eric Johnson strat. Great tones clean or distorted.
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First let it be said that this is my first tube amp. I have 3 solid-state amps, one which is a Fender. This new acquisition was and is the best amp I own. But the design is flawed. I get great tone out of this amp without trying too hard; the tone is not the problem. The reverb tank will feedback, as the powerful Eminence designed magnet must be too close to the reverb tank, 'cause once it gets started it will howl (especially when the reverb setting is above 8). The design is the only thing I downgraded. This is my second SS22: the first one came with two blown tubes and reverb howl above 4, which I returned to the dealer. I will need to get an American product fixed right out of the box. But I am gonna do it, because I am a reverb hound- I just can't get enough.
I have different era Fender guitars: CBS-1970 Strat, FMIC-1990 Strat Ultra, and a 2007 Baja Tele. Each one has its own personality and sound. This amp can really make each guitar sing with distinct tone. I have been using my pedalboard thru the effects loop, but I don't really need it. The dual stage gain channel, the vintage/fat channel and volume control are all you need. It is really LOUD for 22 watts, even though I mic my output to the PA. It is also light in weight, a definite requirement for an old guy.
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|Model Name:
|Super-Sonic™ 22 Combo, Black, 120V
|Model Number:
|Amplifier Type:
|Vintage-Kanal: Volume, Treble, Bass, Voicing-Schalter (Normal/Fat); Burn-Kanal: Gain 1, Gain 2, Treble, Bass, Middle, Volume, Master Reverb
|22 Watts @ 8 ohms
|Effects Loop:
|1/4" - (Send/Return)
|One - 1/4"
|Auxiliary Input:
|Speaker Jack:
|External Speaker-Buchse
|2: Vintage & Burn (Vintage-Kanal verfügt über 2 schaltbare Voices)
|Cabinet Material:
|7-lagiges 3/4" Birken/Ahorn-Sperrholz mit schwarz strukturiertem Vinyl-Bezug
|Pilot Light Jewel:
|rote Amp-Betriebsanzeige
|"Dog Bone" Tragegriff
|Grill Cover:
|Black textured vinyl covering
|Amplifier Depth:
|8.5" (21.6 cm)
|Amplifier Width:
|24" (61 cm)
|Amplifier Height:
|17.3" (43.9 cm)
|Amplifier Weight:
|40 lbs. (18.2 kg)
|12", 8 Ohm, 50 Watt Fender® "Lightning Bolt" Lautsprecher von Eminence®
|8 ohms
|Pre Amp Tubes:
|Groove Tubes® - (3 x 12AX7), (2 x 12AT7)
|Power Tubes:
|Groove Tubes® - (2 x 6V6)
|Unique Features:
|Deluxe Reverb® power platform, VINTAGE channel contains pre-gain tone controls and two switchable voices, BURN channel contains dual gain controls and post-gain EQ, allowing tonal experimentation, Fender long-spring Reverb by Accutronics®, 12 inch 50 Watt Fender "Lightning Bolt" speaker by Eminence®, Ivory "radio" knobs, 4-button footswitch for Channel, Fat, Reverb, Effects Loop.
|4-Button Footswitch Included
|weiße vintage Amp-Regler
|Verstärkerhülle inklusive
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Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe
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- 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed broccoli cheese soup, undiluted
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, using 1-1/2 cups water.
- In large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli and soup; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.
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"I usually add 1/4 cup each of finely diced celery and onion to this. Also 1/2 cup extra shredded cheese to the mixture along with a couple of tbs of white wine. You can substitute peas and or carrots for the broccoli. The portion size is way off though. If not fixing a large salad to go along with it then then the recipe makes enough for the 2 of us and we are satisfied with the nice large portion size."
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"This is a great recipe but after reading the reviews, I added some diced onions, 1 cup of sour cream, pepper and made the stuffing with chicken broth instead of water. I also added a little more broccoli than the recipe called for but the basic recipe is very good. I'm glad to have read the previous reviews and I did think the basic recipe was slightly bland."
"This is a great meal for a busy person. I used cream of celery soup because I did not have broccoli cheese on hand, but it was still very tasty."


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Blaue Gans
- Address:
139 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013Neighborhood:
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- Cuisine:
Contemporary EuropeanPrice: $30 and under
Blaue Gans
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.kg-ny.com/
- Phone: (212) 571-8880
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm-12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: German, Austrian, Contemporary European
- Executive Chef: Kurt Gutenbrunner
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Catering available for passed receptions and dinners. Please contact Abigail Llido for further details.
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- Special Events: Blaue Gans is available for large, non-private group dinners as well as for full rental. Please contact Abigail Llido for further details.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Between West Broadway and Church Street
- Public Transit: 1,2,3 and A,C,E to Chambers Street or 4,5,6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: Metered parking is available on Duane Street. Private garage located just north of Church street on Trimble Place, off of Duane Street.
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Blaue Gans meaning "blue goose" is Chef Gutenbrunner's reproduction of an authentic Austrian "Wirtshaus" in his own Tribeca neighborhood. Blaue Gans serves seasonal authentic Austro-German dishes with wonderful beers and wines. The perfect neighborhood spot for friends and families.Continued
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53 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.3
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
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- OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 11/8/2014The food was good and the service was agreeable and friendly, easy to get suggestions and explanations about wine and menu. Surprisingly the delivery of our meal was slow, compared to the tables around us, but since we were not in a hurry and the room was so attractive and comfortable, it was fine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Different than last visitGregDined on 11/5/2014Last visit was for Christmas Goose, it was quiet and food was great. This time is was excessively loud due to a group of over 20 seated at a group of tables that ran the length of the restuarant. I can't really blame the restuarant for accomandating a large group, I just should have left and found a quieter location. Both of our entrees were very salty, they were German dishes, but still way to salty. Service was outstanding. I'll go back, but will avoid when there is a big group.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is okUpperWestSiderVIPDined on 11/3/2014I am not really into this type of food, heavy on the carbs. But ok for what it is. Good beer though.
- TommyboyDined on 10/25/2014great service, good food though smallish portions, wine list needs bottles starting well below the $42 level.Special Features:
- very nice dinnerVemeDined on 10/23/2014took a friend out for typical Austrian/German food and she loved it:)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MandBVIPDined on 10/23/2014Always great food and beer. Schnotzels are always great as are the wurst and Liptauer cheese. The special this evening was venison goulash which was excellent. Great bread and pretzels as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always great!Nyc10029Dined on 10/23/2014It's always a great place to eat! Best Austrian food around!Special Features:
- ExcellentPapiVIPDined on 10/21/2014Everything was terrific from the food to the service. The interior of the restaurant was great also and added to the experience. Will come back again on another trip to New York.Special Features:
- Blaue Gans Continues to ImpressOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 10/14/2014I was invited to Blaue Gans for some friends' anniversary dinner. The food was terrific, the cocktails delicious, the staff helpful and very good at their jobs. So when it was time for my birthday later in the month, I invited folks to celebrate with me at Blaue Gans. They loved it, including a discerning German!Special Features:
- Authentic Austrian food!MattysmomDined on 10/12/2014Schnitzel on the brunch menu was really good-served piping hot with a crispy breading and tender meat. Desserts were very good though expensive. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Nice beer list.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Not so great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 10/11/2014Food was absolutely delicious. Disappointing that our server was virtually no help is guiding us our first time at the restaurant. She may have been new, not sure, but she couldn't help us much at all with our questions. It was as if it was her first time seeing the menu as well. I'll say it again though, the food was delicious.Special Features:
- Grüß GottucmyDined on 10/10/2014Thank you and vielen Dank for a great evening. We will definetly recommand this place to our friends in Germany (and Austria of course). "I'll be back!"Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- authentic Austrian foodOTVIPVIPDined on 10/8/2014No nonsense good hearty Austrian food. I dine out 3-4 times a week and it was refreshing to be at a restaurant with good basic food, without any cutting edge fusions or other culinary trends.Special Features:
- Great food, unforgivable wineMThereseDined on 10/3/2014Food quality and beer selection is great. No excuse for the cheapness if the wines. We got a $49 Cuvée that tasted like an $8 Zin. Threw off the whole meal and put judgement of restaurant in question. Why put that on the menu when there are so many exquisite and reasonably priced Austrian wines?Special Features:
- CenzoDined on 10/1/2014I rated the ambiance poor only because of the noise level, which was deafeningly uncomfortable. The crowd was raucous, but it was the loud music that was most annoying. I wonder if Opentable has a category for restaurants that are quiet or even have no music. I think those are rare and precious finds in NYC>Special Features:
- We love it!GabyDined on 9/27/2014in 2012 we were at this lovely restaurant on our sons recommendation. This year we came back and again, the food and wine was very tasty (Wiener Schnitzel and potato cucumber salade). The wine list has a wide selection of good wines. At most places in the US there's always too much on the plate. At the Blaue Gans it's just perfect! The lady who served us was very kind :-) we'll always come back to that lovely restaurant if we are in New York.Special Features:
- The highlight of our trip.pumpkinDined on 9/21/2014We loved Blaue Gans. Staff was very friendly and attentive, lots of smilies, not over bearing. Drinks & food were very good. We loved the decor. Old museum art posters plastered all over the walls floor to ceiling. Ceiling fans provided a cool breeze. It looked & felt like a german beer hall from the 1930's. We had early dinner so not crowded and felt very romantic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A favorite in my neighborhoodAW212VIPDined on 9/20/2014One of my favorites in TriBeCa. This restaurant never disappoints in food and service. I do miss the calves liver. Please bring that back!☺Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Our New Favorite!EileenCDined on 9/14/2014After enjoying Sabarsky's, we just had to stop by for a dinner at the Blaue Gans. What a pleasure: unpretentious but attentive service, wonderful food all thoughtfully presented, and a setting curiously quirky and elegant--a neighborhood hang-out and a destination restaurant. Our party of four--obviously from out-of-town--was treated as well as the locals, and we thought the food was marvelous. Our advice: go early and go often!Special Features:
- Great German/Austrian foodDrewVIPDined on 9/11/2014can't beat it. The Wiener Schnitzel is killer good!!!!Special Features:
- WarbVIPDined on 9/1/2014Went to the restaurant for dinner on Labor Day Monday. Haven't been to Blaue Gans in a while and either because it is totally passe or because it was the Monday of a Holiday weekend, it was almost completely empty except for 3 other tables. Of course it could also have been the fact that it was 90 F outside and at least the same temperature inside! I have no idea why there was no air conditioning on and the ceiling fans definitely did not do the trick. Austrian food not being light fare to begin with, did not make this any easier. I had the Schnitzel which is always good but my friend's pork roast came with a soggy dumpling and tough meat. Very disappointing and not enticing for me to go back any time soon.Special Features:
- Best schnitzel!!reh1166VIPDined on 8/26/2014We come here a few times a year and Blaue Gans never disappoints!Special Features:
- Perfect spot for lunch & a beertgindcVIPDined on 8/23/2014After touring a bit around the memorial, my husband and I were ready for lunch and a beer. Lots of places in the area, but we wanted something good. So we used our trusty Open Tables app and found this neighborhood gem. Wonderful! He had the brought worst, I have the kase spaetzle (Spaetzle with cheese and onions) and both were excellent. Good selection of beer, with drafts available in various sizes.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great German/Austrian foodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/19/2014One of the few German/Austrian restaurants in New York, and a fine one at that. Close to the Wall St. area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden gemSandiVIPDined on 8/14/2014A lovely, elegant but refreshingly low-key and unselfconscious brasserie-style restaurant with attentive service, excellent Viennese food and a gentle neighborhood vibe. Al fresco dining during warm weather, otherwise Avery appealing, European-style interior with walls plastered with art posters. A real find.Special Features:
- The following 633 reviews are from the Blaue Gans reviews archive.
- Great ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/29/2014We had excellent service. We chose this restaurant for friends who were leaving Manhattan. They love Austrian/German food. Excellent food. I especially loved the mussels! The broth!!! Thanks for a special time.Special Features:
- Poor QualitysushiVIPDined on 7/20/2014The food here was very forgettable. I had a tomato salad, which had a small amount of tomato and 2 slivered radishes. For $12 it was not worth ordering and quite bland tasting. The liver was tough and hard to chew. The schnitzel very average with little flavor. All in all I will NOT be returning ever.
- Terrific! Relaxing & great food!YummyNumsDined on 7/11/2014Try the Salzburger Nockerl for dessert. But use a spoon to dive deep into the meringue and scrape up the lingonberry sauce on the bottom. Yummy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, high pricesblackelectricDined on 6/21/2014I really wanted a white asparagus dish after being in Germany and Austria, so I ordered the Asparagus with pork schnitzel for $25. For that price, I should've gotten a larger schnitzel and at least 5 asparagus spears, instead, I got a small schnitzel and 2 spears. I probably should've ordered the $10 asparagus soup and ended it there. The service was fast and the atmosphere was lively, I got to have a delicious taste of Austria in NYC, but in the end, the schnitzels and sausages were probably more worth the price than the asparagus.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too noisyveraDined on 6/19/2014I was meeting there to discuss business with a co-worker and i was shocked that the TV was VERY loud for the Soccer World Cup. I wish they would have told me that they are hosting the games, I would have picked another place for my purposeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- schnitzel!jabathehutDined on 5/30/2014Wonderful meal with friends. Had the gravlax and then the veal schnitzel, all delicious.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expected BetterFundguyVIPDined on 5/26/2014Four of us went here partly because of a NY Times recommendation about the weiner schnitzel. Overall, it's a fun place and it's fine if you are in the neighborhood. But the schnitzel was disappointing -- it was nicely prepared but my piece was full of gristle and difficult to eat.
- Great for ambience, mixed for foodWoad2014VIPDined on 5/25/2014Blaue Gans is as authentic as a German restaurant gets in New York. Beer selection outstanding: *everything* is on draft, no bottles. Weissbier, or wheat-beer, came with a lemon quarter instead of a slice, but beer itself was as good as in Bavaria. We were there early so couldn't tell about the usual noise level, but the place itself is much like a good student restaurant in Munich or Berlin. The food didn't quite measure up to the beer (or the prices, which are *not* for students): beet salad was delicious, trout pastry good but over-chilled; pork cordon bleu--basically a breaded pork cutlet--very decent; "Kavalierspitz" (braised beef) soft, good flavor; "creamed" spinach runny, flavorless. Recommend for beer and atmosphere, less for food.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Jaegerschnitzel? Nein Danke!LarryBDined on 5/11/2014I was disappointed in the Jaegerschnitzel: the too thin slice of pork seemed browned only on one side (the bottem was a gray, apparently unbreaded surface). The whole thing was smothered in an unappealing cheesey/creamy sauce. Other members of my party enjoyed their meals, so perhaps I ordered the wrong item.Special Features:
- Authentic Austrian CuisineOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 5/11/2014Authentic and well-prepared German/Austrian cuisine. Relaxed, down-to-earth ambiance. Good value.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Easy PeasiefredsfavesDined on 5/11/2014Perfect Mother's Day outing with children. Very relaxingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Blaue Gans a great findSallisaysgothereDined on 5/2/2014Consider Blaue Gans, an Austrian gem, when looking for something different on the chic side yet casual at the same time. Great buzz. Owner/manager provides personal touch.Special Features:
- First class Austrian comfort foodkaiserschmarrnVIPDined on 4/29/2014This is a favorite mid-week lunch spot -- it's generally not too busy in the middle of the day, and the food is consistently very good and reasonably priced (especially the prix-fixe menu). Love the selection of classic Viennese fare, coupled with Austrian beer and wine. Schnitzel is always prepared authentically -- and never heavy or greasy. Apricot palatschinken (crepes) were an outstanding dessert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Blaue Gans a favoriteOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 4/28/2014another of Kurt Gutenbrunner's gems -- and it's DOWNTOWN, too! The Mitteleuropa-ish cuisine is hard to find in the USA, but KG has several restaurants in NYC, all serving similar cuisine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- nice dinnercooleyDined on 4/24/2014food was great, a little noisy.comfortable place...wiull go backSpecial Features:


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The way us canadians say beer. Though unlike what loserkid said i don't think it's all that hickish.
Hey dude can you grab me another brewski.
από Mos Def And Kweli are Blackstar 25 Φεβρουάριος 2005
I'm gonna go grab a few cold brewskis out of the fridge.
από Bart Wilkins 25 Μάρτιος 2003
A slang term developed in the mid to late 70's by an unknown individual in the plains states as a term for a cold driveway beer.
Hey Jeff, come on over for a cold brewski!
από DoodleBerger 23 Μάιος 2005
Beers. More than one beer.
He's going to pick up a 12 pack of brewskis later.
από SuperSonicX 19 Μάιος 2006
What you call multiple beers if a) you're cluelessly still living in the 1980's; b) ironically pretending you're in an 80's teenage T&A film to underline that your life experience completely revolves around what you have watched on television.
If a) then cut that mullet. If b) no-one thinks you're cool, so stop it. Stop it right now.
If a) then cut that mullet. If b) no-one thinks you're cool, so stop it. Stop it right now.
"Dude... totally rad kegger. Pass the brewskis. Cowabunga! Is that Gary and Wyatt? Let's kick their butts!"
από bananapyhjamefe 17 Μάρτιος 2008


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