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What you need to know: Elissa is a fantastic photographer. She beautifully captured so many moments from our wedding, and we're thrilled with the results. From our very first meeting with her up to the delivery of our photos after our wedding, she's been great to work with and we strongly recommend her.
Working with Elissa was a delight. She took the time to get to know me and my wife to get a sense of our likes and dislikes and our personalities. She explained her packages and pricing, and never tried to upsell us on anything outside of our budget.
Leading up to our wedding, Elissa sent us a questionnaire to make sure that we were all on the same page. This helped us because it laid out what kind of shots we expected-- group shots with our extended families, etc-- and we got them all!
Come to think of it, I don't even remember seeing Elissa or her second photographer on our wedding day! And that's a good thing! They were both unobtrusive and yet they captured many intimate moments. Extremely professional.
Of course, the proof's in the pictures, right? Just after two weeks after our wedding, Elissa emailed us a link to a gallery online where we could view all of the photos. A few days later, we received in the mail a cute wooden box with a few prints, a hand-written letter, and a USB drive containing all of our pictures, both in high-res and shareable file sizes.
The photos are amazing. All of our friends and family who've seen them have loved them and commented on their quality. We've looked over the entire set several times now, reliving moments from our wedding that made us laugh, cry, and that thanks to Elissa, we'll have forever.
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Wedding: 09/27/2014
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We love the album, it is breathtaking.
The quality, paper, cover, and the amazing moments you have so expertly captured are unrivaled. I'm not even sure how you managed to get all those photos, everything was such a blur to me, keep going!
You have an amazing eye and a great career ahead of you. We are so happy we chose you to shoot our wedding, there is no way these special memories would have been as elegantly captured without you!
Thank You!
Wedding: 06/29/2014
Services Used: Photography
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I fell in love with Elissa's work the moment I saw her pictures and found out that we had a mutual love of a certain childhood book series.
She was responsive, professional, and all of the other positive adjectives you could want in a photographer. But most importantly the pictures are GORGEOUS. She managed to capture the most beautifully human moments you can imagine. I want to make an art gallery of my wedding photographs.
I cannot recommend her enough. It was seriously the best money I spent on my wedding.
Wedding: Recently Married
Services Used: Photography
Erin 2 Reviews
Elissa probably did not expect that, in addition to a client, she'd also gain a low-level stalker. But that's just how cool Elissa is!! I want to be near her to absorb her innate awesomeness at all times!
I think Elissa's portfolio speaks for itself (and it says things like "gorgeous! magical! amazing!"), so instead I want to talk about Elissa, the person.
From the first time I contacted Elissa in an email with far too many exclamation marks, I could tell that she was going to be an amazing person to trust with documenting our wedding. She's so friendly and fun and warm that, by the time our engagement pictures rolled around, I felt like my husband and I were just hanging out with our good friend! It made getting pictures taken of myself (NOT my favorite thing, by a long shot) so natural and easy.
I'm so glad we had Elissa there for the day of our wedding. All the pictures are gorgeous, yes, but beyond that - she's captured fleeting moments I didn't even realize were happening and all of our friends and family spoke of how lovely and wonderful she is.
Hire Elissa. You're dumb if you don't.
Wedding: 11/16/2013
Services Used: Photography
We used Elissa for our wedding and engagement photos and chose her above all other photographers in consideration not only because we loved her work but because of her enthusiasm for the less traditional aspects of our wedding. The diversity we saw in the couples Elissa has worked with encouraged us that our experience with her would truly reflect *us* as a couple. And we were NOT disappointed.
Elissa was a dream to work with. She responded promptly to emails, no matter how minor the issue. All of our pictures and products ordered have arrived on time or ahead of schedule. I am a firm believer that the person you hire for your wedding should be someone you click with and enjoy having around. Elissa fit that for us to a T.
Now onto the actual photos. Wow. Just wow. We hired Elissa for just 5 hours on our wedding day because of budget and the fact that we were having a simple cake reception with just a few guests. I was a little worried things would be too rushed for her to capture all of the special moments, but nothing could be further from the truth. That woman has a gift for knowing where to be when. The variety of pictures taken as well as the quality of the lighting/framing and editing of them has left us with an amazing representation of our day. A month after our wedding and all the flowers are dead, the cake has been eaten and my dress is in storage. But I am still cherishing that day through Elissa's amazing photos.
Our wedding was definitely a budget one. Photography took up more than half of the total wedding cost. But I can tell you without hesitation that I don't regret doing that for a second. Elissa is worth every penny.
Wedding: 01/13/2013
Services Used: Photography
It's hard to write a review that adequately describes just how awesome Elissa is!
My husband and I knew she was the right choice when our initial consult turned into an hour long conversation. When we met, Elissa brought albums of weddings that she had photographed, and also let us browse an engagement session online so that we could get an idea of what were getting when we picked her. All the pictures were great, but having her photograph us was even better!
Because we chose to have an engagement session, we knew what she would be like for the wedding. Since most of our wedding was DIY, Elissa was the one thing I could trust to go right on our wedding day.
Elissa helped us to relax during the day of the wedding, and we barely remember her throughout the reception. Once we received our pictures, we were surprised by just how many pictures we loved. Every time we look at them, it almost feels like the day itself.
Elissa isn't just a great photographer, though. She is a kind, funny and quirky person who does her best to not make you feel like she's pointing a camera at you. We cannot reccomend her enough :)
Wedding: 12/01/2012
Services Used: Photography
I highly/strongly/encouragingly recommend Elissa R Photography for your wedding.
Elissa is a really wonderful person to work with. She's very attentive, nice, and has great enthusiasm for photography as well as being totally awesome and friendly during the whole process. She totally understands the stresses you're going through and offers help and support rather than trying to insert herself as another stressor.
She got our engagement photos and wedding photos to us so fast it was ridiculous. I expected weeks and weeks, she got the initial blog post for each of those up that week and the photos to us the next.
She took photos of all the details perfectly, including the handmade details, the Jewish wedding specific items, and the beauty of the entire wedding setup. She perfectly captured the moments, like the tisch and hora just as I has always imagined.
My Brother-in-law's wedding is also being shot by Elissa in September. After much searching and combing through the bridal shows my sister-in-law-to-be realized what I meant that there is nobody at Elissa's price point who can do what she can. It's amazing how awesome her photography is as well as how reasonable in price she is. She doesn't try to upsell you or nickle and dime you. She's there for you and your photography as an artist and a previous bride.
When I was making a decision about photographers I realized what it came down to for me was the feeling/emotion captured in the photography and the lighting and color saturation. There are more expensive photographers who are impressive and can do what Elissa does in terms of capturing moments and emotion, although Elissa's eye for it I feel is more personal and about the people rather than the surroundings or the art of the shot. She rivals some of the "best" photographers in town in that regard, but I have to admit I could not find absolutely any photographer that captured light the way she does.
The second half of our engagement session was taken when the sun was already on the horizon and it was getting dark, my husband and I thinking it wouldn't look good in the photos. She assured us it wasn't a problem and we trusted her that they would look good despite the low-low-light. I was blown away, shocked, and floored by her use of the low-light and how amazing and bright the photos are despite it being dusk out. They are really just beautiful. The amazing flipside is her use of strong sun. On our wedding day the sun was shining just perfectly and the photos are breathtaking. The lens flare, the use of the sun as a subject rather than a light source is just what makes her that much more awesome.
She's improving every single day. I knew I made the right decision when I would look at her blog every time she posted and could visibly tell that she was improving her photography with each event she shot. So basically, take amazing and add amazing to it. It's impressive and makes me happy.
Wedding: 03/25/2012
Services Used: Photography
I knew from the first email Elissa sent me after my inquiry that she was going to be perfect for our wedding! She is easy to talk to, even about awkward wedding stuff like in-laws and family niceties and was so understanding about my now-husband's reluctance to have his picture taken.
The pictures we now have our wedding are not only gorgeous, but they feel so personal to us because she took the time to get to know us and our wedding, even without having an engagement session with us. She also took my bridal photos a few months before the wedding and they're just beautiful as well.
Elissa is kind, accomodating, friendly and above all TALENTED! She fit into our wedding seamlessly (which is an awesome trait in a photographer) and everyone who's seen the pictures can't stop raving about them. From our soft couple photos to the dance party afterward, they're all amazing! She was the perfect person for our largely family-made, low-key wedding.
Thank you so, so much Elissa! We love you!
Wedding: 03/10/2012
Services Used: Photography
I would highly recommend Elissa; she is a wonderful photographer who really has a great eye. We were so incredibly pleased with how our wedding pictures came out. We really couldn't have been happier with them. Everyone who has seen the images loves them, and tells us how great they are. She managed to capture so, so many wonderful moments, and looking through the images lets us relive the fun of our wedding day all over again. While the vast majority of our photos were not posed, everyone looks remarkably great in the pictures, so now we have beautiful pictures not only of us and our wedding, but also of many members of our family.
Wedding: 07/02/2011
Services Used: Photography
I don't know where to start with saying how wonderful it was to work with Elissa and how thrilled we are with our photos. We won an engagement session with her and loved her so much that we canceled our original photographer and booked Elissa for our wedding. It was one of the best decisions we made, without a doubt.
Elissa is both extremely friendly and professional. She responded to all of my questions quickly, worked with us to get us all the shots we wanted, got to know me via email and facebook in the months before the wedding and delivered amazing photos that we will treasure for a lifetime.
Her skill behind the camera is obvious if you look through her portfolio, but what you may not be able to tell from her site is how personable she is and how much you will value having her by your side on your wedding day.
When my makeup got ruined from crying during our "first look" before the ceremony, Elissa saw that I was trying to get people out of the house while I fixed it, so she took it upon herself to take guests outside for pictures so I was spared having to be rude and kick people out. Whenever I needed her, she was right there to help and take photos of whatever I wanted. After the wedding, numerous people told me how friendly she was and how she made them feel comfortable while taking photos. You could tell how excited she was for us and how happy she was to be at our wedding.
Today we got our online gallery from the wedding and we were blown away by how amazing she and Emily (our second shooter) made our wedding look. Elissa perfectly captured the emotion and beauty of the day. I see my and my husband's personalities shining through every shot. Even the family pictures (which can sometimes be boring) came out so lovely and perfect and she was so efficient that we never felt like we were missing the party to take pictures.
I cannot recommend Elissa highly enough. She was a joy to work with and delivered exactly what we wanted. I can't wait to hire her again when we need family portraits taken.
Wedding: 06/12/2011
Services Used: Photography
Elissa photographed my wedding, and I could not have asked for a better experience. From the word go, she was down-to-earth, helpful, and professional. She made me confident that I simply wouldn't have to worry about photography and could enjoy the day - and my confidence was well placed. After the honeymoon we received a flash drive full of some amazing shots that perfectly encapsulated everything I could have hoped for. For one person she was magically everywhere, and captured all the angles I could have wanted, with me barely noticing that she was there - by that I mean she somehow captured both my wife's entrance and me looking at my wife down the aisle without standing between us or me remembering her being there.
She put every guest at ease and captured some amazing photos from a crowded dance floor. She's right there when you want her to be, and out of your way when you're busting a move on the dance floor. I could not recommend her more highly. Tell her what you want, and she will make it happen.
My advice to prospective clients: take advantage of her approachability - take the opportunity to really think about what you want your wedding photos to be. If you don't know, tell her. She did a great job of following our requests where we knew, and making the right call when we didn't know what we wanted ourselves.
Wedding: 06/04/2011
Services Used: Photography
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- alexgourevitch Sep 30, 2006 08:52 PM
I've been to Coco Roco, and really enjoyed it, but was then told by a Peruvian that it's 'inauthentic'. Never quite sure what to make of that comment when I enjoy the food, but by the same token, I haven't been to any others as good as Coco Roco. I have also heard that there's good Peruvian in Queens. Anyhow, who knows where to go?
Here's a piece for the NYT from 2002 - a good start on your hunt - http://events.nytimes.com/mem/nycrevi...
Pio Pio on 91st and 1st ave and also located on Northern Boulevard in Queens is great food, great atmosphere and mucho cheap. Real find
Here is a list of Peruvian restaurants on my to eat list. I'm sharing them with you but just report back and let us know.
La Pollada de Laura
102-03 Northern Blvd., Corona
#7 to 103rd Street.
Killer ceviche, way cheap prices
Punta Sal
100-05 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
Subway: E, F, V, R to 71st Contnental: Q23 to Metroplitan Av,
The forte here is Peru's coastal cusines, but this restaurant offers a range of dishes from throughout Peru.
El ANzelo Fino Restaurant
(2 Locations)
25-39 Steinway St., Astoria
Subway: G, V, R to Steinway St.
98-01 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
Subway: J (Z at rush hours) to Woodhaven Blvd.
Full range of traditional Peruvian food. The Astoria location is more attractive than the Woodhaven one.
Inti Raymi
86-14 7th Ave., Jackson Heights
#7 to 82nd street or 90th St.
Named after the Peruvian holiday that pays homage to the sun god, an important god in Incan culture. A full-service Peruvian restaurant that serves Peruvian breakfast
on weekend mornings. Don't miss the spapas rellenas.
Roast Chicken/Peruvian
Pio Pio
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84-13 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
#7 to 82nd Street
The rotisserie chicken is the big deal here. The Jackson Heights location has style and pizzazz.
Pio-Pio 1746 First Avenue 212.426.5800.
El Malecon (Amsterdam between 97th and 98th Sts.) - roast chicken
re: designerboy01
El Malecon is Dominican, not Peruvian.
re: Steve R
I thought it was gone altogether. Either way...
re: designerboy01
Firstable I went to all this places that you mention and the food rate goes from bad to regular I was dissapoint ,besides Punta sal , anzuelo fino and la pollada de laura is already closed.
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Flor de Mayo
2651 Broadway
New York, NY
and also
484 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY
It's a Chinese/Peruvian restaurant. good tasty food.
Well, just to report back on the Peruvian excursion. We went to Pio Pio and weren't that impressed. The Pisco Sours were good, though weak. The chicken was very tasty but no better than at other places I've been. And the huge mound of fried food was, again, tasty but nothing special. The ceviche was a touch better than the mains. But I think we're going to try some of the other places, even if they don't have Pisco Sours.
re: alexgourevitch
I believe that Pio Pio and Sipan might be owned jointly. At Sipan, they had Pio Pio matches.
Has anyone been to Sipan @Amsterdam & 94th St.? We don't know authentic Peruvian. My shredded chicken had a ground pecan-cumin mojo. I asked for rocoto peppers on the side and they were the real deal. The shrimp dish (Camarones Cuzco) had goat cheese with aji amarillo sauce. Portions very ample for the price. Good Peruvian beer $4. The service was very friendly and inviting. Would try again. Space was open with lots of windows.
responding to several of the above posts...
livetotravel: bajo el puente is long gone, it was a good spot
Marco: Sipan is very americanized, note I didn't say bad, but I wasn't thrilled
alexgourvitch re: Pio Pio: the Manhattan location is inferior to the main restaurant on Northen Blvd ( I don't know which you went to). Weekends they have great ceviche. The chicken is also great from the original small location on Woodhaven Blvd in Rego Park.
re: Coco Roco: used to be really good but went way downhill about two years ago, I haven't gone back
designerboy: I haven't tried Pollado de Laura, Inti Raymi, El Anzelo Fino, will check them out. I had good food at Punta Sal a while ago but deafening music from the bar and horrible service drove me away.
My favorite spot for a larger variety of real Peruvian food is Punto Fijo, also Jackson Heights, Northern Blvd at 89th St. Papas a la huancaina, ceviche, antecuchos, jalea or other fried chunks corvina, carapulcra if they have it. http://www.chowhound.com/news/show/10221
Lima's Taste is OK (E 13th St) although I haven't been there for a while.
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In case anyone is paying attention, I must apologize to Punta Sal, I never had bad service there (although the food was fairly mediocre). I had them confused with the place on Queens Blvd in Kew Gardens (Inca's) which had really good ceviche but deafening music and horrible service! That was more than two years ago so I have no idea what's up there now.
re: kenito799
I want to second this poster's comment that Sipan, while Americanized, is quite delicious.
try el sol on northern and around 83rd. nice looking place with outstanding cervices. mostly spanish speaking , both diners and staff, but very welcoming and delicious. i had cerviche mixto, excellent, and most other diners were eating meats.
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CHIMU is AWESOME. go for the seafood ceviche, chicken soup, roast chicken, pretty everything i've had there has been good. also, if you have a bday bash there, they just might give you a gift cert.
re: cadireon
I concur I enjoy the food very much and my peruvian friend said is is exactly as he knew in his youth down there. I fox with the mix grill for two and the green sauce spaghetti with steak. My friend says the most authentic dish i believe is called cau cau (?) and is a spicy tripe dish, Whoah!
Since the demise of Pollada de Laura, I'm trying other spots, and thus far, the most promising of places I've been are Las Delicias (104th/44th Ave) and Las Brasas (Corona Ave/90th St). I haven't hit the Northern Blvd places yet (Punto Fijo, El Sol). There are a couple of small Peruvian chicken joints along Corona Ave as well that I'm hoping to check out soon.
I just realized I never responded on Coco Roco. I ate there a few weeks ago with a friend and was not very impressed. The chicken was good, but the anticuchos were really carbonized, to the point of bitterness. I wouldn't go back.
I actually had a nice meal at Lima's Taste on Christopher St. The ceviche was fresh and the service was excellent. It's not the Peruvian food I'm familiar with in Portchester (machu piccu, etc..) but for what its worth, the convinience and the location and the atmosphere, I thought it was great!
If ever you find yourself beyond the city and in the suburbs, the town of Port Chester in Westchester County (north of the Bronx) has a bevy of great Peruvian joints. My favorite is called El Parral - their lomo saltado is magnificent.
re: Neu FM
Unfortunately, most peruvian restaurants in NYC are not good (avoid especially those peru-japan fusions on les and the village). The pollada and Pio Pio kind of place in Queens do not have platos criollos which are the most intersting peruviann dishes; the only good peruvian meals I have had here were at Punto Fijo in Jackson Heights and one on Smith Street in Brooklyn, but i cannot rememeber the name. There is also an ok one in Bergenline, Jersey.
I haven't tried many peruvian restaurants yet, but my findings so far are that:
1. Pio Pio is nowhere NEAR what it used to be... especially their Mini-Pio-Pio in Northern BLVD which is a few stores down from the main restaurant. This little spot serves the same menu but apparently they serve left overs from the main restaurant. On 3 different ocassions, their rice was dry and their beans old. Their fried potatoes are definitely old, and well, you get the idea. As for the main restaurant on Northern BLVD, their quality has diminished over the years (5 years ago, Pio Pio was absolutely tasty!) But recently they served me a bleeding chicken...
2. Inti Raymi serves the best Papa Rellena! Their cebiche needs a little work however. Their lomo saltado tastes great but their meat should be a bit softer. Peruvian Breakfasts are the BEST here!
3. El Sol has great Aji de Gallina! The atmosphere is good and their service was great. They also have unlimited Canchita Frita
4. El Pollo Peruano Is the SPOT if you want to eat tasty peruvian chicken fast food style. Prices are low, their green hot sauce is weak but their arroz frito is great. Fast and friendly service, atmosphere is unimpressive though. I go here religiously.
5. El Pollito Dorado has probably the best Cebiche mixto i've tried yet... they have great deserts including Combinado, Alfajores, Crema Volteada, etc.
I will try all these other spots mentioned here :)
Coco Roco does a pretty good and inexpensive rotisserie chicken with their "Family Specials" menu. If you're picnicking in the park you can't go wrong with that. As for the rest, it's ok but I think overpriced. Though it's probably a result of the area real estate. As for authenticity, it's hard to say because on the menu the preparation and ingredients do look authentic. They even use beef hearts for anticuchos. Some places replace the hearts with regular beef because of the potential fear of beef hearts? (I don't know obviously) but trust me they are a very good if done right. I grew up in a peruvian household, having been to Peru many times throughout my life and the style of food I'm use to is simple and tasty. If you see authenticity as the average peruvian family in Lima or in the country side sitting down for a meal then no this isn't authentic. The taste of the food at Coco Roco is more complicated than it needs to be. In a sense it's more gourmet and even though they use "traditional" ingredients I taste a few other things that come from a cooking school repertoire probably to "enhance" the meal. A lot of the peruvian restaurants of this nature do this. This is not to say that it's a bad place or that it's unfortunate because if you haven't had peruvian food before then I'm sure this is still an authentic experience. I've taken my parents here and they've never mentioned it again, not that they didn't like it but had the same criticisms as me. After 30+ years of being in the US they still head to Queens and for the last 15 or so of those years we have gone to the Inti Raymi. Their Jalea is very generous in size and quality chunks of fish that I've never had in any other peruvian place. The food is good and simple, not like mom's :-), but good enough and more of the style I like. They've also enjoyed Pio Pio which for some reason have yet to try so can't really say anything about it. Ultimately I recommend going to Peru (if you can afford it) and exploring because it's a very diverse culinary experience that's hard to capture here. And for the more daring with a flare for cooking check out "The Exotic Kitchens of Peru" by Copeland Marks. I've found it to be very useful for the few peruvian meals I've made.
re: suprakent
Though not a chinese-peruvian dish, I agree the one on 100th makes an exceptional lomo saltado. I was thinking of that place but forgot the name and location so thanks for that.
Last night I dined at Inti Raymi in Jackson Heights. I ordered at the recommendation of the waitress Pesado a lo Macho (assorted mixed seafood mixed in wine sauce served over a sea trout fillet). A very large portion of mixed seafood served with potato and a side order of white rice. Outstanding.
re: Mike V
Moved away back to Ireland in 2004 but I still miss the Pio Pio Chicken. anyone knwo what the green dipping sauce is made off. Would love to make it. I grow all my own chillies.... Rocoto and Habs teh best
Lima's Taste is the best. The food is sensational... family business built on true love from patrons, dating back to their e.village location. Their lomo saltado and causa puts tears in my eyes.....
*FEEDBACK FROM A PERUVIAN - I'm from Trujillo-Peru.... a city up North in Peru but I have been living in new york for 18 years. I got back to Peru frequently and have peruvian food at least once or twice a month with my girlfriend here in New York. I have a pretty good idea of what the traditional dishes are supposed to taste like and where to go get genuine dishes... not the fake fusion places that keep popping up everywhere. So here is my list with addresses and reviews:
94-20 Roosevelt Ave
Queens, NY 11372
Neighborhood: Elmhurst
(718) 651-5002
*Great papa a la huancaina and tallarin saltado.... the best!!!
Also this is more low key traditional dishes.... super home-made feel.
11 Madison Ave at 25th St
Manhattan, NY 10010
Neighborhood: Flatiron
(212) 612-3388
*Great selection of ceviches (best i've had so far) and amazing cocktails
This restaurant is more for a nice occasion or date. Going back soon!!!
92 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10184
Neighborhood: West Village
(212) 488-3900
*Amazing ceviches (the sashimi ceviche is great) and also try the 3 color ceviches with the different aji sauces. Also make a mean tacu tacu with fried fish. Great pisco sour cocktails.
210 E 34th St
(between Tunnel Exit St & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill, Kips Bay
(212) 481-0034
*Best rotisserie chicken in the city.... also make a mean arroz chaufa which surprised me.... top everything off with a maracuya sour (pisco sour with passion fruit).
852 Amsterdam Ave
(between 101st St & 102nd St)
Manhattan, NY 10025
Neighborhood: Manhattan Valley
*This one is new... enjoyed the causa and lomo saltado there.
re: vlakaneo
Is there anything special about that location of Pio Pio, as opposed to other locations?
re: Pan
well the Pio pio address i gave you in the list is the original if i'm not mistaken... and it's also the biggest.... so no waiting time... they own the block too... across the street they have a TAKE out PIO in the corner.... so if you don't want to do a dinner out... you can just call and order and then pick up. cheers and happy eating!!!
re: vlakaneo
No, the address you gave is a smaller branch. The original restaurant is on Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights, Queens, which fits your description. Besides the chicken, the jalea at that Northern Ave restaurant is surprisingly good too.
re: vlakaneo
Yeah, that branch of Pio Pio has been pointed out hundreds of times on these boards. What do you say about places like Anzuelo Fino, El Sol, Don Alex, Chifa Union, or Tambó's?
re: E Eto
What would either of you guys pick for the basic traditional ceviche de pescado (or mixto)? I used to go to places whose names I can't recall on Juntion Blvd and 100-something Northern Blvd, but they're gone. And the fancified (and pricey) versions at La Mar aren't really what I'm looking for. I would order a jalea as well, but ceviche is the thing. Thanks for any thoughts.
re: Jack Barber
I would go with the mixto... i'm a big seafood lover myself... but if you can't have seafood because of allergies (like my girlfriend) just go for the classic ceviche of just fish... both good... depends on your mood. I just went to check out "LA CUARTA" in brooklyn and they made a mean TIRADITO which is like a ceviche... more like a sashimi (long strips of fish marinated in a yellow pepper sauce)... it was the bomb... and also try their more traditional dishes like "cabrito" - it's a lamb stew with rice and beans.... i was very pleasantly surprised.... I will go back soon.
LA mar ceviches are good... but you are right they are a little on the pricey side.... have you tried the ceviches in PANCA? i like their 3-color tiradito and their ceviche mixto is not bad as well. Happy eating.
re: Jack Barber
I forgot... I know we are hating on LA MAR's prices... but I remember the ceviche sampler in La MAR is awesome... but if i had to choose one from there i would go with the POPULAR ... it's covered in a white creamy sauce... delicious!!!
Hello guys,
Just wanted to give you an update. I visited two new peruvian spots in the last two months one was RAYMI http://www.richardsandoval.com/raymi/ and the other was LA CUARTA http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/...
I highly recommend both of them. RAYMI has a great selection of seafood dishes... particularly their tiradito was incredible and their lucuma sunday is to die for. La cuarta on the other hand has a good grasp on traditional peruvian dishes. I would try the cabrito (lamb stew) and the lomo saltado (flank steak with potatoes and sun dried tomatoes). They have pretty good alfajores (dulce de leche cookie) as well.
Happy eating,
I'm peruvian... the only ones in manhattan worth your time are RAYMI and PANCA. The absolute best one in queens is LIMA LIMON. No other restaurants really make the cut. There is a peruvian food cart in midtown called "MANOS PERUANAS" that cooks better food than most restaurants claiming to be peruvian. The PIO PIO in queens also gets the peruvian stamp of approval not only for their chicken. Cheers!
re: vlakaneo
Although I live in the neighborhood, I only recently have discovered Raymi and have enjoyed it very much.
re: Blumie
I particularly like the ceviche at Raymi. The suckling pig is also a very good dish there.


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Do you look forward to autumn, or do you dread months of coughing and sneezing?
Your best bet is to head off your fall allergies before they begin.
Summer comes with playful outdoor activities and family gatherings. The last thing we want is to have to be dealing with trips to the emergency room or any unwanted surprise to make us or our loved ones sick.
Continue reading "Top Summer Allergens to Look Out For + FREE Guide" »
Hurricane season is upon us. This is the time when stocking-up on canned foods, batteries and water goes along with the everlasting hope that we will not get hit. Whether you already have an established routine of refurbishing the pantry and finding adequate shelter, or you are completely new to the hurricane-preparedness madness that goes into effect when under a storm threat, we have thought about providing you with a special checklist.
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1. Avoid the "priming" effect. You should start drugs, which were previously effective, early in the season before pollen peaks. This should be before we start seeing pollen in trees throughout the country in February, and possibly January for southern states like Florida. We are mainly referring to antihistamines, ideally not the ones that make you drowsy. We also recommend the frequent use of saline nasal sprays to avoid the accumulation of pollen in the nasal passages.
2. Use goggles or glasses for those suffering from allergic eye symptoms. Similarly, a mask is recommended if you plan to pick up the fallen leaves, mow the lawn, or do any kind of yard work under the trees at the start and during the season.
3. Close the windows, change the air conditioner filter frequently, and it is also recommended to use a high efficiency filter. Drive with your car windows closed and use the ac to recirculate the air you breathe while driving.
4. Consider seeing an allergist for a proper evaluation of your symptoms because not all symptoms are triggered by the spring season. Early treatment helps prevent suffering during this time of year.
5. If you are allergic try to avoid activities or sports outdoors in the spring. If you can't avoid outdoor activities then try to avoid peak times when the pollen count is higher. This happens between 5am and 10am usually, so try to play sports in the afternoon to avoid discomfort.
6. Hot, dry days will have a greater amount of pollen in the environment than cold, rainy days. Consider this when making outdoor plans.
7. Once you know what you are allergic to, stay informed of the daily pollen report in your area. Pollen and mold reports are often provided by weather centers as well as certain specialists in your area. FCAAC provides this report daily on our website for the convenience of our patients. Note that the type of pollen varies depending on the vegetation in each geographic region.
8. Change clothes once you get home from an outing because pollen sticks to fabric. You can spread pollen spores all throughout your home without even knowing it.
9. Do not dry your clothes outside on the patio because pollen can get stuck to it. Ideally, always use a dryer or let the clothes dry indoors.
Remember to seek help from an allergist (doctors who specialize in all types of allergies and immune system disorders) if you suspect to be suffering from allergic symptoms.
It hardly seems fair, but if you're prone to spring or summer allergies, chances are you're at risk for allergies when the weather turns cooler, too. The reason is simple: Many of those warm-weather irritants like pet dander, dust and mold and mildew are around all year. And in Florida where the winters are mild, outdoor allergens like pollen also can cause year-round allergy woes.
To avoid having these seasonal traditions irritate your allergy symptoms, experts recommend spraying live trees and greenery with water before they are brought inside to remove potential allergens. You should also remove the dust from holiday decorations before hanging them.
For some people with allergies, the best option is to switch to an artificial Christmas tree. During the holidays, poinsettias can also be problematic for people who have latex allergies since this plant is part of the rubber tree family, said Adriana Bonansea-Frances, M.D., PhD.
The symptoms of colds and allergies are similar, so how can you tell if your runny nose and sneezing are signs of a cold or flu or allergies? 'If your symptoms last longer than a week, it's probably not a cold', says Dr. Bonansea Frances. Allergies can linger for weeks or even months. In addition, colds and flu sometimes come with fever and aches and pains — symptoms not usually associated with allergies.
The most common allergy symptoms include:
• Coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath
• Stuffy, runny or itchy nose
• Congestion or sinus pressure
• Sneezing
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Itchy, prickly skin or hives
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises taking the following steps to allergy-proof your home:
• Remove carpets, if possible.
• Mop, sweep, vacuum and dust often. Wash showers and sinks to remove mold and mildew.
• Discard shower curtains, wallpaper or carpeting that have mold.
• Turn on exhaust fans when taking a shower or cooking to reduce humidity and odors.
• Use dehumidifiers to keep humidity levels at 30-40 % to help control dust mites and mold.
• Install high-efficiency furnace filters, which eliminate 30 times more allergens.
• Use a HEPA air filter to clean dust from the air and a HEPA vacuum on carpets to reduce pet allergens and remove dust mites.
• Wash bedding and pajamas in hot water twice a month. Use allergy-proof covers on mattresses, pillows and comforters.
• Bathe pets and wash pet bedding each week. Keep pets out of the bedrooms.
• Call a professional when combating mouse and insect infestations.
When allergies flare-up, take care of yourself to keep your allergy symptoms in check:
• Wash your hands often, especially after playing with pets.
• Take a shower or change clothes to remove allergens that may be clinging to you.
• Avoid touching your face.
Dr. Bonansea Frances advises patients to consult their doctor about medication options and dosages.
Treatments for winter allergies include:
• Antihistamines to reduce sneezing, sniffling and itching.
• Decongestants to clear mucus and relieve congestion and swelling.
• Saline solution to irrigate nasal passages and clear congestion.
• Allergy shots to expose the body to gradually increasing doses of the allergen.
Living in South Florida exposes you to allergy triggers all year round. If you suspect having any allergy symptoms, you need to consult an allergist. We'll be happy to help you.
You know that "It's the most wonderful time of the year" when there are reasons for Thanksgiving, exchanging gifts, welcoming the new year, celebrating the good-riddance of the year gone, traveling to visit friends and families, or simply enjoying a family trip or outing to your favorite local restaurant.
Now lets imagine the picture: airplane tickets, video camera, the book you always wanted to read, hotel reservation, tickets to that long-awaited theater show, booking for a hike in the canyon, passports and visas, suitcases packed with bathing suits or winter gear, etc… Then questions start to arise: Will I be able to bring the asthma inhalers in cabin? Is the airline still offering peanuts as snacks? Where's the gluten-free choice in the restaurant menu on the cruise? Is the hotel room hypo-allergenic or will I not be able to sleep? Where is the nearest hospital or emergency facility?
When traveling with (kids with) allergies and asthma there are a series of precautions that need to be addressed besides the logistics, to assure the family a load of fun. We have tried to compile a list of what we think can help achieve a smooth and exhilarating holiday season or stay-cation.
For a sniff-free holiday season do you want to know why coming to Miami would be one of the top choices? We live in one of the top 15 travel destinations in the United States for allergy sufferers with the following parameters: dust mite control, pet free places, mold control (that's not to say we don't have any, just keep it under strict control down in South Florida), and pollen control.
Disney has a Guest Services Department with Special Dietary Request page that gives specifications as to how to make reservations. Also on December 15 a special event called – Private Illumination Dessert Party (read more on this here)
There's an online guide to allergy friendly restaurants that also offers a free downloadable APP : it comes handy when deciding on where the entire family will be able to enjoy a festive meal.
Still in doubt on whether or not you are well prepared to avoid seasonal allergies? Take the quiz which will clear-up some misconceptions …. and if you scored really bad then don't hesitate to come by and consult one of our physicians.
Stay tuned for next post about ideas on how to handle your child(ren) food allergies when hosting the holiday dinner parties/celebrations.
1. The "At Least One" Tip: 1 parent (or guardian), 1 cell phone and 1 packet of hand wipes.
2. The "Must" Tip: carry Epinephrine at all times if you suffer from severe allergies.
3. The "No Thank You" Tip: never be ashamed or feel silly for saying "no thank you" when offered an item you know is not safe.
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4. The "Substitute" Tip: here's a list of items to give out other than candies: coloring pencils, stickers, plastic jewelry or mini toys, art supplies.
5. The "Stomach Full" Tip: eat dinner before trick-or-treating so that your child(ren) will not be tempted to eat every candy in sight.
6. The "Trick-Or-Trade" Tip: have your child trade the candy collected for a wrapped gift and donate the candy instead. Trade safe for unsafe candies when back home.
7. The "Be Prepared" Tip: consider buying some allergy-free treats to give out to your neighbors.
8. The "No Way Jose" Tip: never have your child eat any treats before having read all the labels.
9. The "Think Outside the Box" Tip: instead of heading out door-to-door looking for candy, plan a different and fun activity for your kids (like a scavenger hunt where they can find allergy-safe treats)
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Because we've all been there…you come home after a full day of candy-infused activities and now your home looks like a giant piñata just broke open. Well here are 4 GAMES to manage all those treats:
Tormented by sneezing and itchy eyes during summer? Do you dread the inevitable arrival of those months ending in "ber" ? As if having to prepare for tropical storms and hurricane threats wasn't enough, if you are among those 36 million Americans with seasonal allergies, now you also must take measures to protect yourself from pollen!
When ragweed pollen in the air enters the nose and throat of people who are allergic to this particular pollen, it can cause bothersome allergy and asthma symptoms.
Watery and swollen eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat…this is commonly known as hay fever, or as our doctors prefer to call it – seasonal allergic rhinitis. In some cases, these can develop into more serious asthma symptoms such as: coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.
Ragweed is a type of weed common almost everywhere in the United States and its pollen can travel quite far. This means you don't need to live out in the country to experience the effects of it; Even people who live in the bustling cities can suffer from a ragweed allergy.
The season usually starts during the last half of summer and lingers into the fall as late as into November. Ragweed rates normally peak sometime in mid-September. This means that after Labor Day your symptoms may intensify suddenly and may still continue through Halloween; At times even beyond due to global warming.
Generally, whoever is already allergic to other types of pollens or who has a family history. Additionally, it is also commonly seen in people who are allergic to other environmental allergens such as: dust, molds and pet dander.
To find out if you are allergic to ragweed, get tested, diagnosed and properly treated, please refer to one of our 18 locations and make an appointment!
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March is the apex of tree pollinating time in South Florida. Believe it or not, the first trees in South Florida start pollinating in December while other varieties don't until April or May. We think of pollen as that yellow powder usually found on the windshield that reminds us of spring and blooming flowers. However the pollen that causes allergies is much smaller. Although invisible to the eye, it causes major discomfort to the eyes, nose and throats. That is one of the reasons that knowing the daily pollen count is paramount for anybody suffering of environmental allergies, particularly in the early morning hours.
To "break the spell" of the pollen as primary culprit of a variety of allergy related cases, let's see some of its positive qualities. Scientifically speaking, it relates to numerous terms: coarse powder, gametes, stamens and pistils, flowers, tube, spores and pollination to say the most pronounceable.
Pollen associates to bees and the production of honey. When the plants bloom in the spring, the pollen of the flower is the best source of protein for the baby bees. So yes indeed, pollen is a good provider.
The concept of the Pollinizer and the Pollinator is very bucolic. The first is the bee and the latter is the plant. The bee collects and distributes the pollen facilitating the process of reproduction, a more technically terminology called cross pollination. We may imagine pollen as a step to procreation.
Honey bees, orchid bees, sting-less bees, bumblebees they all have the pollen basket. After a series of mechanic movements and the help of a long protruding tongue, the bees push the pollen and the spores collected around their body while flying through the flowers into the basket. At the end of one of their "trip", their basket looks like one of those old fashioned picnic ones decorated with fringed gingham fabric.
To isolate pollen as the cause of allergy symptoms such as wheezing, watery eyes and itchy nose, brings joy to any Allergist. Adults and children under immunotherapy treatment are more likely to keep episodes under control. Spring has officially begun and with it over 30 million people started experiencing seasonal Rhinitis. South Florida is not included in the list of the worst 10 places for Spring Allergy sufferers; however the Allergist is the most reliable doctor to be consulted should any of the symptoms arise.
Temperatures drop, wind picks up and there we are (insert loud sneeze) again!
We've been very lucky as winter this year in South Florida has been very mild. Only a couple of chilly weeks to show for it, really. Nonetheless, we've still had our good share of runny noses and frequent sneezes.
If your stuffy nose and cough lasts more than one or two weeks you most likely have more than just a cold or flu. Even though winter is many times overlooked by allergic rhinitis sufferers (aka hay fever – which means you're allergic to dust, mold, pollen, mites or insect parts that linger in the air), you'd be surprised to know that winter can be just as bad or even worse than spring. With the arrival of low temperatures home heating systems kick-in, which stir all the dust settled in carpets, underneath beds and sofas, bookshelves, etc. And with all that flying around the air, and frosty weather keeping you indoors, those bothersome allergy symptoms (coughing, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing) become more of a problem.
Allergic rhinitis puts you at higher risk of developing sinusitis. This is due to the fact that allergies can cause your sinuses and nasal passages to swell. This swelling prevents the sinus cavities from draining properly, therefore increasing your chances of developing sinusitis or sinus infection.
True! Cold, dry air can be responsible for the onset of asthma symptoms like: wheezing, cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Viral and bacterial infections such as common colds and sinusitis, very frequent during winter time, can also trigger asthma symptoms and even severe asthma attacks. Asthma is caused by different factors in different people, which is why the smartest thing to do is to seek professional help and get personalized therapy and treatment.
False! Asthma patients must always consult their allergist/immunologist before deciding to use medications other than those prescribed by their doctor, including OTC cold medicine. Many drugs have contra indicatory reactions when combined, so asthma patients must use extra precaution. For example, decongestants can cause palpitations when used with standard asthma medications such as, bronchodilators.
If you have never been tested for allergies but suspect you might be showing symptoms of an allergy, it is time to make an appointment with one of our board certified allergists. Let us improve your quality of life with customized treatment plans, so you can breathe easy once again!


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What more can you add to this Wonderful Job Hubble and the scientists very enjoyable
Photograph by NASA, JPL-Caltech, T. Megeath (Univ. Toledo, Ohio)
Published February 21, 2014
Young, hot stars light up the Orion nebula in the above false-color image, released February 20, based on infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
This nebula—located 1,500 light-years away from Earth—is a stellar nursery. It contains newly formed massive stars (bright white, center) in an area called the Trapezium Cluster. The nebula is also full of stars in the making (red).
This galaxy's name—MCG-03-04-014—doesn't roll off the tongue, but it's quite a sight in this Hubble image released on February 17.
MCG-03-04-014 belongs to a category of galaxies known as luminous infrared galaxies, so called because they shine brightly in the infrared spectrum. The reason for this particular galaxy's glow is still a mystery.
Some astronomers contend that a recent spate of star formations is the culprit, while others argue that a powerful black hole in the galaxy's center powers its glow. (See "Are We Living In a Black Hole?")
Great Frozen Lakes
Ice covers about 85.2 percent of the Great Lakes this winter, close to the record 94.7 percent coverage mark set in 1979. A geostationary satellite parked over the eastern U.S., and run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, took this image on February 19.
Last year's ice coverage on the Great Lakes topped out at 38.4 percent. (See "Down the Drain: The Incredible Shrinking Great Lakes.")
Celestial Slime Trail
Like a celestial slug leaving a sparkling slime trail, a runaway pulsar (lower right) smears a jet of star stuff in its wake as it breaks away from a supernova remnant (upper left), seen in this image released on February 18.
The pulsar's trailing tail is 37 light-years long, making it the longest x-ray jet ever seen from an object in the Milky Way galaxy. Based on x-ray (purple) and radio (green) data from NASA's Chandra telescope and the Australia Compact Telescope Array, the pulsar is moving between 2.5 and 5 million miles per hour.
Road Map
In a "You Are Here" moment, the point labeled "547" was the rover Curiosity's position on Mars on February 18.
The yellow line leading up to that point from the Kimberley site is the route that NASA's rover has covered on its recent travels. Up next, the gray line leading away from 547 is the robotic explorer's planned track.
Researchers are shooting for Dingo Gap, which is the next scientific waypoint for the intrepid rover.
Complex Crater
The sun casts dramatic shadows across the moon's Hayn crater in this image released on February 19. Taken by cameras onboard NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the crater is considered "complex," with fields of boulders littering its excavated floor.
Happy Anniversary
On February 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 (Friendship 7) spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission for the U.S.
This picture was taken in front of the spacecraft during preflight activities. Launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Glenn orbited the Earth three times before coming back home.
If I found God I would put him back. Real cool photos. The less light pollution the more awe inspiring. Can not wait for the new telescope to start up. Kudos to National Geographic. Constant as the sun. Really enjoyed the live From ISS. Science.
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What an awesome God. He is our Creator, maker of Heaven, and Earth.
I grew up when the Mercury 7 Team was formed and watched every launch. I have always wanted to be there with them but missed the opportunity. With NG I can get close to a life-long dream.
Wow, that's amazing. Subhanallah..
Every picture of the outer space makes my heart beats from amazement. We are really small, but we are the only creatures who can think, talk and explore the universe, which is a bless. I think if people remembered how small they are then a lot of problems in the earth would be solved.
Thanks for the pictures, we are really lucky to be able to explore the outer space from down here^^
I am so grateful for the immense amount of information that National Geographic makes available for us. It is mind boggling how far we have come in terms of relating to outer space and the cosmos as a whole. Why are we humans not able to make that kind of advancement in our relationships to one another? It should be one of our top priorities, if not the first!
How incredible. even at 5 million MPH, it would still take about 4,962 years to travel the length of that pulsar's trail. To me, that is mind blowing!
Thank you Lord God for these beautiful things.
thank you
What a future to look forward to. Much more than science fiction.
Look what God has created! Amazing!
The universe is just so "awesome!". I am sooooo fascinated by any photo of any part of it.
I kneel in awe and wonder before the Creator of the universe
Great photos bet they look better in person though too bad.......hurry up technology catch up with our dreams!!!!
COOL..God's creation.
Very Very Beautiful Pics
Great pics. would love to be out there.
thank you !
thank you NG
Awesome pictures! We are so small, and space.....
Great set of photos!
Thank you very much.
Thank you so much.
Great photographs! I am a 'student' of the Universe and love looking at great photographs.
These images take my breath away! I could spend all day just gazing at them.
@Dave Blevins amen to that dave
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A different kind of black screen
Hey y'all.
I seem to be having an interesting problem lately. I was recently on vacation and a few days ago during vacation my Dell laptop (running Windows 7 x64) would black screen. Now, I have read other problems and I can assure you that this is NOT the start-up black screen problem. This is something entirely new.
What happens is if I leave my laptop unattended for a few minutes, the screen will fade to black as if it was going into a screensaver. Only problem- I have no screensaver set at all and hibernate is completely off. The screen will return back to normal if I unplug my laptop or press any buttons/move the mouse pointer. Sometimes the black screening causes some worrying problems (or at least to me they're worrying). Basically what happens is when the screen comes back to normal, everything is messed up. The mouse movements are horribly jittery, left click is now right click, right click opens control panel, all my keyboard keys are messed up, my start menu disappears (only happened once), and the weirdest of all, the power button opens the start menu.
Now, I thought I had contracted a trojan or another virus. That's not the case. I scanned with 5 anti-virus programs and they all found nothing. I recently thought that maybe somehow my Windows directory got corrupted. It didn't which made me think maybe I downloaded a bad update on my laptop. But then after I got home from vacation, I turn on my desktop computer (which runs Windows 7 x86). To my surprise when I woke up, my desktop screen is black. It's doing the exact same thing my laptop is doing. My desktop wasn't even turned on at all while I was on vacation and hasn't even been updated since a few days before I actually left for vacation. What bothers me is the fact that BOTH of my computers are doing it.
I've tried repair installs (which don't work), sfc /scannow with the Windows 7 disc, and powercfg.exe -h off. All of which have not fixed the problem.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Or does anyone have any helpful advice to hopefully fix this problem?
I've tried contacting Microsoft, but they wont reply back. So I'm hoping someone here has an answer as to what's going on.
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I believe it might be something to do with Power Schemes. Follow this thread Power Plan Settings - Change try to select High Performance Power Plan. Make sure under Advance settings nothing is set to turn off the see if that makes a difference.
Hope this helps,
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Hey. Thanks for the reply and the welcome. =)
Well, both my laptop and desktop were on High Performance power settings since as long as I can remember. My laptop, I found out, somehow changed it's own "dim the display" settings so that it dims the display after 10 minutes. I myself did not set it to do that. I changed it back to "never" and my laptop isn't black screening anymore.
My desktop, however, is still doing this. Since it's a desktop, it does not have the "dim the display" option(s) at all.
I'm quite stumped as to what might have caused this problem (and is still causing it). Especially since my desktop has been completely shut down for about a week.
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Dixon Elementary is delayed two hours due to blowing snow and poor road conditions. Class at Dixon Elementary will resume at 10am.
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The Dart Foundation is committed to promoting STEM education in public K-12 schools. An annual STEM Request for Proposals in the communities listed below supports STEM learning in identified school districts.
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The Gastroswing 2014 has finished.
Just thanks to all attendees, the atmosphere that you have created has been incredible.
We wait everyone in the V Gastroswing 2015 from 4th to 7th of June. That we can promise that will be unforgettable
If you have a "Gastro" or "Gastro Special" pack, you will have to make your choice of three between these wonderful Tapas:
- Láminas de trufa con yema de huevo a baja temperatura, tocino confitado y espuma de patata.
- Restaurante Zaldiaran, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Carpaccio de gambas de Huelva con vinagreta de trufa alavesa y sal de salinas de Añana.
- Restaurante IKEA, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Sardina humada con tapenade y alioli ligero de cebollino.
- Restaurante Arkupe, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Tosta de Papada Ibérica con cremoso de Liébana y Naranja Sanguina.
- Asador Don Producto y tú, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Puré de patata con yemita de huevo de corral, hongos y foie.
- Restaurante El Caserón, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Carpaccio de pies de cerdo, navaja y crema de cacahuete.
- Restaurante Andere, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- Tosta de frambuesa con sardina marinada, alioli de naranja, brotes silvestres y pistacho.
- La Casa del Patrón, Murguía.
- Bonito del norte asado al sarmiento, con compota de pimientos y notas frescas / ácidas.
- Hotel Viura, Villabuena de Álava.
- Ensalada templada de vieiras asadas sobre crema de queso idiazabal ahumado, confitura de tomate y frutos secos.
- Asador Lola, Berantevilla.
- Txistorra de atún.
- Restaurante Laua, Langarika.
- Bavaroise de puerro con perretxiko y su aire.
- Restaurante Bideko, Lezama.
- Crema de esparragos, ajetes y aceite de Rioja Alavesa ecológico.
- Restaurante Erausquyn, Alegría-Dulantzi.
As you already may know, our "Gastropacks" (including classes + parties + meals) are limited because the place where we have lunch on Saturday has a limited space.
But, considering the great demand of Gastropacks, as we have not such limitation in the rest of the meals, we have decided to launch a possible complement for your registration.
It's a Pack to be added to any registration with no meals (parties, Lindy Hop Classes or Solo Dance classes). It's being called "Gastro Special" and includes the following:
- Friday dinner. Tapa's tasting. Close to the medieval castle (Villa Suso) where Gastroswing Register takes place, we will have our first live concert, and DJ's music for dancing. Next to the stage, one of the most celebrated and prizewinners Tapa's Bar in Spain, will offer us some Tapa's and drinks.
- Saturday Dinner. At the same place where we will have the night party at Artium Museum, the Cube Restaurant will offer us a "Cazuelita" and a drink.
- Sunday's lunch. We have prepared our Sunday's lunch together with a great popular event. 12 of the best restaurants from our region, and 10 of the best wine-cellars from Rioja Alavesa, will mount a stand to offer their best cooking dishes, in"Pintxo" size. And the wine cellars will present their wines while we have two live concerts to dance. The owners of any of our "Gastro" packs (including "Gastro Special") will be able to taste 5 of those "Pintxos" (3 at your choice and 2 exclusive for Gastroswing participants) . Then we will be seated at the table to enjoy a special Basque Dish and dessert.
This "Gastro Special" will be available for any Gastroswing participant in the class + parties or only parties options. It's available at a very reduced price: 35 €uros. They are appart from the amount paid for any pack of parties or clases + parties.
To book it, you should make the payment of 35 €uros to the same Bank Account of "Asociación Swingvergüenza" in which you have paid your Pack, indicating your name and "Gastro Special". The confirmation for your booking, will not be made through email. It only will appear at your WEB PRIVATE ZONE.
All the "Gastro Special" activities are already included in the "Gastroswing Packs". Who has registered with one of them, they don't need to book for "Gastro Special".
All member of Swingvergüenza asociation we want to say to the more than 200 people that you have been with us
Thank you very much
See you in May 29,30,31, June 1, 2014 at IV Gastroswing
All the videos, photos and comments will be in our facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gastroswing/


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Apple revamps mobile ads with retargeting options
Apple's release of its new mobile operating system last month came with an overlooked gift for marketers: the ability to retarget ads based on users' in-app browsing behaviors.
According to ad agencies, Apple is actively pitching the new capability as a way to effectively solve the mobile cookie problem.
Say, for example, a visitor to a retailer's iPhone app adds a pair of shoes to his cart but ultimately decide not to buy it. In this scenario, the retailer will now be able to retarget that user with an ad for that exact pair — even in another app on his iPad. When tapped, the ad would direct him back to his abandoned checkout page and automatically add the shoes to his online shopping cart.
"One of the big limitations of not just iAd, but the entire iOS ecosystem, is that cookies don't work," said Eric Franchi, co-founder of cross-device ad network Undertone. IOS is the operating system on which Apple devices run. "If Apple can bring very advanced targeting combined with e-commerce, it will be incredibly powerful."
E-commerce companies are a particular focus for the new feature as it enables them to retarget users across Apple devices based on items they have previously expressed interest in. E-commerce apps can also track the items shoppers add to their digital wishlists and send ads for those items when they go on sale, and target ads based upon a person's shopping history.


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