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Religion, Brain & Behavior Issues
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Issues of the Journal
2013 Volume 3 Issue 2 (pages 89-182)
2013 Volume 3 Issue 1 (pages 1-88)
2012 Volume 2 Issue 3 (pages 181-270)
2012 Volume 2 Issue 2 (pages 100-180)
2012 Volume 2 Issue 1 (pages 1-99)
2011 Volume 1 Issue 3 (pages 169-255)
2011 Volume 1 Issue 2 (pages 101-167)
2011 Volume 1 Issue 1 (pages 1-99)
Volume 3 Issue 2 2013 (pages 89-182)
Editorial: "On the Naturalness of Religion" by Richard Sosis, Wesley J. Wildman & Patrick McNamara (89-90)
Article: "Effects of religious setting on cooperative behavior: a case study from Mauritius" by Dimitris Xygalatas (91-102)
Article: "Emotion in mystical experience" by David T. Bradford (103-118)
Book Symposium Commentary: "Unnatural comparisons: commentary on Robert McCauley's Why Religion is Natural and Science is Not" by Francisca Cho (119-125)
Book Symposium Commentary: "The fragility of science: creating dialectical space for the naturalness of religiosity in the cognitive science of culture" by William (Lee) W. McCorkle Jr. (125-128)
Book Symposium Commentary: "The place of evolved cognition in scientific thinking" by Hugo Mercier & Christophe Heintz (128-134)
Book Symposium Commentary: "How science is better understood than religion" by Robert Cummings Neville (134-141)
Book Symposium Commentary: "McCauley, the maturational natural, and the current limits of the cognitive science of religion" by Gregory R. Peterson (141-151)
Book Symposium Commentary: "Science is unnatural in more ways than one" by Jason Slone (151-155)
Book Symposium Commentary: "Natural reasoning, truth and function" by Konrad Talmont-Kaminski (155-161)
Book Symposium Commentary: "What is natural and unnatural about religion and science?" by Dimitris Xygalatas (161-164)
Book Symposium Response: "Why science is exceptional and religion is not: A response to commentators on Why Religion Is Natural and Science Is Not" by Robert N. McCauley (165-182)
Volume 3 Issue 1 2013 (pages 1-88)
Editorial: "Bio-Cultural Approaches to Social Forms" by Wesley J. Wildman, Richard Sosis & Patrick McNamara (1-2)
Article: "Cultural inheritance or cultural diffusion of religious violence? A quantitative case study of the Radical Reformation" by Luke J. Matthews, Jeffrey Edmonds, Wesley J. Wildman & Charles L. Nunn (3-15)
Article: "A cognitive analysis of the Palestrina Myth" by Steven Hrotic (16-38)
Target Article
Target Article: "Cognitive resource depletion in religious interactions" by Uffe Schjoedt, Jesper Sørensen, Kristoffer Laigaard Nielbo, Dimitris Xygalatas, Panagiotis Mitkidis & Joseph Bulbulia (39-55)
Target Article Commentary: "Religious ritual and modes of knowing: commentary on the cognitive resource depletion model of ritual" by Candace S. Alcorta (55-58)
Target Article Commentary: "Religious ritual and the loss of self" by Steven Brown (58-60)
Target Article Commentary: "Adding mist to the fog surrounding collective rituals: what are they, why, when and how often do they occur?" by David Eilam & Joel Mort (60-63)
Target Article Commentary: "Cognitive consequences and constraints on reasoning about ritual" by Cristine H. Legare & Patricia A. Herrmann (63-65)
Target Article Commentary: "What are we measuring?" by Pierre Lienard, Matthew Martinez & Michael Moncrieff (65-68)
Target Article Commentary: "Functions, mechanisms, and contexts: comments on 'Cognitive resource depletion in religious interactions'" by Robert N. McCauley (68-71)
Target Article Commentary: "Cognitive resource depletion and the ritual healing theory" by James McClenon (71-73)
Target Article Commentary: "Problems for the cognitive-depletion model of religious interactions" by Paulo Sousa & Claire White (73-76)
Target Article Commentary: "Ritual and acquiescence to authoritative discourse" by Harvey Whitehouse (76-79)
Target Article Response: "The resource model and the principle of predictive coding: a framework for analyzing proximate effects of ritual" by Uffe Schjoedt, Jesper Sørensen, Kristoffer L. Nielbo, Dimitris Xygalatas, Panagiotis Mitkidis & Joseph Bulbulia (79-86)
Book Review: "Erik Kaufmann's Shall the religious inherit the Earth? Demography and politics in the twenty-first century" by Michael Blume (87-88)
Volume 2 Issue 3 2012 (pages 181-270)
Editorial:"A New Format: The Book Symposium" by Richard Sosis, Wesley J. Wildman & Patrick McNamara (181)
Target Article
Target Article:"The role for simulations in theory construction for the social sciences: case studies concerning Divergent Modes of Religiosity" by Harvey Whitehouse, Ken Kahn, Michael E. Hochberg & Joanna J. Bryson (182-201)
Target Article Commentary:"How do we convince agent-based modeling agnostics?" by Edmund Chattoe-Brown (201-203)
Target Article Commentary:"Can simulation be more than a heuristic tool for studying belief systems?" by Andre Costopoulos (203-205)
Target Article Commentary:"We need focused, transparent, and validated models of religion" by István Czachesz (205-207)
Target Article Commentary:"'There shall be life!' Some critical remarks on modeling modes of religiosity" by Armando Geller (207-209)
Target Article Commentary:"Modeling the evolution of religious institutions" by Paul L. Hooper (209-212)
Target Article Commentary:"The spread of conventions and the search for the optimal strategy" by Natalia L. Komarova (212-215)
Target Article Commentary:"Ancestors in the simulation machine: measuring the transmission and oscillation of religiosity in computer modeling" William W. McCorkle Jr & Justin Lane (215-218)
Target Article Response:"From the imaginary to the real: the back and forth between reality and simulation" by Harvey Whitehouse, Ken Kahn, Michael E. Hochberg & Joanna J. Bryson (219-224)
Book Symposium: Robert Bellah's Religion in Human Evolution
Book Symposium Commentary:"Religion and the evolution of meaning: is meaning made or perceived?" by Nathaniel F. Barrett (225-230)
Book Symposium Commentary:"The complex origins of religion: the work of Robert Bellah" by Merlin Donald (230-237)
Book Symposium Commentary:"An 'axial' work" by William Scott Green (238-242)
Book Symposium Commentary:"Religion in human evolution: on some generative and selective mechanisms" by Jeppe Sinding Jensen (242-248)
Book Symposium Commentary:"Bellah's Religion in Human Evolution: four theoretical issues" by Richard K. Payne (249-255)
Book Symposium Commentary:"Religion and empire in the Axial Age" by Peter Turchin (256-260)
Book Symposium Response:"Religion in human evolution revisited: response to commentators" by Robert N. Bellah (260-270)
Volume 2 Issue 2 2012 (pages 100-180)
Editorial:"The politics of field names" by Wesley J. Wildman, Richard Sosis & Patrick McNamara (101-104)
Article:"Religious conservatism: an evolutionarily evoked disease-avoidance strategy" by John A. Terrizzi Jr, Natalie J. Shook & W. Larry Ventis (105-120)
Article:"Understanding the memory advantage of counterintuitive concepts" by Mary Harmon-Vukić, M. Afzal Upal & Kelly J. Sheehan (121-139)
Article:"Primordialists and constructionists: a typology of theories of religion" by Eric Kaufmann (140-160)
Article:"The essence of soul concepts: how soul concepts influence ethical reasoning across religious affiliation" by Rebekah A. Richert & Erin Smith (161-176)
Book Review:"Sebastian Schüler's Religion, Kognition, Evolution: eine religionswissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit der Cognitive Science of Religion" by Connor Wood (177-179)
Volume 2 Issue 1 2012 (pages 1-99)
Editorial: "The scientific study of atheism" by Wesley J. Wildman, Richard Sosis & Patrick McNamara (1-3)
Target Article
Target Article: "Understanding atheism/non-belief as an expected individual-differences variable" by Catherine L. Caldwell-Harris (4-23)
Target Article Commentary: "Atheism and social cognition" by William Sims Bainbridge (23-25)
Target Article Commentary: "Studying atheism and the psychology of religiosity" by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi (25-27)
Target Article Commentary: "The explanation of atheism as an individual-differences variable: an appreciative response" by Ralph W. Hood Jr (27-29)
Target Article Commentary: "What should we believe about atheists?" by Dominic Johnson (30-32)
Target Article Commentary: "Explaining universality and individual differences in terms of 'human nature'" by Lee A. Kirkpatrick (32-35)
Target Article Commentary: "Viewing atheism as an individual-difference variable: suggestions for advancing research" by Crystal L. Park (35-38)
Target Article Commentary: "Atheists are rejecting today's culturally evolved religions, not a 'first' natural religion" by John R. Shook (38-40)
Target Article Response: "What theoretical frameworks do scholars need? What type of society do we all want?" by Catherine L. Caldwell-Harris (40-47)
Target Article
Target Article: "What are atheists for? Hypotheses on the functions of non-belief in the evolution of religion" by Dominic Johnson (48-70)
Target Article Commentary: "Atheism: by-product of cognitive styles of independent learning and systemizing" by Catherine L. Caldwell-Harris (70-73)
Target Article Commentary: "Why should atheists be 'for' anything? On the collective idiosyncrasies and illusions of cognitive scientists of religion" by Armin W. Geertz (73-75)
Target Article Commentary: "On the non-evolution of atheism and the importance of definitions and data" by Jonathan Lanman (76-78)
Target Article Commentary: "The sleep of reason: do atheists improve the stock?" by Ryan McKay & Daniel Dennett (78-80)
Target Article Commentary: "Ritually faking belief" by Matt J. Rossano (81-83)
Target Article Commentary: "On affirmations of the realities of religion and atheism" by Benson Saler & Charles A. Ziegler (83-85)
Target Article Commentary: "Whence atheists: outliers or outlaws?" by Jeffrey P. Schloss (86-89)
Target Article Commentary: "Religious belief and atheism are not mutually exclusive" by Viviana A. Weekes-Shackelford & Todd K. Shackelford (89-91)
Target Article Response: "Atheists: accidents of nature?" by Dominic Johnson (91-99)
Volume 1 Issue 3 2011 (pages 169-255)
Editorial: "Reductionism in the scientific study of religion" by Wesley J. Wildman, Richard Sosis & Patrick McNamara (169-172)
Article: "Glossolalia is associated with differences in biomarkers of stress and arousal among Apostolic Pentecostals" by Christopher Dana Lynn, Jason J. Paris, Cheryl Anne Frye & Lawrence M. Schell (173-191)
Target Article
Target Article: "The need to believe: a neuroscience account of religion as a motivated process" by Michael Inzlicht, Alexa M. Tullett & Marie Good (192-212)
Target Article Commentary: "Religion, health, and the social signaling model of religion" by Candace S. Alcorta (213-216)
Target Article Commentary: "Believing, belonging, meaning, and religious coping" by Roy F. Baumeister & Michael MacKenzie (216-219)
Target Article Commentary: "Toward an evolutionary social neuroscience of religion" by Joseph Bulbulia & Uffe Schjoedt (220-222)
Target Article Commentary: "Differences in cognitive style, emotional processing, and ideology as crucial variables in understanding meaning making" by Omar Sultan Haque, Amitai Shenhav & David Rand (223-225)
Target Article Commentary: "Dissonance and distress" by Eddie Harmon-Jones & Cindy Harmon-Jones (225-227)
Target Article Commentary: "Motivational and neural systems of religion" by Kathryn A. Johnson, B. Hunter Ball, Gene A. Brewer & Adam B. Cohen (227-331)
Target Article Commentary: "Religion is the opiate of the masses (but science is the methadone)" by Jesse Lee Preston (231-233)
Target Article Commentary: "Understanding the role of religion's palliative effects, within and between cultures" by Daniel Randles (234-236)
Target Article Commentary: "The need to believe in conflicting propositions" by Uffe Schjoedt & Joseph Bulbulia (236-239)
Target Article Commentary: "Religions, meaning making, and basic needs" by Ann Taves & Raymond F. Paloutzian (239-241)
Target Article Commentary: "From 'is' to 'ought': the naturalistic fallacy in the psychology of religion" by Kees van den Bos (242-243)
Target Article Response: "Existential neuroscience: a proximate explanation of religion as flexible meaning and palliative" by Michael Inzlicht, Alexa M. Tullett & Marie Good (244-251)
Book Review:Anthony Chemero, Radical embodied cognitive science (MIT, 2009) by Nathaniel F. Barrett (252-255)
Volume 1 Issue 2 2011 (pages 101-167)
Editorial: "The scientific study of religion and the humanities" by Wesley J. Wildman, Richard Sosis & Patrick McNamara (1-4)
Article: "Associations of religious behavior and experiences with extent of regional atrophy in the orbitofrontal cortex during older adulthood" by R. David Hayward, Amy D. Owen, Harold G. Koenig, David C. Steffens & Martha E. Payne (103-118)
Article: "Supernatural punishment and individual social compliance across cultures" by Pierrick Bourrat, Quentin D. Atkinson & Robin I.M. Dunbar (119-134)
Article: "Confucius meets cognition: new answers to old questions" by Rolf Reber & Edward G. Slingerland (134-145)
Article: "The role of testimony in the evaluation of religious expertise" by André L. Souza & Cristine H. Legare (146-153)
Article: "Bearing gods in mind and culture" by F. LeRon Shults (154-167)
Volume 1 Issue 1 2011 (pages 1-99)
Editorial: "Announcing a new journal: Religion, Brain & Behavior" by Patrick McNamara, Richard Sosis & Wesley J. Wildman (1-4)
Article: "Afterlife beliefs: category specificity and sensitivity to biological priming" by Judith Bek & Suzanne Lock (5-17)
Article: "Spontaneous processing of functional and non-functional action sequences" by Kristoffer L. Nielbo & Jesper Sørensen (18-30)
Article: "Tyvan cher eezi and the socioecological constraints of supernatural agents' minds" by Benjamin Grant Purzycki (31-45)
Target Article
Target Article: "Evolutionary accounts of belief in supernatural punishment: a critical review" by Jeffrey P. Schloss & Michael J. Murray (46-99)
Target Article Commentary: "Affording cooperative populations" by Joseph Bulbulia & Marcus Frean (66-70)
Target Article Commentary: "Broadening the critical perspective on supernatural punishment theories" by Emma Cohen (70-72)
Target Article Commentary: "Stratification and supernatural punishment: cooperation or obedience?" by Rolando de Aguiar & Lee Cronk (73-75)
Target Article Commentary: "Supernatural punishment: what traits are being selected?" by Helen De Cruz & Johan De Smedt (75-77)
Target Article Commentary: "Why God is the best punisher" by Dominic Johnson (77-84)
Target Article Commentary: "Disbelief in the gods and the 'cooperation enhancement' account of supernatural punishment theory" by Ryan Nichols (85-87)
Target Article Commentary: "Imagine there is no religion" by Ilkka Pyysiäinen (87-89)
Target Article Commentary: "Big gods were made for big groups" by Azim F. Shariff (89-93)
Target Article Response: "How might evolution lead to hell?" by Jeffrey P. Schloss & Michael J. Murray (93-99)


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With a mission to inspire students to become thoughtful, informed citizens of the world, Global Advertising and PR: London 2013 will bring 20
Kent State University
students from the
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
to London for two weeks in May.
During that time, students will be charged with developing expertise in an area of particular interest to them, ranging from professional roles and responsibilities to media and entertainment industries, product categories, and social issues.
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Final Capstone: The British and Food Advertising
By: Marissa Decker
An example of the creative ads, involving food references.
Finishing a semester long research study comes with so many things to look back on!
As a recap, my United States findings showed how lax the legal restrictions are when dealing with advertising. I heard from advertising professionals, Phil Johnston and Fran Collins, about puffery: how many advertisements get around these restrictions. I also heard from a Craig Decker, a restaurant owner, and how he uses advertising to cut through the fast food market.
While being in London, I found many differences. First and foremost the legal system is
when it comes to advertising. While visiting the
Department For Business, Innovation and Skills
, I spoke with
Tim Lloyd
, who elaborated on this process. Instead of taking years to take down an advertisement (like the U.S.), he said in the United Kingdom, the government is with the advertiser during every step of the way. Many companies even have its own legal team to make sure the ad is truthful and executed correctly. Like the United States has the
, the U.K. also has the
, Advertising Standards Authority, which regulates advertising across all media. (
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A Global Comparison of Humor in Advertising: Final Findings
By: Danielle Wargo
A still from Mariachi Doritos, an ad only ran in the U.K.
It has taken four months, roughly one hundred emails and too many horrible puns, but I'm proud to say that I have made my global comparison of humor in advertising between the U.S. and U.K. What I've found has been somewhat surprising and the insights that I have gathered will be very helpful in my professional career.
In summing up my final key findings, I must start by saying that there certainly seem to be more similarities than differences when it comes to the process of creating advertisements with humorous content.
, I assumed there would be more differences. Why else would we run different ads for equivalent brands and products?
I've found by talking to both U.S. and U.K. advertising practitioners that it is not so much the process or even the humor itself, but the culture and the audience that each individual brand is dealing with. Most comedic campaigns that are successful reflect a specific culture in some way.
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Bryant Park Grill
- Address:
25 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018Neighborhood:
Midtown West
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Bryant Park Grill
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bryantparkgrillnyc.com/
- Phone: 2128406500
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Tues-Sat: 5:00pm - 11:00pm;Sun&Mon 5pm-10pm: Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:30 - 3:30
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American
- Executive Chef: Gadi Weinreich
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Special Events: Bryant Park Grill is the crown jewel of New York City's Bryant Park. Located behind the New York Public Library, this secluded oasis offers a lush and luxurious setting for your once-in-a-lifetime event or wedding. No other venue offers an unparalleled location, breathtaking settings and a sumptuous dining experience.
From our rooftop garden overlooking the park to our uniquely designed dining room, we offer unforgettable spaces to ensure your special event is unique and memorable. Bryant Park Grill is the only venue in the city that can offer you the romance of a Parisian-style garden setting in the heart of New York's metropolis. With a menu catered to your specifications, we promise nothing less than the experience of a lifetime.
Create your memories at the Bryant Park Grill.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Between 5th and 6th Avenues
- Public Transit: B, D, F, V Subway to 42nd Street - 5th Avenue, Bryant Park
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Subway Trains to Times Square - 42nd Street
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7, M42, M104 Buses to 42nd Street
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: CCMC Parking is located nearby at 13 West 39th Street, they can be reached at 212-768-8038.
A word from Bryant Park Grill
We'll always have Paris in Bryant Park. Cozily situated behind landmark New York Public Library, Bryant Park serves as a stunning backdrop for this New American Grill & Cafe. Bryant Park Grill's elegant & sophisticated dining room is perfect for your business lunch or a night out on the town with friends. Enjoy a romantic dinner or a festive party under Bryant Park's heated holiday tent in the winter, while seasonal patio & roof dining are sure to make your summer evenings magical. For more casual dining, visit Bryant Park Cafe next door or just hang out at the Cafe Bar.Continued
The New York Times says that Bryant Park has become one of Manhattans loveliest public spaces, that has open air Bryant Park Cafe for casual dining and Bryant Park Grill for serious meals. The Grill is a gorgeous pavilion with a Hunt Slonem mural of birds stretching along one side of the dining room.
The New York Times says that Bryant Park has become one of Manhattans loveliest public spaces, that has open air Bryant Park Cafe for casual dining and Bryant Park Grill for serious meals. The Grill is a gorgeous pavilion with a Hunt Slonem mural of birds stretching along one side of the dining room.
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Bryant Park Grill reviews from OpenTable diners
388 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food3.9Service3.8
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (246)great for lunch (207)scenic view (195)great for brunch (137)special occasion (108)neighborhood gem (100)good for groups (99)romantic (86)fit for foodies (60)hot spot (48)kid-friendly (34)vibrant bar scene (22)notable wine list (18)late-night find (13)Show More
- A restaurant with viewOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 8/28/2014I have been this restaurant years ago and had drinks several times downstairs. I have friends from oversea to visit New York, so I brought them to this great park and had dinner on the rooftop bar. The bar was very crowded on Thursday night, I reserved a table outdoor downstairs, but I thought upstairs was more beautiful, it could overlook the park, luckily, they were able to arrange for us. Our server David was very nice and friendly, he recommended dishes and kept all parties happy. Although the food menu was limited on the rooftop bar, we still enjoyed nice summer night.Special Features:
- Dinner with co-workersBennyJDined on 8/27/2014Went to dinner with co-workers. Originally it was a party of two, however two others wanted to join. The staff accommodated without any issues. Very friendly and courteous staff. The good was great. Overall a much better experience than I expected. I would definitely go back and I highly recommend for others.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Outdoor DiningPearlAtTheShoreDined on 8/27/2014Great Outdoor Dining spot on a perfect summer night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very crowded and loudchrisDined on 8/27/2014i have been there before and the venue is beautiful and the service impeccable but it is very crowded and loud and frankly I think over pricedSpecial Features:
- Elegant outdoor diningDaveVIPDined on 8/26/2014Perfect spot overlooking Bryant Park! Great food too!Special Features:
- Great for EveryoneTheDiningDivaVIPDined on 8/25/2014Love coming here. Inside @ Christmas Time. Outside in nice weather...good food, good service, Lovely. Will be back soon. Super to eat in beautiful park!Special Features:
- Great food, elegant locationCrotonCherDined on 8/24/2014Our party of 5 really enjoyed the Bryant Park Grill. Our server was professional and friendly. The food was prepared perfectly. We loved sitting in the back area of the outdoor dining space. It was shaded and away from the pedestrian traffic along the park. We loved it and will be back.Special Features:
- WeezerVIPDined on 8/23/2014Sadly our server would not respond with basics like salt and pepper requests among others that we had to ask other staff to help us. Normally I've had great experiences but this one was very lacking. Table was great. Food was great.Special Features:
- really niceirinasupDined on 8/21/2014thye food was delicious! plus the outdoor seating in Bryant park makes all the difference. great place for dinner and for a date - somewhere to impress but not trying to hardSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2waltzingcanucksehDined on 8/20/2014Attentive service. Memorable food. That warm feeling that as you are leaving, you know that you will return for another satisfying experience.Special Features:
- Gem by the parkMissRoxieDined on 8/20/2014A tranquil yet vibrant slice of New York. The lunch highlight of my visit to New York. The place is empty at 11:30 and full at Noon. Get there a bit early for a tale by the window.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NYfoodieVIPDined on 8/18/2014Have been coming here for years... Great food, service and views to match ..!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/17/2014Wonderful waitstaff, atmosphere. Caesar salad was very good but too much dressing (my mistake for not asking to be light on the dressing) - husband had fish and chips which was delicious. Overall a really nice lunch.I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingPhyllisVIPDined on 8/17/2014I've eaten at this restaurant on several occasions and had always had a great dining experience. This time,however, the menu had changed ( not in an improved way)....it was expensive, food was fair and service was just ok. This is also the first time I had seen the restaurant practically empty at Sunday Brunch. I won't rush back there.
- Reservation is indoor dining only bIvorThirstDined on 8/16/2014Was surprised to find open table reservation was for indoor dining only. Outside is apparently first come etc. Found this out when they called to confirm. Obviously on a sunny day in August the reason you go to the Bryant Park Grill is to sit outside. As it turned out they had availability outside so all was well. Very pleasant dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Ambiance!Cher006VIPDined on 8/16/2014Bryant Park Grill sits in a beautiful park very close to Times Square. The ambiance is lovely, with many outside shaded tables and a nice inside as well. My Cobb salad was loaded with so much shrimp, that I actually left some on the plate! There is no pre show special price, so it was a pricey lunch (and you can make a reservation). However, on the other side of the Grill is the Bryant Park Cafe, which also had a nice outside eating area, and a less expensive menu ( no reservations accepted there).Special Features:
- Better off elsewhereIlikefoodVIPDined on 8/16/2014My husband and I had brunch at Bryant Park Grill during a recent trip to New York, and we were both disappointed. My Eggs Benedict was overcooked, to the point that the eggs resembled hard-boiled more than poached. My husband's scrambled eggs were likewise overcooked, and everything seemed like it had been sitting under a heat lamp instead of being cooked to order. If you want a meal with a nice view, you're better off getting takeout from somewhere good and walking to the park with it. This place is gross.Special Features:
- Service was not goodNickDined on 8/14/2014Waiter had a terrible attitude...barely checked on us.Special Features:
- Bryant ParkOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/14/2014My sister has wanted to go this restaurant ever since she first saw it and we finally managed to go. Restaurant was quite loud; service was good food was good and good value. Beautiful restaurant with wall of windows overlooking Bryant parkSpecial Features:
- Always a great manhattan experienceDrewDined on 8/14/2014The food is not the reason to go to Bryant Park but it's fine. The ambiance is superb, particularly in good weather. Dining alfresco ... Not overlooking traffic ... But overlooking the park ... is spectacular ... And, the park is always full if people of all ages (in good weather). This week Broadway performers from musicals entertained. How great is that!!! Glorious day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JJLECVIPDined on 8/14/2014food is so-so, salad and seafood quality are mediocre but the ambiance is nice.Special Features:
- MarcoMaLu4dineDined on 8/13/2014Great place in a green park in the middle of Manhattan, walking distance from the Empire. Romantic at ground level, happy hour on the roof. It worth to try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great pre-theatre lunchKristin1878VIPDined on 8/13/2014Such a nice alternative to all of the Times Square chain restaurants and hustle and bustle! We had a lovely, leisurely lunch before our show. I would recommend at least 1.5 hours though so you can relax and enjoy the meal. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- A pleasure to eat hereIdonothaveanicknameDined on 8/11/2014It was a pleasure to spend an evening here. The food was delicious, the wait staff pleasant and knowledgeable, and it was great to be outdoors with a beautiful view of Bryant Park. It was like a bit of Paris without the long trip to get there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Place to DineFineConnoisseurDined on 8/11/2014Wonderful experience as always. Whether you want to have a business meeting or just have a wonderful view, this is the place to be.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great lunch spotTravelorvamDined on 8/8/2014We sat on the roof on a perfect ny city summer day. Not too hot not to windy, and had a lovely view And lunch.Special Features:
- All Around Nice PlaceMelissaVIPDined on 8/7/2014I had dinner on the upper patio of the Bryant Park Grill with my out of town family who came for a visit. The food was great and the patio has a perfect view of Bryant Park. We were able to sit there and eat/drink/talk without feeling like we were being rushed. The staff was all very friendly and personable. I look forward to returning soon.Special Features:
- DissapointingMattVIPDined on 8/7/2014Decent service, once the waiter showed up at our table. Food was mediocre and over priced for the quality. We mentioned that we were going to the theater and had to watch the time. Food came very quickly-almost too quickly, like they grabbed someone else's order that had been sitting out.
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Plum Noir - Southern Tier Brewing Company
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Reviews by Bighuge:
4.24/5 rDev +15.8%
Clear dark crimson hue. Thin cap of light brown head. Lacing is pretty minmal. Aroma is of chocolate and mashed blackberry. Flavor is smooth and clean. Roasted malts, chocolate, blackberry/blueberry puree...plum. Since I know there's plum in this, I can taste it, otherwise I'd have a hard time picking it out. Flavors are pretty subtle. No signs of alcohol for an 8% beer. Chalky,cocoa like finish. Solid brew, but not quite as spectacular as my only other plum beer I've ever had...1997-1998 Schell's Blizzard Ale. Now that was something special.
06-29-2013 04:39:21 | More by Bighuge
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2.5/5 rDev -31.7%
07-16-2013 17:55:10 | More by braugon
New York
4.24/5 rDev +15.8%
A: An exceedingly dark beer with good clarity. The head is quick to settle to a thin cap of fine tan bubbles.
S: A fresh fruit aroma with overripe plums a touch of oranges and a light resinous hops type aroma in the background. There is are some chocolate notes hanging out with a slight caramel malt sweetness.
T: A medium chocolate flavor blends with an overripe plum flavor and is countered by a medium hops bitterness. There is also a slightly lower citrus hops flavor mingling with the more prominent flavors. A moderate malt sweetness. The balance is abut even with a medium finish and an aftertaste of plums, chocolate and citrusy hops.
M: A medium-full bodied beer with a medium carbonation a light warmth on the palate.
O: A fruit, chocolate beer with a fair amount of sweetness but balanced by some bitterness. This is the sort of beer that reminds me that there a wonderful fruit beers to be had; there is a balance between the plum flavor and the imperial porter and a damn fine one at that.
06-22-2013 01:11:25 | More by MadScientist
4.25/5 rDev +16.1%
06-21-2013 16:30:00 | More by jono0101
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
09-08-2013 19:34:35 | More by woodchipper
4/5 rDev +9.3%
09-28-2013 23:29:19 | More by sabitu
3.25/5 rDev -11.2%
08-06-2013 07:29:50 | More by danthehopslamman
3.58/5 rDev -2.2%
This beer poured a dark red/brown color, but looked black in the snifter. There was a thin tan head.
Pleasant aroma of toasted grain and sweet fruit.
Taste of plum, caramel, and coffee. A smidge of chocolate.
This beer was medium-bodied, and very sweet. I thought I was drinking a combination of port and beer, and wasn't too impressed with it.
06-19-2013 22:01:38 | More by lordofthewiens
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
05-11-2014 05:56:52 | More by DaftPatrick
New York
3.25/5 rDev -11.2%
06-16-2013 22:59:05 | More by csmartin6
New York
4.25/5 rDev +16.1%
07-22-2013 03:20:03 | More by generallee
New Hampshire
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
02-23-2014 22:29:26 | More by JakerLou
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
Appearance: black in color, one inch head, high carbonation, opaque
Smell: roasted malt, cream, holiday spice, and slight dark fruit
Taste: coffee, dark chocolate, cream at the end, and slight plum/dark fruit after taste
Mouthfeel: moderate carbonation, medium-heavy body, sweet with bitter middle, slightly sweeter end
Overall:A nice and solid porter with a nice coffee taste. Do not buy this if you are looking for plum. It is only there on the margins. This is not a bad beer, but it does not live up to its name. There are better in the style.
08-05-2013 13:49:45 | More by tigg924
New York
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
08-22-2013 23:26:37 | More by Lgrec8
4/5 rDev +9.3%
12-05-2013 04:20:21 | More by Mugenlude
Ontario (Canada)
3.59/5 rDev -1.9%
750mL bottle picked up from the brewery during a recent visit to their tasting room.
Poured into my newly purchased Southern Tier tulip glass. Dark brown-black, with chestnut around the edges in the light. A half inch of off white head recedes into a thick ring. Decent looking porter.
Nose is quite nice, certainly porter-like. Roasted grain, coffee, chocolate, and a mild dark fruitiness that may or may not be the plum.
Tasty enough porter, nice roasted notes, good dryness to it, but where are the plums? I know that the bottle says that they would be subtle, but porters already have a subtle fruitiness to them, so because of this, it just tastes like a slightly-above average porter.
Good mouthfeel, thin, creamy.
Rating is mostly reflected in the fact that the brew didn't really deliver what it promised - didn't get much in the way of plum whatsoever. Still a decent porter, but there are others out there that are just as good.
08-29-2013 21:49:04 | More by JohnnyBarman
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
06-09-2013 20:41:47 | More by lostandwandering
North Carolina
4.28/5 rDev +16.9%
I had this beer the other night, sitting on a rooftop restaurant (in such a setting, I'm more inclined to see everything in a more favorable light). I saw it on the menu and asked the waiter if it were good, or ridiculous garbage (c'mon, beer made with plums?). He brought me a sample and I was in. You can taste the plums in it, but more in the way wine might have plum notes (in other words, largely imaginary). The color reminds me of a patiently licked grape Tootsie-Pop nearing the center. I'll be getting this again and will, most assuredly, be trying their other beers.
10-01-2013 15:15:09 | More by seymourcox
2.5/5 rDev -31.7%
07-03-2013 12:38:29 | More by Mattco
4.08/5 rDev +11.5%
Plum Noir opens to a sweet, malty nose that smells immediately of yeasty rising whole wheat dough, with lesser notes of biscuit and Grape Nuts cereal, sweetened with molasses, wildflower honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. Darker undertones of chocolate malt, coffee, and light ash add interesting textures, and an assortment of fruit esters, including berry, cherry, fig, white grape, and plum, do the same for the sweeter side. The addition of Italian plums noted on the label is not overly obvious; the beer certainly doesn't smell like plum juice. It does seem, however, to add further complexity to the fruit esters, adding more fruit sweetness to what is otherwise a yeasty, malty, dark porter. As a whole, the aromas are very nice and enticing, and while there is a fairly strong fruity sweetness in here, there's enough dark backing to prevent it from becoming overpowering.
On the tongue, the beer opens with a bold, black flavor that brings light coffee and ash, and heavier notes of toast crust, deeply baked brown breads, whole wheat dough, and biscuit. Sugars help offset this dark bready side, bringing in brown sugar, as well as touches of molasses, vanilla. A layer of fig, plum, berry, and cherry fruit esters adds further complexity, as does a touch of grapefruit from the hops. Toward the end of the mouthful, and existing especially in the aftertaste, the beer takes on a heavily ashy overtone, as of slightly burnt brown bread crusts, which combines with a surprisingly still strong fruit ester base, lingering on the tongue for a long time. Mouthfeel is a smooth medium, and carbonation is medium to medium-high, fizzing up on the tongue.
Overall, this is nice beer, being well balanced and very flavorful. The Italian plums don't make as much of a presence as would be expected, mainly blending well with the other fruit esters, which works very nicely for the overall profile. Worth trying.
07-08-2013 18:41:01 | More by jondeelee
New York
3.94/5 rDev +7.7%
22oz bottle at fridge temp poured into a snifter. DOB 5/01/13 (1 month old)
Pours out almost opaque black, a dark brown rubiness is just visible when held up to the light. A nice creamy, thick 2 fingers of light tan, light mocha colored head. Good retention and good lacing.
Aroma seems to be lacking a bit. Fruity esters dominate somewhat, dark fruits, a lot of this probably coming from the plums as well. Some creamy mocha aromas come in as it warms.
Plums are pretty dominate providing for a lot of fruity flavors, both dark fruitmlike and fruity ester. Mixing with a light mocha, light roast. Finishes with spot on hop bitterness for a porter. A nice overall balance of flavors with an authentic plum flavor.
The body seems to be a little thin for me to call this an imperial porter, but it does have a nice creamy almost milky feel to it.
A pretty good beer, but a bit more body and roast flavors would have made it an excellent beer. Atleast worth a try.
06-02-2013 18:54:04 | More by dogfishandi
4.26/5 rDev +16.4%
Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a Surly Darkness chalice. Bottling date of 05/01/13.
Appearance: Pours a very dark brownish black with a hint of ruby. Solid tree fingers of light tan head which slowly fade into a thin creamy layer. Leaves a lot of lacing around the glass.
Smell: A roasty and fairly sweet aroma of chocolate malts with fruity hints from the plum. Roasted malts with big hints of chocolate and coffee along with hints of toast, cream, caramel, toffee, smoke, and nuts. Big presence of dark fruits with hints of plums, prune, fig, and raisin. Slight hint of anise spice. Fairly earthy with some hops in the background. A pretty big and rich aroma. Smells pretty good.
Taste: Follows the aroma, a rich and dark taste of sweet chocolate malts and dark fruit. Dark roasted malts with a big taste of chocolate, coffee beans, and toasted bread along with notes of caramel, vanilla, toffee, cream, nuts, and some smoked malt. Big taste of dark fruits with notes of plums, prune, raisin, berries, and fig. Also some notes of molasses and anise licorice spice. Some bitter earthy hops are also in the background. A very good roasty and rich taste.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Very creamy, slick, and roasty. Finishes somewhat dry. Alcohol heat is masked well.
Overall: A very good take on a porter. Amped up dark roast flavors with a good dose of dark fruits.
07-13-2013 08:07:40 | More by MattyG85
North Carolina
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
06-29-2013 19:58:57 | More by Mantooth
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
08-03-2013 17:02:08 | More by Cynic-ale
3.55/5 rDev -3%
Dark brown, nearly black and opaque with a thick beige head that settles slowly. Low aroma of faint raisin and Cabernet, perhaps a touch of Cabernet. Interesting flavor of rich dark malt, darkly toasted, not roasted, with rich dark fruit flavors. Not sweet, but rich and well complemented to the malt. Firm bitterness against the malt, but no hop flavors. Rich and full mouthfeel, good beer.
01-11-2014 00:04:18 | More by far333
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Noble Knight Changer - Noble Ale Works
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4/5 rDev +11.1%
11-06-2012 22:55:25 | More by Broden
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3.93/5 rDev +9.2%
From BeerAdvocate magazine Issue #65 (June 2012):
Raw in a few ways perhaps, but we have to tackle these big beers with open arms and just go from there. A few gulps in, and it warms up to us a little more ... and that's not just the alcohol talking. Clearly a sipper, but one we are certain you will grow fond of.
LOOK: Black, stellar tan lacing
SMELL: Brown malt, dark bread, soft char, black currants, mild coffee, cacao nibs, nougat, clean alcohol
TASTE: Very creamy, thick body, charcoal, roasted grain, black currants, iced cappuccino, modest hopping, warming alcohol, herbal, cocoa powder, bitter roastiness, drying finish
11-27-2013 18:12:46 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.45/5 rDev -4.2%
Appearance - Dark Brown to Black coloration with small light brown head
Smell -Smells of roast malts with alcohol. Has a faint sour milk aroma.
Taste - Moderate roast flavors, with some alcohol and hops following.
Mouth-feel - Fairly thin body with moderate carbonation.
Drink-ability - The beer's thin body and decent taste make it somewhat easy to go down, but the upfront alcohol is more than most beers with 8.5% ABV.
02-13-2011 03:06:35 | More by IKR
4/5 rDev +11.1%
08-05-2014 15:54:28 | More by AleHunter805
4/5 rDev +11.1%
11-15-2011 19:20:25 | More by Someone
3/5 rDev -16.7%
01-28-2012 22:55:36 | More by pperez38
2.6/5 rDev -27.8%
Thanks to McD0uche for hooking me up with this one.
Poured from a 22oz bottle into a goblet.
A: Pours a motor oil, black color with no head at all. Though no light is let through, a light amount of carbonation bubble streams can be seen.
S: Roasted malts are the backbone to the aroma. There is a soy sauce, almost a sour teriyaki beef jerky kind of smell. Not really digging it. I'm picking up quite a bit of black licorice as it warms.
T: The taste is similar to the aroma. Roasted malts are the major presence but that soy sauce aspect makes an appearance again. As it warms, these unpleasant tastes reduce and the roasted malts and licorice tastes come through more.
M: Medium bodied and sort of flat. It has a wet finish and coats the palate in an oily sort of feel.
O: Maybe my bottle became infected or something, because I was not enjoying the sour/soy sauce aroma and taste. I'll have to try a fresher bottle and compare. But as is, I was pretty disappointed.
05-04-2012 03:11:05 | More by BilbosNuts
4.25/5 rDev +18.1%
02-08-2014 20:50:38 | More by Chuggernaut00
4/5 rDev +11.1%
On-tap at Noble Ale Works
A: The pour almost black with a dense tan head and quite a bit of sticky lacing.
S: Just a ton of coffee to the nose on this beer, maybe some chicory, too. Quite a bit of roasted malts and a slight nuttiness. There is a dark chocolate note to it as well.
T: There's a slight charred flavor to this which works well with the big roast and coffee flavors. The chocolate is there but it's not exactly dominant. A decent bitterness to this one, too.
M: The body is medium with a moderate carbonation and a slight creaminess on the tongue.
D: A bit of a simple beer for an imperial stout, but pretty good. Apparently this one will be going into bourbon barrels soon enough.
01-16-2011 23:40:47 | More by womencantsail
2.88/5 rDev -20%
A: Deep brown that lets the light through nicely. Takes a finger's worth of bubbly head. Bubbly on the lacing and up the sides of the glass.
S: Messy mixture of plums and other dark fruits/berries, clove, alcohol, and a pungent yeastiness. Nose comes at you all at once and in a very general way. I feel a bit dirty.
T: The beer talks a big game, but it doesn't come through here. There's a nice charcoal character that fills the mouth. Just a little chocolate to speak of and a slight alcohol burn on the finish. Was expecting more.
MF: Nice carbonation, but too thin for me. Treats you well enough, but just lays there in your mouth until you down it.
O: Eh. Not, terrible, not great. Does what it should to meet the style. What bugs me is that it could be much better than it is, but it doesn't seem to have a sense of identity. I can tolerate a bad-tasting beer as long as it knows what it is. Very forgettable.
10-02-2012 03:20:57 | More by The_Kings_Quart
3.26/5 rDev -9.4%
On nitro tap at Noble Ale Works in Anaheim, CA.
Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to a small cap on top of the beer. Small streaks of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa, and slight coffee aromas. Taste is much the same with a cocoa flavor on the finish. There is a medium amount of roasty and hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a low level of carbonation with an almost flat mouthfeel. Overall, this is an above average beer this is displaying some muted aromas and flavors from the nitro presentation.
02-25-2013 22:23:21 | More by UCLABrewN84
United Kingdom (Wales)
2.88/5 rDev -20%
Pours 1/4 finger of tan head. Color is black.
Aroma: Roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, caramel, grassy hops, some vanilla. Kind of muted.
Taste: Big roasted malt flavor, coffee, grassy/earthy hops, chocolate, caramel, and more malts. Molasses and syrup.
Mouthfeel: roasted and bitter. Full bodied with a medium amount of carbonation. Ends dry.
Overall, kind of a boring IS. Nothing that really stands out. Very porter like. Not something I want a lot of. It was hard finishing my glass and enjoyable.
01-17-2011 20:11:36 | More by mothman
3.63/5 rDev +0.8%
A 22oz bottle purchased at Vendome Fullerton, the only place where I've seen this sold.
Color is dark. The smell showed chocolate, a faint whiff of coffee, and fair amount of hop.
Poured at room temperature, the initial taste was rather sweet. Then followed by chocolate taste, and the hops followed through. The mouthfeel is full-bodied, not watery at all, finishing is dry.
This is an above average stout, it is bit of a simplistic beer. But at $8/bomber, I would take a cheaper and better Stone IRS over this anytime.
01-31-2011 01:34:29 | More by vince4953529
3.75/5 rDev +4.2%
11-28-2012 05:26:20 | More by t0rin0
3.81/5 rDev +5.8%
On-tap at Beachwood I,
A: Pours black with a medium brown head, some good lace, good retention.
S: Dark chocolate, notes of coffee, some earthy hops.
T: A hoppy Imperial Stout, reminds me a lot of Yeti in this regard. Dark chocolate and dark malt with a hint of carob and vegetal feel. Piney woodsy hops, a nice balance here.
M: Full-bodied, creamy, soft carbonation, a frothy feel.
O: A good imperial stout, nothing wowing, but gets the job done. I enjoyed the pour.
03-04-2013 03:00:47 | More by Halcyondays
3.75/5 rDev +4.2%
06-28-2013 21:17:11 | More by redleg411
4/5 rDev +11.1%
05-01-2012 15:20:50 | More by Popp24
Noble Knight Changer from Noble Ale Works
82 out of 100 based on 17 ratings.


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Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Address:
100 N. Hayford Rd
Airway Heights, WA 99001Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.northernquest.com/dining/masselows
- Phone: 5094816020x
- Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: Daily / 7am - 12pm (Noon)
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday / 5-10pm; Sunday / 4-9pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Bob Rogers - Chef de Cusine
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Farm to Table, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private dining room for up to 10 people available.
- Private Party Contact: Bob Rogers 5094816020x
A word from Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Masselow's Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant offering Northwest contemporary cuisine. It seats up to 144 guests and offers private dining options for groups up to 10. Masselow's Restaurant guests will be greeted in Salish, the language of area tribes, including that of the Kalispels. Tribal culture and history is infused throughout Masselow's Restaurant, reflected in the décor, service and experience guests will enjoy.Continued
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Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino reviews from OpenTable diners
54 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.5
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelQuiet
special occasion (42)romantic (29)notable wine list (20)fit for foodies (18)good for groups (8)great for brunch (6)neighborhood gem (5)late-night find (3)kid-friendly (2)hot spot (2)great for lunch (2)Show More
- awfulOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014This out of my 49 years was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. The food was awful and the prices were outrageous. The fact they were pushing wine on us was unprofessional. I will never go back to this place. Terrible
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/24/2014For the price, the food is not as good as it should be and the menu seemed quite limited. There were too many items with butternut squash in them and the wait staff was trained to highlight items such as 3 tiny pats of european-churned butter. The cucumber mojito was excellent. The smoked salmon appetizer potion was miniscule but tasted ok. We chose Masselow's for our 40th anniversary and having eaten here once before, we were very disappointed meal-wise.Special Features:
- No record of online reservationOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/22/2014When we arrived they did not have a record of the reservation made and confirmed online but the restaraunt was very accommodating. Awesome food and service!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Everything was perfectOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/21/2014Whenever we have business in Spokane, we stay at the Northern Quest Hotel. The rooms are very nice and the best part is dinner at Masselow's. The interior is very Pacific Northwest inspired - lots of natural wood and historic photos of the Kalispell tribe. It is quiet, the tables for two private, the service friendly but not overpowering and the food is spectacular. The combination of flavors is unique but not forced. Portions are generous but not so huge that you can't eat an appetizer and main. We aren't dessert eaters, so can't comment on those. The Dungeness pasta contained the meat from 10 whole claws, fresh pasta and a light butter sauce. The dominant flavor was crab. All in all a perfect meal.Special Features:
- world class restaurantseafoodloverDined on 8/15/2014I had dinner at Masselow's (and breakfast the next day). Both times the service and food choices and quality were outstanding! Good portion sizes of world class entree creations at a reasonable price. Very attentive personnel.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MauiVIPDined on 8/10/2014A real disappointment, service was really slow. Food was only fair to poor.
- Sunday Night DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/10/2014While the food was great, prices were on the high end for an average atmosphere.
- Dinner# MasselowsGandEdinersDined on 8/7/2014great food---wonderful service--great and caring manager--had a memorable 34th anniversary dinner--everything was fantasticSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous Dining ExperienceFabulousDined on 8/6/2014The menu was a glorious selection of items not found every day. The mid week special at $35 a person was a hit with our friends. The service was far and beyond excellent and extremely attentive -- but not intrusive. The drinks were above par. The meal was a glorious artful presentation and deliciously delicious!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeerdonniedeerDined on 7/29/2014Dinner tonites in a row .. Everything was wonderful. Will be back.Special Features:
- Luke warm foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/23/2014It really irks me when a high-end restaurant brings luke warm food to a diner. I mean seriously, that's the chef's job is to serve hot, delicious food! I was offered to have my scallops heated, but after that, we virtually saw no one until it was time for dessert and in my experience if something is not up to par, at least offer some compensation or maybe a dessert on the house. Nothing was offered. Also, $46 - $53 for a steak is a bit over the top. Plus, the server hadn't asked if it was a special occasion, which is asked at many other restaurants, and it was, which made this experience even less inviting to decide to dine there again.Special Features:
- great experiencebday22Dined on 7/23/2014Thank you so very much for making my girlfriend's birthday celebration even more memorable! The service was outstanding. It would have made a nice extra touch if our server offered to grind pepper onto our salad instead of saying it's on the tableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not badluv2eatDined on 7/17/2014We had heard several ads on TV about Masselow's and were very excited to go. Unfortunately it did not live up to our expectations. I ordered a New York Steak and it had several pieces of gristle in it. My husband ordered the Wild Salmon and it was over cooked and not much taste. The bread was delicious and our server was very good. We also had the date pear salad and it was also very good. But I just feel over all it would be hard for us to recommend this restaurant.
- Great Wine ListStefDined on 7/13/2014Food and atmosphere was nice. Wine list was very well curated. Will return!Special Features:
- WilliamDined on 7/3/2014We keep returning to Masselow's for an always outstanding evening. The food, the atmosphere, the attentive staff all make for an memorable experience. We, also, really enjoy using Open Table for out reservations.Special Features:
- OutstandingcapnhallDined on 7/2/2014Outstanding in every aspect. We selected Masselow's for a celebratory dinner because it was the only fine dining restaurant in the area. Liked it so much that we returned for breakfast the following two days. Looking forward to our next visit to the area in the near future and another excellent dining experience at Masselow's.Special Features:
- Great Night Out...Will Be BackhockeyceejDined on 6/28/2014Spent our 28th anniversay at Masselow's. Didn't have high expectations going in, only because previous attempts at anniversary dinners has been a disaster. Masselow's broke our streak!! The ambiance was great...the seating was such that we felt completelysecluded and could enjoy each other's company without distraction. The food was very good, not great and that may have been our choices. The Coup De Grace was our server...Cory. He had some different idiosyncracies but that was what made him so special...He was very attentive without being bothersome and his serving skills were unmatched in Spokane. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will be back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special Anniversary DinnerBarbDined on 6/28/2014We were celebrating my parents 69th anniversary. The restaurant is beautiful - a little dark for old people! ha We were greeted, seated and served by absolutely exceptional staff. The menu is unique...each of us had a different item. Seafood was very fresh and artfully presented. We had bananas foster for dessert - prepared tableside and was delicious! A perfect special celebration!!Special Features:
- Gem in Spokane areahappyfoodieDined on 6/27/2014I had not been to Masselow's before. A number of people had recommended it so when we had a special occasion, we decided to try it. It was a very positive experience from the first moment. We were seated quickly, attended by the wait staff as we were being seated and provided with excellent recommendations. Our meals were well prepared and delightful. Ongoing service through out the meal was timely but not distracting.Special Features:
- RickODined on 6/26/2014great dinning experience. The food is the best you will find in the Inland Empire.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CowboyDined on 6/25/2014The food was marvelous and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our special night was amazing!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent placeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/21/2014I went there once, and I wil definitely be back. The service was great. The food was great. It was well worth the price. I bragged about how good the food was with every bite I took. I would definitely recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tough BisonluvfoodDined on 6/15/2014My husband and I have been to Masselow's several times - whenever we are in the Spokane area. It has always been wonderful. My only complaint this time was my entree. I ordered the Bison Rib Eye, as I love red meat. The flavor was great, however, it was VERY fatty and lots of gristle, to the point I couldn't cut it with the steak knife. I did not send it back, as there was plenty to eat. My husband had the lamb chops and they were wonderful. We will return on our next visit to the area, as we like the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, fresh!GoodfoodDined on 6/7/2014Our server was very friendly and prompt. The food was delicious and very fresh. Everything on the menu is made right there in the kitchen from bread to salad dressing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- E for Exceptional!CooperDined on 6/6/2014We dined at Masselow's to celebrate our anniversary. We anticipated a nice atmosphere, good service and well-prepared food. The restaurant was very quiet...we felt like we were the only ones there. Every member of the staff was truly professional in appearance and demeanor, and each greeted us and checked up on us during our meal. The Caesar salad and the Pear, Fig and Almond Salad were both quite tasty. Our meals (Bison Ribeye and Veal Piccatta) were excellently prepared, beautifully presented and wonderful to eat! The Chocolate Oblivion dessert was small, but rich...a wonderful end to a fabulous meal. We are still talking about our fabulous experience 2 days later. Thanks for a very wonderful private celebration!Special Features:
- whoopswoodyswoes1Dined on 6/1/2014My only complaint would be about the soft shell crab dinners that two of us ordered and it was the primary reason we came to Maslows. they were not good. Way over cooked, the sauce was super salty, it just was not the treat we expected. With out a doubt the worst soft shell crab dinner we've had. All the other dinners were wonderful, lamb, saffron shrimp, filet steak (2), the appetizers etc. Anyway enough said. We'll be back but on tip toes and looking for chef's suggestions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- love the bison steak!VAGirlDined on 5/31/2014We've been here three times. My guy orders the bison steak every time & it is always fantastic! I go back & fourth between the salmon & the bison myself. Always great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect Anniversary RestaurantbwardDined on 5/30/2014My wife and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary at Masselow's. The food and service were top-notch and we were thoroughly satisfied. I ordered the Bison Prime Rib and my wife ordered the Prawns in Saffron. My steak was excellent, but (I know this will sound like a strange compliment for a steak dinner) the mashed potatoes were the best potatoes I've ever had in my life. When I mentioned it to my wife she asked for a bite and completely agrees with me. My compliments to the chef and staff at Masselow's for making our anniversary special.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/22/2014Professional, but friendly, not stuffy. Food was amazing. Midweek menu is a great value. Perfect for SpokaneSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/18/2014We had an excellent family dining experience. Enjoyed the surrounding elegance. The food was perfectly done and the salmon chowder was just dynamic! (both taste and presentation.) The servers were warm and friendly and their service exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MassleowsVADpersonDined on 5/14/2014The experience was quite good.... I had the midweek special and it was tasty i would have just enjoyed it more if there were more entree options because i was not fond of my choices.Special Features:
- WonderfullovedmasselowsDined on 5/11/2014This was our first time at Masselow's. I took my 85 year old Mother there for Mother's Day. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Great food, beautiful atmosphere and wonderful service. Will definitely go back. It was so easy to make a reservation on line. We checked the menu ahead of time and already knew what we wanted to order.Special Features:
- Mothers Day BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/11/2014This was our first time for Mothers Day brunch. We'd been going to Twigs and Clinkendagger but no longer. This was truly an exceptional experience for all of us!!! There were 8 of us and we all had an amazing time, amazing food and service. I loved the way it was set up with an entree and salad/cheese/dessert bar. This will our final destination for all holidays at this point. We'd been for dinner 3 times now and have always been very pleased but this was our first brunch. I can't write enough good things to cover our experience which was very special.Special Features:
- Great environment for Mother's DayEllis21Dined on 5/11/2014The mother's day brunch was great. You walk into the restaurant and you get the feeling that you are in an upscale place. The brunch was great, but the entrees did not live up to the hype. I am an Egg Benedict person all day everyday when it comes to breakfast, but the Masselow's Benedict did not live up to my expectations for this type of eatery. The hollandaise sauce was average at best. It really lacked any punch and resembled something more than an IHOP pre-made hollandaise. The muffin that the benedict was served on was stale like it was made for the previous weekend's brunch. My wife had the crab omelette and her experience was much like mine. The meal seems flavorless like it was under seasoned.Special Features:
- Happy mothers day!yummyDined on 5/11/2014I had made a breakfast reservation for a party of 8. Not only did they meet my expectations, but went well above and beyond. We had our own private dining room. Which was fabulous for the kids. We ate amazing food and were well taken care of! Thank you.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ImpressedCouleeDined on 5/10/2014The portions were a bit small for the price, but the quality of the food was outstanding! Being able to book a table online is also a plus. I would highly recommend this establishment to people looking for somewhere upscale to go for a special occasion.Special Features:
- Best Breakfast!shiningstellaDined on 5/10/2014Took my husband's mom and dad there for an early Mom's day. Our waitress was awesome, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was very conducive to chatting. My husband and i had never been there and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The amount of food was phenomenal...very deceiving in the bowls. My husband didn't think he was going to have enough...but he was fooled! We most certainly will be back...hopefully for dinner next time!Special Features:
- The following 170 reviews are from the Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino reviews archive.
- Dry pork porterhouseOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/3/2014Food was generally very good except for the pork porterhouse (apparently new on the menu) which was extremely dry and relatively flavorless. Everything else was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BEST MEAL IN ALL OF SPOKANE!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/13/2014I've traveled this world and have had the experience of experiencing fine dining all over the globe and I can honestly say that Masselow's meal was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Their corn-fed, sirloin steak may well be the BEST piece of meat I've ever consumed. Bravo Masselow's! I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who would like a meal fit for a king!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AMAZING!LyndseyDined on 4/12/2014We were out at Northern Quest celebrating a birthday and had a wonderful experience at Masselow's. Several in our party are self-professed foodies and wine lovers and Masselow's exceeded our expectations by miles! The presentation of the food was beautiful, enhancing the experience. Each course was better than the one before. I had the lamb chops and they were divine! The service was phenomenal and made the evening perfect! Especially since our server was very knowledgeable, and had a sense of pride about working there. We also had breakfast there the following morning and had a second great experience. You can really tell that the staff care about making the experience pleasurable. Best restaurant in the Inland Northwest!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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~~ Finest LAKE VIEW ~~ Live like Royalty in CAMELOT CASTLE~~ in Orlando
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Thousand Oaks
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/ night
$ 1,600 - $ 2,400 / week
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35% Discounted Weekly Rate- Amazing LAKE VIEW - FORGET the REST - You can have THE BEST!
7 NIGHTS of sheer luxury and the VERY BEST NATURAL LAKE VIEW in Central Florida set in a beautiful Conservation area with privacy & seclusion from deck & pool. Near major theme parks & stores. Hot tub heat included.
- $1,600 $1,040/week (35% off)
- Hot tub heating ($70)
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35% Discounted Weekly Rate- Amazing LAKE VIEW - FORGET the REST - You can have THE BEST!
7 NIGHTS of sheer luxury and the VERY BEST NATURAL LAKE VIEW in Central Florida set in a beautiful Conservation area with privacy & seclusion from deck & pool. Near major theme parks & stores. Hot tub heat included.
- $1,600 $1,040/week (35% off)
- Hot tub heating ($70)
deal# D746NM
vacation rental description
A home truly fit for Royalty:
~~ Uniquely private setting on superb 40 acre NATURAL LAKE
~~ Beautiful VIEWS of the LAKE & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION area
~~ FISH or launch a ROWBOAT from our lovely landscaped garden
~~ SOUTH facing POOL and separate HOT TUB/SPA
~~ 3000 sq.ft. relaxing LIVING AREA, 1200 sq.ft secluded DECKING
~~ One of the BIGGEST/SPACIOUS 4 bedroom homes in Central Florida
~~ GAMES room: Pool, Foosball, E. Darts, Play-In Castle
~~ 50" DLP Flat-screen and Wide-screen HDTV with progressive scan DVD
~~ Digital Cable TV includes HIGH DEFINITION channels in Family room
~~ CABLE TVs with DVDs in ALL bedrooms & PLAYSTATIONS in both TWINS
~~ COMPUTER with HIGH SPEED BROADBAND and WIRELESS internet access
~~ Complimentary INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALLS to 100+ countries
~~ Magnificent FOUR-POSTER beds in both KING & QUEEN MASTERS
~~ Sumptuous & elegant Furnishings & Fittings throughout
OUTSTANDING home in UNRIVALLED location
CAMELOT CASTLE, for your DREAM VACATION
~~ Live like Royalty in CAMELOT CASTLE ~~
CAMELOT CASTLE - your dream destination.
Spectacular views from huge South facing decking area, pool and hot
tub/spa which lead directly onto the natural, 40 acre, deep water
lake, surrounded by a conservation area. Soothe those aching Theme
Park limbs in our bubbling 6 person health spa. What a wonderful
way to end your day!!
Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom villa, 3000 sq. ft., with 2 gorgeous
Masters with four-poster beds and full ensuites. Sumptuously and
opulently furnished throughout. PC with 24/7 high speed broadband
and wireless internet access. Cable TVs and DVDs in all 4 bedrooms
PlayStation with games in both Twin bedrooms. Family room with 50"
DLP-HDTV and progressive scan DVD. Well equipped and decorated Games
room, complete with 7' Pool Table, Foosball,
Electronic darts, Play-In Castle and TV, DVD and VCR.
Ask to see our superb, high quality 360 VIRTUAL TOUR showing
panoramic views of every area of our home. It's nearly as good as
being there! Latest Virtual Tour photographed in January 2006.
COMPLIMENTARY Local, Long Distance and International Phone Calls.
Phone home whenever you like at no cost to yourself (America,
Canada, UK & over 100 other countries). No need to either buy a
phone card or use your own cell phone!
~~ Live like Royalty in CAMELOT CASTLE ~~
Camelot Castle is situated on a premium lot in a quiet cul-de-sac
backing onto the 40 acre natural lake, on the beautiful, secluded,
woodland, conservation sub-division of Thousand Oaks off CR54, to
the south-west of Kissimmee in Central Florida. The views from the
rear of Camelot Castle, across the lake are stunning - the sunsets
are out of this world!
A beautiful, 40 acre, deep water, natural lake borders our garden
and we enjoy over 70' of private lake edge from which you can fish
or launch a small boat. Majority of the lake is bordered by
conservation areas which include large, old trees in which all kinds
of birds roost. The resident heron and egrets are a joy to watch.
At various times of the day you may also be lucky enough to see
turtles, water snakes and alligators in the waters. A flock of wild
turkeys lives in the conservation on Thousand Oaks and they can
frequently be seen wandering around, led by the dominant male, from
garden to garden, and around the lake edge. It's a truly magic
For sun worshippers the biggest bonus is that the HUGE DECKING,
HEALTH SPA/HOT TUB and POOL area (39ft x 28ft) is SOUTH facing, onto
the LAKE. This area is very private and has white panel fencing
with landscaping on both sides and an open aspect to the lake and
Swim in the POOL whilst the wildlife swims close by on the lake or
luxuriate in our wonderful 6 person HEALTH SPA/HOT TUB, which has
many & varied toning jets. Relax in the luxury, padded pool chairs
(8 on the deck, with 2 more in the Games room) around the 2 large
tables with umbrellas or lie on the padded sun-loungers (4), in each
case taking advantage of both the gorgeous view and those golden
rays from early morning until sunset.
The GAMES ROOM provides hours of entertainment for those of you who
enjoy Pool, Foosball, Electronic Darts and Quoits.
You'll also find the Fishing Rods in this room, which you are
welcome to use to test your "catching & landing" skills from the
lake at the bottom of our garden. The Games room has a selection of
games which are suitable for all age groups and for your little
Knights and Princesses we have a MegaBlocks Play-in-Castle plus an
assortment of toys. You'll find a TV, DVD/CD player and VCR, all
discretely housed in an entertainment armoire with fully retractable
doors, so you can game and watch at the same time!! For your added
comfort we have included extra lighting, 2 luxury padded chairs, a
moveable tall fan with 3 speeds and timer, plus a radio/CD player.
Relax quietly in the LOUNGE reading a book from our extensive
library or check your email (at no cost to you) from Camelots
computer which has a flat screen monitor and 24 hour wireless
internet access. Or entertain yourselves in the FAMILY ROOM which
contains a 50" DLP-HDTV with progressive scan DVD and High
Definition cable channels. Both rooms have remote controlled ceiling
fans with lights and dimmer control, for your extra comfort.
BATHROOM 4 is close by the Lounge.
The 2 MASTER BEDROOMS with ENSUITE BATHROOMS, King Arthurs Court and
Queen Guineveres Chamber, both have wonderful views over the lake
and conservation area. Each is luxuriously appointed with an
ornately carved cherry wood king/queen-size Four Poster bed with
canopy, pillowtop mattress, high thread count quality linens and
cream colored satin quilt, shams and skirt, plus carved cherry wood
bedside units with lamps and matching large dresser with ornate
MASTER BEDROOM 1, King Arthurs Court, has patio doors which lead
directly onto the pool, spa and lake. It contains a beautiful
cherry wood matching armoire and two sumptuous armchairs.
MASTER BEDROOM 2, Queen Guineveres Chamber, is upstairs and
overlooks the pool, spa and lake via a 5' x 3' picture window. It
has a cherry wood 3-drawer unit and a beautifully carved wooden love-
seat with padded, tapestry covered, seat, sides and back.
Both of these opulent bedrooms have a walk-in closet, cable TV with
DVD/CD player, clock radio, hairdryer and ceiling fan with lights
and dimmer control. Truly fit for Royalty!
The 2 TWIN BEDROOMS, Sir Lancelots Squires, themed on knights &
dragons, has a PlayStation 2 console and Lady Morgans Maidens,
themed on fairies & woodland creatures, has a PlayStation 1
Each bedroom also contains 2 matching beds, a matching bedside unit
and 4-drawer dresser, a walk-in closet, plus a cable TV, clock
radio, hairdryer and ceiling fan with lights. These bedrooms share
For our little apprentice squires and maidens we have a TRAVEL CRIB
and BEDDING, an adjustable HIGHCHAIR and baby listening monitor plus
the all important STAIR GATE. For older and slightly more
independent apprentices we have a lovely, solid, CHILD BED complete
with Winnie the Pooh bedding, suitable for up to about 6 years old,
depending on height. Just let us know if you wish to use these
items and they will be ready and waiting for you, on your arrival,
in the bedroom of your choice, and at no cost to you.
Prepare meals in our state-of-the-art KITCHEN and then eat, drink
and be merry planning your ultimate vacation, sitting at the large,
solid cherry wood, beautiful Round Table in the DINING ROOM, with
its 8 matching dining chairs, or the BREAKFAST ROOM which
comfortably seats 4.
Of course there is also a separate LAUNDRY complete with full-size
washer and dryer, laundry basket, plus iron and ironing board. You
can return home with suitcases full of clean clothes!
~~ Camelot Castle is ONE OF A KIND. ~~
Pamper yourselves and enjoy your next Florida vacation in superb,
top class surroundings.
~~ Check out the very best! ~~
You will be so glad that you did.
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Daoud & Mahbuba Attayi 519-885-5643
house rental amenities
Our guests also enjoy UNLIMITED USE of the following items:
~~ Complimentary Long Distance & Local calls in America & Canada
~~ Complimentary International phone calls to over 100 Countries
~~ Computer with 24/7 high speed wireless internet access
~~ 7' Pool, Foosball & Electronic Darts
~~ MegaBlocks Play-in-Castle in Games room
~~ All Bed linens (minimum 2 sets per bed)
~~ Bath sheets, bath towels, hand towels & wash cloths
~~ Fishing rods
~~ 50" DLP HDTV with High Definition channels
~~ 4 x Cable TVs
~~ TV, DVD & VCR plus DVDs & videos in Games room
~~ 4 x Clock radios
~~ 5 x Hairdryers
~~ 5 x DVD/CD players plus DVDs
~~ 4 x Phones (2 x cordless - chat to friends & lounge by the pool)
~~ Telephone Answer machine
~~ 2 x Stereo/CD system
~~ Sony Playstation 1
~~ Sony Playstation 2
~~ Toys, Board Games, Pool inflatables, Books
~~ 10 luxuriously padded upright deck/pool chairs
~~ 4 luxuriously padded sunloungers
~~ Luxury pool towels (16)
~~ Pool towel stand
~~ Pool cover on roller
~~ Pack'n'Play Travel crib & bedding
~~ Highchair
~~ Baby Stair gate
~~ Baby monitor
~~ Child bed & Winnie the Pooh bedding (suitable for up to 6 years)
~~ Electronic front door lock - no need for keys or check-in at an
office - go straight to Camelot Castle.
~~ Top of the range appliances in Kitchen and Laundry.
~~ Ceiling fans in lounge, family room and ALL bedrooms.
~~ Automatic garage door.
~~ Monitored Security Alarm System.
activities and attractions in Orlando Central Florida
Fishing on the natural Lake
Nature walks in the Thousand Oaks woodland preservation.
Walt Disney World: 10 mins
192 restaurants and shops: 10 mins
International Drive, Sea World and Universal Studios: 20-30 mins
Champions Gate Golf Course: 5 mins
Orlando International Airport: 30 mins
Sanford Airport: 60 mins
Busch Gardens, Tampa Airport, Gulf Coast: 75 mins
Space Center, Daytona Beach: 90 mins
Miami Airport: 3.5 - 4 hours
vacation rental rates
Per week from: US $1600
Deposit: US $500
Pool heating (electric): included year round
Hot tub heating: included year round
Sales & Tourist tax: 12%.
All payments in US$ via VISA or MasterCard credit cards.
Mid-stay cleans available at extra cost . Book locally.
No Pets
Smoking on deck area only, please.
Daoud & Mahbuba Attayi 519-885-5643
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Blue Lake International Jazz Ensemble
The 2014 International Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Glenn Williams, is comprised of the instrumentation found in a traditional 18 piece jazz big band, with 5 saxes (alto, tenor and bari), 5 trumpets, 5 trombones and rhythm (piano, bass and drums). The group's repertoire will range from the classic big bands of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis and Woody Herman to more contemporary composers such as Gordon Goodwin, Bob Mintzer, and John Fedchock.
Their tour will culminate with a special homecoming performance at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp on July 16, 2014.
2014 International Jazz Ensemble
Glenn William is Fine Arts Department Chairman at South High School in Downers Grove, Illinois. Besides instructional leadership duties with visual art and music at South High School, Mr. Williams also teaches Jazz Lab Band and Concert Band. He has held similar positions in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Highland Park, Illinois. In addition to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Mr. Williams spends time in the summer on the brass/jazz faculty of the Indiana University Summer Music Clinic.
As a professional musician, Mr. Williams has performed with numerous entertainment and jazz luminaries, including The Four Tops, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Michael Brecker, Kenny Wheeler, and the Blue Lake Faculty Jazz Sextet. He has also performed with numerous community ensembles including the North Shore Concert Band directed by John Paynter. A National Board Certified Teacher, Mr. Williams is in demand as a clinician/adjudicator throughout the Midwest United States and has presented clinics at multiple state and national conventions.
Mr. Williams holds degrees from Indiana University, Northwestern University and Concordia University-Chicago and has completed coursework towards a DMA in Wind Conducting at Michigan State University. He is a member of the music ministry at Four Corners Community Church , where he also serves as an Elder in the church community. A native of Denver, Colorado, Mr. Williams resides in Downers Grove. Illinois, with his wife, Terri, and their two children, Josiah and Allison.