text: San Francisco Designer John Bradfield Channels Alexander McQueen For Dining by Design Tablescape Designer John Bradfield Discusses His Alexander McQueen-Inspired Table by Elka Karl 11/22/10 0 Reactions 38 Shares Print 14 23 1 0 0 While I was wowed by many of the beautiful tables at last week's Dining by Design, the table that surprised and impressed me the most was created by San Francisco designers John Bradfield and Maryam Monsef. Combining beautiful elements from nature with a sophisticated and elegant palette, the table's — and designers' — popularity was reflected in the number of people drawn to it. Bradfield cited his inspiration for the tablesetting as the 2006 Fall/Winter runway show by Alexander McQueen, and was particularly influenced by a single dress. Find out what dress inspired Bradfield, as well as more about the table, in my interview with the designer. All Photos Courtesy Laura Morton What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CasaSugar: How did you decide on the palette? John Bradfield: The palette was chosen to keep a mysterious yet elegant feel to the space. We wanted to keep it intimate and the darker color palette accomplished this. 1 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: I love the butterflies used in the table settings. There's a lovely Victorian collector feel to the setting. Is this what you had in mind? What made you use the butterflies? JB: In continuing with the nature influence, they added a whimsical and elegant feel to the table. We also wanted to steer away from a traditional table setting. 2 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: Are those carnations in the centerpiece? They look so luxurious and elegant. How did you come up with this centerpiece? JB: The center piece was carnations, 350 to be exact, cut and placed in floral foam (without water). [I was] not sure if they would last both evenings (which they did). I had more sitting at home just in case. There was one dress in McQueen's collection that I was particularly drawn to. The model came out onto the runway wearing a pair of deer antlers about two feet high with an ivory lace veil over top and draping over her face . . . which then continued into an incredible ivory lace gown with a long train. I wanted to try and replicate this look with the flowers and thought that when grouped together carnations created this effect. Source 3 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: What was your inspiration for using the rough-hewn wood floor? JB: We chose to use reclaimed circle-sawn oak on the floor to give the feel that the space has always been there and has history. I find that the use of old and new creates a warm, inviting, and familiar space. 4 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: Tell me about your decision to paint the ghost chairs. How did you decide on the designs? What technique did you use? JB: Since the overall setting had some powerful items we chose to use acrylic side chairs so they would not compete with the space. We wanted a subtle design element to the chairs and make them our own, so we decided to add the hand painted images. The first layers were of a deep purple and then finished off with a layer of metallic silver. This effect allowed the image to pop off the dark backdrop of the table and wall. In McQueen's collection he used animal accessories on the models (feathers, antlers, etc.). We played off of this use of nature and came up with the tree and owl. The tree was delicate and elegant and the owl added a little drama. 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: The head of table chairs are Restoration Hardware pieces that you had reupholstered. What is the fabric? JB: The fabric on the chair is Bergamo Rubelli - Malipiero in Argento. 6 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: The chandelier is amazing! Are they gemsbock horns? Did you have the chandelier fabricated? JB: I wanted to do something with antler or horn and came across these oryx horns (also known as gemsbock). After playing with a few ideas, this is what we came up with. It's a prototype for a lighting collection that we are working on. We did have it fabricated locally in San Francisco. 7 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: What is the backdrop comprised of? JB: The backdrop is a series of eight panels wallpapered with "glass cameo/black" from Elitis. 8 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: Can you tell me more about the table? JB: The table was a custom design by me, which I had fabricated locally in San Francisco, too. It is a high-gloss lacquer with two tones. One [tone is] on the top and base, but in the opening of the base we had it lacquered in a lighter color. 9 / 10 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 CS: How does this design represent your overall vision as a designer? JB: This design represents me perfectly. 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Three of the seven school boards seats - 42% -- are on the ballot this November. All three races include candidates on both sides of the issue. And one district has a total of six candidates running, which means it could be decided by only a handful of votes.
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It's the 150th episode of Talking Red. Intentional or not, David Sarch interviews Tom Gulitti, the best New Jersey Devils beat reporter in the land about defensemen, lines, the trade deadline, and...
David Sarch is back hosting Talking Red and he interviewed Tom Gulitti, the Devils beat reporter at Fire & Ice and the Bergen Record about his work and, of course, the New Jersey Devils.
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"The reason we got Alex Mogilny at that time was for similar reasons: what he could bring offensively with the shot he had and he could do almost individually at times, but still be a team player. I feel that Iyla can bring that sort of explosiveness and also I really believe strongly that he wants to win and he will fit in."Lou Lamoriello, comparing the move to bring in Kovalchuk to his move about a decade ago to bring in Alexander Mogilny to New Jersey, as reported by Gulitti. In case you're wondering when the last time Lou made a move like this. Check out that post. Parise's excited, Kovalchuk's excited, Salmela's excited, and I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Lou's excited. New Jersey Devils Status as of Feb. 4 & 5, 2010: Excited.
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We're working for you to find out the most effective way you here in Southern West Virginia can help those affected by the Typhoon in the Philippines.
Almost 600,000 are displaced.
More airports are opening to allow more flights to carry aid. Beckley Ready's Kevin Taylor shares with us what they need the most. He told us while those who donate have the right intentions, it's most effective to find a reputable organization with storage ability and the means to ship donations and necessities.
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The Bergen County freeholders deadlocked this week over an appointment to the board of Bergen Community College on Wednesday after hearing complaints from students and Hispanic community leaders who said the panel lacks diversity.
The freeholders split 3-3 Wednesday on the appointment of Jo-Anne Mecca, a Leonia educator whom County Executive Kathleen Donovan had picked to fill a four-year position on the 11-member board.
Mecca, director of the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships at New Jersey City University, would have replaced Germaine Ortiz, who has served for eight years on the board.
But several in the audience said that would leave the board with two minority representatives on a board that oversees a campus where about one-third of the students are Hispanic and about 52 percent belong to a minority group.
"Personally I think there should have been a little more thought given to not reappointing the one remaining Latina," said Jorge Nunez of Bogota. "There's something not right about the process."
Michelle Soto, a vice president of student government, said the board should be more diverse.
"How can we look up to our governing body and see that they're not reflecting what we need?" she asked.
County officials countered that Donovan has made plenty of minority appointments in her first two years as county executive.
Jeanne Baratta, Donovan's chief of staff, said Donovan will resubmit Mecca's name when the full Freeholder Board meets again. Freeholder Robert Hermansen was absent Wednesday.
Baratta said the county executive has met several times with members of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey, who have recommended several candidates for the one remaining vacancy on the board. That seat is to be filled by Governor Christie with a recommendation from Donovan.
Baratta said Donovan picked Mecca because of her more than 15 years of experience in higher education. Baratta also noted that Mecca is representative of another group of students on campus.
"We find it interesting that the freeholders approved two white males but passed on a handicapped female," Baratta said. "How did a handicapped woman get thrown under the bus last night?"
Mecca was one of four appointees before the freeholders. The board unanimously approved the reappointments of college board Chairman E. Carter Corriston, an Englewood Cliffs lawyer, and Michael J. Neglia, a Harrington Park engineer.
The board also approved the appointment of Anthony Miller, a retired school administrator from Mahwah by a 4-2 vote with Democratic Freeholders David Ganz and Joan Voss casting the dissenting votes.
On the Mecca appointment, Republican Freeholders John Mitchell, John Felice and Maura DeNicola voted yes, while Ganz and Voss were joined by GOP Freeholder John Driscoll in voting no.
Ganz said the county has not been following state guidelines that call for a trustee search committee, a process he said is required by state law.
Baratta countered that such a process is not required. She said a check of appointments from the last five years found no evidence of that process being used, even by a prior Democratic administration. She said Donovan asks for résumés of qualified applicants from every community group she meets.
Voss said her no vote was not about Mecca but rather her concerns about diversity and how the county goes about seeking candidates for its volunteer boards.
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I think the article starts out with a mis-conception..."... A community so in love with their football team ..."I don't think that's actually the reality. Unfortunately.
That last part was dead accurate. The glazers made a ton of moves that pissed the people of Tampa off.Imagine what would've been said if the giants, Pats, jets, or any other big market teams owners bought Man U, fired their Superbowl winning coach, replaced him with a nobody, then sued radio jocky and fans alike... they b1tchslapped everyone around them but expect people to buy tickets??No glazers, YOU should buy seats and spend even more on FA talent to get people to come to rjs! You owe it to the fans that you ran off. People aren't coming back until you prove something to them. If you're not going to do those things, might as well move when the lease is up. ...Then you can GTFO of OUR stadium. If you're not buying up seats, you had better be buying up players, or at least helping charities. I don't want to see more money dropped into the ManU budget!
Funny that Jason doesn't mention the lack of corporate sponsorship and ticket purchase in the area that is afforded to teams in other cities. Happens to both the Rays and the Bucs. Anyone that would investigate our attendance issues would be aware of this.
The fans got smart and now they need coaxing. Quite simple.
If you caught the 60-minutes story on Aaron Rodgers, you saw the story about GB Packer fans. That's a population in love with its team.http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134482n


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When filming resumes on Order of the Phoenix - on a hiatus for exam season - later this month, it will include filming of the scenes at 4 Privet Drive, sources have told Leaky.
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2008: As a freshman, she sat at stroke for the Varsity 8 and Freshman 4…with the V8, she helped the squad to its second consecutive state title at FIRA's…with the F4, she earned a state title at FIRA's and placed seventh at the Dad Vail Regatta…in the fall she rowed stroke with the F4 and won gold at the Head of the South and placed fourth at the Head of the Hooch.
HS: A four-year competitor at Great Bridge High School as a port and stroke…helped the Wildcats to four consecutive regional titles and a state championship as a senior member of the Lightweight 4…also a three-year letterwinner in track and cross country…member of the National Honor Society.
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Joe Mather is, to be frank, not one of the names one thinks of when the topic "Atlanta Braves" is brought up in general discussion.
This is his first year with the team after being acquired last offseason via waivers from the Cardinals. Not only that, but he didn't make the team out of spring training; he was sent to toil in the Atlanta suburbs for their Triple-A team in Gwinnett County. Recalled on April 28, the versatile utilityman (he's played, in his career, all three outfield positions, first and third base, and even pitched an inning for St. Louis in 2010) had appeared in just 14 games this season, starting only five of them, before Saturday night in Anaheim.
Pressed into service in right field because Jason Heyward couldn't start due to shoulder tightness, Mather had the game of his life. In the seventh inning, he hit a three-run homer off Angels starter Joel Pineiro to start the scoring for Atlanta, who had been shut out by Pineiro up to that point; later in the inning the Braves scored again to tie the match at 4-4.
And that's where it stayed until the 12th inning, when Mather struck again. Alex Gonzalez singled with two outs and Angels second baseman Alexi Amarista accidentally kicked the ball into left field. Mather followed with an RBI double off reliever Trevor Bell; Craig Kimbrel finished off the Halos in the last of the inning for his 12th save, and the Braves snapped a three-game losing streak with their 5-4 win, staying within 3.5 games of the first-place Phillies. The Angels and Braves will wrap up their three-game interleague series Sunday afternoon in Anaheim at 3:35 p.m. EDT.


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Just stumbled across this clip from FOX-61 CT. The chefs from "Hell's Kitchen" seem to really like our heirloom tomatoes!
We'll be back at the Coventry Regional Farmer's (Winter) Market this Sunday with our grass-fed, pasture-raised young beef, nitrate-free heritage bacon, pork/beef kielbasa, and our "Woolzies."
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Illinois is the last state in the U.S. that bans the concealed carry of weapons in public, but a federal appeals court last week ruled it unconstitutional and ordered lawmakers to write a new law allowing it. Concealed carry laws fall into four categories, according to gun-control advocates.
—States where no permit is required for carrying concealed weapons: Alaska, Arizona, Vermont and Wyoming.
—States that may issue concealed-carry permits if law enforcement officials approve: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island.
—States required to issue concealed-carry permits if applicants meet certain criteria: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
—State where carrying concealed weapons is prohibited: Illinois.
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Volunteers are an important resource to the orchestra community. The League thanks them for supporting orchestras everywhere. See below, and in the left hand menu, for all the resources the League has to offer.
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Orchestra volunteers: Need to raise a quick $20,000? Looking for a unique fundraising event? Get out the checkered tablecloths and bibs and have a Lobster Fest Picnic!
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Reviews by cvm4:
4.11/5 rDev +5.7%
I was confused at first, but apparently the base beer comes in a larger format bottle. The Tequila barrel aged is in a green 12.7oz bottle. But, how can you pass up trying a beer brewed with spices, almond milk, cocoa, chilies, black beans, avocado leaves and aged in tequila barrels???
A - I'm not 100%, but would guess the base beer is a dark ale or porter. It pours really black, seems thick, almost stout like. Lovely dark tan head with great lacing.
S - Barrel aging really comes out, slight chili with a semi-sweet cocoa side, roasted malts and spices I can't even nail down.
T - I'm not even sure how to pin this down. It's a mess, but in a good way. Chili is an obvious, but subtle heat. It's herbal and vegetable. The tequila barrel aging adds a little tartness to the beer.
M - The almond milk has to provide the smoothness of the body. It's a little over carbed for my taste.
O - For me, Mikkeller is pretty much hit or miss. This one hits on so many levels.
05-22-2013 23:00:26 | More by cvm4
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4.03/5 rDev +3.6%
This beer is thick and black, as much each as many big stouts. The head that grows is very dark brown, tight, and well sustained, sitting around very densely as a heavy crown of a finger's height or so and leaving spotty but plentiful strong and thick lace.
Count on Mikkeler. This is just such an interesting and unique beer, almost bizzare but ultimately better than just weird. The nose is rich and almost creamy, while the heat of the tequila makes itself known along with pretty big dry woods. There's a little bit of additional, somewhat more vegetal heat, but I couldn't say whether the vegetal note was a result of the meat and skin of the pepper, the avocado leaf (possibly the most unusual addition), or both.
The flavor seems to focus on the spirit, the wood, and the roasty/bittersweet notes of the base beer's malts. I like it, and it's worth a shot just to confuse your palate a bit.
The body is full with a thick feel, plenty robust, but evened out by the spirit. It's also interestingly crisp and, while smooth, isn't what I expect.
08-19-2013 22:35:44 | More by Brenden
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
04-23-2013 02:08:18 | More by jmgrub
3.25/5 rDev -16.5%
08-09-2013 21:21:27 | More by Kyroqz
3.5/5 rDev -10%
01-17-2014 06:55:43 | More by CaptainNomihodai
3.5/5 rDev -10%
04-28-2013 16:32:50 | More by Etan
3.5/5 rDev -10%
06-09-2013 14:44:37 | More by bostonryan
3.5/5 rDev -10%
06-17-2013 14:00:20 | More by pisano
3.61/5 rDev -7.2%
Another one thanks to rudzud.
Similar to the original, again dark colored creamy head, small though, same lacing nice legs, pitch black, but the head is much less so knocked down just a bit.
A pepper aroma and green plant to start, the earthy spicy hops, light tequila booze aroma, light vanilla barrel, but big woody aroma, little boozy, some dark choc but less than original, don't get the black bean in it, light roast. Also not as good as the original, the better aromas were muted a bit by the tequila.
Taste creamy, weird light medicinal phenol, tequila, lots if woody tannic esters, barrel flavours. Then earthy spicy hops, slight souring infection like, little plastic flavor, more dark choc but much lighter than original, the vegetal is gone but probably turned into that plastic phenol, light creamy almond milk. Finish is sticky semi sweet, creamy, bitter earthy hops, bit of dark choc.
Mouth is med to fuller bod, decent carb.
Overall meh, not as good as the original. The tequila barrel added very little tequila and for what it did add was also some off flavors I think, it also muted the good characteristics too much, so not a big winner IMO.
08-22-2013 19:19:43 | More by jlindros
4.75/5 rDev +22.1%
06-23-2013 15:20:01 | More by Rickythejeweler
New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
08-31-2013 02:10:22 | More by blkcld
4.49/5 rDev +15.4%
11.2oz bottle poured into a Troeg's snifter.
A - Very dark almost black appearance with 1/2 finger of tan foam. Mild lacing was noted.
S - Pleasant aromas of roasted malts, coconut, banana, oak, and dried chilies that made for a inviting treat.
T - Yum! Complex and amazingly refreshing. Get lots of coconut, almond, sweet cocoa, vanilla, and oak with minimal notes of chilies and tequila (although they can be appreciated as the beer warms). Despite being made with chilies, this beer has almost no heat and in fact has a mild mouth cooling effect that I have only experienced once prior (Akevitt Porter by HaandBryggeiriet). It's hard to describe but think the sensation you get from menthol drops and divide the intensity by 20.
M - Medium to full body with a creamy mouth coating feel that I attribute to the almond milk. No obvious booze. Basically this 6% beer has the mouthfeel of a big CCB stout and it's awesome.
O - This was a fantastic beer that I wish was more readily available. Compared to the non-barrel aged version, I'd say this one has a bit more complexity working for it and the chilies faded away so it tastes sweeter and more refreshing. They are both worth trying!
06-19-2013 13:41:38 | More by DocJ007
3.25/5 rDev -16.5%
06-30-2013 00:45:32 | More by IpeeA
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
375ml green thick-walled gueuze bottle purchased from Slowbeer in Melbourne.
Pours a deep, thick black colour, with an incredibly dark head of melted chocolate brown. Head stays pretty dense with bubbles, but becomes filmy after a while. Lacing is superb, and the body is remarkably thick for its weight. Carbonation is fine. Overall, it's an exceptionally good looking brew.
Nose is also exceptional. Dark and deep, laced with spice and wood. Tantalising chilli aromas come through, along with chocolate, fresh-roasted whole bean coffee and the sharp piquancy of tequila. Like chocolate molé in a glass.
Taste is also good, but certainly less impressive than the nose. Here, there's a decided lack of sweetness and body, and a decided surplus of roast character. Indeed, to get the colour so high, there had to be. Here, the delicate spices are trampled by the charred characters, and the sweeter chocolate darkness is sidelined. Instead, it feels quite dry and black for most of it's length, completing with a rather ashy tone on the finish.
Feel is smooth but crispened by the roast character, which almost seems to suck moisture out of my mouth.
Overall, I think this could be a lot better. A bit more body and sweetness could counterbalance the char on the palate, and allow the spice and delicate smoke characters to have a bit more influence. As it is, it's just a bit too much in one direction, when the look and the aroma promised so much more.
08-13-2013 06:51:44 | More by lacqueredmouse
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
Shared with JLindros and Duffy.
A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a nice dark brown almost black hue with a nice mocha head that leaves a creamy blanket and sticky lacing. Not add much legs and leave retention as the original.
S - Aromas of chili, cocoa, nice spice notes, gentle barrel and oak nuts, faint agave. Very pleasant.
T - Taste is much sweeter, agave, lots more pepper, chocolate galore, weird beam notes, not much vegetation, Not quite as bitter.
M - Mouthfeel is nice and lightly creamy, bit sweeter.
O - Overall I enjoyed this beer, but not sure if I'd was better than the base. Still, nice beer.
08-21-2013 17:56:19 | More by rudzud
United Kingdom (England)
3.5/5 rDev -10%
12-15-2013 23:39:49 | More by Doomfag
4.09/5 rDev +5.1%
Purchased at the Madison Ave, Hyvee in Council Bluffs, Iowa. From the label "Ale brewed with spices, almond milk, cocoa, chilies, black beans, avocado leaves and aged in tequila barrels." Sounds like a crazy experiment. My expectations for this are pretty low. Poured from a green 12.7 oz green bottle into a pint glass. 6.6% ABV.
Look: Pours to about a one finger head. Mocha colored head with a few bubbles. Very still. Almost like a shot of espresso with lots of crema. Body is black with no highlights. Looks like a porter/stout.
Smell: Could smell it when I first opened the bottle. Sweet tequila esters, dried peppers, smokiness, and oak. A sweet roastiness at the back, almost like coffee and a bit of sweetness. Hints of black beans hiding behind the tequila barrel. Actually smells inviting.
Taste: Dry tequila barrel, light chili spiciness, a kind of vegetable sourness, some sweet almond milk, and finishes with a long barrel smokiness. Not hot at all.
Mouthfeel: Dry mouthfeel. The carbonation is low on this and that really helps with with keeping it nice and creamy. Sticks to your teeth.
Overall: Very impressed with this beer. I expected a boozy mess and instead I got complex flavors. I think the important thing to stress is that while you can taste the tequila it's not hot and offensive. It's more like sticking your head in an empty Añejo tequila barrel that years ago held bourbon. Pick one up for your next tasting, and remember to bring the jalapeños curtidos.
06-14-2013 04:59:25 | More by CowsandBeer
4/5 rDev +2.8%
06-02-2013 15:28:58 | More by JAHMUR
3.5/5 rDev -10%
08-20-2013 18:11:03 | More by JoshuaWagy
Ontario (Canada)
3.93/5 rDev +1%
Picked this up at Binny's - Lakeview. Served in a pint glass at Edward's poker party and Mexican food night.
A - Dark tan foam settles to a solid cap, thick collar, and splotchy lacing. Very dark brown body that is opaque throughout.
S - An interesting mixture of roasted malts, semisweet chocolate, oak, smokey tequila, some mild vegetal chile, and perhaps even a vague black bean note. It's not over-spiced, which I appreciate, but I also couldn't perceive some of the listed adjuncts. There's a yeasty dark bread flavor in the periphery that supports all the various flavors, and things integrate surprisingly well.
T - The taste is a bit sweeter, with perhaps some of the almond milk and cocoa and less of the chiles and tequila barrel. There's still some mild oak, roast, and spirit, but they mostly show up amid the charred and moderately bitter finish. Some lingering chile heat persists through the finish, but there's not much overt chile flavor.
M - Smooth medium body, very creamy, with pleasant carbonation, and some moderate tannic character. No obvious alcohol, and mild chile spiciness.
D - This sounded like a crime against beer, but it was surprisingly enjoyable. I don't think I'd ante up the purchase price again, but I wouldn't turn this down if offered either. The Mexas/Texas series of beers continues to be one of the high points of Mikkeller's lineup. Worth checking out if you're adventurous and like the listed adjuncts and/or tequila.
06-07-2013 21:12:25 | More by MasterSki
4.15/5 rDev +6.7%
I should mention first that im not sure the normal mexas ranger isn't tequila barrel aged, and that these are in fact the same beer. my bottle said tequila barrel aged, and is thus consistent with other reviewers who mentioned the smaller format green glass bottles for this version. I was previously unaware that there was a distinction. now, only mikkeller could brew a beer with such far out ingredients as black beans, almond milk, and avocado leaves and have it taste good! this pours nice and black and chewy, just like the texas ranger, it is clear that a well made porter is the base for this oddity. I smell chili pepper for sure, a sweet smoothness, a lot of dark roasted malt, dusty bitter chocolate, and some interesting spice that I cant quite place. in terms of flavor, I am trying to pick out each unique ingredient. I have to imagine the almond milk provides this sweetness and smoothness of texture, but is hard to factor in exactly in the taste. the black beans must be contributing this density, this extra protein if you will, and the avocado leaves are responsible for this vegetative intensity, like an aloe plant or something. the chili is obvious but not overdone, and the tequila barrel is very obvious. tequila never sits well with me, but in this context its flavors come out without the poison of its strength. its creative and beautifully executed, although im not sure I need another one of these. I am curious how well the tequila brought the diverse southwestern flavors together, and if there is indeed a non tequila version, I would like to try it to compare! all the lovely mouthfeel features of the texas ranger, but more complex tingles bring it to life even more. overall one of the strangest, yet more enjoyable brews I can remember. if there is anything else like this on the market, id like to know about it, and if anyone can confirm that there are two separate versions of this, please communicate that to me. cheers!
05-10-2013 19:25:46 | More by StonedTrippin
4.31/5 rDev +10.8%
Tons of stuff thrown in this one, should be interesting.
Pours pitch black into a tulip, small dark brown hues, brown one finger head. Decent retention, but a thin film of foam remains, really sticky.
Incredibly great smell: milky chocolate, agave/tequila, sweet coffee, chili peppers, mild smoked wood, dry fig, dark bread and sweet spices. Sweet and rich.
Taste starts with the barrel characteristic, with tequila alcohol, agave and dry oak barrel. Roasted malts follow, almost burnt, with earthy cocoa powder and roast ground coffee. A subtle sweetness from the horchata syrup, also a tiny bit of sweet nuts, mixed with a sour zestiness, not just citrusy but also from a dark fruit component (red cherry plums?). Veggie-stew chilies in the middle, getting warmer towards the finish, but slightly pinching, not really that "caliente", which bodes well. Alcohol remains warm. Some hops in the finish, with green and citrusy notes.
Medium carbonation, smooth body, with a complex aftertaste of dark chocolate, American hops, dark fruit and dry spirit alcohol. Not sure what the avocado leaves did here, but the whole mix was well thought.
For me it means a very lot to create such a tasty brew with so many weird ingredients, not only just for the hype. A great wacky Mikkeller brew.
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A Colorado woman was impaled by a light pole after she crashed because she was texting and driving.
(WMC) - Professional golfer John Daly is known for his wild wardrobe and other excesses, but the part-time Memphian admits he's gambled away at least $55 million.
Daly wrote about his admitted gambling addiction in a book, but it's making news again thanks to a new interview with Yahoo Sports. The loss involved a slot machine that was $5,000 per pull.
"I played that maybe five times, five or six times," he said about the millions gambled in less than 20 years. "I thought it might have been 20, 25 [million dollars], but I had no idea it was $55 to $57 million."
Daly says tax records revealed the extraordinary amount of his gambling losses.
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four counts of forgery, one count 2nd degree theft, and one count money
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The Prattville Police and Fire Departments as well as the Alabama Department of Transportation are on the scene of an overturned 18-wheeler at this hour.
ALDOT officials are dumping sand on the roadway to soak up leaking diesel fuel, but authorities said it was not a situation that required the EPA to come in or clear the scene.
The commercial truck overturned at Highway 82 and Cobbs Ford Road.
One lane of Hwy. 82 is open and traffic is being diverted around the site.
No injuries are reported, according to the Prattville mayor's office.
WSFA 12 News has a crew on scene. We'll pass along more information as it becomes available.
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Founded in 1670 by a group of English aristocrats as an intended moneymaking venture, 'Charles Towne' swiftly boomed, exporting products from the region's rice and cotton plantations. The Civil War started on Charleston's very doorstep at Fort Sumter, strategically situated on an island in the harbor. Combining history and plenty of Southern charm, Charleston is a compelling place to visit. Tour the historic district by horse-drawn carriage and discover stately homes adorned with wooden shutters, ironwork balconies, leafy patios and hidden gardens. Watch Gullah weavers create sweet grass baskets and immerse yourself in this friendly city's ante-bellum ambiance.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.
See Charleston's most important historical landmarks and experience the vivid sights and sounds of this charming southern city on this two-hour narrated tour that offers participants a comprehensive overview of this beautiful city.
Charleston is considered the jewel of the southeastern United States and "America's Best-kept Secret." Through economic hardship, fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes, Charleston has exhibited a remarkable resilience. Often called a living museum, history is found literally around every corner of the city.
Boarding your coach, you'll commence a relaxing tour of the city. As you meander through its lovely streets, you will be able to appreciate the city's charm and allure, displayed via its cobblestone streets, varied architectural styles, and world-famous "basket ladies" which are found nowhere else in the United States except in this remarkable town.
Journey through Charleston's Historic District, where you'll be immersed in the city's fascinating history, viewing such sites as Hibernian Hall, a National Historic Landmark, as well as the site of the 1860 National Democratic Convention. During the convention, no candidate emerged with a majority vote, leading to the election of Abraham Lincoln as the Republican Party's candidate. Steeped in tradition and rich with pride, you will also pass by The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina.
At The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, you will be able to view one of the three most historically significant buildings in Colonial America. From here, it's on to the nation's oldest museum, The Charleston Museum. The museum is where a replica of the CSS Hunley, the world's first successful attack submarine is housed.
As you continue on, enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Row, the oldest row of 18th century structures in Charleston. Your elevated coach allows you to look beyond the privacy hedges meant to conceal Charleston's famed magnificent formal gardens.
Before returning to the ship, a stop will be made at White Point Gardens, the site where the Civil War began and where you will marvel in the magnificence of the Battery Mansions which overlook the Charleston Harbor. It is here that the Ashley and Cooper Rivers converge and according to local lore, meet to form the Atlantic Ocean.
Please note: This tour includes limited walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. The tour is available to guests who utilize a wheelchair who are able to make their way on and off the coach and sit in a coach seat. Casual clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. A restroom is available on the coach. The order of the sites visited or viewed may vary.
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Rick Perry Wins TX-Gov Republican Primary
by Nathan Empsall, Tue Mar 02, 2010 at 11:24:13 PM EST
In 2006, Rick Perry won re-election as Governor of Texas with just 39% of the vote in a four-way race. A February PPP poll found that almost four years later, his approval rating is just 33% and his disapproval 50%. With numbers like that, one wonders how he can possibly win re-election in 2010. And yet, Governor Good Hair will once again be the Republican nominee this fall. That's bad for Texas since it means the worst candidate has the best chance, but good for Democrats since it means his win isn't a lock.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, once the state's most popular Republican, has conceded to Gov. Perry in today's gubernatorial primary. With 51% of precincts reporting, Perry has 52.77% of the vote to Hutchison's 30.99%. In a surprising twist, tea party/truther candidate Deb Medina has a full 17.57% of the vote, not fading in the stretch the way most third party candidates (think New Jersey's Chris Daggett) do.
Perry's win is probably good news for Democrats, even though I was originally hoping Hutchison would win. She'd be a much better Governor than the power hungry Perry and would leave us with an open Senate seat. That may, however, still be the case, given that she said she would resign her seat win-or-lose. One wonders if she'll keep that promise, but either way, with numbers like Perry's this does create a chance to win the Texas Governorship. It's the Lt. Gov. with the real power in the state - at least, it is Constitutionally, and it was in reality before Perry - but a win would still carry huge symbolic value, especially coming in the political climate of 2010. And in the aforementioned February PPP poll, Perry only beat Democrat and former Houston Mayor Bill White 48-42. Bill White will be a very formidable candidate for us, probably the best we've had for state-wide office since the late Bob Bullock. Texas Monthly had a great article in December on White's heroic response to Hurricane Katrina and his standing in the state:
"He has instilled confidence, and he has gotten people to trust him to such a degree that people have this feeling that the city is in great shape because Bill White has been taking care of it for six years," says Nancy Sims,a long time observer of Houston politics who writes a popular political blog, texas-musings.com. "There is really not a group of people that you can find that, as a whole, hate Bill White, which is a rare thing to say about a mayor." Says Craig Varoga, a national political consultant who has worked extensively in Houston: "Even people who are unhappy or dissatisfied because of their particular issues will say that they think he has done a good job overall. A lot of that is rooted in Katrina, which was the perfect confluence of reality and politics."
He has done it with a complex and ambitious plan that few mayors anywhere would have attempted. Against the advice of his friend, former mayor Bob Lanier, White has not cherry-picked a few prominent urban problems to solve. He has instead taken on more than a dozen major issues, many of which carried considerable political risk. He banned, for all practical purposes, lobbyists from city hall and from any involvement in city contracts, thereby cleaning up what many had come to call "the trough." He took on the city's legendary traffic jams and, in a series of programs, untangled some of them and sped up commuting times. He reduced the city's property tax rate five years out of six; shored up the city's wobbly pension system; reduced the City of Houston's energy consumption by 6 percent, making Houston one of the greenest cities in the country; took on petrochemical companies over air pollution; added parks and libraries; cleaned up decaying neighborhoods and built affordable housing; revamped a badly managed police department, resulting in the city's lowest crime level in decades; and signed new contracts with firefighters giving them 38 percent raises, the first salary increase in six years.