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In this Monday's Rejecting Rejection, award-winning author Janet Fox describes her journey up the ladder to a successful writing career, and how the best way to deal with rejection is to use it in whichever way gets you one step further up that ladder. Using Rejection as a Rung in Your Ladder to Success by Janet …
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In this week's Rejecting Rejection, YA writer Shellie Faught shares her story about rejection coming from one of the most important places in your life: your family. Read on to see how Faught not only dealt with that rejection, but was able to find her voice in her writing because of it. Accept Yourself and …
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Who's getting killed. And who's making a killing.
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, and Uncovered: The War on Iraq) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.
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Larry Herz is happy. Walking the floor of Go Fish Grilleon a Saturday night, he's in his element -- an industry veteran working a crowded house -- and he's got an energy that arcs off him like sparks. He moves between tables, chatting, checking up, floating, dodging. He back-pedals to let a tray-laden waitress pass, then squeezes tight against a booth to let a runner go by on his other side, all the while continuing his spiel. He's talking about the arctic char special, explaining the many characteristics of the fish -- the stiff flesh, the coloring so like salmon, the taste so unlike salmon. Larry knows his fish and likes to talk about it, but what he's really doing is assessing the plain-Jane salmon on the plates of the diners he's talking to. He's seeing how much of the fish is eaten, how much it's been played with -- a measure of a customer's lack of interest in his chosen entree -- and how the sides and sauces are working. At the same time, he's checking levels in wine glasses like a mechanic checks oil, looking for dirty silverware and watching the body language of the four ladies at the table. Are they comfortable? Are they smiling? Are they hunched protectively over their plates (a good sign), or leaning back, relaxed and satisfied (also a good sign). And why hasn't the woman sitting so stiffly touched her food? That's not a good sign at all.
"Lemme get someone to bring you a couple different sauces," he says, done with his arctic char lecture and gently disengaging himself. "And another glass of wine? Yeah, another glass of wine, okay?"
Herz has been in Denver a long time, but he hasn't lost his New York accent or cadence. He twists out of the way of another runner, this one carrying a long sheet of white butcher's paper. As the kid whips by, Herz watches him go, then moves on, directing a waitress to check on the four ladies with the salmon, jumping across the room to spend a minute with another table.
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Killer shrimp: $8.95
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Crab and shrimp cakes: $9.95< br>Potato chips: $5.95
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Pork chops: $16.95
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Swordfish: $18.95
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Then another. Then another.
He never really stands still, except when he's at the hostess stand, looking at the book, or at the service station in the back, peeking at the night's numbers. Once in a while he'll duck back into the kitchen, but he never stays there long. His place is out on the floor.
Hidden behind a big party at the end of the room, I feel like a bit of a voyeur. I know Herz, but he doesn't know me -- not on sight, at least. We talk every couple of months about the restaurant industry in general and a few restaurants in particular. We talk about fish and fish suppliers. We talk about New York and Denver, and Denver as compared to New York. I loved his last restaurant in this space, Indigo, and thought its chef, Ian Kleinman, was one of the best and most creative in town. Maybe a little wild -- Kleinman once had this idea for doing an event dinner where he would move his kitchen to the center of Indigo's dining room and cook to music, with all the dishes inspired by the tunes being played -- but young yet, and young chefs will (arguably, must) try some wild things.
The bulk of Denver diners did not share my opinion of Indigo, though. Matter of fact, the bulk of Denver diners stayed away in droves, and I remember Herz telling me how he'd spend Saturday nights with a half-full house, staring out the window at Little Ollie's across the street, where the lines ran out the door. Nowadays, I doubt that Herz has time to look out the window.
After he closed Indigo last spring, he explored and dismissed many replacement concepts -- a New American diner, a cyber-cafe, a burgers-and-meatloaf comfort-food joint -- before settling on the idea behind Go Fish Grille: a fresh-fish restaurant with a sense of humor, much more warmth than Indigo and some of the same genes that made Tom Colicchio's Craft in New York City such a hit. Even after the buyout offers for his location started coming in, he stayed the course. He's a lifer, one of those old-school creatures not meant for anything but the restaurant industry. After starting Carmine's on Penn, the late Uncle Sam's and Indigo, what was he going to do if he sold out? Ski?
Instead, Herz recognized that he had a potential winner with the Go Fish concept. He saw that one thing -- maybe the only thing -- missing from the overcrowded Cherry Creek dining market was a decent seafood restaurant. So he and Kleinman put together a new lineup that saved a few Indigo appetizers, but essentially started from scratch. They sourced good fish, chose some simple salads, sides and starches that could be banged out fast and on the cheap, rounded out the board with a few pastas and landlocked proteins, then arranged the menu like a giant culinary Lego set where a diner can pick his fish, then a sauce to go on that fish, salad from one list, starch and veg from another, and bingo: dinner. The kitchen offers a few specials (like the Saturday-night arctic char) and adjusts the menu for seasonal changes in the available species, but for the most part, cooking here is an assembly-line process. For table 12, mahi mahi with lemon-thyme tartar, iceberg wedge, creamed spinach and fries; sea bass on 4 with wasabi cream, Caesar, garlic mash and asparagus.


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The Mash House Restaurant and Brewery
- Address:
4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd.
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- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
The Mash House Restaurant and Brewery
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.themashhouse.com/
- Phone: (910) 867-9223
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Saturday = bar 12pm-12am, dining room 12pm-11pm
Sunday = bar 12pm-9pm, dining room 12pm-9pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, American, Brewery
- Executive Chef: Robert Hartwell
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Fayetteville's most original menu coupled with an on-site brewery make it a local favorite. Decidedly non-chain choices, with a spotlight on hearty fare like steaks, chops and seafood, coupled with our handcrafted beer. Perfection by the plate, paradise by the pint. NEW! Go behind the scenes and see how our beer is born.Continued
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The Mash House Restaurant and Brewery reviews from OpenTable diners
34 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4Service4.2
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (18)fit for foodies (12)special occasion (12)neighborhood gem (10)romantic (9)hot spot (6)vibrant bar scene (6)great for outdoor dining (5)great for lunch (5)kid-friendly (3)late-night find (3)great for brunch (2)notable wine list (2)Show More
- BestVIPDined on 11/22/2014The server rushed us throughout our dining evening. Cleared plates of individuals before everyone was finished, asked about desert long before we finished entrees. Food was average. The short ribs were fatty and tough. Jambalaya lacked flavor and the grits were very dry.
- WOWTomMDined on 11/6/2014In town for one night and had not been here for years. Picked the restaurant based upon Open Table and other web reviews. I was blown away by this find. Locally brewed beer -- I had the Irish Red and it was excellent. Some of the best Fish and Chips I have ever had -- light beer batter with fresh tasting Cod as well as crisp and tasty fries. My wife had the ribs -- fall off the bone tender, lightly smoked, with a surprising sauce -- slightly sweet with a hint of hot pepper. Expected some good pub grub; but found excellence. WOW!Special Features:
- Awesome Awesome AwesomeLuvditDined on 11/6/2014The food was "Top Notch" Steak and Crab Cake combo was amazing. The salad with soy ginger sauce YUM.... And the appetizer my favorite was the artichoke dip. Previous reviews said not to try it but I did to find out for myself and man am I glad I didn't listen to the previous review. Great date night atmosphere. And our waiter was so friendly and attentive 😊Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Date night at MashAlexandraDined on 10/24/2014The table was already set upon our arrival. The waitress accomodated our needs and special request. Is a great place to take a date, specially if you are into beer. The food was really good and portions are from satisfying to big! We had the sampler of beer, I would recommend it if is your firt time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Can't wait to go backAshleyDined on 10/17/2014This was our 2nd time here. We love it. Definitely a place to go to enjoy food, company and get out of the house.Special Features:
- Dinner outgroupgonzoDined on 10/14/2014My fiance and I have always enjoyed the Mash House. I've always enjoyed their artichoke dip. It used to have big chunks of artichoke. It doesn't anymore and is salty. We also liked to top dinner off with the blonde brownie, which, unfortunately, was inedible on this occasion. It was incredibly dry and tasteless. We informed the waitress and the manager told her to offer us something else off the menu to take home. The waitress was attentive, perhaps overly so, leaving us feeling rushed. I was not impressed.Special Features:
- Excellent Prime RibRisforRoseDined on 10/11/2014Took my husband here last Saturday for his birthday. He's enjoyed Mash House brews for years at Tribeca Tavern in Cary, so going to the source was great. He had a flight of different beers and then ordered a pint of the one he liked best. He also had the potato skins and a pizza. The skins were great, but he said the pizza needed more sauce. I had the prime rib. It was fantastic! I found the garlic mashed potatoes to be a bit peppery for my taste, but I have a low tolerance for spice. The grilled corn was awful, but I didn't need it as I was full on steak. Dessert was also awesome!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best NonChain Place in FayettevilleAshleyDined on 9/26/2014We were looking for a great non-chain restaurant in Fayetteville, and we have definitely found it thanks to OpenTable! We will definitely be back; probably more than we will care to admit. The food was great. It was awesome that the server let my husband try their special IPA before he charging us. Now if only you had brunch!Special Features:
- Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014Kevin was our server and he was friendly and attentive. Food was good as was the beer. Will be back againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great food!bjonssonDined on 9/19/2014Food is amazing! Nothing on the menu looks bad, and they run daily specials. Being a microbrewery, every beer is house made, nothing else!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Marc1090Dined on 9/13/2014Very disapointed in the total experience, ordered a beer that was reccomended by the server turns out you were tapped out. Did not have Sweet potatoes had to order something else and charged $3.99 extra. I ordered the Ribeye when brought to the table it had a tenden running through it making it very tough to cut and eat. My wife had the Prime Rib and thought it was mediocre at best. I live in Virginia and was passing through to visit my daughter at Ft Bragg and will never be back when in the area again.
- DisappointingFoodie4lifeDined on 8/30/2014They threw my chicken dish on the plate. Presentation needs help! Potatoe soup was pretty good though. Way overpriced food ($70) for a simple dinner with no apps. I know of many better places that cost less. Such a shame since the ambiance is so romantic.Special Features:
- Great Dining Experience!jmt1Dined on 8/18/2014My wife and I loved it. We were celebrating our 29th Wedding Anniversary. Food and service was outstanding! A come back is definitively a MUST!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GREAT ENVIRONMENTPapoDined on 8/15/2014LOVE THIS PLACE. I RECOMMEND IT. GREAT SERVICE. GREAT FOOD.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cooks need helpMandiBDined on 8/4/2014Great service and ambience, only thing was my filet was cold as if it sat out for a while before making it to the table. It was a Monday night and very slow so no reason for the food to be cold. Great choice of beer and wine!
- Been here before but not the sameLuvniceDinersDined on 8/3/2014everything was alright did not receive the discount for my sister birthday occasion. waitress seemed a little confused and we had to remind her of things that we needed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 372 reviews are from the The Mash House Restaurant and Brewery reviews archive.
- New FavoriteDriftwoodDined on 7/27/2014Although not a new restaurant, this was our first time dining here. Service was very friendly and unpretentious. We got what we wanted/needed when we wanted/needed it. Out of this world steaks, and since this is a craft brew house as well, the beer is top notch. This will be our new favorite when in the Fayetteville area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Experiencebbratcher12Dined on 7/26/2014The Mash House customer service, food, sensory, and etc. was awesome. We arrived early and the hostess seated us and the waitress came right over an began taking our drink orders. My mother really enjoyed her Birthday and I would definitely recommend The Mash House to friends and family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great casual placebrucer500Dined on 7/23/2014Food was good. Service was very good. A bit on the noisy side, but not overly so. Will go back!Special Features:
- Date nightBraggnrightsDined on 7/21/2014Our server Scott was great. It was our first experience there and it was our anniversary. We enjoyed the food and experience. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedJEffreyDined on 7/18/2014After waiting for 1 1/2 hours to receive food it arrived at the table completely cooked wrong. This visit was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Although the wait staff was extremely nice. Very disappointing restaurant.
- Mash HouseLuv2dineDined on 7/18/2014Appetizer was great entree was not food was cold and taste lessSpecial Features:
- Okay but not excitingfinediningfoodieDined on 7/18/2014I was apprehensive as a result of reading a lot of negative reviews but decided to go. We sat there for a bit until our server came to check on us and take our drink orders and appetizer order. We received our drinks and appetizer. We got the crab dip which was good, just EXTREMELY oily. It also looked like it'd been dropped on a grill or cooked on one that hadn't been cleaned as the "bread" it was served with had charred bits on the bottom. There was a little piece of broccoli floating around in my drink so I ordered a new one -- which also had some foreign object floating in it. My food, the salmon oscar, was cooked perfectly but, it was lukewarm at best. My husband ordered a burger which he enjoyed and had no problems with his meal.
- NicebeerloverDined on 7/16/2014I brought my husband for our 1 year wedding anniversary. We had a great time. The waitress Tanya was wonderful. Very helpful. I actually tried beer for the first time. And my husband who is a beer fanatic was delighted.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good, bruschetta a little too sweetNiceDined on 7/14/2014Waitress was great. Simple dishes took a long time to prepare. Wait for main course was long. Corn on the con was cold. Not Luke warm but cold. Flatbread was burnt. Food tasted good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrible experienceTerribleDined on 7/12/2014Bad experience. We arrived at 815 for our reservation at 8:45. Was told that we could wait in the bar area. At 9:05 I go up to ask how much longer we have and she tells me she can seat me now, she asked me where I had been I could have been seated. I told her I was waiting in the area she asked me to and she said that she was so busy she forgot about us. then after seated. salad was great, but with our entree, the garlic potatoes had no garlic on them, they were completely plain, waitress says that it will be about 15 minutes before more could be prepared what did I want. I told her that would be fine but she never brought them out. I asked for the check which charged us for our drinks we had payed for at the bar. terrible experience
- Good food for Fayettevilleyum12345Dined on 7/12/2014The food and drinks were of decent quality--- the cut of meat was not of great quality and the mash potatoes were dry, but the brews were pretty good and the meal was fine. Fairly inexpensive for a steak house--- $20-30 meals.Special Features:
- NotImpressedDined on 7/11/2014The spinach artichoke dip was really good. Wine was good. I had the salmon, crab cake, mash potatoes and asparagus. The fish was decent. The crab cake was very fishy smelling and didn't taste great. Asparagus was good but the mash potatoes were very dry. Our server was nice but seemed like he just wanted us out of there to get his tip and move onto the next table. I was expecting a nice resturant with wonderful food. The resturant was nice but I wasn't impressed with the food. With the prices being high, i figured it would be better. I would not recommend this resturant to anyone. And most likely my husband and I won't be back.Special Features:
- COULD HAVE BEEN BETTERTheFoodManDined on 7/5/2014I ate here for the first time on the 5th of July the food was OK, I expected it to be a lot better. Great beer selection we ordered some mac and cheese with our meals that was substandard and they were out of any thing with potatoes ( Mashed, Baked, Fries etc) that kinda sucked but the food was good and the beer outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Saturday night 4th July weekendSlice5Dined on 7/5/2014I ate at this spot once and it was really great food, services, beer selection, and waiting staff. So I brought my out of state friend raving about it. We ordered penne spicy pasta, lobster Mac and cheese, and salsa. The salsa came out and was spoiled (tasted extremely sour), the penne pasta came out and the chicken wasn't cooked all the way, Mac and cheese was nothing fancy. They did bring us fresh salsa on the house. ( it's merely pico de galo though) we had a bite but didn't eat it. The waiter was ok. Overall it was a let down. We couldn't get the check fast enough to leave.
- DisappointedFrstbornDined on 7/4/2014This visit was quite disappointing. While the waiter was attentive and well informed about the menu and food, the food itself ended up being mediocre at best. The fried green tomatoes were so overdone that they were nearly burned, I received the wrong sides with my steak, and my husband's meatloaf (a dish that was recommended as the house specialty and loaded with spices) was blander than any I have ever tasted. In addition, every single dish was cold when it arrived at our table....
- Great!LB75Dined on 7/2/2014Excellent food, better beer, and professional staff.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding RestaurantJAGManDined on 6/21/2014Great restaurant with outstanding food! The food servers are attentive and professional!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GO FOR THE BEERGAPEACHDined on 6/21/2014REALLY NOTHING SPECIAL WASN'T D ISAPPOINTED,WASNT EXCITED EITHER. DECOR BLAND.HUSBAND,ORDERED MEATLOAF AND MASHED POTATOES A BIG PORTION,HE SAID IT WAS GOOD.I HAD CHICKEN ALFERDO AGAIN ALOT,JUST NOTHING SPECIAL.I GIVE THE RESTAURANT A C PLUS.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Late on MondayOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/16/2014I brought colleagues to the Mash House after a very positive experience earlier this year. I'm not sure if we got the weekend's leftovers or what but they were out of ribs so I got short ribs instead. Fatty and gristly. I was looking forward to creamy cheesy grits and got a dense ice cream scoop ball with barely melted chedder on top. And my mac and cheese side was poorly reheated. Loved the place my first time in, hated it this time.Special Features:
- Excellent service, excellent foodDennisk51VIPDined on 6/14/2014We were there for a late lunch on a Saturday. I am certain when the place is more crowded that will be quite different. This is an outstanding brew/chop-house. We sampled one of the brews, excellent (Meirbach). The steaks and fish tacos were excellent. I heartily recommend the Greek salad to share as a starter. What made our meal was the service. Yes, there were only three tables being tended to, but JAIME was a superb server. Right amount of attention and attention to detail. I requested no starches, 'not a problem.' The kitchen permits total substitution for side orders (and there were quite a few). When I asked for some butter to use with my steamed broccoli Jaime brought a dish of drawn butter!!! Deserts were great as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food over pricedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/13/2014I got wrong food plate. My flank steak was tough and lacked in seasoning. Rice pilaf was bland and beer was warm! I found the food to be too pricey for their quality and plate that was served! Too much noise and couldn't hear the conversation from across the booth.
- disappointedlmrbVIPDined on 5/31/2014I have to say after reading the restaurant menu online and viewing the website I was excited to go and have a nice meal on our one stop on a 22 hour drive. I thought the building and decor were fine, they even had some outdoor seating, The cocktail menu looked interesting and my blue martini was ok. The service was good and our server Barbie was very nice and attentive. Yet I was shocked when our meals arrived. Mediocre at best. Looked like something a 17 year old might serve up in Home economics class for a final project, The steaks were edible, but it was not appealing and my daughter said her ice cream scooped mash potatoes were cold and had a sour taste. Please just go for appetizers and drinks. Not fine dining at all
- SeatsTobeinerinDined on 5/30/2014The food and service were very good. The booth seat was a tad uncomfy and every time the people sitting behind me moved, my seat moved. Was a bit aggravating. Drink was good. Chococlate chip cake was a tad too dense and sweet. JP and Barb did a great service job!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Second try....BroccoliVIPDined on 5/24/2014I was in town visiting my sister and wanted to give Mash House another try. The first, second and third time I visited the restaurant, the food was quite enjoyable, but the fourth time was quite the mistake. Food arrived cold (and we were seated at the bar), and the bartender seemed quite annoyed when I asked for something different. Well, I gave Mash House another try on my last visit and it proved to be a mistake. Again, sat at the bar and the bartender(s) seemed annoyed to serve you. Order a salad (ate a third) and a beer. The beer was warm, asked for another one and the bartender could have cared less, so I ordered a mixed drink instead. Definitely done with Mash House.


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This totem is gorgeous. I absolutely luv it!!
Very unique piece.
I bought this as a birthday gift to my grown daughter who lived in Africa for 4 years and she LOVED it. She said it went perfectly with her decor.
I purchased it for a very dear friend who likes African art. I rated the item after talking with my friend


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Staying Fit When Eating Is Your Job
Light little article in the NY Times. Not really in depth, I'd like to hear more about how restaurant chefs keep fit but this tidbit was interesting, "Each season, Ms. Lakshmi, 38, keeps two dress sizes on the set for when the weight starts to pile on: she is 5-foot-9 and typically she puts on 10 to 15 pounds a season."
I now spend 25 minutes, 5 times a week on an ergometer to try and keep the weight off.
When we shot in Hong Kong I ate in 6 restaurants a day, and we stopped for breakfast - lunch - dinner so the crew could eat as well.
Make things with lots of diverse ingredients, and then have to run all over town to pick them up at different stores and then prep them, and make sure a bunch of them are veggies anyway and the food is really spicy. I suggest Asian fusion for this!
re: Phaedrus
It doesn't qualify as yo-yo dieting in my book. To me it's more akin to gaining weight during the holidays and then watching what you eat afterward.
re: KTinNYC
I was wondering in terms of the physiological effects. Does this cycling make it harder to lose weight over time?
re: KTinNYC
It doesn't qualify as yo-yo dieting in my book.
actually, in the realms of medicine and scientific research, a repeated 10-lb (or more) gain or loss is considered to be the magic number for where yo-yo dieting can begin to have a negative impact on health and immune function.
plus, 10-15 lbs is quite a bit of weight to gain over the holidays...the average is only a few lbs.
re: goodhealthgourmet
Thanks ghg, I was wondering what the threshold was.
re: Phaedrus
I just want to mention one word:
re: Phaedrus
I read something where he said he's very absyemious when not on the road filming. Off times, he works out a lot and eats very healthfully.
re: Phaedrus
We could and should ask the same question about all the competitive eaters. How is Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi not dead?
re: KTinNYC
I often wonder that myself, it just baffles me.
re: enbell
"So the winner downed a total of 68 hot dogs and buns. And here are the total calories, fat and saturated fat for Joey Chestnut's meal.
1. Calories: 29172
2. Fat Calories: 13248
3. Total Weight of Fat 1472g or 3.25 lbs
4. Total Calories of Saturated Fat 5049
5. Total Weight of Saturated Fat 561g or 1.35 lbs
Overall, Joey Chestnut ate the equivalent of a days recommended serving of calories for 12 men, the recommended fat for 16 men, and the recommended saturated fat for 21 men. In the space of 10 minutes."
re: KTinNYC
WOW! That is just what I was curious about. Amazing, disgusting, and - well, just plain baffling. GHG, if you're reading this thread, what the heck does that *do* to the human body? And over time (contest after contest), what are the long-term effects? If any other nutritionists or dieticians know, I'm all ears.
re: enbell
yes, i'm reading...and don't get me started!
- immediate risks/health effects: vomiting, heartburn, choking, diarrhea, stomach rupture, dental enamel erosion, esophageal inflammation..
- long-term effects: increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity (mostly due to the loss of ability to sense fullness), gall stones, gastroparesis (insufficient function/paralysis of stomach muscles)...
re: goodhealthgourmet
I assume the competitive eaters have consumption strategies that help them deal with/avoid the immediates you list. I also assume they're aware of the long-term risks.
Not that I'm making any apologies or explanations. I can't think too much about competitive eating, much less watch it. Nasty.
For me the first thing I do when I get to work is cut a bunch of fruit for snacking so I will fill up on that first. Then everything is just taste, taste taste, I never sit down and eat, im always walking when eating and since I ussually have breakfast lunch and dinner at work I plan out my daily meals a day ahead of time.
I accually have a harder time on my days off or while on the road becasue since Im tired of my own food I go crazy eating other peoples food esspecially being in another city. Of course I also have to work out twice a day
An EXCELLENT chef friend essentially doesn't eat meals. His constant tasting throughout the day is about all he has, apart from a breakfast of oatmeal.
He also has really, really good genes. I work out like crazy at least six hours a week and watch what I eat very carefully. I usually have two or three "cheat meals" a week, but I don't go crazy with chicken-fried bacon dipped in butter.
And I still have the same 10 pounds of flab that I've had for years. While I watch two of my best friends eat like maniacs, exercise moderately to not at all, and look like underwear models. C'est la vie.
Bodybuilders all say fat loss is 100% in the kitchen -- and I guess they should know. I've watched one friend just absolutely shred his torso on two weeks of high-protein, low-fat and ZERO cardio.
I should really commit to four weeks of super-strenuous dieting...but I don't know if I really feel like it.
When I started working at a pizza place it was easy to eat what was extra. That was not a good idea, to say the least. Now, I have overhauled my diet (vegetarian on my way to vegan) and I bring my own food to work. I also coach cheerleaders and I make it a point to be as in shape as possible so that I can workout with the girls and be a role model for them. Also being a certified personal trainer helps as I have a desire and ability to keep my exercises simple, yet effective so that I can do them at home. (Turbo Jam is a great motivator as well!)


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Good Day LA Features Plum District
LA's Lora shines on television and showcases some of her favorite deals
August 31st, 2011 | 6:32 PM
On Thursday, August 25, 2011, Good Day LA, one of the highest-rated morning shows in Los Angeles, featured Plum District's best deals. A bare-footed reporter Bob DeCastro played in the newly renovated sandbox at Gladstones, a landmark beachfront restaurant, while kids tumbled with LA Gymnastics and painted with Santa Monica's Art Lab in the background.
This was my first time on television and I was really excited to share tips on how save money through Plum District on kids' classes, cupcakes, exercise, and pampering. As a mom there is something so gratifying about introducing other moms to businesses I love.
I sometimes call our LA team the "army of moms," because we are out there scouring all of the hidden corners of Los Angeles from the South Bay to North Hills, and from the beach cities past downtown. If it is a great place for kids or something a mom wants; we know about it, we have a deal for it, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Check out Lora on Good Day LA!
Plum District Offers Daily Family Deals and Discounts: MyFoxLA.com
(Thanks to Lily Chan Photography for the photo of Coach Derek and kids!)
Free Eye Health Curriculum Guides For Schools and Parents
Healthy Eyes Mean a Healthy Body
August 22nd, 2011 | 4:43 PM
In today's day and age, essential educational tools such as new textbooks are expensive luxuries for educators. It's easy to forget that when we parents were in school these items were something that we took for granted. School textbook prices have risen alarmingly in recent years; depending on the subject, a single elementary school textbook can range in price anywhere from $30 to $100.
Want another alarming statistic? Childhood obesity rates are on the rise in the US. Today, nearly one in three children in America is overweight or obese. The sad truth is that obesity affects a child's overall health. In fact, if this trend continues, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives which can lead to vision loss.
So what's the connection?
In response to these both of these national epidemics, the Museum of Vision, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, has teamed up with the Let's Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama's national initiative dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation. One of the objectives of the campaign is to ensure that every family has access to affordable health education. The Museum of Vision supports and encourages teaching children about living a healthy lifestyle. To that end, the national non-profit program has composed a curriculum guide for both parents and teachers to use in order to teach children the connection between healthy eyes and a healthy body.
The Healthy Eyes, Healthy Body curriculum is designed for multiple uses, including classrooms and home schools. While the concepts in this curriculum can be appreciated by children of all ages, it is targeted to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
The first chapter of this curriculum, an introduction to the eye and the human visual system, will teach children about the parts of the eye and how they function together to allow it to see. The following two chapters focus on eating right and exercise. In these chapters, students will learn about the important vitamins and minerals in eye-healthy foods like strawberries, sunflower seeds, and of course, carrots! Each chapter contains fun demonstrations and activities designed to help students understand these concepts with hands-on learning. The curriculum guide, Healthy Eyes, Healthy Body, is FREE and can be downloaded here.
For more than 30 years, the Museum of Vision has provided educational materials for physicians, teachers, and parents interested in teaching children about eye health and the science of vision. It is their hope to get their curriculum guides in the hands of educators across the country. Please join us in being part of the solution by providing your child's school with this free curriculum.
Keeping It Chic While Raising a Family
Lindsay Espinoza of LULU DESIGNS shares her tips on creating a stylish (and functional) space!
August 19th, 2011 | 4:50 PM
As a mother of two busy boys under the age of 5, my reality is tripping over toys strewn about, eating while standing over high chairs instead of in my dining room chairs, and stepping in sticky floors – all as everyday occurrences. My lifestyle needs are continually changing to accommodate toddler schedules, nap time and play dates and so naturally, my home must too.
As an interior designer, my home grows with my family's needs through each stepping stone and right of passage, sticky floors or not. Why not look chic and put together at all times?
Here are some helpful tips on how to make those crazy days and all-too-often long nights not wreak havoc on your home.
The "5-second rule": When in doubt, throw it out… of your home, that is, and donate to a day care or school in the area. With budget cuts and the economy, teachers are so excited when I greet them with my Santa sacks of toys and grown-out clothes. It is literally "Christmas in August."
It makes me feel good too when I brighten a single mom's day by bringing her old clothes that my youngest has grown out of; I am so thrilled when a child starts playing with a toy that has been hanging around my house a little too long. I recommend cleaning out toys and clothes every 4 – 6 months or sooner depending on their growth rate. Don't forget to tell your tax guy about your new seasonal donations!
"Put your toys away!" – Dedicate one particular room or space in the house where all of the toys and games reside. It makes clean up a breeze since they are all in the same vicinity. I live in a not-so-big house, so don't have the luxury of a Play Room. Instead, I found a vintage steamer trunk, which hides all of the toys in one spot. Bungalow 5 makes a hip studded storage ottoman for those misshapen toys we are all wondering where to hide. No matter what your aesthetic, there are creative storage options out there for all (or I can think of something for you: www.luludesignsonline.com).
"Where are my keys?" – My house multi-tasks as much as I do, so it must have smart storage – meaning everything has its place. It should do the thinking for me. Choose storage that has open and closed components. This way it serves as organization, displays all of the priceless Mother's and Father's Day gifts for years to come and is inherent in the architecture. Be creative on where you put your storage; any blank wall is a perfect place to multi-task.
"Sofas are for sitting not standing." With 529 plans and college tuition, 401K's and coupon clipping, saving is foremost on each parents' to-do list. There are times to save…but your sofa is not one of them. Plan on spending a little more on the items that get every day use and need to last 'til they are off to college. I am all for saving on accessories and even artwork, but the old saying is true: you get what you pay for. A good sofa should last you 15 – 20 years. Make sure:
1.) It's 8-way hand tied
2.) It's made of kiln-dried hard wood such as alder or maple.
3.) It has the highest quality of foam.
4.) It's upholstered in stain resistant and/or can be scotch guarded.
And the next money you'll put into it, is for upholstery when you are sick of its color not because it broke. Pottery Barn doesn't count as a high quality sofa manufacturer. LULU DESIGNS sells the 7' sofa below in custom fabric for $1850.
"Cheese!" Pick 5 (odd numbers preferred) of your favorite pieces of art or photos in all shapes and sizes, and frame them. Not all of the frames have to match. Not all of the art has to match. Just pick what you like to look at and what makes you feel good. They can be black and white candid shots of the kids, or pictures you cut out of a cocktail table book, or from your old school textbooks. The point is to frame what you like to look at all day, every day. The more personal and meaningful to you, the more of a statement it will make on any wall. Ikea sells amazingly inexpensive museum gallery frames for $9.99.
"What's you name?" Personalize your space. Subway art is a modern way to update an old tired pillow. Try stenciling your name on it and sticking it on the sofa or chair. It instantly updates the room and is the next conversation topic when entering the room. Michael's has the stencils, brushes and paint. Do-it-yourself my way!
About Lindsay Espinoza, the interior designer/owner of LULU DESIGNS:
Lindsay is always here to help you with all of your interior design needs. She blogs weekly and is always interested in hearing what you want to read about. Check out my blog and comment today at www.luludesignsonline.com. Hourly consultations begin at $150 per hour.
LULU DESIGNS sculpts space that inspires. The firm believes that design is a human experience, and each space we create to evoke the exact emotion our client desires.
LULU DESIGNS is practical. Functionality, comfort, and budget are crucial elements of design, and the firm embraces the opportunity to excel in forming the perfect fit for each client.
Founded in 2003, LULU DESIGNS, a full-service design firm based in Costa Mesa, Calif., caters to the distinct needs of a wide array of markets, from high-end, residential custom homes to retail boutiques and commercial healthcare office space.
By Lindsay Espinoza | Posted in In The District
Build a School with Plum District and World Vision
August 5th, 2011 | 10:25 AM
We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, August 7, Plum District will be launching a dollar-for-dollar matching fundraiser with World Vision to build a school for children in need. As a site dedicated to serving moms and families, this cause is especially important to us. We believe that all children deserve educational opportunities.
In honor of Plum District's "Back to School Week," subscribers will have the opportunity to donate $5 or more toward the goal of $22,000, and we will match every dollar pledged until we reach our goal! This is our first major give-back partnership, and we are so excited to be working with an incredible organization like World Vision!
World Vision is a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. The millions of people World Vision serves include earthquake and hurricane survivors, abandoned and exploited children, survivors of famine and civil war, refugees, and children and families in communities devastated by AIDS in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. World Vision's work has earned the trust of more than 1 million donors, thousands of churches, and hundreds of corporations in the United States alone.
Be sure to look for an email from Plum District on Sunday, August 7, announcing the launch of our fundraising campaign!
Check out what World Vision is doing globally.
Mom's Fashion File & Plum District Bring Sassy Style to BlogHer
The Secret Style Suite comes to BlogHer!
August 4th, 2011 | 9:44 AM
The Mom's Fashion File team (Nicole of Momtrends, Andrea of Savvy Sassy Moms, Alison of Sassy Moms in the City and Brooke Stewart of Power Moms Media) are taking San Diego by storm. The team is bringing their fashion talents to BlogHer, where 12 lucky bloggers have been hand-picked for a very special opportunity to receive a MFF style session in the Secret Style Suite.
During this exclusive style session, the winning bloggers will receive:
Hair styling by top San Diego hair salon, Detour Salon, courtesy of BlogHer's Title Sponsor, Plum District
Make-Up by celebrity make-up artist, Tia Dantzler, courtesy of JOHNSON'S® Brand
Manicures by Scotch Naturals
Fashion Apparel and Accessories by LOFT and Kiyonna
Shoes by Dr Scholl's Shoes and Payless
Handbags by Namaste Bags
Gift Bags courtesy of Lands' End
The MFF Secret Style Suite is being touted as the hottest ticket in town. That evening, over one-hundred of the top bloggers in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, & travel will join the MFF team to celebrate style, in style, with a reveal of our winning bloggers' new looks with a Style Showcase.
"Teaming up with Mom's Fashion File for the Secret Style Suite event was a no-brainer for us. With our new site re-launch we are more about style and fashion for moms now than ever before. We are so happy to have one of our favorite salons, Detour Salon right here in San Diego, join us tonight to help the MFF team style our special guests", says Melissa Shymko of Plum District.
Ciao Bella Gelato brings their talent of gelato and sorbet creation to cocktails with mouth-watering options such as the Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini, Prickly Pear Sorbet Bellinis and Sangria. "Ciao Bella brings style to everything they do, so we are thrilled to have them in our Secret Style Suite mixing up stylish cocktails that are delicious too", says Andrea Fellman of Mom's Fashion File and Savvy Sassy Moms.
Tia Dantzler, celebrity make-up artist to Jennifer Hudson, is excited to join the MFF team: "I am thrilled to take part in such an exciting event on behalf of JOHNSON'S® Brand. I'm so passionate about helping others look and feel great, so this is a wonderful opportunity." Tia will be on-hand to give JOHNSON'S® Brand beauty tips to the guests throughout the night.
"Incorporating a charity component to the Secret Style Suite was very important to us", says Nicole Feliciano of Mom's Fashion File and Momtrends. "When Trop50 approached us with their charity partner, Dress for Success, I knew this was the perfect fit for our event." The Moms Fashion File team is asking each guest to bring a new or gently used handbag to the event to benefit Trop50's charity partner, Dress for Success, which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Guests can feel good about supporting other women.
About Mom's Fashion File
Mom's Fashion File (MFF) is the premiere source of fashion news and trend advice for modern moms. It is a resource for moms when it comes to the how, where and what to buy. Mom's Fashion File hosts monthly Twitter parties as well as off-line events that partner great brands with true leaders and influencers in the blogging world.
Plum District Sassy Deals for Savvy Moms and Families
A Special Guest Post from Sassy Moms in the City!
July 28th, 2011 | 2:55 PM
Sassy Moms in the City gives the scoop on Chicago local happenings, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Be sure to check out the blog here!
The Moms Fashion File team is partnering with Plum District to host our Swanky Style Suite at BlogHer in San Diego. A daily deal site geared towards smart, savvy moms, Plum District's mission is to make moms lives easier.
Members gain access to daily deals locally and nationally on everything from beauty, fashion, restaurants, event tickets, kid's activities, home and spa treatments to family outings. What makes Plum District so unique is they are focused solely on moms and the deals are sourced by local moms from partners they respect and trust.
I was given a special assignment to experience a service from a Plum District partner – Lisa Mattoni Miller, a local Nail Stylist. Lisa provides in home nail services, spa parties, bachelorette parties and corporate events. Imagine our surprise when we realized this was not our first encounter. Learn more about Lisa by watching a preview of our nail service!
Sassy lil sister wants in on the action!
To book an in home nail service, spa party or corporate event with Lisa Mattoni-Miller visit www.lisamattonimiller.com.
By Alison Ray | Posted in In The District
Daily Deals for Moms from Plum District
The Plum District adventures of Savvy Sassy Moms' Andrea Fellman
July 27th, 2011 | 11:38 AM
Andrea Fellman is an LA-based mom who is the blogger behind Sassy Savvy Moms. Be sure to check out Savvy Sassy Moms here for more savvy style tips and fun family ideas!
I went on a Savvy Sassy mission with my kids over the weekend to the Little Rockstars Salon, where my kids got the VIP treatment!
It's places like this fun salon that Plum District offers exclusive daily deals for savvy Moms! Plum District is a great resource for moms that want to take advantage of all the fun things to do and see in their cities but for a fraction of the cost. It not only has super kid-friendly deals but ones just for Moms too, because they know we need our ME time!
You can buy deals on everything from jewelry, yoga classes, to wine bars, and special events. It makes it really easy to plan where to go for a Mom's night out or what to do on a Saturday with the family! It's a great tool that helps me with the never ending question "What should we do or where should we go?"
SIGN UP: Start getting Plum District deals near you!
LA MOMS: By clicking my Savvy Sassy Moms' special link http://bit.ly/savvysassy you'll be entered to win a FREE HAIRCUT or KIDS MANICURE from Little Rockstar Salon!
*You'll also want to sign up so you get invitations to Plum District's Los Angeles Mom Meet Ups, the next one will be a Red Carpet Event in the Valley at Sweetharts for FREE frozen yogurt, Balloon Animals, games and more!
From Punky Brewster to Plum District Advisor
Plum District is Excited to Announce Soleil Moon Frye is Officially Part of the Family
July 20th, 2011 | 10:43 PM
I am so thrilled to join the board of advisors at Plum District! As the mother of two kids, I totally get how hard it is to balance "Me" time and "Mom" time. When I discovered the site I was instantly in love. After speaking to their CEO, Megan Gardner, I knew I had a new friend for life — and everyone on the Plum District team has been so welcoming.
As I look into the future, and working with the company, I foresee lots of magical moments ahead of us. Megan told me how excited everyone was to have me aboard, and what a perfect fit she thought I would be for Plum District.
About Soleil:
Enthusiastic, spunky and positive, Punky Brewster was the quintessential eighties kid. Today the always lovable girl who played the classic character on TV is all grown up, a married mom of two, an author, a designer, a mompreneur and a social media maven with over 1.4 million followers on twitter, and 100,000 Facebook fans.
Adding author to her repertoire, Soleil will release her much anticipated first book Happy Chaos, which chronicles her 'perfectly imperfect' adventures in parenting on August 23. It portrays a humorous and helpful look at her freewheeling journey through parenthood; from her own childhood adventures to becoming a mother herself and a major voice in the mom space. She is also Target's Mommy Ambassador. Soleil loves connecting with moms and has been a huge supporter of Plum District since its inception, and offers the team a wealth of expertise in social media and all things mommy.
Plum District Insider Savings For Moms
I am beyond thrilled that Plum District has partnered with me and the ladies at MomsFashionFile.com to put on the swank Style Suite at BlogHer this year.
July 14th, 2011 | 4:05 PM
Nicole Feliciano is the Editor and Founder of the popular blog Momtrends. Momtrends is a fashion and lifestyle blog for hip moms who want to do parenthood in style.
I am beyond thrilled that Plum District has partnered with me and the ladies at MomsFashionFile.com to put on the swank Style Suite at BlogHer this year. Most likely you already know about this community, but for the newbies, here's the scoop: Plum District is a daily deal site geared towards smart, savvy moms.
Each day, Plum District sends in-the-know moms a deal that relates to them and their busy lives and it's all local. In NYC Plum moms get insider deals on everything from spa treatments and restaurants to family outings and kids' activities–perfect for summer. Plum District is unique in that it is solely focused on moms and deals are sourced by moms that will make their lives easier or more enjoyable.
The team at Plum sent me on assignment to Appleseed's–one of their deal partners. One great deal offered to NYC moms included a discounted set of play passes to Appleseed's glorious air-conditioned and exquisitely clean indoor playground (for more information on Appleseed's visit www.appleseedsnyc.com).
Find out more at www.plumdistrict.com
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Vendor Spotlight: Verde Salon
I value honesty, integrity and a general sense of happiness...those are the watch-words for my life both personally and professionally.
July 14th, 2011 | 2:42 PM
I may be crazy, but I decided to open a business in this stormy economic climate! When I opened Verde Salon last April I knew I would really need to "bring it" and somehow rise above the sea of full service salons clamoring for the opportunity to win you (and your hard earned bucks) over. I, however, like you, am discerning in my choices today when it comes to where I spend my time and what I truly place at high "value".
I value honesty, integrity and a general sense of happiness…those are the watch-words for my life both personally and professionally. It may sound odd to say this considering the competition in my industry, but I don't just want to get as many people in the door every day and live and breathe for the "bottom line" (the daily totals). I sincerely care about the quality of clients I serve, not the quantity.
And with all of the online daily deals magically arriving in your inbox every day, I would imagine a clever person could pretty much pay next to nothing for salon services for the rest of their life! Honestly, that is not the client for me.
When it came to getting my name out there, I wanted to be work with a company whose platform I could align myself with on every level. So, I asked myself these questions before ultimately choosing Plum District amidst the many advertisers clamoring for my business:
Have I myself purchased a "Daily Deal" from this company? My Answer: "YES!"
Do they have a simple, realistic and desirable product? My Answer :"YES!"
Do they attract Sensible, Savvy, Loyal and Respecting customers? My answer: "YES!"
Fast forward 3 months… I have just finished my 2nd "Daily Deal" with two markets with Plum District and have a 3rd which will be running next week (watch for it!).
If I do say so myself, I too am one of Plum District's Sensible, Savvy, Loyal and Respecting customers because I couldn't be happier with my decision.
The customers we have had the pleasure of serving through our Plum District offers are exactly what we were looking for… Not folks only looking out to save a buck, but rather, women looking for unique experiences, quality services and long-lasting relationships with the businesses they use.
Thank you Plum District for attracting a high level of target followers, for being so easy to work with and for… promising what can realistically deliver and delivering what you promised! You really do rock!!!
In gratitude.
Gigirenee Heredia / Colorist & Salon Director
VERDE SALON – An Aveda Concept Salon


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The Comebacks movie trailer - starring Carl Weathers, Melora Hardin, David Koechner, Matthew Lawrence, Brooke Nevin. Directed by Tom Brady. Theatrical Release Date: 10/19/2007
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